Hillside foundations get a shake-up in cutting edge testingWednesday, January 22, 2020New shake testing of house foundations aims to ensure homes built on slopes are better able to withstand future earthquakes.
EQC gifts enduring resilience tool to the people of ChristchurchWednesday, December 18, 2019The sensors have provided unprecedented levels of detailed local groundwater data.
Natural hazards questions to be tackled with 2020 EQC Science Journalism AwardsTuesday, December 17, 2019One of our key aims is for communities to understand their natural hazard risks and make informed decisions.
Flood-affected homeowners encouraged to contact EQCTuesday, December 10, 2019We encourage people to lodge a claim within three months, but claims can be lodged up to two years from the time of damage.
EQC funds $1 million of research to reduce natural disaster riskMonday, December 9, 2019Our research programme is focused on understanding more about New Zealand’s natural hazards, and working out how to reduce the impact on New Zealanders.
Nepalese officials impressed by New Zealand earthquake learningsFriday, December 6, 2019A 20-strong delegation of from the National Reconstruction Authority of Nepal have been in Wellington this week.
BOP earthquake reminder to make Kiwi homes safer and strongerTuesday, November 26, 2019We can’t predict when New Zealand’s next damaging earthquake will occur, but we can all take steps to prepare.
EQC encourages homeowners to register an interest in Government on-sold policyWednesday, November 20, 2019The policy is only available for 12 months from 15 August 2019.
EQC’s important year of reflectionWednesday, November 13, 2019The Earthquake Commission’s Annual Report 2018-19 has been tabled in Parliament today.
EQC to share their expertise in council workshopsTuesday, October 29, 2019EQC will visit Central North Island councils this week to help local authorities prepare for natural disasters.