The ACC Minister says the accidental injury cover scheme's been allowed to drift over the years, but should be retained. 

The latest injuries report shows ACC spent $4.4 billion on treatment last year, and $3.1 billion on weekly compensation. 

Scott Simpson says running the scheme costs about $8.3 billion dollars annually.

"It's been working well for New Zealanders for nigh-on 50 years, my role as minister is to make sure it works for the next 50 years."

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The ACC Minister says the accidental injury cover scheme's been allowed to drift over the years, but should be retained.&nbsp;
The latest injuries report shows ACC spent $4.4 billion on treatment last year, and $3.1 billion on weekly compensation.&nbsp;
Scott Simpson says running the scheme costs about $8.3 billion dollars annually.
"It's been working well for New Zealanders for nigh-on 50 years, my role as minister is to make sure it works for the next 50 years."
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Scott Simpson: ACC Minister on the number of claimed injuries taking place in homes

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Pauline Hanson has made her first ever appearance at the National Press Club of Australia.

The One Nation leader claimed Australia must be 'monocultural' and calls multiculturalism a 'failed policy'. 

Nine News chief political editor Charles Croucher says Hanson addressed a lot of policies - but in vague terms.

"In the midst of all of it, there was this protest that interrupted the speech, where a banner unveiled from the roof that an activist group called GetUp! have claimed responsibility for - which brings its own series of questions about security." 

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Pauline Hanson has made her first ever appearance at the National Press Club of Australia.
The One Nation leader claimed Australia must be 'monocultural' and calls multiculturalism a 'failed policy'.&nbsp;
Nine News chief political editor Charles Croucher says Hanson addressed a lot of policies - but in vague terms.
"In the midst of all of it, there was this protest that interrupted the speech, where a banner unveiled from the roof that an activist group called GetUp! have claimed responsibility for - which brings its own series of questions about security."&nbsp;
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Charles Croucher: Nine News chief political editor on Pauline Hanson delivering her first National Press Club address

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The Public Service Commissioner says he doesn't think officials involved in an MBIE border biometrics project still work there.

Reviews are being launched into allegations immigration staff tried to avoid Cabinet scrutiny of a cost blowout. 

At least $32 million was wasted over seven years.  

Sir Brian Roche says investigations include looking at current staffing.

"This is a serious problem for us and I have to get the assurance that it's not happening across the system - we cannot function as a public service when we don't have the confidence and trust of ministers." 

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The Public Service Commissioner says he doesn't think officials involved in an MBIE border biometrics project still work there.
Reviews are being launched into allegations immigration staff tried to avoid Cabinet scrutiny of a cost blowout.&nbsp;
At least $32 million was wasted over seven years. &nbsp;
Sir Brian Roche says investigations include looking at current staffing.
"This is a serious problem for us and I have to get the assurance that it's not happening across the system - we cannot function as a public service when we don't have the confidence and trust of ministers."&nbsp;
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Sir Brian Roche: Public Service Commissioner calls for investigation into MBIE border biometrics project

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New Zealand First's leader claims people implicated in an MBIE scandal should be jailed.

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says she was misled about ballooning costs for a border biometrics tech upgrade, which was axed with about $33 million dollars lost.

The Public Service Commission and MBIE are undertaking reviews.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained further, and speculated on the possible consequences for the officials. 

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New Zealand First's leader claims people implicated in an MBIE scandal should be jailed.
Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says she was misled about ballooning costs for a border biometrics tech upgrade, which was axed with about $33 million dollars lost.
The Public Service Commission and MBIE are undertaking reviews.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained further, and speculated on the possible consequences for the officials.&nbsp;
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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on immigration officials withholding information on failed technology upgrade

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Scott Simpson: ACC Minister on the number of claimed injuries taking place in homes

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