Canterbury Mornings

Insurance companies and claimants have been purposely left out of the consultation process of a new tribunal.It's estimated eight years on from the first Christchurch Earthquake, more than four thousand claims are yet to be settled - with EQC, Southern Response and Private insurers.EQC Minister Megan Woods told Chris Lynch the tribunal will have legal powers much like a court.She says she considered what she's heard from claimants, while setting it up - but stopped short of consulting with the Insurance sector, EQC or claimants..The Minister says those parties will get a chance to comment when the bill goes through the select committee stage