ACC apologises after Ombudsman investigation into farewell event costs

Tuesday 14 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 14 Oct 2025, 12:34pm

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The Ombudsman found that ACC acted unreasonably after a whistleblower revealed the true cost of a senior manager's farewell event. The agency has apologised to journalists and is now looking to hire an independent whistleblower service.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 14 Oct 2025, 11:00am

   ACC apologises after whistleblower complaint leads to Ombudsman investigation, exposes costs from senior boss’ farewell event (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 14 Oct 2025, 11:00am

   Ombudsman sides with ACC whistleblower who broke ranks to reveal farewell party’s true bill (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 14 Oct 2025, 12:34pm

   ACC set to hire independent whistleblower service (opens in new tab)