E-scooter Injuries Rise, Affecting Young People Disproportionately in New Zealand

ACC figures in New Zealand show a significant increase in e-scooter related injuries, with approximately half of all new claims from early 2026 involving individuals under the age of 25.

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E-scooter injuries on the rise, young people most affected

ACC figures provided to RNZ indicate that of all new claims involving an e-scooter from the start of 2026 to early February, about half are for people under the age of 25

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E-scooter Injuries Rise, Affecting Young People Disproportionately in New Zealand

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E-scooter injuries on the rise, young people most affected

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