Letters reveal spat between minister and EQC chairmanIAIN MCGREGOR/STUFF Letters between the Minister Responsible for the Earthquake Commission, Megan Woods, and outgoing EQC chairman Sir Maarten Wevers reveal frustration between the pair. Critical letters between Megan Woods, the Minister Responsible for EQC, and Sir Maarten Wevers show frustration between the pair spurred Wevers to resign as chairman last week. Since becoming minister, Woods has been clear about her displeasure with EQC. Former EQC Minister Gerry Brownlee said it was "disappointing" Woods did not have confidence in the team that had "delivered such exceptional results thus far". Christchurch insurance expert Dean Lester, who helps homeowners progress and resolve their EQC claims, said Woods' decision was "absolutely necessary".

Source: Stuff February 28, 2018 22:47 UTC