The February 22, 2011, Christchurch earthquake claimed 185 lives, including 115 people inside the CTV Building. Photo: Mark MitchellThe Earthquake Commission's operations and legislation will change in response to a scathing inquiry into its handling of the 2010 and 2011 Christchurch disasters. The Government also says it is also committed to implementing all of the recommendations in the report from the 16-month public inquiry chaired by former Governor-General Dame Silvia Cartwright. The recommendations included a review of definitions and provisions in the EQC Act, as well as a review of the EQC cap of $150,000 (plus GST) on EQC residential building cover. The February 22, 2011 earthquake claimed 185 lives, while the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes also damaged thousands of homes and properties, razed entire suburbs and destroyed much of the Christchurch's CBD.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 31, 2020 01:18 UTC