Megan Woods

Does earthquake insurance need a fundamental rethink as private insurers trim their books and EQC gets out of contents insurance? Kathryn Ryan speaks with the minister responsible for the Earthquake… Audio

The victims of the Christchurch terror attack won't be means tested when applying for extra support for emotional distress. The government's announced a new package, which offers financial support to… Audio

The government is expanding support for people hurt and traumatised by the March 15 terror attacks at two mosques in Christchurch. Strict ACC rules have been stopping many survivors from getting help… Audio

Earthquake Recovery Minister Megan Woods says the biggest player in the insurance market is walking away from insuring houses in Wellington. It emerged this week that IAG, the parent company of… Audio

An independent inquiry into the Earthquake Commission will not be pointing fingers at those responsible for failings. Instead it will be focusing on what can be done better in the future. Audio

A ban on new offshore oil and gas permits passed into law on Wednesday night. The Crown Minerals Amendment Act was voted-in 63 to 55 in Parliament after the government surprised the sector by… Audio

The government is being accused of being reckless by failing to listen to its own advisers about the economic cost of halting new oil and gas exploration permits. The National Party say the decision… Video, Audio

Household electricity bills have risen more than 500 percent in the last 30 years. And at least 100,000 households spend more than ten percent of their income on their power bill. Joining Alex… Audio

Energy and EQC Minister Megan Woods talks to John Campbell about surging power prices, as detailed in a government review, and the Natural Disaster Fund's depleting funds. The fund now has just $171m… Video, Audio

The Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration Megan Woods promised back in April that earthworks would be underway in eight to ten weeks, so why is the site still a dusty mud pit? Video, Audio

New findings on Earthquake Commission payouts have found most weather related claims are coming from properties close to the coast.

The EQC covers homeowners for damage to land, and in some cases to… Video, Audio

As the government eyes an EQC overhaul, Christchurch earthquake insurance specialist Dean Lester wants to see action, not hear more empty words. This after a report yesterday found EQC staff had no… Audio

The Minister for EQC has called for immediate changes in response to a damning report into EQC's practices released this afternoon. Video, Audio

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

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