The earthquake commission insures against damage caused by earthquake, natural landslip, volcanic eruption, hydrothermal activity, tsunami. Coping and adjustment in new zealand police staff 1218. Earthquake commission regulations 1993 sr 1993345 as at. Since september 2010, there have been no fewer than. Commission act 1993 discussion document 6 jul 2015. Earthquake commission addendum for vero agriplan confiscation, war, radioactivity, terrorism, natural disaster, natural perils, and land movement the general exclusion 1. This act may be cited as the earthquake commission act 1993.
The homeowners guide to earthquake safety contains many internet based resources. The earthquake commission provides primary natural disaster insurance to the. Where the policy insures home at more than one named location, for the purposes of the earthquake commission act 1993, each location is deemed to be subject to a separate contract. Earthquake insurance cost calculator free estimates for. The act establishes the california earthquake safety fund in the state treasury to be used, upon appropriation by the legislature, for seismic safety and earthquakerelated programs, including the statewide earthquake early warning system. Judgment summary michalik v earthquake commission duncan.
Get your free california earthquake insurance estimate how much does earthquake insurance cost. Confiscation, war, radioactivity, terrorism, natural. Final report volume four royal commission of inquiry. Earthquake insurance cost calculator free estimates for ca. This is a reprint of the earthquake commission regulations 1993 that incorporates all the amendments to those regulations as at the date of the last amendment to them. The provisions of the earthquake commission act 1993 and regulations will always prevail. With respect to residential buildings, the 1993 act requires eqc to. Earthquake commission emergency management training.
All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. Responsibilities include oversight of new zealands main source of residential natural disaster cover. Report of the state earthquake investigation commission. Any vessel being anything made to float, whether it is fixed or free, and whether or. It operates under the provisions of that eqc act and of other relevant law, such as the crown entities act 2004. Earthquake commission regulations 1993 sr 1993345 as. Jul 01, 2019 this is a reprint of the earthquake commission regulations 1993 that incorporates all the amendments to those regulations as at the date of the last amendment to them. The purpose of this web page is to provide hyperlinks for homeowners interested in improving the earthquake safety of their homes.
The treasurys governance and appointments team provides advice to shareholding ministers and responsible ministers on candidates suitable for appointment to the boards of entities such as stateowned enterprises, the crown financial institutions, other crown entity companies and statutory entities. Publication of this document, which is a companion guide to the 2009 edition of the nehrp recommended seismic provisions for. Property not insured by the eqc act 21 section 74 of the building act 2004 22 contents the provisions of the earthquake commission act 1993 and regulations will always prevail over the contents of this insurers guide. The earthquake commission is new zealands primary provider of natural disaster insurance to residential property owners.
Eqcs functions are set out in section 5 of the earthquake commission act 1993 the act as. Whether the earthquake commission was unreasonable to decline compensation for damage to the pool house enclosing a swimming pool at a christchurch propertyombudsman concluded eqcs decision was not unreasonable. Briefing for the minister in charge of the earthquake. He noted that sections 18 and 20 dealt with residential buildings and personal property respectively. Earthquake commissions interpretation of the earthquake. Briefing to the public inquiry into the earthquake commission. Subject to any regulations made under this act and without limiting the liability of the commission under this act, any payments or expenditure for which the commission may be liable under this section shall be made as soon as reasonably practicable, and in any event not later than 1 year after the amount of the damage has been.
Direction by the minister responsible for the earthquake. Subject to any regulations made under this act and without limiting the liability of the commission under this act, any payments or expenditure for which the commission may be liable under this section shall be made as soon as reasonably practicable, and in any event not later than 1 year after the amount of the damage has been duly determined. S new zealands earthquake commission eqc was set up in 1945 and is a government. Use the cea premium calculator for a free cea california residential earthquake insurance premium estimate. In determining eqcs liability, justice williams began by looking at the earthquake commission act 1993 act. Advice on consistency of bills with the bill of rights act. California seismic safety commission on may 18, 2016 the seismic safety commission will participate at disaster readiness workshop hosted by the california governors office of business and economic development. The act was passed by parliament under urgency, which circumvented the. Legal challenges to the new zealand governments family.
