EQC award offers opportunity for indepth natural hazards resilience journalismTuesday, October 1, 2019EQC’s award offers $5000 for projects focused on any aspect of natural hazard risk and resilience.
EQC-funded heavy-duty drones benefit scientists around the PacificMonday, September 9, 2019Heavy-duty drones and monitoring equipment developed with EQC funding by a Wellington research team is starting to have an impact far beyond New Zealand shores in tough volcanic conditions around the Pacific.
EQC advice to homeowners affected by the Turangi earthquakes Thursday, September 5, 2019The Earthquake Commission is encouraging homeowners whose properties may have been damaged by last night’s Tūrangi earthquakes to get in contact about lodging a claim.
New Zealanders keen for an earthquake early warning systemThursday, August 29, 2019New Zealanders have welcomed the idea of an early warning system for earthquakes so they can be mentally prepared, as well as drop, cover and hold in the moments before major shaking occurs.
EQC and Shine Lawyers reach agreement with ‘test case’ homeownersThursday, August 22, 2019The Government policy means we are now able to offer a solution to homeowners who previously had an uninsured gap.
Students go on volcano field trip without leaving classroomMonday, August 19, 2019Modern technology enables the project team to give students a digital experience that is often better than real life.
New resolution prospects for homeowners of Canterbury on-sold propertiesThursday, August 15, 2019Our staff will help homeowners through the process of determining whether their properties meet the eligibility criteria for this policy.
New Zealand to have world-leading natural hazard risk modelling toolThursday, August 1, 2019EQC, GNS Science and NIWA have joined forces to further develop world-leading natural hazards risk modelling.
EQC extends cap to $150,000 as part of new legislationMonday, July 1, 2019Changes will come into effect as individual policies for home owners come up for annual renewal, or when new policies are taken out.
Dangerous chimneys remain an issue on Wairarapa earthquake anniversaryMonday, June 24, 2019Up to 20,000 chimneys came crashing down in homes around the Wellington and Wairarapa region, 77 years ago.
