New Zealand’s Earthquake Commission (EQC) has settled claims lodged by eight St Clair property owners following a landslide last year.

Cash settlements were provided to the homeowners, who will be responsible for organising repairs.

“Along with settling the claims, we have provided local residents and [Dunedin] council with all of our engineering reports and data so they can make informed decisions around options for repairing or securing the land,” Head of Response and Recovery Robyn Nation said.

The council must decide if the slip damage still poses a risk to homeowners and if homes are safe to reoccupy, the EQC says.