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Information on the Earthquake Commission and how to prepare for earthquakes and other natural disasters such as tsunami, landslips, volcanic eruptions and hydrothermal activity.

Earthquake Commission dismisses assessors

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Earthquake Commission says it's had to dismiss assessors who've not met its standards when dealing with Canterbury claimants.

Earthquake Commission visits worst-hit areas

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Earthquake Commission says it's likely homes in the Christchurch suburb of Bexley, which sank and cracked in Saturday's quake, will be rebuilt. People in the hardest hit areas of Canterbury have been learning more about their insurance entitlements, as the commission's assessors arrive in Kaiapoi and Bexley to begin evaluating the damage.

Earthquake Commission to seek international help

Audio, Radio New Zealand

It's just over three weeks since a magnitude seven-point-one earthquake struck Canterbury, damaging infrastructure and destroying homes and businesses and the Earthquake Commission has already received over 75-thousand claims.

Last-minute claims flood into Earthquake Commission

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Last-minute claims for property damage caused by the Canterbury earthquake are flooding into the Earthquake Commission as the deadline looms. Homeowners have responded to an eleventh-hour hurry up, and the number of claims being lodged daily has almost quadrupled.

Fairfax Video, October 2010 (12)

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Part seven of a video series about the first stage of the Tonkin & Taylor Geotechnical Land Damage Assessment and Reinstatement Report. The report was prepared for the Earthquake Commission after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.

Fairfax Video, October 2010 (7)

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Part two of a video series about the first stage of the Tonkin & Taylor Geotechnical Land Damage Assessment and Reinstatement Report. The report was prepared for the Earthquake Commission after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.

Fairfax Video, October 2010 (11)

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Part six of a video series about the first stage of the Tonkin & Taylor Geotechnical Land Damage Assessment and Reinstatement Report. The report was prepared for the Earthquake Commission after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.

Fairfax Video, October 2010 (10)

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Part five of a video series about the first stage of the Tonkin & Taylor Geotechnical Land Damage Assessment and Reinstatement Report. The report was prepared for the Earthquake Commission after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.

Fairfax Video, October 2010 (9)

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Part four of a video series about the first stage of the Tonkin & Taylor Geotechnical Land Damage Assessment and Reinstatement Report. The report was prepared for the Earthquake Commission after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.

Fairfax Video, October 2010 (8)

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Part three of a video series about the first stage of the Tonkin & Taylor Geotechnical Land Damage Assessment and Reinstatement Report. The report was prepared for the Earthquake Commission after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.

EQC responds to angry Christchurch residents

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Chief Executive of the Earthquake Commission, Ian Simpson, responds.

Fairfax Video, October 2010 (6)

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Part one of a video series about the first stage of the Tonkin & Taylor Geotechnical Land Damage Assessment and Reinstatement Report. The report was prepared for the Earthquake Commission after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.

Christchurch Press Image: John Kirk-Anderson 2010:10:13 16:01:51

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Murray Sherwin, chairman of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Commission".

Christchurch Press Image: John Kirk-Anderson 2010:10:13 15:56:20

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Murray Sherwin, chairman of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Commission".

Christchurch Press Image: John Kirk-Anderson 2010:10:13 16:01:16

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Murray Sherwin, chairman of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Commission".

The Timaru Herald Image: Oisin Duke 2010:09:25 11:18:28

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake Commission Public Meeting at the SBS Events Centre. Reid Stiven, representing the Earthquake Commission (EQC), responds to a query during the meeting, which was held to inform the public about making claims to the EQC relating to the 7.1 magnitude earthquake on 4 September. The meeting was hosted by Rangitata MP Jo Goodhew (left)".

The Timaru Herald Image: Oisin Duke 2010:09:25 11:46:20

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake Commission Public Meeting at the SBS Events Centre. Left to right: Rangitata MP Jo Goodhew and Reid Stiven, representing the Earthquake Commission (EQC), listen to a query during the meeting, which was held to inform the public about making claims to the EQC relating the 7.1 magnitude earthquake on 4 September".

The Timaru Herald Image: Oisin Duke 2010:09:25 11:16:18

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake Commission public meeting at the SBS Events Centre. Left to right at back: Rangitata MP Jo Goodhew and Reid Stiven, representing the Earthquake Commission (EQC), listen to a query during the meeting, which was held to inform the public about making claims to the EQC relating to the 7.1 magnitude earthquake on 4 September".

The Timaru Herald Image: Oisin Duke 2010:09:25 11:40:40

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake Commission Public Meeting at the SBS Events Centre. Reid Stiven, representing the Earthquake Commission (EQC), responds to a query during the meeting, which was held to inform the public about making claims to the EQC relating the 7.1 magnitude earthquake on 4 September. The meeting was hosted by Rangitata MP Jo Goodhew (left)".

Nisbet, Alistair, 1958-:'Forget earthquakes! There's something worse comin…

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A number of people standing on top of the huge letters 'EQC' (Earthquake Commission) scramble frantically to safety as an enormous wave representing 'Last minute claims' bears down on them. One of them shouts 'Forget earthquakes! There's something worse coming!' Refers to claims for damage after the Christchurch earthquake of 3rd September 2010. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Dispute over EQC payments

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Some Christchurch drainlayers repairing damage from the Canterbury Earthquake say there are delays and confusion in getting repayments from the earthquake commission.

Quake victims should use consumer legislation to get help

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Commerce Commission says Canterbury earthquake victims, struggling with mortgage and credit card repayments, should use consumer legislation to get help.

Labour says government should keep open mind on EQC

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Labour is calling for the Government to rethink how the Earthquake Commission insures homeowners, in the aftermath of the disaster in Canterbury.

"It's EQC! Great... er... news! We can remediate and build here again!" 21…

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A man gets a phonecall from the Earthquake Commission (EQC) informing him that he can 'remediate and build here again!' The call comes just as another aftershock happens causing the family and pets to huddle in a terrified crowd as the house collapses around them and they find themselves waist-deep in mud and water. Refers to the Canterbury earthquake of 4th September and its continuing aftershocks as well as the problems surrounding rebuilding. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Quake-affected homeowners unsure about future

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Christchurch owners worst affected by October's quake remain uncertain about their future, despite reassurance by the Earthquake Commission that many of the properties are safe to rebuild on.

Claims for uninhabitable homes in Canterbury still rising

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Earthquake Commission says claims from Canterbury homeowners are pouring in with 45,000 recorded so far, and 100,000 expected by the time the dust settles.

New quake claim could push residents higher up queue

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Canterbury residents who haven't seen hide nor hair of a Earthquake Commission inspector have been told they might need to make a fresh claim to get noticed.

Almost four weeks after quake, Kaiapoi still struggling

Audio, Radio New Zealand

In its latest update, the Earthquake Commission says it will have to manage repairs to 50-thousand homes moderately or seriously damaged by the Canterbury earthquake four weeks ago.

Christchurch Mail Image: Elliot Sim 2010:12:06 17:29:01

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Crowd shot of firemen from all over Canterbury who were awarded by the New Zealand Fire Commission and New Zealand Government for their service during the Canterbury earthquake crisis. The event was held at the Hall of Flame at Ferrymead Heritage Park".