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18 Sep 2024 17:02
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  •   Home > News > Environment

    Building experts are warning of the risk of further earthquakes, as the scale of Wellington's unsafe buildings comes to light

    Building experts are warning of the risk of further earthquakes, as the scale of Wellington's unsafe buildings comes to light



    In a briefing to Wellington City Council, it was revealed only 20 percent of earthquake-prone buildings are on track to meet standards before the 2027 deadline.

    AUT Construction Professor, John Tookey, says strengthening needs to be done before the next quake strikes.

    © 2024 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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