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Gerry Brownlee

Cameron Preston crunches the numbers to explore whether it is Tower or NZ's insurance system that is 'broken'
18th Feb 17, 7:30am
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Cameron Preston crunches the numbers to explore whether it is Tower or NZ's insurance system that is 'broken'
Tower Chairman says the company would have a higher sale price if the EQC system wasn't 'broken'; Government says the law has nothing to do with the risk the insurer takes on
13th Feb 17, 12:19pm
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Tower Chairman says the company would have a higher sale price if the EQC system wasn't 'broken'; Government says the law has nothing to do with the risk the insurer takes on
Agreement reached to see private insurers receive, assess and settle Kaikoura quake claims on behalf of EQC
13th Dec 16, 2:40pm
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Agreement reached to see private insurers receive, assess and settle Kaikoura quake claims on behalf of EQC
Tower announces plan to ring fence troublesome quake claims; says industry model is 'broken'; widens loss to $21.5 million; share price at record low
29th Nov 16, 9:51am
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Tower announces plan to ring fence troublesome quake claims; says industry model is 'broken'; widens loss to $21.5 million; share price at record low
Key says main road and rail route from Picton to Christchurch may need realignment or re-routing in long term at huge cost; English highlights damage to main transport links and says Govt finances can handle repair costs
15th Nov 16, 1:06pm
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Key says main road and rail route from Picton to Christchurch may need realignment or re-routing in long term at huge cost; English highlights damage to main transport links and says Govt finances can handle repair costs
7.5 earthquake near Hanmer at 12.02 am damages Kaikoura; felt strongly in Wellington; reports of damage in Wellington buildings; Tsunami warning downgraded
14th Nov 16, 6:31am
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7.5 earthquake near Hanmer at 12.02 am damages Kaikoura; felt strongly in Wellington; reports of damage in Wellington buildings; Tsunami warning downgraded
Gabriel Makhlouf 'relaxed' about Ministers disregarding Treasury's advice to make 'political decisions'; Sees the Government as 'very attuned' to Treasury
30th Sep 16, 11:02am
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Gabriel Makhlouf 'relaxed' about Ministers disregarding Treasury's advice to make 'political decisions'; Sees the Government as 'very attuned' to Treasury
Insurers deny Labour Party claims a scrapped Government guide on cash settlements would have helped Cantabs get higher settlements ​
26th Aug 16, 5:05am
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Insurers deny Labour Party claims a scrapped Government guide on cash settlements would have helped Cantabs get higher settlements ​
Treasury voices anxiety over the way CERA is handing over the management of Christchurch's major rebuild projects to other entities
8th Apr 16, 6:06am
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Treasury voices anxiety over the way CERA is handing over the management of Christchurch's major rebuild projects to other entities
Bank lobbyists air concerns about risk of underinsurance for banks & home owners stemming from proposed EQC changes
26th Oct 15, 6:02am
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Bank lobbyists air concerns about risk of underinsurance for banks & home owners stemming from proposed EQC changes
Andrew Hooker accuses EQC of being either incompetant or conniving, in giving Canterbury quake claimants under-valued repair estimates
18th Aug 15, 3:37pm
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Andrew Hooker accuses EQC of being either incompetant or conniving, in giving Canterbury quake claimants under-valued repair estimates
Govt proposing to double the amount it'll contribute towards paying for homes damaged by natural disasters, but scrap EQC contents cover and some land cover
6th Jul 15, 1:17pm
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Govt proposing to double the amount it'll contribute towards paying for homes damaged by natural disasters, but scrap EQC contents cover and some land cover
Overdue EQC review sparks uncertainty among re-insurers
5th Feb 15, 7:30am
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Overdue EQC review sparks uncertainty among re-insurers
EQC at 70, a great asset for New Zealand or an aggressive muddler?
29th Jan 15, 2:17pm
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EQC at 70, a great asset for New Zealand or an aggressive muddler?
National promises to spend up to NZ$210 mln to extend UFB to extra 5% of population; Key and Cunliffe debate CGT; Rawshark's latest Whaledump
4th Sep 14, 5:05pm
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National promises to spend up to NZ$210 mln to extend UFB to extra 5% of population; Key and Cunliffe debate CGT; Rawshark's latest Whaledump
Key trips up Cunliffe over whether Capital Gains Tax applies to the family home in a trust; Key hints at tax cut of up to NZ$30/wk; CERA shift planned
3rd Sep 14, 9:39am
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Key trips up Cunliffe over whether Capital Gains Tax applies to the family home in a trust; Key hints at tax cut of up to NZ$30/wk; CERA shift planned
Election 2014 - Party Policies - Christchurch's Heritage
8th Aug 14, 4:17pm
Election 2014 - Party Policies - Christchurch's Heritage
Election 2014 - Party Policies - Auckland City Rail Link
1st Aug 14, 3:42pm
Election 2014 - Party Policies - Auckland City Rail Link
Key to hang Colin Craig out to dry in East Coast Bays; Key says Brownlee not arrogant as "he has a heart of gold"; Greens would ban deep sea drilling; Your view?
28th Jul 14, 10:07am
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Key to hang Colin Craig out to dry in East Coast Bays; Key says Brownlee not arrogant as "he has a heart of gold"; Greens would ban deep sea drilling; Your view?
Election 2014 - Party Policies - Road Safety
25th Jul 14, 4:55pm
Election 2014 - Party Policies - Road Safety
Brownlee forced to give up Civil Aviation responsibilities during Inquiry into his 'running late for a plane' airport security breach; Gareth Morgan launches water campaign
25th Jul 14, 10:13am
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Brownlee forced to give up Civil Aviation responsibilities during Inquiry into his 'running late for a plane' airport security breach; Gareth Morgan launches water campaign
BNZ announcement confirms regional HQ return for all 4 big banks to central Christchurch but not until 2016-17
8th Jul 14, 3:42pm
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BNZ announcement confirms regional HQ return for all 4 big banks to central Christchurch but not until 2016-17
Election 2014 - Party Policies - Transport
4th Jul 14, 5:30pm
Election 2014 - Party Policies - Transport
Election 2014 - Party Policies - Canterbury Earthquake - Insurance Court
4th Jul 14, 5:23pm
Election 2014 - Party Policies - Canterbury Earthquake - Insurance Court
Election 2014 - Party Policies - Canterbury Earthquake - New Brighton
4th Jul 14, 5:23pm
Election 2014 - Party Policies - Canterbury Earthquake - New Brighton