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Kaikoura earthquake update
14 August 2017
62% of building claims have had their initial assessment completed...
Multi-fault earthquakes – the new normal?
03 August 2017
A new look at historical earthquakes is leading to fresh insights for earthquake forecasting.
Kaikoura earthquake update
21 July 2017
Of the 38,000 plus residential claims managed by EQC and private insurers, over 51% of building claims have had their initial assessment completed.
EQC update on Edgecumbe response
20 July 2017
EQC has completed the majority of the claims received in Edgecumbe.
Government announces reforms to EQC Act
26 June 2017
The Government has announced key design changes to the EQC Act.
Kaikoura earthquake update
21 June 2017
EQC and private insurers are making good progress on settling customer claims.
Still time to lodge EQC claims for land damage following April floods
19 June 2017
Customers with land damage from April floods still have time to lodge a claim.
Homeowners, are your foundations earthquake-ready?
02 June 2017
Checking your foundations are properly secured will help minimise any movement...
Still time to lodge EQC claims for Auckland-Coromandel flood event
02 June 2017
Customers whose land suffered damage from landslips or flooding still have time to lodge a claim.
Budget Announcement: EQC levy to increase
25 May 2017
Changes to Earthquake Commission levy from 1 November.
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