http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1308/S00244.htm Market realities of earthquake-strengthening recognised Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 4:05 pm Press Release: Property Council Of New Zealand MEDIA RELEASE 7/8/2013 Government recognises market realities of earthquake-strengthening Today’s Government announcement on changes to its earthquake-prone building policy recognise the market realities of creating more resilient public buildings across New Zealand. The Government has announced its intention to look into the affordability of strengthening and possible incentives in the coming months. [....]