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  •   Home > News > Environment

    The Canterbury Earthquake Insurance Tribunal Bill has passed its first reading in Parliament

    The Canterbury Earthquake Insurance Tribunal Bill has passed its first reading in Parliament, on the eighth anniversary of the first Canterbury Earthquake



    Minister of Justice Andrew Little says too many people are still battling EQC or their insurance companies.

    He says it's not good enough, and the Government is going to see them right.

    Greater Christchurch Regeneration Minister Megan Woods says the Tribunal provides more tools to help people resolve their claims - and will be empowered to set timelines, and penalise undue delays.

    The public can have their say on the details of the Bill through the upcoming Select Committee process.

    © 2024 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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