natural disasters
You've heard of shock absorbers for cars but what about for houses? How Christchurch company Seismic Shift wants to make new-build homes more resilient against earthquakes
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You've heard of shock absorbers for cars but what about for houses? How Christchurch company Seismic Shift wants to make new-build homes more resilient against earthquakes
The government moves New Zealand's National Emergency Management Agency from DPMC to DIA
The government moves New Zealand's National Emergency Management Agency from DPMC to DIA
New Zealand ranks second in OECD for natural disaster costs as infrastructure faces rising risks
Gary Yohe explains why he's worried the California insurance crisis could trigger broader financial instability
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Gary Yohe explains why he's worried the California insurance crisis could trigger broader financial instability
It’s science, not fiction: high-tech drones may soon be fighting bushfires in Australia
Toka Tū Ake EQC secures a record $9.2 billion in reinsurance coverage, almost $1 billion more than last year's reinsurance cover
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Toka Tū Ake EQC secures a record $9.2 billion in reinsurance coverage, almost $1 billion more than last year's reinsurance cover
The Earthquake Commission knew David Seymour was the new Minister responsible for EQC and Southern Response but Seymour's office thought it was someone else
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The Earthquake Commission knew David Seymour was the new Minister responsible for EQC and Southern Response but Seymour's office thought it was someone else
The interdependence of livestock farmers and meat processors has been on full display following the cyclone damage, a time when loyalty can be rewarded in many important ways
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The interdependence of livestock farmers and meat processors has been on full display following the cyclone damage, a time when loyalty can be rewarded in many important ways
Michael Naylor says how and where we build needs to change in the face of more extreme weather and the insurance industry can help
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Michael Naylor says how and where we build needs to change in the face of more extreme weather and the insurance industry can help
Allan Barber surveys farmers in areas of lower Northland who have suffered horrific stock, infrastructure and land damage. Rural isolation in the area has been partly because their roading infrastructure has been left to deteriorate
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Allan Barber surveys farmers in areas of lower Northland who have suffered horrific stock, infrastructure and land damage. Rural isolation in the area has been partly because their roading infrastructure has been left to deteriorate
Allan Barber calls for a 'coalition cabinet' to deal with the sheer scale of the weather disasters that effectively put us on a 'war footing'
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Allan Barber calls for a 'coalition cabinet' to deal with the sheer scale of the weather disasters that effectively put us on a 'war footing'
A closer look at the Government's decision to transfer risk from private insurers to the state natural disaster insurer, EQC
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A closer look at the Government's decision to transfer risk from private insurers to the state natural disaster insurer, EQC
Homeowners to receive twice as much cover from EQC in the event of a natural disaster, as the Government transfers a whole lot of risk from private insurers to the state
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Homeowners to receive twice as much cover from EQC in the event of a natural disaster, as the Government transfers a whole lot of risk from private insurers to the state
Private insurers finally get their way, as EQC enables them to handle claims on its behalf; Public Inquiry was inconclusive on the matter
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Private insurers finally get their way, as EQC enables them to handle claims on its behalf; Public Inquiry was inconclusive on the matter
Govt accepts Public Inquiry recommendation to consider increasing the EQC cap so more risk falls with the state insurer rather than private insurers in the event of a disaster
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Govt accepts Public Inquiry recommendation to consider increasing the EQC cap so more risk falls with the state insurer rather than private insurers in the event of a disaster