Tauranga woman exposes misogyny, sexualised threats in construction industry

Tauranga health and safety consultant Vanessa Crafts faced a barrage of misogynistic and sexualized threats after questioning outdated construction rules in a Facebook ad. A 2023 report revealed that women comprise only 15.8% of New Zealand’s construction industry, with just 3% in hands-on roles, prompting Crafts to advocate for change and share her experiences of workplace harassment.

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