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Christchurch earthquake

AMI yet to confirm fresh reinsurance as June 30 deadline looms for expiry of current cover
28th Jun 11, 12:19pm
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AMI yet to confirm fresh reinsurance as June 30 deadline looms for expiry of current cover
National return on investment for residential property less than 2%; rents will have to rise or property values to fall "significantly" to make a difference
28th Jun 11, 11:01am
by Amanda Morrall
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National return on investment for residential property less than 2%; rents will have to rise or property values to fall "significantly" to make a difference
Quake experience: ChrisJ details his frustrations with insurers and the government response in Christchurch
27th Jun 11, 4:36pm
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Quake experience: ChrisJ details his frustrations with insurers and the government response in Christchurch
Reinsurance fears grow as council insurer's reinsurance lapses on Thursday. Reinsurance costs triple.
27th Jun 11, 11:24am
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Reinsurance fears grow as council insurer's reinsurance lapses on Thursday. Reinsurance costs triple.
Court case between EQC and Insurance Council to be held sometime in August, but those affected won't have to wait for money
27th Jun 11, 10:43am
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Court case between EQC and Insurance Council to be held sometime in August, but those affected won't have to wait for money
Five-fold Friday: Amanda's happy ending; a lifetime of debt; red zone remedies; Your secrets aren't safe with IRD ; Reader's choice personal financial books
24th Jun 11, 4:35pm
by Amanda Morrall
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Five-fold Friday: Amanda's happy ending; a lifetime of debt; red zone remedies; Your secrets aren't safe with IRD ; Reader's choice personal financial books
Alex's politico-economic blogroll: Tower's quake loophole; Rate your insurer; Farrar and Standard tax cut fight; Cactus says the SFO can't lose; Key's broken Aus promise
24th Jun 11, 4:08pm
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Alex's politico-economic blogroll: Tower's quake loophole; Rate your insurer; Farrar and Standard tax cut fight; Cactus says the SFO can't lose; Key's broken Aus promise
Govt announces offer to buy 5,100 homes in worst-hit Christchurch suburbs
23rd Jun 11, 1:34pm
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Govt announces offer to buy 5,100 homes in worst-hit Christchurch suburbs
Environment Canterbury looks to release land on Christchurch fringes for up to 5,000 homes; up to Environment Court
23rd Jun 11, 11:27am
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Environment Canterbury looks to release land on Christchurch fringes for up to 5,000 homes; up to Environment Court
Brownlee says announcement on initial update on state of Christchurch land to be at 1:30pm Thursday
22nd Jun 11, 11:42am
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Brownlee says announcement on initial update on state of Christchurch land to be at 1:30pm Thursday
Stats NZ says net 3,312 people left NZ permanently for Aus in May, record high for May month; Chch departures remain elevated
21st Jun 11, 11:04am
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Stats NZ says net 3,312 people left NZ permanently for Aus in May, record high for May month; Chch departures remain elevated
OPINION: Hugh Pavletich accuses Christchurch City Council of blindness, blunders and chain dragging; calls for effective leadership, 'open land' policy and bendy zoning. Your view?
20th Jun 11, 10:40am
by Anonymous
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OPINION: Hugh Pavletich accuses Christchurch City Council of blindness, blunders and chain dragging; calls for effective leadership, 'open land' policy and bendy zoning. Your view?
Earthquake Minister Gerry Brownlee says 12,000 Christchurch homes could be demolished
20th Jun 11, 7:53am
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Earthquake Minister Gerry Brownlee says 12,000 Christchurch homes could be demolished
Five-fold Friday: Please boss can I have a raise?; UHNWIs; Liquefacked; Death; Boring office meetings and "Suckification reduction devices"
17th Jun 11, 3:00pm
by Amanda Morrall
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Five-fold Friday: Please boss can I have a raise?; UHNWIs; Liquefacked; Death; Boring office meetings and "Suckification reduction devices"
Janine Starks looks at the EQC fine print around land value and claims coverage in the context of long-term commitment in Christchurch. Your view?
16th Jun 11, 10:45pm
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Janine Starks looks at the EQC fine print around land value and claims coverage in the context of long-term commitment in Christchurch. Your view?
Insurance Council looks to high court for a decision on claims cut-off confusion arising from multiple earthquakes 'events' in Christchurch
16th Jun 11, 10:35am
by Amanda Morrall
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Insurance Council looks to high court for a decision on claims cut-off confusion arising from multiple earthquakes 'events' in Christchurch
US insurance risk analyst EQECAT estimates total Christchurch insurance bill may hit NZ$28 bln with big new losses on Monday. Your view?
15th Jun 11, 12:24pm
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US insurance risk analyst EQECAT estimates total Christchurch insurance bill may hit NZ$28 bln with big new losses on Monday. Your view?
Westpac pulled up to NZ$80m of Christchurch residential mortgages from covered bond cover pool after February earthquake
14th Jun 11, 3:58pm
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Westpac pulled up to NZ$80m of Christchurch residential mortgages from covered bond cover pool after February earthquake
EQC acted quickly after Feb quake to get reinsurance in place, has sufficient reserves, Finance Minister English says
14th Jun 11, 2:34pm
EQC acted quickly after Feb quake to get reinsurance in place, has sufficient reserves, Finance Minister English says
PM Key says significantly more land damage to Christchurch's eastern suburbs; Govt close to getting an idea on where rebuilding can't be done
14th Jun 11, 9:14am
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PM Key says significantly more land damage to Christchurch's eastern suburbs; Govt close to getting an idea on where rebuilding can't be done
Christchurch hit back by to back earthquakes measuring 5.5 and 6 magnitude
13th Jun 11, 2:55pm
by Amanda Morrall
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Christchurch hit back by to back earthquakes measuring 5.5 and 6 magnitude
Christchurch City Council announces plans for 7.1% rates increase this year and deficits of NZ$73.8 mln over next 3 years
10th Jun 11, 6:44pm
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Christchurch City Council announces plans for 7.1% rates increase this year and deficits of NZ$73.8 mln over next 3 years
Insurance specialist Andrew Hooker looks at the dangers of cash settlements as a quick fix to earthquake woes and finds reason for caution. Your view?
7th Jun 11, 10:07am
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Insurance specialist Andrew Hooker looks at the dangers of cash settlements as a quick fix to earthquake woes and finds reason for caution. Your view?
Biggest risk to NZ economic recovery is Aussie housing market and slowing Aussie economy, NZIER warns
1st Jun 11, 3:20pm
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Biggest risk to NZ economic recovery is Aussie housing market and slowing Aussie economy, NZIER warns
Reserve Bank will have to hike OCR to 4% in 2012 to offset quake rebuild inflation pressures, NZIER says. Your view?
1st Jun 11, 8:46am
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Reserve Bank will have to hike OCR to 4% in 2012 to offset quake rebuild inflation pressures, NZIER says. Your view?