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Manage the risk.
Protect people.
Clear, credible advice for homeowners, workplaces, schools and industry—so the next decision you make is the right one.
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Before you disturb it
Three rules that protect everyone.
- 01StopDo not drill, cut, sand or remove it.
- 02IsolateKeep people out of the immediate area.
- 03AskGet competent advice before work resumes.
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Before you disturb asbestos
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Watch this important introduction to understand why anyone considering asbestos testing, surveying, removal, disposal, planning or project management should seek expert guidance before proceeding.
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How we help
From uncertainty
to a safe way forward.
Asbestos decisions can carry serious health, legal and financial consequences. We help you understand what matters, what the rules require and who is competent to do the work.
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Practical asbestos management plans, registers and clear responsibilities that protect people and keep duty holders compliant.
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Guidance on licensed removal, containment, air monitoring, clearance and lawful waste disposal—before work begins.
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Should you stop and get advice?
This quick check is a guide only. It does not identify asbestos or replace an inspection.
ImportantYou cannot confirm asbestos by looking at it. If in doubt, leave it alone.
Established2015Industry-led.
Public safety focused.
Public safety focused.
Our history
We helped set the standard.
NZAAG was created by key figures in New Zealand’s asbestos industry to raise standards, improve understanding and keep people safe.
Working alongside BRANZ and WorkSafe New Zealand, members of the group contributed industry knowledge to the Approved Code of Practice for the Management and Removal of Asbestos—the country’s central best-practice guidance.
That same purpose guides us today: answer questions clearly, promote compliant practice and put health before convenience.
01Safety first02Truth without compromise03Competence matters
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