Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal COVID-19 protocol at 7 September 2021
1. If COVID-19 restrictions are at Alert Level 3 or Level 4 anywhere in New Zealand, in-person hearings will be adjourned. Where possible, teleconferences will be convened to progress hearings. If this is not possible, matters will be rescheduled to a future date.
2. If COVID-19 restrictions are at Alert Level 2 in Christchurch, in-person hearings, and settlement conferences will continue or resume, complying with the arrangements set out by the Chief Justice on 6 September 2021. Hearings and conferences may also proceed by video or teleconference with the leave of the presiding Tribunal Member.
3. Parties affected by any change in the Tribunal’s usual operating procedures will be advised and provided with information to ensure that they understand how their matter will be handled by the Tribunal.
4. This protocol applies until revoked or modified by the Tribunal.
Please note: At COVID-19 Alert Level 1, all Canterbury Earthquake Insurance Tribunal hearings will be held in person as usual. Where appropriate, teleconferences may still be an option for a party to attend a hearing.
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).
Located in Christchurch, we are a new initiative aimed at helping affected homeowners in Canterbury resolve their insurance claims.
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