ACC legal bills skyrocket, creating an 'uneven playing field' for claimants
ACC legal spending has doubled in five years, jumping from $3.8 million in 2011 to $7.9m last year.
However, many injured Kiwis seeking to dispute rejected claims are concerned ACC is using private attorneys to outsmart them.
Russel Watts, 50, from Taupo, said he postponed his review earlier this week after he found out he'd be facing off against a senior corporate attorney from Wellington.
Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
🎉 2026 is almost here!
We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?
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0% Yes! New Year, New Me
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33.3% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
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66.7% Nah - not for me
Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!
Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?
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78.7% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
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21.3% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
Poll: Have you had a chance to gorge yourself on your summer berries?
🍓 The Press has reported on some great news for Nelson!
Even with the unpredictable spring weather, this year’s strawberry crop is looking amazing — one of the biggest harvests in the past five to six years!
Have you had a chance to dive into those juicy summer berries yet? 😋
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66.7% YES!
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11.1% Not yet
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22.2% Strawberries are not my favourite
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