3043 days ago

ACC legal bills skyrocket, creating an 'uneven playing field' for claimants

Reporter Sunday Star Times

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.

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4 hours ago

Calliper bolt seal

Julie Neighbourly Lead from Havelock North

Would anyone happen to have a spare calliper bolt seal? Mine isn’t looking too healthy.

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3 days ago

Removal of wasp nest

Barbara from Raureka

Does anybody know how to get rid of small wasps nest without using toxic chemicals please.
Thankyou