Key government and private sector organisations are calling for stronger action to reduce risk before disaster strikes. Marking the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, the National Emergency Management Agency […]

Keeping insurance accessible is a key consideration as the Government reviews the Natural Hazards Commission (NHC) levy amid ongoing cost-of-living pressures for Kiwis. A survey commissioned by the Insurance Council

The Insurance Council of New Zealand | Te Kāhui Inihui o Aotearoa (ICNZ) is urging the Government to provide stronger national direction to better manage natural hazards risks like flooding

New Zealanders are once again facing the challenge of cleaning up and recovering after another round of severe weather, particularly across the upper North and South Islands. “This is tough

New Zealanders are now turning their attention to clean-up and recovery efforts following the easing of severe weather conditions across the country, particularly the upper regions of the North and

A Natural Hazards Resilience Partnership has been signed today to enhance New Zealand’s response to and recovery from natural disasters. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Natural Hazards Commission

Kris Faafoi is chief executive of the Insurance Council of New Zealand | Te Kāhui Inihui o Aotearoa (ICNZ). This article appeared in The Post on 3 June 2025. OPINION: The Christchurch earthquake

The Insurance Council of New Zealand | Te Kāhui Inihua o Aotearoa (ICNZ) has released its annual review for 2024. “2024 has been an important year for insurance even as

One in five New Zealanders have switched insurance providers in the last two years, according to a new survey. Commissioned by the Insurance Council of New Zealand Te Kāhui Inihua