“To us and many submitters, the cure for earthquake-prone buildings could destroy our provincial towns in order to save them. "
“It is hard to disagree with the Property Council of New Zealand, which believes the Bill could work, but only if earthquake strengthening is made tax deductible, qualifying for depreciation."
The Media Release is as follows: (more…)
Property Council’s policy team has submitted to the Local Government and Environment Committee on the Building (Earthquake Prone Buildings) Amendment Bill. We raised strong concerns about the lack of measures and government policy to deal with, and mitigate, the costs and affordability component of earthquake strengthening. (more…)
"The Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Bill has been in the Parliamentary system for two years, but finally came into force this week. It was significantly amended during its passage in a process that saw it passed with substantial political support." Article written by Simpson Grierson Public Sector Partner Heather Ash. (Site has PDF download)
