Day: 7 October 2025

Shaky ground or solid progress?

City skyline at dusk with illuminated buildings casting shimmering reflections on still water in the foreground; though there are subtle signs of instability beneath the city’s base, the radiant windows convey a sense of resilience and advancement set against hills and an overcast sky.

In this report Sapere evaluated MBIE’s earthquake-prone building system, finding improved national consistency and progress but ongoing challenges with resources, communication, and timely remediation.