A number of buildings in Wellington will eventually not be deemed earthquake-prone, under a proposed rule change
A number of buildings in Wellington will eventually not be deemed earthquake-prone, under a proposed rule change
30 September 2025
The Government's introducing an Amendment Bill, targeted at areas with real risk to human life, in high to medium seismic areas.
Minister of Finance and Wellington-based list MP Nicola Willis says it will roughly halve the number of buildings classed as quake prone.
She says the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment estimates about a billion dollars of savings in Wellington alone.
Mayor Tory Whanau describes the reform as a huge win, as many owners cannot afford to upgrade buildings to the current standards.
The council will consider what it means for the Capital E building, which forms part of the City to Sea bridge.
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