Asbestos removal

Watch this video showing a timelaps of asbestos removal from a Kiwi home: Asbestos removal from New Zealand house timelapse

Protectus Asbestos Removal and Demolition. (2017, July 30). Asbestos removal from New Zealand house timelapse | Protectus [Video file].
Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbP2CnJPM9Q

More information

Under New Zealand law, working with asbestos is prohibited except for certain situations as defined by the Asbestos Regulations. Asbestos-contaminated dust or debris is especially hazardous.

Vist Worksafe to learn what work with asbestos is permitted. Includes a link to the regulations:

Demolition and refurbishment

Before you demolish or refurbish any property, building or structure constructed or installed before January 2000, you must, under Asbestos Regulations, identify asbestos or asbestos-containing material. This also applies if asbestos has been identified or is likely to be present.

Read WorkSafe's statement here: Demolition and refurbishment

More on working with asbestos

Find a full list of the information WorkSafe has available on asbestos. Must of it will apply to the building trade if you find yourself in a situation where asbestos becomes an issue.