Work and Income, part of the Ministry of Social Development, faced criticism when a case manager allegedly made insensitive comments to a woman recovering from a pulmonary embolism. The woman described the interaction as unprofessional and disrespectful, with the case manager implying she was overweight and should exercise. The Ministry apologized for the incident and stated it was unacceptable, with plans to address the issue as an employment matter.
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Trainee electrician fined for dangerous work
Trainee electrician Bradley Carl Payne was fined $10,000 by the New Plymouth District Court for unsupervised electrical work that endangered lives. In March 2022, Payne installed conductors and fittings to a shipping container in south Taranaki, leaving an exposed live wire that shocked the property owner. Judge Tony Greig found Payne guilty of two charges of unauthorized prescribed electrical work and one charge of negligently endangering life, emphasizing the importance of expertise and qualifications in...
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