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Under Passenger ropeways in New Zealand · made under Health and Safety at Work Act 2015

Approved Code of Practice for Passenger Ropeways in New Zealand – General Scope and Status

Legislation date 26 Aug 2026
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NZ · Safety Passenger ropeways in New Zealand > General
The obligation
The 1998 ACOP (as amended 2003) sets safety standards for passenger ropeways in NZ, repealing the 1991 Mountain Safety Council code. Applies to operators, designers, and engineers.
The Approved Code of Practice for Passenger Ropeways in New Zealand (1998 Edition) was issued under NZ health and safety legislation and repealed the 1991 edition issued by the NZ Mountain Safety Council. It covers safe design, installation, operation, and maintenance of ski-tows, chairlifts, gondolas, and similar systems. Amendment No. 1 was approved by the Minister of Labour in 2003. …
What
The 1998 ACOP (as amended 2003) sets safety standards for passenger ropeways in NZ, repealing the 1991 Mountain Safety Council code. Applies to operators, designers, and engineers.
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26 Aug 2026 · Guidance
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Frequently asked questions

Which WHS law does this come from?

Approved Code of Practice for Passenger Ropeways in New Zealand – General Scope and Status is a WHS requirement set out in Passenger ropeways in New Zealand (NZ). It is made under Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (NZ). The relevant provision is Passenger ropeways in New Zealand > General.

What does this WHS obligation require?

Approved Code of Practice for Passenger Ropeways in New Zealand – General Scope and Status is a WHS obligation under Passenger ropeways in New Zealand (NZ). In short, The 1998 ACOP (as amended 2003) sets safety standards for passenger ropeways in NZ, repealing the 1991 Mountain Safety Council code. Applies to operators, designers, and engineers.

What changed recently?

Approved Code of Practice for Passenger Ropeways in New Zealand – General Scope and Status was last updated on 26 August 2026.

Where this sits

Passenger ropeways in New Zealand Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 New Zealand

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First seenAug 2026