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The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) administers New Zealand’s accident compensation scheme, which provides personal injury cover for all New Zealand citizens, residents and temporary visitors to New Zealand. In return people do not have the right to sue for personal injury, other than for exemplary damages. 




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Wednesday, 18 December 2013
News 11:24AM
Santa to address nation on safety this Christmas

ACC is pleased to announce that world renowned toymaker, sleigh pilot and philanthropist, Mr S Claus, will personally address the nation this Christmas, to help Kiwis make their homes safer for his impending visit on Christmas Eve.

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Monday, 22 August 2011
Business 3:02PM
ACC appoints new CEO

ACC has appointed Ralph Stewart as chief executive based in Wellington.

502 views

Tuesday, 12 July 2011
Motoring 9:48AM
ACC proposes lower levies

ACC is proposing reduced levy rates for the 2012/13 financial year thanks to ACC’s improved performance.

469 views

Friday, 27 May 2011
Health 8:25AM
Encouraging Progress on ACC Sensitive Claims

An independent report for the ACC Board has found that ACC is making good progress implementing changes to its management of sensitive claims.

505 views

Friday, 13 May 2011
Health 2:49PM
ACC announces findings of review of elective surgery decision-making

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Saturday, 23 April 2011
Deaths 9:49AM
Drownings this year a cause for concern

New Zealanders are urged to take care in the water, following a recent drowning off Wellington's Houghton Bay.

496 views

Saturday, 16 April 2011
News 10:41AM
ACC media statement regarding sensitive claims client

There are three distinct issues in this situation.

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Tuesday, 12 April 2011
Health 12:52PM
ACC Chief Executive open to fresh challenges

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.

465 views

Wednesday, 30 March 2011
Employment 8:52AM
Work is good for our health

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.

464 views

Tuesday, 29 March 2011
Agriculture 11:35AM
South Island farmers injured every day at work

  About 122 farmers were injured every week last year in the South Island while they were at work.

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Tuesday, 15 March 2011
Court 11:47AM
ACC welcomes conclusion of fraud case

The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) has today welcomed the conclusion of a staff fraud case.

507 views

Wednesday, 3 November 2010
Health 10:47AM
Consultation on a joint ACC and Ministry of Health funding model for emergency ambulance services

The National Ambulance Sector Office (NASO) is seeking submissions on options for a joint ACC and Ministry of Health funding model for emergency ambulance services (both road and air).

474 views

Thursday, 28 October 2010
Motoring 10:37AM
Gearing up for spring

Spring is in the air and it’s time to dust the remnants of winter off your motorbike.

390 views

Wednesday, 20 October 2010
Crime 5:19PM
Chiropractor convicted of ACC fraud for phantom treatments

Former All Black and now Auckland-based chiropractor Dean Kenny has been found guilty of defrauding ACC.

501 views

Wednesday, 29 September 2010
Football 7:53AM
Century City Football

The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) wishes to advise that Century City Football has today paid the $260,000 it owed in outstanding levies.

425 views

Tuesday, 28 September 2010
Football 10:29AM
ACC applies for Century City Football to be put into liquidation

WELLINGTON CITY — The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) wishes to advise that it has today applied to the Courts to put Century City Football into liquidation.

554 views

Wednesday, 1 September 2010
Business 11:56AM
Over 1,200 NZ businesses sign up to reduce home injuries

More than 1,200 businesses and organisations around the country are acknowledging the impact of non-work injuries this week (30 August to 5 September), by taking part in Safety NZ Week, ACC’s annual awareness campaign aimed at preventing injuries at home.

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Monday, 30 August 2010
Health 2:44PM
Twelve deaths from injury in NZ homes every week

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).

550 views

Wednesday, 11 August 2010
Health 4:11PM
Extra support for sexual abuse survivors

Extra support is being made available to survivors of sexual abuse, the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) announced today.

432 views

Wednesday, 16 June 2010
Employment 8:24AM
Bridge contractor takes out Supreme Award at Health and Safety Awards

Total Bridge Services has won the Supreme Award at this year’s New Zealand Workplace Health and Safety Awards.

759 views

Agriculture 8:19AM
A farmer dies every 28 days in New Zealand

Thirteen farmers died in accidents on New Zealand farms in 2009, which is the equivalent to one farmer dying every 28 days.

356 views

Employment 7:56AM
Total Bridge Services is named the safest place to work in New Zealand

ACC has congratulated Total Bridge Services on being named the safest place to work in New Zealand.

640 views

Monday, 10 May 2010
Court 9:47AM
Auckland man convicted of making fraudulent ACC claims

MANUKAU CITY — ACC has welcomed the conviction of Derek Roy Cornwell in Manukau District Court on Thursday.

784 views

Court 9:46AM
Hamilton man convicted of making fraudulent ACC claims

HAMILTON — ACC has welcomed the conviction of a Hamilton man who fraudulently claimed weekly compensation.

1189 views

Tuesday, 20 April 2010
Crime 12:36PM
ACC refers concerns to Serious Fraud Office

The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) today announced that it has referred matters of concern to the Serious Fraud Office (SFO).

437 views

Friday, 16 April 2010
News 3:00PM
ACC to Refund Some Clients

Background ACC pays weekly income compensation to injured workers.

417 views

Wednesday, 7 April 2010
Traffic 3:35PM
ACC concerned about unrestrained children in cars

Following a horrific Easter Weekend on the roads ACC has announced that more care needs to be taken when restraining children in vehicles.

662 views

Tuesday, 30 March 2010
Court 12:13PM
ACC welcomes conviction of Auckland woman

NORTH SHORE CITY — ACC is welcoming the conviction of Helen Elizabeth Spray in the North Shore District Court yesterday.

748 views

Thursday, 25 March 2010
Politics 2:21PM
ACC to close Blenheim and Thames offices

The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) today announced that, after a period of consultation, it has decided to proceed with the closure of its Blenheim and Thames offices.

487 views

Saturday, 6 March 2010
Traffic 9:15AM
ACC says Safer Journeys strategy could reduce claims from road crashes

“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.

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