ACC to cut annual funding for Water Safety New Zealand

Tuesday 4 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 4 Nov 2025, 10:12am

In this story ACC, Water Safety New Zealand

The Accident Compensation Corporation will stop providing $1.1 million in annual funding to Water Safety New Zealand from 2026. ACC stated it has not seen a measurable reduction in drowning injury claims. The agency is now asking ministers to provide an alternative income stream.

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1. The Press via The PostTue 4 Nov 2025, 5:00am

   ACC slashes Water Safety NZ funding (opens in new tab)

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2. RNZTue 4 Nov 2025, 6:38am

   Water Safety NZ set to lose $1.1m in annual government funding from ACC (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesTue 4 Nov 2025, 10:12am

   Drowning prevention agency has $1.1m in funding cut (opens in new tab)