Megan Woods
Delay for earthworks at Christchurch's Metro sports facility
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
Megan Woods responds to rising bill for storm damage
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
EQC Minister Megan Woods responds to damning report
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
EQC Minister not surprised by damning report
The Minister for EQC has called for immediate changes in response to a damning report into EQC's practices released this afternoon. Video, Audio
Govt warned of 'chilling effect' of less oil, gas exploration
Cabinet briefing papers reveal the government was warned by officials its plan to curb future oil and gas exploration could have a "chilling effect" on investment if it wasn't handled well. Audio
'It's obviously frustrating' - EQC minister on claim numbers
EQC Minister Megan Woods speaks to John Campbell about today's revelation that there were nearly 1000 more claims than anyone previous knew about. Taking the total number of unresolved claims to 3617.
…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.
The Petroleum… Audio
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
