Earthquake Repairs
EQC CEO Sid Miller talks to John Campbell
EQC CEO Sid Miller talks to John Campbell about ongoing disputes, new claims and the turnover in case managers, and what that means for claimants. Video, Audio
EQC claimant: 'Nothing could make up for what we've lost'
EQC claimant Anita explains how she's still battling the Crown agency, years after her home was damaged in the Christchurch earthquakes. She says her floor is still uneven because the scope of works… Video, Audio
When EQC pays over its $100,000 cap
EQC chief executive Sid Miller told Checkpoint last week that the law does not allow EQC to pay over the $100,000 cap, but we've since heard from homeowners who say it did just that. And a barrister… Audio
EQC needs law change to remediate bad repairs
The Earthquake Commission is powerless to act when homes sold with quake damage EQC either missed or poorly repaired require remediation work costing more than $100,000, its chief executive tells John… Video, Audio
‘We thought we were buying our future’
Neither EQC nor Georgina Hanafin's insurer will take responsibility for the repair work required on her Christchurch home, which she bought based on assertions EQC repairs were complete. John Campbell… Video, Audio
EQC accused of ignoring true extent of damage to Chch homes
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. Video, Audio
Much beloved Victoria square re-opens in Christchurch
Victoria Square, the slightly less famous cousin of nearby Cathedral Square was re-opened today following $7.5 million worth of earthquake repairs. Video, Audio
EQC considering legal action against Fletcher Construction
EQC CEO Sid Miller says the agency is currently defending 316 legal cases over the Christchurch earthquakes, and is considering legal action against Fletcher's for its project management of the… Video, Audio
EQC should sue Fletcher Building - National's EQC spokesperson
National's EQC spokesperson Stuart Smith says EQC should sue Fletchers Building if there's compelling evidence they repeatedly botched repairs. He talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
National suggests EQC consider suing Fletcher
National's EQC Spokesperson Stuart Smith believes EQC should sue Fletcher Building if there's compelling evidence the contractor was responsible for a large number of botched post-earthquake repairs.
…Homeowners face massive repair bills after botched EQC repairs
Some people who bought homes on the basis of EQC scoping have since been lumped with massive repair bills after discovering the scope was manifestly inadequate. John Campbell investigates. Audio
EQC has no plan to deal with botched repairs
Leaked documents reveal the Earthquake Commission has yet to come up with a plan to deal with botched earthquake repairs.
Hundreds ask for quake repair reviews
Calls have been flooding into EQC since a landmark court settlement two months ago clarified homes must be repaired to a 'when new' standard.
Thousands of defective quake repairs need to be rechecked
Thousands of earthquake-repaired Canterbury homes will be rechecked after a government inspection has revealed defects with underfloor structural repairs. Audio