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Canterbury homeowners feel vindicated with EQC settlement
After a three year legal battle, a landmark settlement has been reached with the EQC over the standard of quake repairs in Canterbury. Audio
EQC settlement has implications for Canterbury repairs
Duncan Webb explains the settlement today between home owners and EQC regarding the standard of repairs to damaged homes. Audio
Couple offered $1115 to fix quake-hit land
A Kaiapoi couple are considering legal action against the Earthquake Commission, after being offered just over $1000 to fix their land.
Key players divided on CERA's legacy
With the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority about to officially shut, officials, politicians and residents are divided on the lessons learned.
Call for Royal Commission into shoddy quake repairs
Fed-up Christchurch homeowners have delivered a 3000-signature petition calling for a Royal Commission of Inquiry into earthquake repair failures. Audio
Deadlines for EQC claims will vary with private insurers
The Earthquake Commission (EQC) has moved to clarify how long people have to take legal action against it, after concerns were raised about restraints contained in legislation. EQC chief executive...
Whanganui residents prepare to battle EQC in courts
Whanganui property owners who say they have been left out of pocket by the Earthquake Commission (EQC) are considering going to court.
EQC's $3m staff bonuses questioned
A parliamentary select committee has been told the Earthquake Commission paid out over $3 million in bonuses to staff while dealing with the Canterbury earthquakes.
Liquefaction label for some Christchurch homes
Nearly 4500 Canterbury homes have been classed as being more vulnerable to liquefaction since the earthquakes. Audio
Homeowners take class action over EQC
Dozens of Christchurch homeowners are filing a class action claiming the Earthquake Commission has failed to meet its legal obligations.
Whanganui property owners fume over EQC payouts
Whanganui property owners affected by slips in the June floods say unfair EQC rules will leave them tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket Audio
Whanganui home owners say EQC payouts leave them out of pocket
Whanganui property owners affected by slips in the June floods say unfair EQC rules will leave them tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket. Audio
EQC racks up $23-million legal bill
The Earthquake Commission is being accused of waiting until it's threatened with legal action before it settles earthquake claims in Christchurch. Audio
Law suits hasten EQC's willingness to settle quake claims
A Christchurch lawyer representing hundreds of clients unhappy with EQC says EQC is reluctant to settle earthquake claims unless it is threatened with court action. Audio
EQC to miss botched repairs target
The Earthquake Commission is admitting it will take longer than March 2016 to fix shonky repairs carried out as part of its repair programme in Christchurch.
Submissions on Earthquake Commission Act close today
Submissions on the proposed overhaul of the Earthquake Commission Act review close today. Earlier this year, the government announced several major reforms to the act. These include scaling back…
Homeowners to take class action against EQC
More than 100 Christchurch homeowners are launching a class action against the Earthquake Commission, arguing it has failed to meet legal obligations. Audio
Court action to try to avoid an EQC quake repeat
More than 100 Christchurch homeowners have launched court action against the Earthquake Commission in a bid to make sure things are done better after the next big quake. Audio
Spend more on tsunami warnings - report
New research into the country's tsunami risk says more investment in warning systems and evacuation plans is needed to save lives.
EQC's $68m travel bill
The Earthquake Commission has spent $68m on travel-related costs since the September 2010 quake. Audio