Darfield quake launches a decade of innovation in science and engineeringThursday, September 3, 2020Read a summary of the new knowledge gained in the last ten years.
EQC well advanced in implementing inquiry recommendationsMonday, August 31, 2020Improving the customer experience has been a key focus for EQC, including implementing more efficient claims processes and building stronger partnerships.
New law will help tenants make their homes safer for earthquakesMonday, August 17, 2020The changes in the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act specifies that landlords must not unreasonably withhold consent for a minor fixture.
Kiwi kids embark on virtual field trip to learn about Alpine FaultTuesday, August 11, 2020The field trip offers an amazing opportunity for teachers to offer their students first-hand accounts from scientists.
Revision of the science model for future earthquake shaking in New ZealandThursday, August 6, 2020GNS Science, the Ministry of Business, MBIE and EQC announced today that they are revising the National Seismic Hazard Model.
COVID-19 sees natural hazard awareness information taken onlineThursday, July 30, 2020Titled ‘What’s On Our Plates?’ the modules follow on from the successful ‘A Lot on Our Plates’ social media campaign.
Insurers and EQC partner to support speedy recovery in flood-stricken NorthlandTuesday, July 21, 2020ICNZ and EQC are urging people to contact their insurer as their first port of call to ensure the claims process is as easy and efficient as possible.
Multi-fault quakes – It's complicatedWednesday, July 15, 2020EQC-funded research at the University of Canterbury is trying to pinpoint where faults might set each other off.
Could groundwater levels help “see” earthquake ground damage below the surface?Monday, July 6, 2020With EQC funding, Professor Savage will be testing techniques that investigate how changes in the speed of seismic waves relate to previous earthquakes and to changes in groundwater levels.
EQC allocates $3m to country’s top scientists for natural hazards researchWednesday, July 1, 2020From today, the programme will fund eight leading scientists at Auckland, Massey, Victoria, Canterbury and Otago universities for research into the impact of natural hazards on New Zealanders, and ways to reduce that impact.
