Tag: Seismic Reform

Overhaul of the earthquake prone building system

The Government has introduced the Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill, proposing a major reset of how earthquake-prone buildings (EPBs) are identified and managed across New Zealand. Property Council strongly welcomes […]

Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill open for submissions

The Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill was introduced to Parliament on 9 December 2025 and proposes significant changes to how earthquake-prone buildings are identified and managed. These reforms will affect […]

Advocating on Your Behalf: Minister Chris Penk on Seismic Reform

Property Council New Zealand recently met with Minister for Building and Construction Chris Penk to discuss the Government’s proposed overhaul of the earthquake-prone building system. The meeting was initiated by […]