I am writing to formally request detailed data on water-related accidents within the South Waikato District that resulted in either time off work or hospitalisation. This data is essential for supporting water safety programmes and informing legislation related to swimming pool ownership, as well as enhancing community awareness regarding water hazards. Specific Data Requested: Accident Data (2013-2023): Number of water-related incidents that led to: Hospitalisations (including duration of stay, if available). Time off work (ACC claims or medical leave records, specifying number of days off). Breakdown of incidents by: Activity type (e.g., swimming, fishing, boating, falls, etc.). Location type (e.g., private pools, public pools, rivers, lakes, beaches). Age, gender, and ethnicity of individuals involved. Severity of incidents (minor injuries, major injuries, fatalities). Hospitalisation Data: Number of water-related hospital admissions (2013-2023). Demographics of patients (age, gender, ethnicity). Common causes for hospitalisation (e.g., drowning, near-drowning, other water-related injuries). Time of year (monthly or quarterly breakdown, if available) to identify seasonal patterns. Workplace Accident Data: ACC claim statistics specific to water-related injuries in the district. Number of claims involving time off work due to water-related incidents. Average time off work due to these accidents. Formats Requested: CSV, Excel: Preferred for raw data to allow analysis in programs like Excel or ArcGIS. PDF reports: For any summary reports or case studies. Shapefiles or GeoJSON: If any geospatial data is available related to accident locations for mapping and further analysis.

Purpose of Request:
This data will support the development of water safety awareness programmes and swimming pool legislation. It will also contribute to public health initiatives aimed at reducing water-related accidents and improving safety in the South Waikato District.

Opening access to this data would help us:

Identify high-risk demographics and locations.
Improve the targeting of educational campaigns and safety measures.
Guide local policy development for swimming pool ownership and usage regulations.
Enhance the community's understanding of water-related risks and accident prevention strategies.
Thank you for considering this request. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require further clarification or additional details.