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‘Injuries in New Zealand’ report shines light on risk and prevention

We’ve released ‘Injuries in New Zealand, Insights from 2024: How we’re getting hurt and how you can make a difference’. It aims to raise awareness of the risk of injury in our motu and show how you can play a part in helping us reduce injuries.

19 June 2025
3 minute read

Riva Pitman dribbling the ball between two opponents.
Riva’s story: Bouncing back from a basketball injury
Talented basketballer Riva Pitman is one of many New Zealanders to suffer an injury on the court. To help more players stay fit, ACC and Basketball NZ have teamed up to deliver On Point – a programme aimed at preventing injury and improving performance.
30 June 2025
3 minute read
A young woman receiving physio treatment on her leg while an older man looks on.
Changes to client payments from 1 July 2025
We've done our annual review into our payment rates, and we've made some changes that are coming soon.
16 June 2025
1 minute read
Dr Rod Nicholson standing outside his medical practice.
Becoming a vocational medical assessor – variety and an extra income
Are you a medical practitioner who is keen to add some variety to your work, travel to other parts of the motu, earn additional income and help injured people return to their jobs? If so, then we’d love to hear from you at ACC.
4 June 2025
2 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
A photo showing the ACC logo on an office building.
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
minute read
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
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
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
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
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.
18 November 2024
3 minute read
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