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Chch homeowner calls for Royal Commission into insurance sector
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Christchurch homeowner Bob Burnett says lengthy delays in resolving his earthquake insurance claim is destroying his finances and affecting his kids' health. He's calling for a Royal Commission into the conduct of the insurance sector.
Canterbury's rural sector has hundreds of beds available
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Federated Farmers says it's waiting for official approval from the Earthquake Commission and other relief organisations.
Court decision on EQC policy bittersweet for Flockton residents
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Residents of Christchurch's flood-prone Flockton Basin say a court judgment on how the Earthquake Commission handles claims based on the increased flood risk caused by the earthquakes is bitter sweet.
EQC accused of manipulating its customer satisfaction survey
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A former Earthquake Commission assessor is accusing the agency of manipulating its customer satisfaction survey in Christchurch.
Christchurch Press Infographic: 11 December 2012 (4)
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A banner listing the 115 people who died in the CTV building collapse.
Christchurch Press Infographic: 15 December 2012 (3)
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A banner listing the 18 people who died in the PGC building collapse.
Christchurch Press 26 June 2012: Section A, Page 2
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
Page 2 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Tuesday 26 June 2012.
Earthquake Recovery Minister on Orion price hike
Audio, Radio New Zealand
More now on Canterbury people having to pay an extra 5 dollars 20 on their monthly power bill from next April with the Commerce Commission telling the Orion lines company it can put up prices.
Questions over measure used to judge quake resistence
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Royal Commission into the Canterbury Earthquakes has heard evidence questioning the measure used to judge how resistant a building is to earthquake damage. It's come on the second day of hearings into why unreinforced masonry buildings collapsed in Christchurch during the February 22nd earthquake, killing 40 people.
EQC responds to criticisms about alow payment
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Chief Executive of the Earthquake Commission, Ian Simpson, talks to the programme about how payments are being made to Christchurch earthquake claimants and what if anything can be done to speed up the payment process.
Christchurch Press 15 September 2012: Section C, Page 3
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
Page 3 of Section C of the Christchurch Press, published on Saturday 15 September 2012.
Council wants to use EQC money to build flood protection
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Christchurch City Council and the Earthquake Commission are devising a wholesale solution to the city's flood protection.
Call for group action against EQC over quality of repairs
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Group action may be taken against the Earthquake Commission over the quality of repairs to damaged Christchurch homes.
Winter, Mark 1958- :Earthquake... aftershock.. or 'new event'... one thing…
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
Text at top left reads 'Earthquake... aftershock... or "new event"... one thing remains constant...' Below is a snail with 'EQC payments' printed on its shell. Context - This is a reference to the problems that Christchurch people are having in getting payments from the EQC (Earthquake Commission) Disgruntled tradespeople who are owed hundreds of thousands of dollars by EQC are considering legal action. Remaining unpaid can mean that companies may have to consider laying people off. The Amalgamated Workers Union says delays in EQC payments for housing repair work in quake-hit Christchurch are building to a crisis point. Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
Christchurch Press 4 December 2012: Section A, Page 3
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
Page 3 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Tuesday 4 December 2012.
300 at EQC botched repairs meeting
Audio, Radio New Zealand
More than 300 people turned out to a meeting in Christchurch last night to hear about botched Earthquake Commission repairs.
Some Christchurch people are living in dire straits
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The head of the Earthquake Commission is questioning why some Christchurch people are living in dire straits when there's help available.
Quake victims should use consumer legislation to get help
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Commerce Commission says Canterbury earthquake victims, struggling with mortgage and credit card repayments, should use consumer legislation to get help.
New quake claim could push residents higher up queue
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Canterbury residents who haven't seen hide nor hair of a Earthquake Commission inspector have been told they might need to make a fresh claim to get noticed.
Christchurch Press 9 February 2012: Section A, Page 4
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
Page 4 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Thursday 9 February 2012.
Christchurch Press 5 July 2012: Section A, Page 1
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
Page 1 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Thursday 5 July 2012.
Christchurch Press 18 August 2012: Section A, Page 5 (Christchurch Edition)
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
Page 5 of Section A of the Christchurch edition of the Christchurch Press, published on Saturday 18 August 2012.
Christchurch Press 27 June 2012: Section A, Page 1 (South Island Edition)
Articles, UC QuakeStudies
Page 1 of Section A of the South Island edition of the Christchurch Press, published on Wednesday 27 June 2012.
Requests pour in for EQC to review repairs
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Earthquake Commission could have a big job on its hands fixing quake damaged Christchurch homes for a second time.
Canterbury leaders welcome quake recovery shift
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Commission is promising swift changes following criticism of the rebuilding efforts necessitated by September's big quake.
Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :"Hello EQC here! - you know how the quakes lef…
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
The Earthquake Commission calls a householder and tells him the 'good news' that his house which was left by the earthquakes in 'such an angle you couldn't live in it' has been refloated by the recent heavy rain and is now level again. The 'bad news' is that the house was last seen floating in the sea off Sumner. In June 2013 heavy rains had caused flooding in Canterbury. Christchurch was affected especially in the liquefaction prone areas, where the ground had sunk because of the earthquakes. Colour and black and white versions available Other Titles - Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945-:"Established in a conservation estate...likely to harm our unique flora and fauna..." 31 May 2013 Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
Law students volunteer to help homeowners battle EQC.
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Forty law students in Christchurch are volunteering their time to help local residents take the Earthquake Commission to the High Court.
Anglican Church takes centre stage at Quakes Royal Commission
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Anglican Church has been asked why it failed to carry out a detailed inspection of a building which partially collapsed, killing a Canadian tourist in Christchurch during the February earthquake.
Calls for public inquiry into EQC after settlement
Audio, Radio New Zealand
What's being called a landmark settlement with the Earthquake Commission has been reached today, which may have far-reaching consequences for Canterbury home-owners.
Plumbers in Chch say they're struggling to keep solvent
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The plumbing industry says there is festering discontent in Christchurch, over what it calls unnecessary red tape from the Earthquake Commission.