Christmas and New Year opening hours and pay dates

We have reduced hours over the holiday period and are closed on public holidays. Your weekly compensation payments may be paid early. See more details.

Who we are

Learn more about what we do and who our Minister, Board, Chief Executive and Executive team are. Find out about ACC's history.

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What we do

We help prevent injuries and get New Zealanders and visitors back to everyday life if they’ve had an accident.

Our Minister, Board, CE and Executive

ACC is a Crown entity. It's governed by a Board that is responsible to the Minister for ACC. The Chief Executive reports to the Board.

Our history

Accident compensation has a long history in New Zealand. The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) began in 1974 and has continued to evolve ever since.