Additional radiation safety information and guidance

The ARIA programme is operated by the Office of Radiation Safety and makes expert radiation safety scientists available at no cost who can advise and assist members of the public to manage, store, recycle, and dispose of eligible historic radioactive instruments and articles found in our community.

Guidance for radiation workers on how travel‑related exposures, particularly airport X‑ray baggage screening, can affect personal dosimeter readings and how to minimise non‑occupational dose.

About New Zealand's National Radiation Storage Facility (NRSF), which securely stores radioactive waste to protect people and the environment. 

The Radiation Incident Responders' Handbook provides essential guidance for emergency services and support agencies responding to incidents involving radioactive materials in New Zealand.

Technical guidance for the safe use of equipment for the detection and measurement of ionising radiation.

Technical guidance for the safe use and handling of radioactive material in schools.

Technical guidance for the safe use of radioactive material in scrap metal recycling.

Requirements and guidance for consignors, carriers and consignees.

Information on the transport of uranium ore concentrate (yellow cake) through New Zealand ports.

This page provides a selection of trefoils and radiation warning signs in common international use.