Megan Woods
Natural Disaster Fund drops from $6.4b to $287m in 8 years
The Earthquake Commission's assets are now as low as $287 million, and will soon reach the $200m mark that triggers the Crown guarantee to top up the Natural Disaster Fund. Video, Audio
What next for 'broken' petrol market? Megan Woods responds
BP denies it is cyncially manipulating petrol prices to boost its profits. The oil company was summoned to a meeting with the Minister of Energy Megan Woods yesterday to explain its pricing practices… Audio
Energy Minister unconvinced motorists getting good petrol deal
After meeting with BP executives in the wake of a leaked email from the oil company about pricing, Megan Woods says she remains unconvinced that motorists are getting a good deal. Audio
Megan Woods: 'We have a plan to fix it'
EQC Minister Megan Woods says she her government has been left a mess, and she has known for some time the Crown guarantee to fund EQC would need to be triggered. Audio
Who will pay bill for new Christchurch quake repairs?
More than 600 Christchurch home-owners face a wait of up to 18 months before its decided who foots the bill for earthquake repairs that could cost hundreds of millions of dollars. The problem - first… Audio
Oil, gas drilling halt 'deliberate, long-term' - Energy Minister
The government is pulling the plug on new offshore oil and gas exploration. The decision will not affect existing permits, which cover roughly 100,000 square kilometres of ocean.
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EQC may need National Disaster Fund top up as early as December
Minister Megan Woods says EQC could ask the Crown for money for the National Disaster Fund as early as December. It would trigger the request once funds dip below $200 million. Video, Audio
EQC spends $200m more on re-repairs than estimated
Urgent advice requested by Megan Woods has revealed the bill for EQC re-repairs has hit $270 million, over $200 million above the $70 million predicted by the previous National Government. Audio
Christchurch quake re-repairs: $160m and climbing
EQC has spent $160 million remediating botched and incomplete repairs on quake-damaged Christchurch homes, which is almost $100m more than what was estimated to be the "overall' cost. Video, Audio
EQC claimants’ stories ‘eye opening’ – Dame Annette King
Fourteen Christchurch residents still battling EQC seven years on, shared their stories today with Minister Megan Woods and EQC's interim chairwoman Dame Annette King. Video, Audio
EQC Minister considering legislative change for on-solds
Megan Woods is signalling legislative change may be needed to deal with Canterbury homeowners who purchased houses post-quake believing the homes had been fully repaired. Video, Audio
NZ needs to learn from EQC's mistakes, Megan Woods says
EQC Minister Megan Woods talks to John Campbell about issues with EQC and how she is focussing on getting all homes repaired so people stuck in limbo can get on with their lives. Video, Audio
State Services Commission investigates Southern Response
The State Services Commission has launched an investigation into insurer Southern Response hiring a security contractor. The company says it did so in response to threatening behaviour from customers… Video, Audio
EQC Minister: 'Re-repairs will keep coming through'
EQC Minister Megan Woods tells John Campbell she's seeking more information about re-repairs resulting from initial work done on quake-damaged Christchurch properties. Video, Audio
Seven years on from quake, Christchurch still rebuilding
It's seven years today since Christchurch was rocked by the magnitude 6.3 earthquake. It killed 185 people, injured thousands more and led to whole suburbs and most of the central city being… Audio
Julyan Falloon: what sports facility is best for Christchurch?
Greater Christchurch Regeneration Minister Megan Woods held a meeting on Friday to discuss the government plans to fast-track a business case for a multi-use stadium and to talk about whether it will… Audio
NZ electricity prices under scrutiny with market inquiry
A wide-ranging government inquiry will look into whether New Zealanders are getting a fair deal on their power bills. The entire electricity market from generators to retailers will be under scrutiny… Audio
3000 EQC claims unresolved seven years after earthquake
Megan Woods, Minister responsible for EQC, says there are about 3000 unresolved EQC claims, some which are re-repairs. She talks to John Campbell. Audio
Special orders to fast-track cathedral rebuild
A bill to help the rebuild of the Christ Church Cathedral is introduced and has its first reading in the House. Audio
Minister inclined against West Coast mine
The Minister of Energy and Resources is casting doubt on a coal mine proposed for the Buller River upstream from Westport. Audio