Frequently Asked Questions​

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​What is an earthquake-prone building notice?

 

An Earthquake-prone building notice (yellow sticker) identifies a building, or part of a building, as being earthquake prone and needs to be strengthened.

 

The notice gives each building an earthquake rating against the New Building Standard (NBS). A building is earthquake-prone if it has a seismic rating of less than 34% of the NBS.

 

Is it still safe to live in my building?

 

An occupancy risk assessment has taken place, and we have been advised that is appropriate to continue to live in your building.

 

Are there any other earthquake-prone buildings in the city?

 

Yes, around 600 buildings in the city need earthquake strengthening.

 

What are the plans to strengthen my building?

 

Council and Te Toi Mahana will share plans to strengthening each building later this year. Dates will vary for individual buildings, as will the length of works and number of people impacted.

 

The Council will lead the plans to strengthen the building while Te Toi Mahana manage the impact on tenancies and any rehousing requirements.

 

Is my tenancy secure?

 

Yes your tenancy is secure with us. We will support all our tenants throughout this process and work to minimise the impact that this may cause.

 

Does it mean I’ll have to move out?

 

If you live in one of the affected properties, you may be required to move out temporarily. Council is currently working on a plan for strengthening each building and we will share more information later this year.

 

When and how can I find out more?

 

Council and Te Toi Mahana have organised a number of information sessions for tenants to come and talk to us face-to-face:

 

• Monday 24th February 12:30-2:30pm, Pukehinau Community Room (B block, level 4)

• Monday 24th February 3-5pm Berkeley Dallard, Community Room (Level 6)

• Tuesday 25th February 11am-1pm, Hanson Court Community Room

• Tuesday 25th February 1:30pm-3:30pm Whare Ahuru Community Room

• Wednesday 26th February 5:30-7:30pm Kotuku Community Room

• Thursday 27th February 5:30 – 7:30pm Newtown Park Community Room

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You can also email us at info@tetoimahana.org.nz or call us on 0800 248 944.

 

Can you give further details about my property?

 

Berkely Dallard

 

Berkely Dallard has an earthquake rating of 30% NBS for both North and South buildings. The primary structural weaknesses of both buildings relate to concrete walls above Level 9.

 

144, 146 and 148 Daniel Street

 

These three buildings have a rating of 15% NBS due to their chimneys. The chimneys may fall away from the building during an earthquake posing a hazard to pedestrians outside the building. However, the chimneys are not expected to be a hazard for people inside the building during such an event.

 

Hanson Court

 

The tower block, Block B, has been assessed as having a seismic rating of 45% NBS and is not considered to be earthquake prone. Blocks A, C, D and E have each been rated at 25% NBS, primarily due to the lack of lateral restraint to the upper-level concrete wall elements.

 

Kotuku Apartments

 

Kotuku Apartments (Blocks A, B, C & D) each have a seismic rating of 25% NBS due to inadequate connections to the ground beams beneath each block.

 

Pukehinau

 

Block A nor Block B are not considered to be earthquake prone. Only the link bridge between the two buildings is considered to be earthquake prone and has a rating of 15% NBS due to the connection at the Block B end.

 

Whare Ahuru Apartments

 

The Whare Ahuru Apartments have a seismic rating of 15% NBS due to connection between the original two-story building and the additional third level.