Earthquake Recovery Minister denies lobbying claims

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Earthquake Recovery Minister and the Insurance Council both deny that insurance companies pressured the Government to relax building guidelines in Canterbury.

Insurance Council of New Zealand

Other, National Library of New Zealand

Website of ICNZ, industry organisation representing fire and general insurers. Includes information relating to the Canterbury earthquakes.

SFO starts investigation into Chch earthquake insurance fraud

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Serious Fraud Office has launched it's first investigation into earthquake insurance fraud in Christchurch which could involve tens of millions of dollars.

Baseless excuses for delaying earthquake claims

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Earthquake Recovery Minister says he's sick of insurance companies giving baseless excuses for delaying earthquake claims in Christchurch .

Winter, Mark 1958- :Q - What's the difference between an insurer delaying …

Images, Alexander Turnbull Library

Shows a fish wondering about the difference between an insurer delaying earthquake-damage settlements and a scavenging groper. Context: refers to the unacceptable and hugely damaging delays in the provision of earthquake damage settlements by insurance companies after the Christchurch earthquakes of 2010 and 2011. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

CanCERN.

Other, National Library of New Zealand

website of the Residents Association and Community Group representatives from the earthquake-affected neighbourhoods of Canterbury. Includes sections on insurance, legal and financial information, and business support.

Insurance delays in Christchurch

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says he's lost patience with the private insurance industry over delays in settling quake related claims.

Transcript of Rolan McConnell's earthquake story

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

Transcript of Rolan McConnell's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.

Emily Nooapii's Story

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

Summary of oral history interview with Emily Nooapii about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.

Transcript of Rosie Belton's earthquake story

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A pdf transcript of Rosie Belton's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.

Transcript of Matt Black's earthquake story

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

Transcript of Matt Black's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.

Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :'Show 'em half a crack and they'll find a way thr…

Images, Alexander Turnbull Library

Shows snarling rats labelled 'insurance companies' in a cityscape. Context: Concerns about shortfall in insurance cover have arisen in response to the Christchurch City Council's draft annual plan, which proposes a 7.5 per cent rates increase to fund earthquake rebuild (Stuff 23 April 2012). Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Hubbard, James, 1949- :The Louse - scavenger that spends it's whole life a…

Images, Alexander Turnbull Library

A louse labelled, Insurance companies, is shown eating something labelled, Huge premium hikes. A definition of the louse as a scavenger and a parasite is given below. Context: Insurance premiums rose New Zealand wide following the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury Earthquakes Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Laurence's Story

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

Summary of oral history interview with Laurence about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.

Transcript of Siobhan Storey's earthquake story

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

Transcript of Siobhan Storey's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.

Transcript of Richard Giles's earthquake story

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

Transcript of Richard Giles's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.

Transcript of Di's earthquake story

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A pdf transcript of Di's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.

Rising household insurance premiums - Ian Simpson

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Christchurch earthquakes could prompt a further shake up of the insurance industry. Home owners are already being hit with premium increases of up to 30%.

Clare's Story

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

Summary of oral history interview with Clare about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.

Transcript of Glenn McCarthy's earthquake story

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

Transcript of Glenn McCarthy's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.

Lyttelton Review 16 July 2012

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

The "Lyttelton Review" newsletter for 16 July 2012, produced by the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre.

Transcript of Tracey Adams's earthquake story

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

Transcript of Tracey Adams's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.

Emma Butler's Story

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

Summary of oral history interview with Emma Butler about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.

Marie Rean's Story

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

Summary of oral history interview with Marie Rean about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.

Lynne's Story

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

Summary of oral history interview with Lynne about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.

Lyttelton Review 17 December 2012

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

The "Lyttelton Review" newsletter for 17 December 2012, produced by the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre.

Belinda Grant's Story

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

Summary of oral history interview with Belinda Grant about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.

Chch homeowners consider legal action against State Insurance

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A group of angry Christchurch locals are considering legal action against one of the country's biggest insurance companies because they say their earthquake claims are taking too long to settle.

Susan Allen's Story

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

Summary of oral history interview with Susan Allen about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.

Anne's Story

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

Summary of oral history interview with Anne about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.