EQC Earthquake Commission | Natural Disaster Education & Recovery

If you have experienced damage to your residential land or home following the recent severe weather events, please contact your private insurer about making an EQCover claim. They will work through the process with you on behalf of EQC, giving you one point of contact for insurance matters. If you would like to talk to someone from our team, please call us on 0800 DAMAGE.

Claims
Single point of contact for New Zealanders' insurance claims for future natural disasters.
From 30 June 2021, New Zealanders will have a single point of contact to support their insurance recovery if their home or land is damaged in a natural disaster.
Education
Everyone needs a safe home
We can’t predict earthquakes, so we need to prepare for them. Get started now.
Insurance
EQC welcomes changes to the EQC Act
The changes are relevant to all New Zealanders who have a private insurance policy for their home that includes fire insurance.

Technology for making a claim

Lodge a claim

It's simple to lodge a claim online or by phone.

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Natural Disaster Response Model

We’ve partnered with a range of New Zealand’s private insurers to manage EQCover claims for natural disaster insurance cover on behalf of EQC.

Public Inquiry

EQC welcomes the Public Inquiry report.

More on the Inquiry »

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Canterbury Earthquakes

We remain committed to Canterbury and our remedial work will continue. Get the latest information on buildings, land, drainage and contents claims.

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