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Master Teaches How Tai Chi Can Help Diabetes
Friday, 29 August 2008, 10:40 am | ACC
New Zealand tai chi instructors are gathering in Wellington this weekend to learn from a leading Tai Chi exponent how the ancient Chinese martial art form can help Type 2 diabetes sufferers. More >>
DVD, Guidelines To Help Health Care For Māori
Wednesday, 13 August 2008, 11:50 am | ACC
Awareness of Māori culture and how to treat Māori patients more effectively are the subjects of a new DVD aimed at New Zealand’s health professionals. The DVD, along with updated guidelines, has been developed by ACC and is being distributed ... More >>
Driving Tips For Getting To The Skifield Safely
Wednesday, 13 August 2008, 11:41 am | ACC
Winter weather may be great for snow cover, but it’s not so good for driving conditions so ACC is reminding motorists to take care when heading for the slopes. More >>
ACC Staff Use of Activa Card
Friday, 8 August 2008, 11:57 am | ACC
ACC is satisfied that contributing $250 to staff Activa Cards represents a worthwhile use of public funds. More >>
Business Owner Convicted Of ACC Fraud
Thursday, 7 August 2008, 12:21 am | ACC
Canterbury business owner Margaret Churchman-Watson has been convicted of misleading the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) and ordered to undergo 200 hours of community service. ACC is seeking to recover more than $20,000 paid as a result of the fraud. More >>
Watch Out For Children In Winter
Sunday, 20 July 2008, 3:45 pm | ACC
With school starting back on Monday after the winter break, ACC is reminding drivers to be extra watchful for children when the weather’s bad. More >>
ACC Fraud Investigation
Wednesday, 16 July 2008, 1:55 pm | ACC
Several media outlets have today run items about an ACC fraud investigation. ACC does not comment on specific cases, to avoid potential legal proceedings being prejudiced. More >>
Drivers: Take Extra Care In Winter Conditions
Tuesday, 24 June 2008, 12:52 am | ACC
With an estimated 36 New Zealanders killed on our roads last winter due to driving too fast for the conditions, one of ACC’s road safety managers is urging motorists to adapt their driving to the worsening weather. More >>
Improved service for traumatic brain injuries
Thursday, 19 June 2008, 9:43 am | ACC
People with traumatic brain injuries will now receive improved service, due to a new ‘Centre of Excellence’ being launched in Auckland today. More >>
Clients, care givers urged to act on tax changes
Wednesday, 18 June 2008, 1:41 pm | ACC
ACC is urging injured clients and their care givers to act now to send their tax details to ACC by 1 July to avoid paying more tax than they need to on their care giver income. More >>
Technology Used To Study Tree Fallers’ Safety
Monday, 12 May 2008, 1:45 pm | ACC
Innovative Multi-Camera Technology Used To Study Tree Fallers’ Safety Now Studying Emergency Services Workers More >>
David Gerrard To Chair Drowning Prevention Council
Friday, 9 May 2008, 11:50 am | ACC
Respected Sports Professor And Ex-Olympic Swimmer Appointed To Chair Drowning Prevention Council Professor David Gerrard has been appointed to head up a team dedicated to reducing the number of drownings and water-related injuries in New Zealand. More >>
$46 million more for injured New Zealanders
Thursday, 8 May 2008, 12:08 am | ACC
The Government has allocated an additional $46.5 million over four years to support injured New Zealanders, ACC Minister Maryan Street announced today. More >>
Older New Zealanders Embrace Tai Chi
Sunday, 27 April 2008, 11:14 am | ACC
As New Zealand Tai Chi practitioners step out to celebrate World Tai Chi Day tomorrow (Saturday April 26), ACC is proud to announce that 25,000 people have completed its modified Tai Chi courses. More >>
Activesmart Website Honoured at “Webby" Awards
Monday, 14 April 2008, 11:02 am | ACC
ACC’s sports injury prevention and fitness website, ActiveSmart, has been selected as an Official Honouree for the ``Health’’ category in the 12th Annual Webby Awards. More >>
Stihl Chainsaw Safety Awareness Week
Monday, 14 April 2008, 10:48 am | ACC
The inaugural STIHL Chainsaw Safety Awareness Week launched throughout the country today with a strong but simple message for the Kiwi ‘weekend warrior’ – taking five minutes to get ready before you start your DIY adventure is essential to your ... More >>
New 'Back On Track' Kit Helps Forestry Workers
Wednesday, 2 April 2008, 2:15 pm | ACC
A new industry-led injury management resource is set to improve on forestry's gains in bringing down injury rates. More >>
ACC scheme is world leader
Wednesday, 2 April 2008, 10:30 am | ACC
“The jury is in – ACC is a world leader and brings both economic benefits and social benefits to the country. The case to retain this core asset is now clear,” CTU president Helen Kelly said. More >>
“Don’t Drive Till You Drop”
Tuesday, 18 March 2008, 1:12 pm | ACC
Early morning passengers waiting in Wellington to board Cook Strait ferries are being specially targeted with driver fatigue messages this week, in the lead-up to Easter. More >>
Plan Ahead for Your Easter Road Trip, Beat Fatigue
Tuesday, 18 March 2008, 10:13 am | ACC
Planning ahead and scheduling regular breaks into your road-trip could be a life-saving formula this Easter. More >>
