Tag: seismic_zones

NZ Economic Pulse CLOSE: 19 September 2026

19 Sep 2026 6:16 p.m. · Source: Newswire.nz Economic Pulse

Parliament passes earthquake-prone building overhaul; about half of designated buildings expected to leave regime

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New Zealand Passes Earthquake-Prone Building Reforms, Saving $8.2 Billion

19 Sep 2026 1:27 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Government

New Zealand unanimously passes earthquake-prone building reforms expected to save $8.2 billion, removing about half of designated buildings from the system and updating seismic zones.

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