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RNZ News
30-05-2025
- Business
- RNZ News
ACC chair Tracey Batten resigns
Deputy David Hunt will step in as interim chair. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver The chair of the Accident Compensation Corporation has resigned. The government in March last year confirmed plans to reappoint Tracey Batten for a further three-year term ending in 2027. ACC Minister Scott Simpson thanked for her six years of leadership and wished her well. He said the organisation is confronting challenging issues, including significant financial ones. ACC Minister Scott Simpson. Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly He expected to announce a turnaround plan for the organisation in the next few months. Batten's resignation takes effect from 11 June, with deputy David Hunt stepping in as interim chair. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Scoop
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Scoop
ACC Minister Accepts Board Chair's Resignation
Hon Scott Simpson Minister for ACC ACC Minister Scott Simpson has today accepted the resignation of ACC Board Chair Dr Tracey Batten and thanked her for her service. 'I would like to thank Tracey for her leadership of, and contribution to, the board of ACC since her appointment in 2019' says Mr Simpson. 'I acknowledge her decision to step down and thank her for her commitment to supporting better outcomes for New Zealanders. I wish her well for the future. 'ACC as an organisation is currently confronting a number of challenging issues, including significant financial challenges and concerns around the overall performance of the organisation. 'In the coming months I will be making announcements about my turnaround plan for ACC.' The resignation will be effective from 11 June 2025. Current Deputy Chair David Hunt will step up to be Interim Chair.
