The Greater Christchurch Claims Resolution Service (GCCRS) has resolved 608 claims in its first year of operation.

The New Zealand Government established the free service in October 2018 to help fast-track outstanding Christchurch quake-related claims. It is funded by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), the Earthquake Commission (EQC) and government-owned Southern Response.

“Nine years on from the earthquakes there are still too many Cantabrians who aren’t able to move on with their lives because of unresolved insurance and EQC claims,” NZ Minister of Energy and Resources Megan Woods said.

The one-stop service provides free legal, engineering and mental health support to people to help them get their claims resolved.