Brownlee dismisses call for EQC inquiry
The anonymous blogger who carried out a campaign against the Earthquake Commission is giving up his whistleblower blog, but has called for an inquiry into the organisation.
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Clark airs Bill concerns
Clark airs Bill concerns
Labour MP David Clark yesterday called on the Earthquake Commission (EQC) to look into the stability of ground around the proposed Forrester Heights subdivision in Oamaru.
EQC model seen as 'problem'
EQC model seen as 'problem'
Making eventual changes involving the Earthquake Commission should be considered as a result of the major Christchurch earthquakes, Prof Robert Merkin, an international authority in insurance law, says.
Wanaka painter yet to plea over cocaine bust
Wanaka painter yet to plea over cocaine bust
Police are pushing for an Earthquake Commission contractor, allegedly caught up in a massive drugs bust, to stand trial with his four co-accused in Auckland.
Fraudulent quake claims
Fraudulent quake claims
Insurance fraud has become a major issue in earthquake-ravaged Christchurch as some property owners take advantage of the disaster.
Properties to be assessed
Properties to be assessed
The assessment of nearly 1000 Otago homes damaged in Christchurch's earthquakes should be completed before Christmas.
Almost half landslip claims declined
Almost half landslip claims declined
Almost half the 28 Moeraki landslip claims lodged with the Earthquake Commission (EQC) after heavy rainfall in late May 2010 have been declined.
Bad news, good news
Bad news, good news
Two important announcements by the Government last week were overshadowed by the environmental disaster unfolding in the Bay of Plenty.
Critics call for fairer way to rebuild natural disaster fund
Critics call for fairer way to rebuild natural disaster fund
Government critics are calling for fairer treatment after Finance Minister Bill English yesterday announced a rise in the Earthquake Commission levies from 5c per $100 to 15c per $100 for insured homeowners.
Shock over EQC liabilities
Shock over EQC liabilities
The news this week that the estimated liability for the Earthquake Commission from the Christchurch earthquakes had more than doubled, rising by about $4 billion to $7.1 billion, should have disaster watchers and ordinary New Zealanders quaking in their boots.
EQC still working on invoice issues
EQC still working on invoice issues
The Earthquake Commission (EQC) still has "a number of issues" with some of the invoices filed with it by Action Demolition, but will work through the irregularities and missing information with the company.
Dunedin contractor accuses EQC of 'witch hunt'
Dunedin contractor accuses EQC of 'witch hunt'
A Dunedin man, the subject of accusations of fraudulently filing invoices for work on earthquake-damaged Christchurch homes, says he is the subject of an EQC "witch hunt".
Crown finance entities aided by strong markets
Crown finance entities aided by strong markets
Crown financial institutions felt the benefits of strong world sharemarkets in the nine months ended March, Treasury documents show.
PM tells EQC to pay its bills
PM tells EQC to pay its bills
Prime Minister John Key has told the Earthquake Commission (EQC) to get its bills sorted after tradespeople said they were owed hundreds of thousands of dollars for post-quake emergency repair work.
EQC, insurers ask court who should pay quake damage
EQC, insurers ask court who should pay quake damage
The High Court has been asked to sort out who is legally responsible for insurance for properties damaged by the September and February Canterbury earthquakes.
Southern earthquake payouts at $1.1m and climbing
Southern earthquake payouts at $1.1m and climbing
The Earthquake Commission (EQC) has paid more than $1.1 million to Southern claimants, with hundreds of properties still awaiting inspection.
Presentation on earthquakes
Presentation on earthquakes
The Christchurch earthquakes will be discussed at an invitation-only presentation in Queenstown on Wednesday.
Battle with EQC over
Battle with EQC over
A Christchurch man who has finally had what he terms a "breakthrough" with EQC after weeks of delays and a lack of information about a payout on his wrecked Burwood home has some advice for others in the same situation.
Claim AMI counted on EQC cover
Claim AMI counted on EQC cover
AMI relied too heavily on the Earthquake Commission to cover a higher proportion of its risks than other major insurers, Dunedin insurance broker Peter Taylor said yesterday.
EQC denies red tape for tradesmen
EQC denies red tape for tradesmen
The Earthquake Commission (EQC) has denied claims by the Master Plumbers Board that its bureaucracy is preventing urgent work in Christchurch being completed.