Established WorkSafe New Zealand, the stand-alone agency dedicated to workplace health and safety – and boosted its funding by $30 million to strengthen education and enforcement. Initiated the Working Safer reform programme, including an overhaul of New Zealand’s health and safety law. Acted on all the recommendations of the Pike River Royal Commission.
in favour of environmental protection, e.g. fighting climate change or 'green' policies or preservation of natural resources or animal rights