Briefing for the minister in charge of the earthquake commission summary. Earthquake commission department of the prime minister. Eqcs functions are set out in section 5 of the earthquake commission act 1993 the act. Earthquake commission company profile report ibisworld au. Eqc history for property response by earthquake commission to patsy hill on october 01, 2019. You should always refer to the act when determining issues involving the act. In order to do this we are seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals who are looking for unique and rewarding careers across new zealand.
To administer the fund and, so far as is reasonably. Issue 87 of carnegie institution of washington publication volume 87 of carnegie institution of washington issue 87 of publication carnegie institution of washington volume 1, part 1 of the california earthquake of april 18, 1906. The treasury has released a first batch of submissions on the 2015 discussion document. The earthquake commission act 1993 23 the eca provides in s 181 for the insurance of residential property against natural disaster. This legislation, with some limited exceptions, removed the rights of people to pursue complaints to the human rights commission of unlawful discrimination in relation to the governments family care policy in the future. The ministry of justice, and the crown law office in the case of bills developed by the ministry of justice, advise the attorneygeneral on the consistency of all bills with the bill of rights act with the exception of. Direction to the earthquake commission pursuant to section. Changes authorised by subpart 2 of part 2 of the legislation act 2012 have been made in this official reprint. Homeowners guide to earthquake safety california seismic. The eqc free phone number is 0800 326 243 or 0800 damage. The science behind earthquakes what is an earthquake. Eqc has provided huge support to new zealanders following the christchurch, seddon, and kaikoura earthquakes, mr joyce says. To administer the insurance against natural disaster damage provided under the act.
Section 324 of the earthquake commission act 1993 should be amended to allow for disclosure of information that may affect personal safety. When an insurance policy is purchased for residential property, the insurance company charges a disaster insurance premium, which is passed on to the earthquake commission, funding the natural disaster fund. Final report volume four royal commission of inquiry into. Read practical lessons from the loma prieta earthquake at. Government eqc cover where the policy insures property at more than one named location, for the purposes of the earthquake commission act 1993, each location is deemed to be subject to a separate contract. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender lgbt people have the same rights as other people in new zealand. Eqc also funds research and provides information about how homes can be made safer from damage caused by natural disasters. Earthquake commission department of the prime minister and. Komihana ruwhenua, is a new zealand crown entity that invests in natural disaster research and education as well as providing natural disaster insurance to residential property owners.
It was established in its current form by the earthquake commission act 1993, which was a continuation of the earthquake and war damage commission, set up in 1945. The crown entities act is based on the corporate model where the governance of the organisation is split from the management of the organisation. Media in category earthquake commission the following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. Briefing for the minister in charge of the earthquake commission pdf. Earthquake commission how is earthquake commission. The earthquake country alliance eca organizes californias annual statewide earthquake drill, with more than 10. Eqc is funded by a levy on domestic insurance policies and manages the natural disaster fund, which has grown from those levies and from investment. Under the earthquake commission act 1993 the act, this means that eqc is liable to pay any costs reasonably incurred to replace or repair the damaged part or parts of your home to a condition which is substantially the same as but not better or more extensive than its condition when new. Natural disaster damage in the home contents is deleted. Finance minister steven joyce and the minister responsible for the earthquake commission gerry brownlee have today announced plans to simplify and improve the eqc scheme for new zealanders.
An earthquake is what happens when two blocks of the earth suddenly slip past one another. The location below the earths surface where the earthquake starts is called the hypocenter, and the. Minister responsible for the earthquake commission. Executive summary and recommendations from volume four of the final report of the canterbury earthquakes royal commission. Annex two contains details of other legislation relevant to eqc. The earthquake commission eqc is a crown entity that provides natural disaster insurance to new zealand home owners. These sections provide that the building or property is insured for their replacement value, which is a defined term in the act. The earthquake commission eqc is the successor to the earthquake and war damage commission, having been reformed by the earthquake commission act 1993. The minister responsible for the earthquake commission grant robertson has been advised by the attorney general that the crown via southern response is to appeal the high court decision of the k.
The earthquake commission eqc had determined that damage to the complainants pool house fell outside the scope of cover under the earthquake commission act 1993 the act. It was established in its current form by the earthquake commission act 1993. Dodds v southern response earthquake services ltd case. Home contents maxi natural disaster damage the additional benefit 10.
