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This website is dedicated to the recovery of St Albans and its city, Christchurch following a devastating series of earthquakes in 2010 and 2011. This service by the St Albans Residents’ Association (SARA) offers relevant local information. If you are from an organisation or a business and have essential information you would like to share with the community, then please get in touch by email to sara@stalbans.gen.nz and we will endeavour to publish it here.Translations
Category Archives: Earthquake Information
EQC website revamped
EQC revamped its website last month to make it easier to follow and to replace three related websites: eqc.govt.nz canterbury.eqc.govt.nz eq-iq.org.nz. The purpose of the new website is to improve the online presentation and accessibility of the EQC’s public information. … Continue reading
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Earthquake research presented
The Mental Health Education and Resource Centre is presenting a series of seminars from late August till October on research undertaken since the 2010 earthquakes. Topics include the impact on marriage relationships, micro nutrients and stress, refugees and mental health, … Continue reading
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Land compensated, not remediated
EQC won’t be remediating land, Bruce Emson from EQC revealed at the CCC Earthquake Forum on August 16. After much pushing from TC3 Resident Group member, Maria Thackwell, Bruce Emson finally stated (although with vague words) that EQC is responsible … Continue reading
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Quake advocacy groups make a difference
Advocacy groups set up by communities affected by the earthquakes to deal with EQC, CERA and insurance companies are making a difference.
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Hollow round timber piling to be tested
A hollow round timber piling system will be tested at 840 Colombo Street on August 23 and interested parties have been invited to watch. Bring a hard hat and high viz jacket if you have them. The test at 4pm … Continue reading
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Complain about EQC to Ombudsman
Another avenue to resolve issues with EQC is to send a complaint to the Ombudsman but you need to complain to EQC and attempt to resolve the issue there first.
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Priority for repair work
EQC is currently identifying vulnerable customers by hand but is working towards an automated process for identifying those in need based on factors such as age and health. It is also dealing with people who have extenuating circumstances requiring prompt … Continue reading
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EQC mediation service starts
The EQC mediation service, which started this week, will only be open to those offered mediation by EQC as a way to resolve differences.
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The lie of the land
EQC has prepared a number of factsheets showing the impact of the earthquakes on city land. These fact sheets, which include maps and charts, provide an overview of the land changes such as where the land cracked, where it liquefied, … Continue reading
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Buoyant foundations for TC3 homes?
Foundations for houses in TC3 areas may be buoyant in future if an idea from a company called Ground Anchorages is accepted. The proposed foundation system provides protection against ground motion-induced damage, liquefaction including lateral spreading and tsunamis. It uses … Continue reading
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CERA hosts green zone meetings
CERA is hosting a series of community meetings including one at the St Albans Baptist Church in McFaddens Road on Thursday, September 6 from 6pm. This is an opportunity to talk with CERA, Council, EQC and (some insurers) and if … Continue reading
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TC3 Rallies to EQC and IAG
TC3 landowners will be taking to the streets of Addington to make sure that EQC and insurance companies are aware of their views. The rally begins at midday on August 8 on the corner of Clarence and Princess Streets with … Continue reading
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