http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1308/S00110.htm Earthquake-prone buildings policy announced Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 1:23 pm Press Release: New Zealand Government Hon Maurice Williamson Minister for Building and Construction 7 August 2013 Media Statement Earthquake-prone buildings policy announced Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson today announced the Government’s policy to deal with earthquake-prone buildings. “Under a nationally consistent system, an estimated 15,000 to 25,000 earthquake-prone buildings will be identified through assessments within five years of legislation taking effect. Those building owners will then have another 15 years to carry out strengthening work or have buildings demolished. The timeframe is five years longer than initially proposed. [....]