http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1308/S00118.htm LGNZ says earthquake building policy provides certainty Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 6:38 pm Press Release: Local Government NZ 7 August 2013 LGNZ says earthquake building policy provides certainty Local Government New Zealand, the peak body representing local authorities around New Zealand, says today’s Government announcement on earthquake-prone building strengthening requirements is pragmatic and provides clarity to councils and their communities. LGNZ’s President, Lawrence Yule, stated that while the total strengthening timeframe has been extended from 15 to 20 years, and overall the policy decisions appear to be workable, the impact on territorial authorities around New Zealand will vary. [....]