News: Insurance

Injuries continue to rise among New Zealand exercisers

Claims for injuries sustained while at the gym or doing exercise continue to increase in New Zealand. According to information from New Zealand’s Accident Compensation Corporation…

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Sep 21, 2019 Fitness / Insurance / Safety /

 
 

Investigation begins into how Sydney gym was knocked down during nearby demolition

SafeWork NSW has commenced an investigation into how a building on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, which housed a gym and a massage clinic, was irreversibly damaged during demolition work…

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Sep 6, 2019 Fitness / Insurance / Legal / Safety /

 
 

Wellington named New Zealand’s fittest city

An international insurance company has crowned Wellington as New Zealand's fittest city based on its transport system and clean air. AIA (the former American International Assurance),…

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Aug 7, 2019 Fitness / Insurance / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

Statistics reveal ‘massive surge’ in sports injuries among New Zealand youth

Statistics released by the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) have revealed an alarming spike in sports injuries in children in the 10 to 14 years age-group over the past decade.…

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Jul 17, 2019 Insurance / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

Ardent Leisure facing potential $80 million liability in wake of Dreamworld inquest

Shares in Dreamworld operator Ardent Leisure have dropped to a new low this week after analysts suggested it could face massive financial liabilities over the 2016 Dreamworld tragedy.…

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Jun 28, 2019 Attractions / Finance / Insurance / Legal / Tourism /

 
 

Another trampoline centre closure with demise of Townsville’s Launch Zone

The Launch Zone trampoline centre in Townsville, once described as Australia’s largest indoor trampolining arena, has closed its doors, with the space now available for rent. Opened…

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May 2, 2019 Attractions / Finance / Insurance / Safety /

 
 

ACC and ExerciseNZ combine to reduce gym accidents

The Accident Compensation Corporation and the Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) have partnered together to focus on reducing accident rates and costs in the gym and…

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Oct 1, 2018 Fitness / Insurance / Safety / Wellness /

 
 

Commercial trampoline centre operators struggle to secure insurance

Following rapid growth in the number of commercial trampoline arenas over recent years which, according to one operator, sees Australia with more centres per capita than any other country,…

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Sep 15, 2018 Attractions / Insurance / Legal / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

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