From 1 July 2024 EQC becomes the Natural Hazards Commission.
National Hazards Cover will operate under the Natural Hazards Insurance Act from 1 July 2024.
Attached are details around this change and what cover you have.
Coverage points remain similar and access to NH Cover is managed via your private insurance policy (Like house and contents policies)
Most of us have already felt the pinch in one way or another — and the latest economic figures for Quarter 2 of 2025 (ending 30 June) shows that New Zealand’s economy contracted by 0.09 percent. The size of this decline came as a surprise to many economists, but on the ground, many New Zealanders felt the decline first-hand — from reduced consumer spending to business caution, all intensified by new trade tariffs announced in the United States and a general drop in confidence across global markets.
End of Quarter 2 - 30 June 2025
Over the past quarter, economic activity has remained subdued, reflected in lower building cost inflation and a flat housing market. At the same time, the cost of essentials—including food, accommodation, and energy—rose by 4.2%. This presents a mixed local picture, which is further complicated by ongoing global uncertainty and rising cost pressures abroad.
