The Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal (the Tribunal) provides Canterbury homeowners with a fair, speedy, flexible and cost-effective way to resolve their long-standing claims with insurers (including Southern Response) and the Earthquake Commission (EQC).

  • About the Tribunal

    Located in Christchurch, we are a new initiative aimed at helping affected homeowners in Canterbury resolve their insurance claims.

  • Who can apply

    Find out what sort of claims the Tribunal can accept.

  • Apply to the Tribunal

    Find out how to apply.

  • What happens next

    Find out what to expect, from application to decision.

  • FAQs

    Find answers to commonly asked questions.

  • Forms and documents

    Read and download the application form, user guide and related documents.

  • Tribunal decisions

    Search and read the Tribunal decisions with our decision finder.

  • Contact us

    Contact someone at the Tribunal for assistance.