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ACC appoints Deputy Chief Executive System Commissioning and Performance

ACC has appointed Lisa Williams to the role of Deputy Chief Executive System Commissioning and Performance effective 7 April.

23 February 2026

1 minute read

Borynt Em Ream kneeling down next to his broken bike on a grass verge next to the road.

Borynt’s story: ‘A second chance not everyone gets’

Cycling-mad teenager Borynt Em Ream nearly lost his life on the road. He’s making the most of his second chance but is keen to spread the word on road safety to help save the lives of others.

16 February 2026

3 minute read

Julie Fairey standing with her son in front of a pair of bikes.

Julie’s story: ‘You don’t plan for these things’

After being hit by a car while cycling, Julie Fairey is still going through months of recovery. She’s keen to get back on her bike but is urging all road users to ‘Have a hmmm’ and help reduce cycling injuries.

4 February 2026

3 minute read

Martin Bosley standing in front of his cottage and smiling.

Martin’s story: A fall, a foot and finding my way back

Celebrated chef Martin Bosley nearly lost his foot in a horrific gardening accident. The support of ACC helped him recover but he’s urging others to ‘Have a hmmm’ in the garden this summer.

30 January 2026

3 minute read

Blake Jones standing on the road with his road cycling bike.

Blake’s story: Giving back to those who weren’t so lucky

After breaking his back in a motorbike crash, Blake Jones was lucky to walk again. He’s now giving back to those who haven’t been as fortunate, tackling a gruelling cycle event for charity.

12 March 2025

3 minute read

A head and shoulders photo of a smiling Jason Ross.

‘I didn’t know if he survived’: Quadriplegic reconnects with life-saving heroine

Inspirational quadriplegic Jason Ross broke his neck in a car crash in 1988. Nearly four decades later, he’s finally re-connected with the woman who helped save his life.

4 March 2025

2 minute read

A close-up photo showing George Thompson smiling in the bush.

George’s story: Lifelong consequence for one mistake

Five years ago, George Thompson suffered a life-changing injury on his farm. He’s defied the odds to walk again and is pleased to see ACC partner with Safer Farms to help prevent others going through the same ordeal.

18 February 2025

3 minute read

ACC Board commission review into workplace culture

Independent review will evaluate ACC’s workplace culture and the experiences of employees, as well as existing policies, systems and procedures relating to inappropriate conduct and behaviour.

20 March 2025

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A man putting together a wooden structure in his backyard.

Take time with your DIY

The warm weather isn’t quite over yet so there’s still time to finish off your summer DIY projects. But be sure to ‘have a hmmm’ and find the safest way – we accepted nearly 20,000 claims for DIY injuries last year.

10 March 2025

2 minute read

A male mountain biker riding through the water of a shallow river.

Stats show ‘Have a hmmm’ helping to prevent injuries

New data shows our ‘Have a hmmm’ injury prevention campaign is having the desired effect, with fewer injuries reported in several popular summer pastimes, compared to previous years.

17 February 2025

3 minute read

Stats show ‘Have a hmmm’ helping to prevent injuries

New data shows our ‘Have a hmmm’ injury prevention campaign is having the desired effect, with fewer injuries reported in several popular summer pastimes, compared to previous years.

17 February 2025

3 minute read

Andy Milne, ACC’s Deputy Chief Executive Strategy, Engagement and Prevention, and Safer Farms Chair

ACC and Safer Farms announce new partnership

We’re partnering with Safer Farms to reduce harm in the agricultural sector, investing $11 million over the next five years to help keep our farmers free from injury.

4 February 2025

2 minute read

Registered personal trainers and gym directors Carl Hammington and Mish McCormack standing together.

‘Have a Hmmm’ before hitting the gym

We’re working with our friends at Exercise NZ to help New Zealanders get the most out of their time at the gym by staying injury free.

31 January 2025

2 minute read

ACC and Safer Farms announce new partnership

We’re partnering with Safer Farms to reduce harm in the agricultural sector, investing $11 million over the next five years to help keep our farmers free from injury.

4 February 2025

2 minute read

A group of workers sitting outside having lunch.

Over $2 million granted to improve safety in manufacturing sector

In our final round of ACC Workplace Injury Prevention grants, three initiatives will receive $2.17 million from ACC to be developed and used in the manufacturing sector.

24 January 2025

2 minute read

Harry Gaddum leaning on a fence post on a farm and smiling.

Farmstrong launch tales and tools for ‘Getting Through’ tough times

Farmstrong, a rural wellbeing programme supported by ACC, has launched Getting Through. It provides a book and online resource to support farmers going through the recovery process from adverse weather events.

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