The obligation
The PECPR Regulations 1999 are the principal legislative instrument governing passenger ropeways in NZ. The ACOP provides practical guidance under these regulations.
The Health and Safety in Employment (Pressure Equipment, Cranes, and Passenger Ropeways) Regulations 1999 (PECPR Regs) establish the regulatory framework for passenger ropeways in New Zealand, alongside pressure equipment and cranes. Duty-holders must comply with the Regulations; the Approved Code of Practice for Passenger Ropeways provides the practical compliance pathway. Available on the New Zealand Legislation website.
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- The PECPR Regulations 1999 are the principal legislative instrument governing passenger ropeways in NZ. The ACOP provides practical guidance under these regulations.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Health and Safety in Employment (Pressure Equipment, Cranes, and Passenger Ropeways) Regulations 1999 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 > Enabling legislation.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Health and Safety in Employment (Pressure Equipment, Cranes, and Passenger Ropeways) Regulations 1999 is a WHS obligation under Passenger ropeways in New Zealand (NZ). In short, The PECPR Regulations 1999 are the principal legislative instrument governing passenger ropeways in NZ. The ACOP provides practical guidance under these regulations.
What changed recently?
Health and Safety in Employment (Pressure Equipment, Cranes, and Passenger Ropeways) Regulations 1999 was last updated on 26 August 2026.
