The government has launched a new three-year plan to reduce farm vehicle deaths, but it's going to take commitment from farmers for it to work.
With vehicles involved in 82 farm deaths since 2013, WorkSafe and industry players like Federated Farmers and Beef and Lamb are looking to bring change.
"We're actually working with the sector on some new guidance material, some new training and actually helping to, well uh sitting with them to develop some new standards," WorkSafe NZ deputy general manager Jo Pugh says.
Julie Dee's husband was almost home when his farm buggy rolled on a flat stretch of road.
The protective cage designed to save Paul's life crushed him to death, because he wasn't wearing his seat belt.
"I've lost my husband in an instant and my children and six and eight and they've lost their father, and I don't actually think you need to say more than that," she says.
"I think there should be better safety guidelines being sold with these vehicles, I'd also like to know that someone's checking that they are safe and how stable they are."
But changing farmer behaviour could take a generation.
"I don't think it's just anti-health and safety, I think it's just a bit of overconfidence basically," Ohariu farmer Greg Best says, who switched vehicles after a quad bike crash.
Even if it is something as simple as remembering a seat belt, it all makes a difference.
Last year, ten people were killed in farm accidents in New Zealand. Around half the number the year before, but while WorkSafe says this is encouraging, even one death is too many.
"I know that wearing safety gear and a seat belt is time consuming but can you please have a think of everybody that's at home and who much it's going to impact every single aspect of their life if you lose yours," Julie Dee says.
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