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New Zealand Considers Allowing Kids to Help on Farms

7/29/2025

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The New Zealand Government is set to engage with farmers over the next two months to explore the possibility of allowing children to take on light chores, such as collecting eggs. Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden emphasized that existing regulations prevent those under 15 from engaging in potentially hazardous tasks, aiming to refine health and safety guidelines.

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Story summary

The New Zealand Government is set to engage with farmers over the next two months to explore the possibility of allowing children to take on light chores, such as collecting eggs. Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden emphasized that existing regulations prevent those under 15 from engaging in potentially hazardous tasks, aiming to refine health and safety guidelines.