Articles tagged with Accident Compensation Corporation
Aeeden Boadita-Cormican Appointed New TAIC Commissioner Until 2031
1 week ago | 178 viewsAssociate Transport Minister James Meager announced Aeeden Boadita-Cormican as the new Commissioner of the Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC), serving until May 2031. With over 35 years of legal experience and prior involvement in the transport sector, she has held significant roles including General Counsel at the Accident Compensation Corporation and governance positions in various organizations. Ms Boadita-Cormican replaces Bernadette Arapere and will work alongside the existing TAIC Commissioners to contribute her expertise and collaborative approach.
Tags: James Meager David Clarke Stephen Davies Howard Paula Rose Bernadette Arapere Transport Accident Investigation Commission Clifton Chambers Accident Compensation Corporation Southern Response Earthquake ServicesNew ACC Board Appoints Keys, Wright & Playford to Drive Turnaround Plan Success
2 months ago | 500 viewsRichard Keys, Lindsay Wright, and Michael Playford have been appointed to the ACC Board, starting 11 May 2026, to support the organisation's Turnaround Plan aimed at improving outcomes for injured New Zealanders. Each appointee brings specialized expertise: Keys in health and corporate governance, Wright in financial services and investment management, and Playford in actuarial assessments and financial sustainability. Their combined skills are expected to enhance the Board's leadership and accountability, ensuring ACC delivers better client-focused services and long-term financial stability.
Tags: Richard Keys Lindsay Wright Michael Playford Scott Simpson Accident Compensation Corporation ACC Board Turnaround Plan Abano Healthcare Group Spark New Zealand Guardians of New Zealand SuperannuationACC Achieves Best Rehabilitation Results in a Decade, Helping Kiwis Return to Work Faster
4 months ago | 680 viewsNew Zealand’s Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) has achieved its strongest rehabilitation performance in over a decade, reducing the growth rate of long-term claims and helping injured New Zealanders return to work and independence faster. This improvement follows a government-mandated Turnaround Plan focused on client-centered care, lasting recovery, and organizational reset, reversing previous increases in long-term claim growth under the Labour government. While progress is evident in the latest public report, the government acknowledges more work is needed to ensure consistent support for claimants and build a better future.
Tags: New Zealand Accident Compensation Corporation ACC Scott Simpson rehabilitation Turnaround Plan return to work Letter of Expectations injury supportACC Minister Thanks Outgoing CEO Megan Main for Dedicated Service
7 months ago | 711 viewsMinister Scott Simpson thanked outgoing ACC Chief Executive Megan Main for her leadership since 2021, highlighting her extensive public service experience and focus on improving client outcomes. Megan Main chose not to renew her contract after four years, during which she worked to strengthen service delivery amid significant organizational changes. The ACC Board will soon begin recruiting a new Chief Executive to continue restoring the Scheme’s commitment to fast and efficient rehabilitation for injured New Zealanders.
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