Legal topics can be extremely varied, mirroring a range of complex issues and challenges in the post disaster environment. Here is what we have to share.
CERA land zoning policy and the residential red zone
The New Zealand Government (the Crown) developed a set of policies in response to damaged residential land in greater Christchurch. This social policy initiative was directed at meeting the needs of p...
When the Ministry of Justice lost access to its properties in the Canterbury earthquakes it quickly re-established court services in Christchurch with a “do whatever it takes” attitude and an inno...
Settling insurance claims was challenging for many property owners. This case study focuses on the Residential Advisory Service, a free, impartial, client-centred advice service to help property owner...
Ch.9: Canterbury Earthquake Social Recovery Services and Support videoThe Residential Advisory Service is a free and impartial client-centred service to support property owners to resolve their insura...