Earthquake Commission
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The Earthquake Commission is a New Zealand government agency that provides natural disaster insurance for residential property and funds research and education on seismic and related hazards.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Earthquake Commission canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T9796267 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Earthquake Commission Context triple: [GNS Science, partner, Earthquake Commission]
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A.
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority
The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority was a New Zealand government agency established to oversee and coordinate the rebuilding and recovery of greater Christchurch following the devastating 2010–2011 earthquakes.
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B.
GeoNet
GeoNet is New Zealand’s national geological hazard monitoring network and information service, tracking earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, and related natural hazards.
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C.
Tūpuna Maunga Authority
Tūpuna Maunga Authority is a co-governance body in Auckland, New Zealand, responsible for overseeing and protecting the region’s ancestral volcanic maunga (mountains) on behalf of local Māori iwi and the wider community.
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D.
Waikato River Authority
The Waikato River Authority is a co-governance body established by the New Zealand government and Waikato-Tainui to restore and protect the health and wellbeing of the Waikato River through strategic funding, planning, and oversight.
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E.
Hokotehi Moriori Trust
Hokotehi Moriori Trust is the principal organization representing the Moriori people, responsible for advancing their cultural, social, and economic interests, particularly on New Zealand’s Chatham Islands.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Earthquake Commission Target entity description: The Earthquake Commission is a New Zealand government agency that provides natural disaster insurance for residential property and funds research and education on seismic and related hazards.
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A.
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority
The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority was a New Zealand government agency established to oversee and coordinate the rebuilding and recovery of greater Christchurch following the devastating 2010–2011 earthquakes.
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B.
GeoNet
GeoNet is New Zealand’s national geological hazard monitoring network and information service, tracking earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, and related natural hazards.
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C.
Tūpuna Maunga Authority
Tūpuna Maunga Authority is a co-governance body in Auckland, New Zealand, responsible for overseeing and protecting the region’s ancestral volcanic maunga (mountains) on behalf of local Māori iwi and the wider community.
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D.
Waikato River Authority
The Waikato River Authority is a co-governance body established by the New Zealand government and Waikato-Tainui to restore and protect the health and wellbeing of the Waikato River through strategic funding, planning, and oversight.
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E.
Hokotehi Moriori Trust
Hokotehi Moriori Trust is the principal organization representing the Moriori people, responsible for advancing their cultural, social, and economic interests, particularly on New Zealand’s Chatham Islands.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
New Zealand Crown entity
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government agency ⓘ natural disaster insurance provider ⓘ |
| activity |
collaborates with research institutions and universities
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collects premiums via EQC levy ⓘ produces public education materials on natural hazards ⓘ purchases reinsurance on international markets ⓘ supports engineering and geotechnical research ⓘ supports seismic hazard research ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | EQC Toka Tū Ake NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | New Zealand ⓘ |
| coversHazardType |
earthquake
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hydrothermal activity ⓘ landslip ⓘ tsunami ⓘ volcanic eruption ⓘ |
| coversPropertyType |
residential buildings
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residential land ⓘ some contents of residential buildings ⓘ |
| fundingSource |
investment income
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levies on home insurance premiums ⓘ reinsurance ⓘ |
| governedBy | Earthquake Commission Act 1993 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasRole |
first-loss insurer for certain natural disaster damage to homes
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supports national resilience to natural hazards ⓘ |
| headquartersLocation | Wellington NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| industry |
disaster risk management
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insurance ⓘ research and education ⓘ |
| jurisdiction | New Zealand ⓘ |
| legalForm | Crown entity ⓘ |
| mandate |
fund research on seismic and related natural hazards
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provide natural disaster insurance for residential property in New Zealand ⓘ provide public education on natural hazard risks ⓘ |
| operatesFund | Natural Disaster Fund NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| parentOrganization | New Zealand Government NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| predecessor | Earthquake and War Damage Commission NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| primaryLanguage | English ⓘ |
| rebrandedAs | Toka Tū Ake EQC NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| regionServed | New Zealand residential property owners ⓘ |
| serviceType |
claims management
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natural disaster insurance ⓘ risk reduction funding ⓘ |
| shortName | EQC NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| supervisingAuthority | New Zealand Minister responsible for the Earthquake Commission ⓘ |
| website | https://www.eqc.govt.nz/ ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Earthquake Commission Description of subject: The Earthquake Commission is a New Zealand government agency that provides natural disaster insurance for residential property and funds research and education on seismic and related hazards.
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.