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Alcohol A Factor In One Third Of All Road Crashes
Friday, 29 February 2008, 10:00 am | ACC
Alcohol is believed to be a factor in a third of road crashes in New Zealand each year, costing the country $50 million in medical and rehabilitative costs alone. More >>
Driver Determined To Swap Wheelchair For Big Rig
Wednesday, 13 February 2008, 12:36 am | ACC
An Otaki truck driver is determined to chalk up a New Zealand first – to become what is believed to be the country’s only paraplegic Class 5 truck driver. More >>
Motorist Urged To Stay Alert As School Goes Back
Tuesday, 5 February 2008, 12:12 am | ACC
As children around New Zealand return to school after the holidays ACC is reminding parents and other drivers to be vigilant about the increased number of children on the roads. More >>
Motorist Urged to Stay Alert as School Goes Back
Monday, 4 February 2008, 2:08 pm | ACC
As children around New Zealand return to school after the holidays ACC is reminding parents and other drivers to be vigilant about the increased number of children on the roads. More >>
Older Adults Benefit From Ancient Exercise
Friday, 18 January 2008, 1:46 pm | ACC
The ancient practice of Tai Chi has been rediscovered by older adults across New Zealand. Thousands are involved in classes and the trend is increasing steadily. More >>
Cyclists Urged to Take Care as More NZers Take Up
Monday, 14 January 2008, 11:52 am | ACC
The warmer weather sees a huge influx of people choosing cycling as their preferred mode of transportation and exercise. But because of cycling’s growing popularity, injuries relating to the pastime have markedly increased, and it is now one of the ... More >>
Don't Do Yourself An Injury When Doing It Yourself
Thursday, 3 January 2008, 10:59 am | ACC
Summer's a great time to get stuck into those jobs around the house, but before you power up your tools or climb a ladder, spare a thought for your safety. ACC receives around 10 thousand claims each year from people injured doing DIY work. More >>
Get Active After Christmas With Activesmart -- ACC
Wednesday, 2 January 2008, 10:13 am | ACC
Simon Gianotti, ACC Injury Prevention Team Leader, said ActiveSmart is perfect for the New Year because it provides a complete set of tools and advice about how to safely get back into activity after a break, and how to get fit from a standing start. More >>
ACC: Practice Driving With Practice These Holidays
Thursday, 27 December 2007, 9:04 am | ACC
If you're teaching teenage children to drive over the holidays, make sure they get plenty of Practice - a programme developed for young learner drivers and their coaches. More >>
Stay Safe In The Water This Summer, Urges ACC
Saturday, 22 December 2007, 11:06 pm | ACC
Water Safety New Zealand statistics show that 91 people drowned in 2006, with January traditionally recording the highest number of water deaths due to holiday makers enjoying the water. As at December 20, 97 New Zealanders had drowned in 2007. More >>
Stay Safe In The Water This Summer
Friday, 21 December 2007, 1:14 pm | ACC
ACC is urging holiday-makers to take care in the water this summer and to make sure that all children are properly supervised. More >>
20,000 Kiwis Sign Up To Get Active
Thursday, 20 December 2007, 3:49 pm | ACC
Twenty thousand New Zealanders have made a commitment to getting fit by signing up to ACC’s personalised fitness and nutrition programme ActiveSmart. More >>
Planning for a safe, injury-free summer
Thursday, 20 December 2007, 2:52 pm | ACC
ACC Minister Maryan Street is today wishing New Zealanders a happy Christmas break, but reminding them to take care while relaxing and enjoying themselves. More >>
Don’t Drive Tired this Holiday Season
Wednesday, 19 December 2007, 2:37 pm | ACC
Drivers on holiday are more likely to crash so they need to take extra care when travelling this summer, said ACC’s Road Programme Manager, Judy Buchanan. “January tends to be one of the deadliest months on our roads as many New Zealanders travel ... More >>
ACC Ends Mediation With AFFCO
Monday, 17 December 2007, 9:36 am | ACC
The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) has withdrawn from mediation with AFFCO over a $1 million debt owed to the Corporation. More >>
Be Awake To Fatigue Over Christmas Period
Friday, 14 December 2007, 11:18 am | ACC
ACC is reminding health practitioners and their managers to beware of fatigue as they work over the Christmas period, especially when driving to and from work. More >>
Summer Conditions Pose Danger to Summer Workers
Monday, 10 December 2007, 12:41 am | ACC
New Zealanders working in hospitality and retail through the busy summer holiday period are reminded to beware of developing discomfort, pain and injury (DPI). More >>
ACC Concerned about Unrestrained Children in Cars
Friday, 30 November 2007, 12:44 am | ACC
Recent media stories about unrestrained children in cars have prompted ACC to remind people about the devastating consequences that can occur if a child is thrown around inside a moving vehicle. More >>
Roadshow Promotes Life-Saving Vehicle Technology
Friday, 23 November 2007, 1:48 pm | ACC
ACC and Land Transport New Zealand have joined forces to promote vehicle technologies, like ESC, that could save more than forty lives a year if fitted in every vehicle. More >>
ACC Wins Sustainability Awards - Again
Friday, 12 October 2007, 10:46 am | ACC
The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) has again been recognised for outstanding performance in developing sustainable practices. More >>
