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Thursday, 27 February 2025 15:55

Farmer reflects on life-changing accident

Five years on, Levin farmer George Thompson reflects on his life-changing accident and says it's great to see more support for farmers to make the industry safer.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 04 February 2025 15:55

ACC and Safer Farms announce new partnership

ACC and Safer Farms have announced a new partnership in an effort to reduce harm, injuries, and fatalities in agriculture.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 08 October 2024 13:49

'Hurt' feelings

OPINION: ACC has released its injury statistics for 2023 work-related claims.

Published in The Hound

As calving season approaches, so too does the increased risk of sprain and strain injuries for dairy farmers.

Published in General News
Thursday, 19 August 2021 08:55

Improving on-farm health and safety

A new DairyNZ and ACC project is looking at improving the health and safety of farmers by reducing the occurrence of sprains and strains on-farm.

Published in Management
Thursday, 10 January 2019 13:50

ACC initiative to make workplace healthier, safer

ACC will invest $22 million into workplace injury prevention grants and subsidies.

Published in General News
Saturday, 23 July 2016 10:26

Reducing harm plan launched

ACC and WorkSafe New Zealand have launched the inaugural 'Reducing Harm in New Zealand Workplaces Action Plan'.

Published in General News
Friday, 24 June 2016 12:25

Cavalier Wool disappointed with new appeal

Cavalier Wool Holdings (CWH) is 'disappointed but not surprised'.

Published in General News
Thursday, 12 May 2016 07:55

Misplaced advocacy — Editorial

Greenpeace is known for pulling stunts that land it on newspaper front pages and prime time news.

Published in Opinion
Wednesday, 04 May 2016 16:24

Feds disappointed by Greenpeace protest

Federated Farmers is surprised at "the misguided protest" by Greenpeace outside Wellington ACC offices this morning.

Published in General News
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