Thousands of NZ buildings no longer require earthquake strengthening

AI justification

Law change removes critical safety protections, violating human rights and increasing systemic risk. | The law change prioritizes short-term economic relief over long-term safety and equity, violating core human rights and undermining sustainable urban development. While it may reduce costs for some, the removal of mandatory protections disproportionately endangers vulnerable populations and increases systemic risk, outweighing the limited economic benefits.