While the precise cause of the disaster is not known, New Zealand’s construction industry is increasingly dangerous, with 12 workplace deaths recorded last year.
Mates: Sporting greats tackle shocking construction workplace suicide rates
8 Apr, 2021 05:00 PM
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Sporting greats tackle shocking construction workplace suicide rates. Video / Supplied
NZ Herald
It was a captain s run with a difference as sporting greats braved terrifying heights to put a spotlight on reducing suicide rates in the construction industry.
The daunting challenge, which took place 192m above busy central city streets at Auckland s SkyWalk yesterday afternoon, drew together a team of stars past and present from the realms of rugby union and league, golf, sailing and cricket to raise the profile of Mates in Construction, a charity dedicated to preventing suicide in the workplace.