Understand your legal duties under the Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016. Expert advice for property owners in Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne.

Understand WorkSafe New Zealand's role as the primary workplace health and safety regulator for asbestos compliance under the Safety at Work Act 2015.

A builder identified roofing and ceiling tiles for asbestos testing before a home renovation. A professional renovation survey found several additional asbestos materials, including asbestos pipe lagging.

Learn why intrusive asbestos surveys are legally required before demolition in New Zealand to protect workers and prevent costly site contamination.

Discover the real cost of asbestos testing in Hawke’s Bay for 2026. Learn about pricing for Napier and Hastings, legal requirements, and the value of independent advice.

Modern fibre cement can look remarkably similar to older asbestos cement. Learn why building age, renovation history and visual inspection alone may not provide a reliable answer.

A vacant section looked ready for a tiny home, until council records revealed an old house had been demolished and buried onsite. Soil testing found widespread asbestos contamination.

A property developer engaged Asbestos Safe Consultancy to complete a pre-purchase asbestos inspection before demolition. Hidden asbestos was identified throughout the property, highlighting why asbestos surveys are essential before purchasing older homes.