Earthquake Code
Saving The Meteor
A $368,000 government grant has guaranteed the future of Hamilton's Meteor Theatre. The One Victoria Trust through its 'Save The Meteor' fundraising campaign had already raised a million dollars… Audio, Gallery
Earthquake building code
Commercial property owners can claim a tax deduction for a collapsed building yet they can't get a deduction to earthquake strengthen their building. Tax expert Mike Rudd joins the Panel to explain… Audio
Govt rejects Wgtn building owners' bid for quake work fund
The Government is ruling out handouts for owners of buildings in Wellington facing massive bills for earthquake strengthening. Audio
Govt pours cold water on calls for property-owner assistance
A large-scale payout for Wellington property owners who can't afford to bring their buildings up to the earthquake code has been ruled out. Audio
Govt pours cold water on calls for property-owner assistance.
The Building and Housing Minister, Nick Smith, is all but ruling out a large-scale payout for Wellington property owners who can't afford to bring their buildings up to the earthquake code. Audio