Earthquake commission view and make official information. Careers at the earthquake commission eqc eqc offers a unique opportunity to become part of history and make a difference in the lives of new zealanders. Commission means the earthquake commission constituted under this act. Apart from the national earthquake commission, the canterbury earthquake heritage buildings fund was also formed to provide financial.
Earthquake commission must follow legislation on claim. Earthquake commission wellington, new zealand government. New zealand high court rules on earthquake commissions reinstatement argument b. The treasurys governance and appointments team provides advice to shareholding ministers and responsible ministers on candidates suitable for appointment to the boards of entities such as stateowned enterprises, the crown financial institutions, other crown entity companies and statutory entities altogether, this covers around 240 board positions. Earthquake hazards reduction program nehrp is to encourage design and building practices that address the earthquake hazard and minimize the resulting risk of damage and injury. Download the provisions of the earthquake earthquake commission book pdf free download link or read online here in pdf.
Direction to the earthquake commission pursuant to section 112 of the crown entities act 2004, as permitted by section 51fii of the earthquake commission act 1993 this direction comes into effect immediately upon signing and applies from 4 september 2010. Earthquake commission amendment bill first reading video. Sep 21, 2017 earthquake commission, wellington, new zealand. The provisions of the earthquake earthquake commission. Eqc is a crown agent under the crown entities act 2004. To collect premiums payable for the insurance provided under the act. New zealand high court rules on earthquake commissions. However, eqc is required to apply and act in accordance with the detailed provisions of the earthquake commission act 1993. The earthquake commission eqc provides primary natural disaster insurance to the owners of residential properties in new zealand. Later, cover for other natural disasters was included and, later still, cover for war damage dropped. Read the related media statement by hon dr megan woods on the beehive website. This web page is intended to provide a quick reference to such web sites and files.
Earthquake commission act 1993 no 84 as at 01 july 2019. Read practical lessons from the loma prieta earthquake. Publication of this document, which is a companion guide to the 2009 edition. Section 19 is a similar provision relating to residential land. Please note you may not use any departmental or governmental.
New zealands future natural disaster insurance scheme. Earthquake commission act submissions received treasury nz. Earthquake commission act 1993 new zealand legislation. Earthquake commission how is earthquake commission abbreviated. Later on, cover for other natural disasters were included, and. A crown entity from the commonwealth term crown is an organisation that forms part of new zealands state sector established under the crown entities act 2004, a unique umbrella governance and accountability statute. The protection of lgbt rights is advanced, relative to other countries in oceania, and is one of the most liberal in the world, with the country being the first in the region and thirteenth in the world to enact samesex marriage. Dpmc serves the executive, governorgeneral, prime minister and cabinet, through the provision of impartial advice and support. The new zealand government first established new zealands earthquake commission in 1945. To purchase a cea policy, you must contact a participating residential insurer. California seismic safety commission state of california.
This bill amends the earthquake commission act 1993 to update and improve the operation of the act by focusing on simplifying and speeding up the handling of claims for natural disaster damage, particularly when dealing with a largescale natural disaster. In emphasizing the practical lessons of the loma prieta earthquake, the committee does not wish to downplay the importance of longterm research efforts, which have been the principal focus of other meetings. Under section 103 of the crown entities act 2004 and in accordance with section 12 of the earthquake commission act 1993 act, the minister responsible for the earthquake commission minister directs the earthquake commission commission to give effect to government policy as specified in this direction direction. Earthquake commission amendment bill first reading. Review of the earthquake commission act 1993 9 july. You are free to copy, distribute, and adapt the work, as long as you attribute the work to eqc and abide by the other licence terms. This training was colloquially referred to as the traffic light training because it outlined a series of questions that eqc staff were to consider when determining whether a particular building element was. Earthquake commission amendment bill new zealand parliament. The earthquake commission eqc was established by the government in 1945 to provide earthquake and war damage cover for purchasers of fire insurance. Proposed changes to the earthquake commission act 1993. Dear ms mcinnes official information act 1982 request please find attached the earthquake commissions response to your request for inform.
83 121 1023 28 655 1503 1221 1086 496 1123 330 183 1629 594 1166 1517 1404 978 570 1239 634 102 21 873 1423 571 134 1136 1194 853 867 992 135