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Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill first reading

17 December 2025

The Government has introduced the Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill, setting a new direction for how Aotearoa manages seismic risk.

Building and construction regulation Earthquakes and natural disasters Building

Earthquake-prone building system changes announced

29 September 2025

The Government has announced proposed legislative changes for the earthquake-prone building (EPB) system.

Building and construction regulation Earthquakes and natural disasters

Legislation to be introduced to enable NIWA’s acquisition of MetService

09 April 2025

The Government has today confirmed that NIWA will be acquiring MetService as a wholly-owned subsidiary. The announcement follows the in-principle decision made last year on the acquisition.

Science and innovation Earthquakes and natural disasters Science and technology

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