Earthquake Safety
We have advocated and lobbied central and local government on behalf of inner city property owners who are impacted by the legislative changes since 2004 requiring the seismic strengthening of identified earthquake-prone buildings. A particular focus has been to highlight the financial burden that this imposes on private owners to achieve public good outcomes of public safety, heritage and economic resilience. This includes submissions to central and local government on legislative and policy changes, coordinating information, sharing meetings and developing proposals for solutions.
In 2020, Inner City Wellington worked on resources regarding seismic strengthening in the inner city, with a focus on apartments and multi-story buildings. This included case studies and seminars, as well as discussions with local organisations and Wellington City Council. Click below to learn more.
Related Documents
Governance and Administration Select Committee report on petitions
ICW oral submission, Governance & Administration Select Committee, 24 June 2020
Inner City Wellington Supplementary Submission (1) 15 Dec 2019
ICW Submission to Gov & Admin Select Committee 1 Nov 2019
Submission to Ministers of Finance and Revenue on TWG option for tax relief for seismic strengthening (March 2019)
ICW submission on Priority Buildings (November 2018)
ICW Submission to Tax Working Group (November 2018)
ICW submission to Tax Working Group (April 2018)
ICW submission on Hurunui-Kaikoura EQ Recovery (URM) Amendment Order (6Feb2018)
Hurunui-Kaikoura EQ Recovery (URM) Amendment Order (6Feb2018)
ICA submission to IRD on IR PUB00223 Deductibility of seismic assessment costs, January 2016
ICA submission on Buildings (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill, Interim Report July 2015
ICA submission on the 2014- 15 Draft Annual Plan EQ strengthening initiatives 10 March 2014
ICA submission on Buildings (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill April 2014
ICA submission on MBIE building seismic performance consultation 4 March 2013
ICA letter to Minister Williamson re Earthquake Prone Buildings Policy 14 March 2012