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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
#EQNZ: How to botch repairs and not pay for it
Opinion - A new group of Canterbury earthquake victims is rapidly growing: On-Solds. People who bought houses they thought had been fixed by EQC, but the repairs were faulty.
EQC committed to re-repairs, or cash if 'not trusted'
EQC's Chief Customer Officer Trish Keith says EQC is not taking legal action against Fletchers, but says she's "not prepared" to talk about the company beyond that. Video, Audio
Homeowners left in limbo after faulty EQC repairs
Christchurch homeowners who discovered faulty repairs on the houses they bought are heading to court in what lawyer Andrew Hooker describes as a David and Goliath battle that must be fought. 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
Gerry Brownlee refuses interview with John Campbell
Former EQC Minister Gerry Brownlee refused an interview with John Campbell on unresolved EQC claims, because he believes the journalist too often offers his own opinions and cuts off answers. Video, Audio
Thousands of Chch homes may still need quake repairs
Half of the unresolved EQC claims for quake-damaged properties in Christchurch are for re-repairs, and a lawyer representing these cases say they’re just the tip of the iceberg. Video, Audio
Changes ahead for EQC as chair resigns
Earthquake Commission Minister Megan Woods has announced an independent advisor will be sent in to EQC, at the same time confirming Sir Maarten Wevers has resigned. John Campbell speaks to them both.
…EQC overhaul: 'Being stuck in limbo is unacceptable'
The chair of the EQC board has resigned, as the government vows to speed up all remaining Canterbury earthquake claims. Video
Frustration mounts in Christchurch over 7 years battling EQC
Nearly seven years on from the Christchurch earthquake, some quake damaged homeowners with unresolved insurance claims say they are being driven to the point of complete exhaustion. Video, Audio
Protesters confront PM over EQC delays
Dozens of protesters have complained to the Prime Minister over their seven-year wait for earthquake insurance claims to be resolved.
Chch family has little faith EQC settlement will be forthcoming
EQC said it would provide the Ross family with a cash settlement by February 20, almost seven years to the day since the Christchurch earthquake. Now it's commissioning another rebuild estimate. Video, Audio
6000 Christchurch quake claims remain unresolved
There are 3000 unresolved claims with EQC, and a further 2700 with private insurers. Lawyer Grant Shand tells John Campbell many claims are re-repairs for work not done at all, or done badly. Video, 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
EQC botches rebuild of quake-damaged Chch home - twice
Nikki Ross is still waiting on an insurance settlement almost seven years after her family home was damaged in the February, 2011 Christchurch earthquake. Trish Keith from EQC says they're hoping to… Video, Audio
Royal Commission of Inquiry into EQC
New EQC Minister, Megan Woods, will hold an independent inquiry to help the thousands of Christchurch homeowners who have been battling the natural disaster insurer over assessments and repairs. Audio
Heathcote family say EQC failed them
A Christchurch family have found themselves stuck with a house that is too unsafe to live in after a fire revealed earthquake damage, which EQC admits it failed to identify. Video, Audio
Outgoing EQC boss 'very proud'
Outgoing Earthquake Commission chief executive Ian Simpson, who finished today, says lessons have been learnt about how to handle a natural disaster.
Claiming for quake damage just changed. Here's how...
There will be no dealing with the Earthquake Commission for homeowners with damage from the Kaikōura earthquake. What has changed - and why?
Quake claims near 15,000
EQC says nearly 15,000 claims have been lodged since the Kaikoura earthquake three weeks ago.