Earthquake Commission
Toka Tū Ake EQC, also known as the Earthquake Commission, (Māori: Kōmihana Rūwhenua), is a New Zealand Crown entity that invests in natural disaster research and education as well as providing natural disaster insurance to residential property owners. In March 2022, a bill was introduced to, among other changes, update the name of the Earthquake Commission to Toka Tū Ake – Natural Hazards Commission.
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| Formed | 1945 |
| Headquarters | Level 11, Majestic Centre, 100 Willis Street, Wellington 41°17′18.13″S 174°46′28.09″E |
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| Website | eqc |
It was established in its current form by the Earthquake Commission Act 1993, which was a continuation of the Earthquake and War Damage Commission, set up in 1945. It operates under the provisions of that EQC Act and of other relevant law, such as the Crown Entities Act 2004.
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