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Seismic Work Programme

MBIE has established the Seismic Work Programme to ensure the building system adapts to new knowledge around building performance.

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Programme details

Learn more about the Seismic Work Programme.

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Background

MBIE has established the Seismic Work Programme to ensure the building system adapts to new knowledge.
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National Seismic Hazard Model

The National Seismic Hazard Model results will be used to inform building regulatory system settings.
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Understanding seismic assessments

Building users should understand the risk to their building when considering the outcomes of seismic assessments.
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Additional Resources

Access additional information relevant to the Seismic Work Programme.

Earthquake-prone buildings

Understand the system for managing earthquake-prone buildings in New Zealand

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About the earthquake-prone buildings system

Find out who has a part in the system's key stages and what they do to manage earthquake-prone buildings.

Programme Updates

Information about the Seismic Work Programme, important dates, events and updates.

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See what’s coming up with the Seismic Work Programme.
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This information is published by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Chief Executive. It is a general guide only and, if used, does not relieve any person of the obligation to consider any matter to which the information relates according to the circumstances of the particular case. Expert advice may be required in specific circumstances. Where this information relates to assisting people: