Chch man told insurance will go up by $10,000 a year

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A Christchurch man has been left stunned after his insurance premium rose by 440 percent after his insurer decided his property was at a higher risk from earthquakes.

Midday News for 17 April 2018

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A Christchurch man has begun a hunger strike over an earthquake insurance claim. Fonterra changes its policy and promises to pay bills more promptly.

EQC accused of ignoring true extent of damage to Chch homes

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A Christchurch man says EQC misled him about the earthquake damage to his home and deliberately under-scoped the repairs that were needed. David Townshend said his warnings were ignored.