EQ Support
Earthquake Information and Useful Links
Following the recent earthquakes in Canterbury, our hearts go out to those businesses and residents who have had severe disruption to their homes and businesses. Many businesses in Waimakariri who were affected by the earthquake on 4th September 2010 have received minimal damage from the 6.3 earthquake which happened on 22nd February.
ENC has the following information for businesses:
Support for Businesses
- Business Recovery Coordinator; Pete Vink is available to support businesses who have been affected by the earthquakes.
- Marketing Strategy for Kaiapoi; ENC is working with businesses in Kaiapoi on some marketing initiatives to support Kaiapoi Businesses.
- If you need assistance - please let us know what you need and we can try and source help.
- Business Recovery Training - ENC is able to offer training support to businesses affected by the earthquakes. For more information contact Pete Vink.
Documents available
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A Business Survival Toolkit with tips and information on what to do now
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A Business Recovery Checklist with useful contact details
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Document templates for letters to customers, suppliers etc
- If you have any questions that you are struggling to find answers to, please contact us and we will do our best to help you.
Useful Links
Financial Assistance
- Many of the banks in New Zealand are offering support packages to businesses affected by the earthquake you will find a full list of the banks and links to their websites here
- We will advise of any other support packages for businesses as/when they become avaialble
Buildings
- The Earthquake Commission is assisting those with RESIDENTIAL properties who are making claims including online claims and tips for making claims. This includes motels with owners accomodation onsite and rest homes with residential accomodation.
- Commercial property owners should contact their insurance company. The New Zealand Insurance Commission has links to all insurance companies with their contact numbers.
Welfare for you, your family and your staff
- Healthline has information from the Ministry of Health or call 0800 611 116
- Victim Support has information for those suffering the effects of trauma or call 0800 842 846
General Information
- Department of Labour has some useful information for employers and employees following the earthquake.
- NZ Post has announcements here on the status of mail.
- ECan has updated information on their website
- Stuff has upto date information on news as it is happening from The Press.
- Geonet has information on the latest earthquakes and aftershocks.
- Get Thru is a site dedicated to giving practical information on what to do in the event of a disaster during and after.