Kaikoura business claims rise to $900 millionFAIRFAX NZ Work underway to repair State Highway 1 south of Kaikoura. Business insurance claims for the November earthquakes centred on Kaikoura have passed $900 million, the Insurance Council of New Zealand says. Business claims from Canterbury represented just 8 per cent of the total. It was important to get advice, as business owners could make mistakes that turned out to be costly. One positive for business owners is the delays that stalled claims after the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes should not be repeated, he said.

Source: Stuff January 31, 2017 21:18 UTC