law
3 Aug 2020

Court battle over Port Hills fires begins

From Morning Report, 8:47 am on 3 August 2020

A prolonged court battle begins today over who is to blame for millions of dollars of damage from 2017's Port Hills fires.

A group of 80 claimants who suffered property damage from the fires want $10 million, alleging negligence by lines company Orion and the Christchurch Adventure Park.

A nine-week hearing starting today is scheduled in the High Court at Christchurch.

RNZ reporter Eleisha Foon explains the case.