Christchurch couple takes EQC, Southern Response to court
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A Christchurch couple fighting their insurer and the Earthquake Commission in court say accepting EQC's offer would leave them massively out of pocket.
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EQC to start flood payouts in
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The EQC has got the green light to start settling the claims of thousands of Christchurch people whose homes became more at risk of flooding after the earthquakes.
Christchurch homeowners take EQC to court
Audio, Radio New Zealand
More than 120 disgruntled Christchurch homeowners are taking the Earthquake Commission to court for not doing enough to fix their homes. The law firm, Anthony Harper, has been looking for participants for the group action since last year and has confirmed today it has the numbers to proceed.
Council wants to use EQC money to build flood protection
Audio, Radio New Zealand
The Christchurch City Council and the Earthquake Commission are devising a wholesale solution to the city's flood protection.
Law students volunteer to help homeowners battle EQC.
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Forty law students in Christchurch are volunteering their time to help local residents take the Earthquake Commission to the High Court.
EQC defends handling of asbestos in quake rebuild
Audio, Radio New Zealand
A project manager for a company doing home repairs in the Christchurch earthquake rebuild says it is highly likely as many as 60-thousand people have been exposed to potentially lethal asbestos fibres.
Court decision on EQC policy bittersweet for Flockton residents
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Residents of Christchurch's flood-prone Flockton Basin say a court judgment on how the Earthquake Commission handles claims based on the increased flood risk caused by the earthquakes is bitter sweet.
CCC and EQC in talks about area-wide land remediation for CHCH
Audio, Radio New Zealand
Owners of earthquake-damaged land in Christchurch may not get an individual payout from the Earthquake Commission if it goes ahead instead with a more widespread approach to fixing the land.
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