BYATA Advocacy
WorkSafe Advocacy
Supporting members through adventure activity safety auditing and promoting constructive engagement between operators and WorkSafe New Zealand.
New Zealand's adventure activity sector is world-renowned and makes an important contribution to our economy, visitor experience and national identity. Maintaining strong safety practices is essential to protecting participants, supporting operators and preserving confidence in the industry.
Adventure activity safety requirements and auditing play an important role in ensuring operators meet the applicable standards. BYATA aims to stay connected with members affected by the auditing process, identify common challenges and communicate relevant updates.
Our focus
Safety and professionalism
Supporting a sector where operators maintain appropriate safety systems and visitors can have confidence in the activities they choose to experience.
Member feedback
Encouraging members to share their experiences with safety auditing, including concerns or issues that may affect their businesses or the wider adventure tourism sector.
Industry communication
Sharing relevant WorkSafe updates and member-related issues through BYATA communications and this website where appropriate.
Constructive engagement
Helping ensure the practical realities of adventure activity operators are understood and that sector feedback can inform discussions about safety requirements and implementation.
Registered adventure activity operators
WorkSafe New Zealand provides a public register of adventure activity operators. Use the official register to check operator registration details.
View the WorkSafe register →Have a WorkSafe issue to raise?
If your business is experiencing challenges with the adventure activity safety auditing process, or you have feedback that may be relevant to other BYATA members, please get in touch. Member experiences help BYATA identify sector-wide concerns and determine where advocacy may be useful.
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