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Home Improvement Fanatics Cutting Corners
Tuesday, 24 May 2011, 2:01 pm | ACC
Countless Kiwi DIY enthusiasts continue to place themselves in danger when performing ‘a quick fix' by wearing no safety equipment at all. More >>
Findings of review of elective surgery decision-making
Friday, 13 May 2011, 2:28 pm | ACC
ACC has released a review of its approach to making decisions on elective surgery, describing the review as a positive step towards establishing a more transparent and effective decision-making process. More >>
ACC offers 200,000 reasons to support World Day for Health
Wednesday, 27 April 2011, 5:03 pm | ACC
Last year, ACC received around 200,000 claims for work-related injuries. “Because ACC sees first-hand the impact that workplace injury has on individuals, their families and businesses, we’re right behind World Day for Health and Safety at Work," says ... More >>
Drownings this year a cause for concern
Thursday, 21 April 2011, 4:11 pm | ACC
New Zealanders are urged to take care in the water, following a recent drowning off Wellington's Houghton Bay. More >>
Don't let the Easter bunny be your downfall this weekend
Thursday, 21 April 2011, 2:56 pm | ACC
During 2010, 470 people had accidents at home involving either eggs or rabbits. While no evidence shows that these injuries increase over Easter, ACC has found that the chances of injuring yourself around the home do increase during public holidays. More >>
Motorcyclists - ride on through the long weekend safely
Thursday, 21 April 2011, 2:54 pm | ACC
The Easter weekend provides a great opportunity to head out on the roads with a mate or a group of likeminded motorcycle riders. More >>
ACC statement regarding sensitive claims client
Friday, 15 April 2011, 5:11 pm | ACC
There are three distinct issues in this situation. The first is the general management of the client’s claim, and ACC will be providing a report to the Minister on this. If any problems are identified we will absolutely address those for the client. More >>
ACC Chief Executive open to fresh challenges
Tuesday, 12 April 2011, 11:19 am | ACC
ACC’s Chief Executive for the past five years, Dr Jan White, has decided to explore other opportunities when her contract ends later this year. More >>
ACC introduces experience rating today
Friday, 1 April 2011, 4:19 pm | ACC
Today ACC has launched a new way of charging businesses levies that will more fairly reflect their safety record and claims history. As of today (1 April 2011) ACC will implement experience rating. This is a system which recognises and rewards those ... More >>
Work is Good for Our Health
Tuesday, 29 March 2011, 4:09 pm | ACC
Injured people out of the workforce are more likely to have higher than average rates of depression and suicide, and will potentially live shorter lives. The effects of "joblessness" have been identified by a growing body of international evidence. More >>
South Island farmers injured every day at work
Tuesday, 29 March 2011, 11:38 am | ACC
About 122 farmers were injured every week last year in the South Island while they were at work. More >>
Century City Football In Court Over Unpaid Levies
Tuesday, 28 September 2010, 10:51 am | ACC
The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) wishes to advise that it has today applied to the Courts to put Century City Football into liquidation. More >>
Woman jailed for ACC fraud
Friday, 17 September 2010, 9:32 am | ACC
A woman has been jailed for five months after pocketing the money paid to her by ACC to install a ramp at her home. More >>
Twelve Deaths From Injury In NZ Homes Every Week
Monday, 30 August 2010, 1:07 pm | ACC
The number of people dying as a result of accidents in the home is continuing to increase and now stands at 12 deaths per week, according to data released today by the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC). More >>
Extra support for sexual abuse survivors
Wednesday, 11 August 2010, 2:14 pm | ACC
Extra support is being made available to survivors of sexual abuse, the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) announced today. More >>
Safety Programme For Motorbike Riders Revs Up
Tuesday, 27 July 2010, 3:45 pm | ACC
ACC has teamed up with representatives from key motorcycle, scooter and moped groups to look at ways to reduce motorbike injuries.On 1 July, ACC introduced the Motorcycle Safety Levy (MSL) - a $30 annual fee for each registered motorcycle. More >>
A farmer dies every 28 days in New Zealand
Wednesday, 16 June 2010, 9:28 am | ACC
Thirteen farmers died in accidents on New Zealand farms in 2009, which is the equivalent to one farmer dying every 28 days. More >>
ACC to Refund Some Clients
Friday, 16 April 2010, 3:27 pm | ACC
During a recent Court case, ACC recognised that it should not be deducting the earners’ levy from weekly compensation paid to the dependants of fatally injured workers. This was because the worker was deceased and so did not need ACC cover. More >>
Safer Journeys strategy could reduce claims
Friday, 5 March 2010, 4:44 pm | ACC
“We’re really supportive of the plans within the strategy and think that they will have a positive effect on the numbers of people being hurt on our roads,” says Simon Gianotti, ACC Injury Prevention Team Manager. More >>
ACC Advises of Privacy Breach
Wednesday, 10 February 2010, 9:46 am | ACC
Every month the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) provides businesses around the country with a report on injuries that have occurred in their workplace. The report assists the business better manage health and safety performance through having ... More >>
