Cyclone Damage

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Business affected by a cyclone

Olivia* is the owner of a small home renovation business supplying both material and labour to homeowners (the business), in the Hawkes Bay area.  In February 2023 the area was severely impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle, causing m...

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Process concerns over Cyclone Gabrielle claim

Patricia’s* small business was affected by Cyclone Gabrielle in February 2023. The premises flooded and the business was closed for several weeks. Patricia submitted a claim to her insurer to cover material damage and business int...

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Natural Hazards Commission closes EQC chapter

Report highlights preparedness initiatives and renewed focus

New Zealand’s Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake (Natural Hazards Commission, or NHC) has issued its final annual report under its new name following its rebranding from the Earthquake Commission (EQC). The report highlig...

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New Zealand ranked ninth most impacted by natur...

A recent report by Intersec has found that New Zealand ranked ninth on the list of countries most impacted by natural disasters between 2000 and 2024. Utilising data from EM-DAT and population figures from publicly available...

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Navigating crises with confidence

Key elements leaders must consider in crisis management

Gallagher Bassett New Zealand reflected on the significance of crisis readiness on the first anniversary of the devastating Cyclone Gabrielle. Chief executive Craig Furness said building knowledge within organisations was a key...

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Underinsured when a cyclone struck

In 2012 Henry* bought his first house and asked an insurance broker to arrange house insurance. The broker corresponded with Henry using his work email address, but the email address on the insurance application form was different....

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Hawke’s Bay Independent Flood Review calls for ...

The Hawke’s Bay Independent Flood Review has called on home, business and property owners, iwi/hapū, communities, business groups and regional infrastructure owners impacted by flooding from Cyclone Gabrielle to contribute...

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Cyclone Gabrielle insured losses pass $2 billion

Insurance industry loss estimates from Cyclone Gabrielle have surpassed the $2 billion mark according to data provider PERILS. Losses have hit $2.018 billion, according to the latest data from the research group, up from a previous...

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One-third of summer weather claims settled by A...

Combined claims for the Auckland Anniversary Weekend flooding and Cyclone Gabrielle stood at 96,586 claims worth $2.47 billion as of early April, according to the Insurance Council of New Zealand. By April, insurers paid out over...

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NZ government delivers extra $25 million to cyc...

The New Zealand government has approved an additional $25 million in relief funds for businesses impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.  In April, the New Zealand government approved an additional $50 million in short-term support for...

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