Earthquake Commission
Earthquake design: beyond code
Casa Adelante, a breakthrough building in San Francisco, is showing it doesn't have to cost a fortune to build resilient housing that keeps functioning in a big earthquake. Audio
Chch man warns quake-affected residents to avoid court
Earthquake Commission's assets have fallen below $200 million and the Government will trigger the Crown Guarantee this week. Audio
Megan Woods responds to rising bill for storm damage
New findings on Earthquake Commission payouts have found most weather related claims are coming from properties close to the coast.
The EQC covers homeowners for damage to land, and in some cases to… Video, Audio
EQC Minister Megan Woods responds to damning report
As the government eyes an EQC overhaul, Christchurch earthquake insurance specialist Dean Lester wants to see action, not hear more empty words. This after a report yesterday found EQC staff had no… Audio
Damning report reveals minefield of EQC shortfalls
The minister in charge of the Earthquake Commission has called for immediate changes to the organisation in response to a damning report.
EQC needs to 'empower staff' to take action - Dean Lester
A Christchurch earthquake insurance specialist says a critical report of the Earthquake Commission is a good start but doesn't go far enough. The report by an independent ministerial advisor says EQC… Audio
EQC battle leaves Whanganui couple shattered
A couple who has been battling the Earthquake Commission since their property was damaged in a big storm in Whanganui nearly three years ago, has been left shattered by the experience. Video, Audio
Dame Annette named new interim EQC chair
The government has appointed former high-ranking Labour MP Dame Annette King as interim chair of the Earthquake Commission.
Changes ahead for EQC as chair resigns
Earthquake Commission Minister Megan Woods has announced an independent advisor will be sent in to EQC, at the same time confirming Sir Maarten Wevers has resigned. John Campbell speaks to them both.
…Independent inquiry into EQC needed to 'learn lessons'
An inquiry into the Earthquake Commission is needed for the sake of the whole country, an advocacy group says.
Cold winter ahead for quake-affected Ward
Marlborough residents left with badly damaged homes after November's earthquake are worried about a cold winter ahead with no heating.
New EQC boss appointed
The Earthquake Commission has appointed the former head of ACC claims management as its new chief executive.
Outgoing EQC boss 'very proud'
Outgoing Earthquake Commission chief executive Ian Simpson, who finished today, says lessons have been learnt about how to handle a natural disaster.
Claiming for quake damage just changed. Here's how...
There will be no dealing with the Earthquake Commission for homeowners with damage from the Kaikōura earthquake. What has changed - and why?
EQC is downsizing
Insurance lawyer John Goddard discusses the Earthquake Commission staff downsize and how this can happen in the wake of another major earthquake. Audio
EQC on earthquake claims
Kathryn Ryan talks to the Earthquake Commission Chief Executive, Ian Simpson in the wake of the devastation of yesterday's 7.5 magnitude quake. Audio
Earthquake Commission CEO to step down
Earthquake Commission chief executive Ian Simpson will step down from the role at the end of the year.
EQC gets 20 calls a day wanting work reviewed
A landmark court settlement two months ago has led to a growing workload for the Earthquake Commission in Christchurch. Conan Young reports. Audio
Hundreds ask for quake repair reviews
Calls have been flooding into EQC since a landmark court settlement two months ago clarified homes must be repaired to a 'when new' standard.
EQC begins settling liquefaction claims
The Earthquake Commission says it has started settling 4,000 claims for increased liquefaction vulnerability. Audio