Christchurch couple takes EQC, Southern Response to court

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A Christchurch couple fighting their insurer and the Earthquake Commission in court say accepting EQC's offer would leave them massively out of pocket.

EQC to start flood payouts in

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The EQC has got the green light to start settling the claims of thousands of Christchurch people whose homes became more at risk of flooding after the earthquakes.

Empowered Christchurch Letter to Gerry Brownlee 2

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A copy of a letter from Empowered Christchurch which was sent to Gerry Brownlee, Minsiter for the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery, on 15 April 2014. The letter lodges an Official Information Act request about Imminent Loss claims settled by the EQC since September 2010.

Christchurch homeowners take EQC to court

Audio, Radio New Zealand

More than 120 disgruntled Christchurch homeowners are taking the Earthquake Commission to court for not doing enough to fix their homes. The law firm, Anthony Harper, has been looking for participants for the group action since last year and has confirmed today it has the numbers to proceed.

QuakeStory 723

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A story submitted by John Clark to the QuakeStories website.

Empowered Christchurch: Newsletter 1

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A copy of Empowered Christchurch's first newsletter, published on 4 September 2014.

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.

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.

EQC defends handling of asbestos in quake rebuild

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A project manager for a company doing home repairs in the Christchurch earthquake rebuild says it is highly likely as many as 60-thousand people have been exposed to potentially lethal asbestos fibres.

QuakeStory 674

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A story submitted by Geoff to the QuakeStories website.

Local and Central Government, Business and Media Perspectives on the Cante…

Videos, UC QuakeStudies

A video of an address by Ian Simpson, CEO of the NZ Earthquake Commission, at the 2014 Seismics and the City forum. This talk was part of the Breakfast Presentations section, the theme of which was Building Momentum.

Ruth Gardner's Blog 02/04/2014: Fencing for the Future

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An entry from Ruth Gardner's Blog for 02 April 2014 entitled, "Fencing for the Future".

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.

CanCERN Newsletter 115, 21 February 2014

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A copy of the CanCERN online newsletter published on 21 February 2014

CanCERN Newsletter 129, 13 June 2014

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A copy of the CanCERN online newsletter published on 13 June 2014

CanCERN Newsletter 127, 23 May 2014

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A copy of the CanCERN online newsletter published on 23 May 2014

CanCERN Newsletter 114, 7 February 2014

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A copy of the CanCERN online newsletter published on 7 February 2014

CanCERN Newsletter 130, 20 June 2014

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A copy of the CanCERN online newsletter published on 20 June 2014

CCC and EQC in talks about area-wide land remediation for CHCH

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Owners of earthquake-damaged land in Christchurch may not get an individual payout from the Earthquake Commission if it goes ahead instead with a more widespread approach to fixing the land.

CanCERN Newsletter 120, 28 March 2014

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A copy of the CanCERN online newsletter published on 28 March 2014

CanCERN Newsletter 116, 28 February 2014

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A copy of the CanCERN online newsletter published on 28 February 2014

CanCERN Newsletter 122, 11 April 2014

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A copy of the CanCERN online newsletter published on 11 April 2014

CanCERN Newsletter 112, 17 January 2014

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A copy of the CanCERN online newsletter published on 17 January 2014

CanCERN Newsletter 126, 16 May 2014

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A copy of the CanCERN online newsletter published on 16 May 2014

CanCERN Newsletter 118, 14 March 2014

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A copy of the CanCERN online newsletter published on 14 March 2014

Ruth Gardner's Blog 20/06/2014: Doctor's Discussion

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

An entry from Ruth Gardner's Blog for 20 June 2014 entitled, "Doctor's Discussion".

QuakeStory 699

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A story submitted by LC to the QuakeStories website.

Michelle's Story

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

Summary of oral history interview with Michelle about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.

CanCERN Newsletter 124, 2 May 2014

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A copy of the CanCERN online newsletter published on 2 May 2014

CanCERN Newsletter 125, 9 May 2014

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A copy of the CanCERN online newsletter published on 9 May 2014