Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill first reading
The Government has introduced the Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill, setting a new direction for how Aotearoa manages seismic risk.
Search Results
Displaying 1 - 10 filtered results of 19
Earthquake-prone building system changes announced
The Government has announced proposed legislative changes aimed at making the earthquake-prone building (EPB) system more risk-based and proportionate, by focusing on higher seismic risk areas and high-risk buildings. A bill containing the proposed changes is expected to be introduced in coming months.
Earthquake-prone building and seismic risk management review
About the earthquake-prone building system review
Proposed changes to the earthquake-prone building (EPB) system
The Government is proposing legislative changes aimed at making the EPB system more proportionate and cost-effective by focusing on higher seismic risk areas and high-risk building types. A bill containing the proposed changes is expected to be introduced in coming months.
Seismic Review Steering Group
The Seismic Review Steering Group will provide expert oversight for the review of seismic risk management in existing buildings, which is being delivered by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
Legislation to be introduced to enable NIWA’s acquisition of MetService
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.
Temporary accommodation built at Ōmāhu Marae marks a milestone in Cyclone Gabrielle recovery
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) – Hīkina Whakatutuki, Ngāti Hinemanu, Ngāi Upokoiri me ōna Piringa Hapū Authority Trust, Ōmāhu Marae and Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated have partnered together to deliver temporary accommodation for whānau displaced due to Cyclone Gabrielle.
Remediation deadline relief for earthquake-prone building owners
The Government has passed the Building (Earthquake-prone Building Deadlines and Other Matters) Amendment Bill that will extend earthquake-prone building remediation deadlines by 4 years.
Independent chair and steering group appointed to the seismic risk management review
An independent chair and steering group have been appointed to provide expert oversight for the review of earthquake-prone buildings and seismic risk management.
Earthquake-prone building remediation deadline and other matters Bill has first reading
On Thursday 8 August 2024, the Building (Earthquake-prone Building Deadlines and Other Matters) Amendment Bill to extend the deadline for the remediation of earthquake-prone buildings had its first reading in the House.
- 1
- 2