About EQC Toka Tū Ake
EQC Toka Tū Ake is our Government’s response to New Zealand’s unique geographical environment. Created to provide support and financial assistance to New Zealanders after a natural hazard event, we are committed to reducing the impact of natural hazards on people, property, and our communities.
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We exist to reduce the impact on people and property when natural hazard events occur.
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New Zealand has a history of natural hazard events that has shaped our organisation’s history, and our name.
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Get to know our Minister, Board of Commissioners, and Executive Leadership team.
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At EQC Toka Tū Ake we have rules, policies, and ways of working that guide what we do.