The New Zealand Workplace Health & Safety Awards have run each year since 2005.

They are run by Safeguard magazine (published by Thomson Reuters) with the active support of WorkSafe New Zealand and ACC.

They are easy to enter, and entry is free!! 

The 2026 awards will be presented at a gala dinner on the 23rd of June 2026 at the Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland.

Pre-dinner drinks: 6.15pm onwards

Gala dinner and awards presentation: 7.00pm to 10.30pm

Dress: A touch of glamour

Find out more about the awards