15 Dec 2020

Christchurch gas explosion: Gasfitter order to pay $130k

From Checkpoint, 6:12 pm on 15 December 2020

The gas fitter who worked on a Christchurch home the day before it exploded has been ordered to pay victims more than $130,000.

The scene near gas explosion.

The scene near gas explosion. Photo: Photo / Conan Young

Gregory Smith was part way through fixing a gas fire at the Northwood home when he did not disconnect its gas pipe and failed to tell the homeowner.

The next day the house exploded - destroying the house and injuring six people. Sally Murphy reports.