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New campaign to tackle low awareness of ACC’s role

Monday, 13 January 2020, 4:17 pm | Accident Compensation Corporation

ACC’s research indicates that almost half of New Zealanders and nearly 60% of Māori have low awareness of ACC’s role and services. To address this, ACC is launching an awareness campaign that will highlight the scale and range of services it delivers ... More >>

One in 10 ‘ghost’ concussions tipped to fly under the radar

Monday, 9 September 2019, 8:29 am | Accident Compensation Corporation

ACC is aiming to prevent ‘ghost’ concussions going unseen and unreported by children at this year’s AIMS Games in Tauranga. More than 11-thousand intermediate-aged kids are competing at the week-long sports tournament, and more than 10% of concussions ... More >>

ACC Announces Proposed Changes to Levies

Thursday, 27 September 2018, 11:13 am | Accident Compensation Corporation

ACC today released its proposed changes to levies as part of the biannual levy setting process. More >>

ACC to fund service to help customers navigate processes

Thursday, 26 April 2018, 4:16 pm | Accident Compensation Corporation

ACC will fund a free, independent service to help clients navigate its processes, or to better understand or dispute a decision, Chief Customer Officer Mike Tully announced today. More >>

Kapiti bike festival aims to keep riders Shiny Side Up

Wednesday, 21 February 2018, 1:36 pm | Accident Compensation Corporation

Media Release Wellington region 21 February 2018 Kapiti bike festival aims to keep riders Shiny Side Up Motorcyclists from around the Wellington region will have a chance to gain riding skills and hear from international experts when the “Shiny ... More >>

Enjoy your motorbike this summer: avoid hitting the road

Thursday, 21 December 2017, 10:35 am | Accident Compensation Corporation

Predictions of a long, hot summer will have motorbike riders really itching to taste the open roads, and ACC wants them all to get home safely by riding within their capabilities, and to the conditions. More >>

ACC & NZTA Launch Free Virtual Reality for Learner Drivers

Thursday, 30 November 2017, 11:35 am | Accident Compensation Corporation

ACC and the NZ Transport Agency have launched a virtual reality (VR) experience to prepare young drivers for practical tests The VR experience is an interactive drive through real New Zealand streets to help users spot hazards, check blind spots, ... More >>

Campaign highlights anti-epilepsy challenge in pregnancy

Thursday, 23 November 2017, 1:58 pm | Accident Compensation Corporation

A new awareness campaign is highlighting the importance of women talking to their doctor about the pros and cons of taking anti-epileptic medicine during pregnancy. More >>

Campaign highlights anti-epilepsy challenge

Wednesday, 22 November 2017, 11:52 am | Accident Compensation Corporation

A new awareness campaign is highlighting the importance of women talking to their doctor about the pros and cons of taking anti-epileptic medicine during pregnancy. More >>

ACC fully accepts Health & Disability Commissioner’s report

Monday, 6 November 2017, 4:40 pm | Accident Compensation Corporation

The Health and Disability Commissioner (HDC) today released a report on an ACC-funded client who was living in unacceptable conditions and without necessary supports in 2012. More >>

ACC posts strong financial performance

Wednesday, 1 November 2017, 12:12 pm | Accident Compensation Corporation

ACC remains in a strong financial position to cover the cost of injuries now and in the future, ACC Board Chair Dame Paula Rebstock says. More >>

Antiepileptic medicines' benefits and risks during pregnancy

Thursday, 26 October 2017, 1:22 pm | Accident Compensation Corporation

It’s time to discuss the benefits and risks for women taking antiepileptic medicines during pregnancy More >>

Are you a woman taking medicine for epilepsy, mood or pain?

Wednesday, 25 October 2017, 4:37 pm | Accident Compensation Corporation

If you’re a woman and taking medicines for epilepsy, pain or mood regulation ACC, the Ministry of Health, the Health Quality & Safety Commission, and Foetal Anti-Convulsant Syndrome New Zealand (FACS NZ) encourage you to talk to your doctor. More >>

Calling all young drivers to ASB Polyfest 2017

Wednesday, 8 March 2017, 1:49 pm | Accident Compensation Corporation

ACC is providing an opportunity for young people to get behind the wheel at Polyfest and learn the skills to drive safely. More >>

ACC levy recommendations for 2017 – 2019 period

Thursday, 24 November 2016, 12:16 pm | Accident Compensation Corporation

Following a month-long public consultation ACC is making levy recommendations to the Minister for the 2017 to 2019 period. More >>

A Pokemon Go user walks into a bar

Tuesday, 12 July 2016, 2:07 pm | Accident Compensation Corporation

………and into a lamp post, a wall, a table, a pedestrian and a pot hole.” Ouch! More >>

Sonny Bill Williams with ACC at the Bayleys National Sevens

Friday, 8 January 2016, 1:20 pm | Accident Compensation Corporation

Sonny Bill Williams with ACC at the Bayleys National Sevens This is a big year for sevens rugby with the Olympic Games including rugby for the first time since 1924. ACC is proud to again be a supporting sponsor at the Bayleys National Sevens tournament ... More >>

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