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Inquiry into EQC unnecessary, Simon Bridges says
National leader Simon Bridges says his government appropriately managed repairs and re-repairs on Christchurch quake-damaged homes, and an inquiry into EQC was unnecessary. Video, Audio
EQC may need National Disaster Fund top up as early as December
Minister Megan Woods says EQC could ask the Crown for money for the National Disaster Fund as early as December. It would trigger the request once funds dip below $200 million. Video, Audio
Christchurch re-repairs cost EQC $270m in total
EQC has spent more than a quarter of a billion dollars on re-repairing Christchurch quake-damaged homes and on cash settlements for re-repairs, $200m more than what it estimated the "overall" cost… Video, Audio
Stuart Smith defends National's management of quake repairs
National's EQC spokesperson Stuart Smith says EQC "should be seeking reimbursement" if a contractor hasn't "lived up" to its obligations, following revelations EQC has spent $160m remediating botched… Audio
Chch homeowners waiting for repairs 7 years after quake
It's been more than seven years since the fatal 6.3 earthquake broke thousands of Christchurch homes, and yet many homeowners are still waiting for repairs, re-repairs, or to settle with EQC. Audio
Christchurch quake re-repairs: $160m and climbing
EQC has spent $160 million remediating botched and incomplete repairs on quake-damaged Christchurch homes, which is almost $100m more than what was estimated to be the "overall' cost. Video, Audio
Tower Insurance hikes premiums in quake-prone areas
Tower insurance customers with high risk earthquake-prone homes will soon have to start paying hundreds of dollars more in premiums.
Chch quake claimants may miss limitation period
EQC CEO Sid Miller says the Crown agency's focus is on settling claims, but homeowners won't be able to take court action against insurers once their limitation periods expired. A source says EQC is… Audio
Limitation periods for Chch quake due to expire despite 'bloody mess'
As IAG and Southern Response's limitation periods for claims resulting from the February, 2011 earthquake nears, Christchurch lawyer Peter Woods says the current situation is a "bloody mess". Audio
EQC changes: payout limit to be lifted, longer to put in claim
The Earthquake Commission Act is being changed to increase the maximum payout and the length of time to make a claim.
EQC claimants’ stories ‘eye opening’ – Dame Annette King
Fourteen Christchurch residents still battling EQC seven years on, shared their stories today with Minister Megan Woods and EQC's interim chairwoman Dame Annette King. Video, Audio
Who is responsible for botched Chch quake repairs?
Fletcher Construction says it was not responsible for design, construction or work performed by EQC contractors, but EQC CEO Sid Miller says he believes the company is liable for its project… Audio
Insurer 'kept eye on' Chch earthquake victim on social media
Communications staff at AA Insurance monitor social media for criticism and then forward that criticism onto case managers so they can "keep an eye on" on claimants. Audio
EQC considering legal action against Fletcher Construction
EQC CEO Sid Miller says the agency is currently defending 316 legal cases over the Christchurch earthquakes, and is considering legal action against Fletcher's for its project management of the… Video, Audio
NZ needs to learn from EQC's mistakes, Megan Woods says
EQC Minister Megan Woods talks to John Campbell about issues with EQC and how she is focussing on getting all homes repaired so people stuck in limbo can get on with their lives. Video, Audio
State Services Commission investigates Southern Response
The State Services Commission has launched an investigation into insurer Southern Response hiring a security contractor. The company says it did so in response to threatening behaviour from customers… Video, Audio
EQC Chch scopes 'weren't 100% accurate'
A former works manager for Fletcher EQR says assessors didn't check behind walls or under floors to examine the true extent of damage caused by the Christchurch earthquakes because there wasn't enough… Video, Audio
Christchurch locals on who's to blame for botched EQC repairs
National's EQC spokesman Stuart Smith said EQC should sue Fletchers, but former Fletchers CEO Mark Binns says that won't happen. Who do people on the streets of Christchurch think should be liable? Audio
Financial compensation a possibility - new EQC chair
Dame Annette King, the new chair of the Earthquake Commission, says it's early days but financial compensation for people in homes that weren't repaired properly is something that may be looked at. Video, Audio
Fletcher's insisted EQC contract have indemnity clause
Former Fletcher Construction CEO Mark Binns told John Campbell EQC was under resourced and off-guard, and Fletcher's wouldn't have signed the Canterbury contract without an indemnity clause. Video, Audio
