Up to 16 buildings in Masterton deemed earthquake-prone
The council wrote to 19 owners of possibly earthquake-prone buildings 12 months ago, but only two provided engineer’s assessments, and one requested a time extension. An earthquake-prone building is one that does not meet 34% of the requirements of the New Building Standard.
“Earthquake-prone” means buildings are more at risk of sustaining damage in a moderate earthquake. The council is not yet naming the buildings, but will be checking on Friday that all are publicly displaying their earthquake-prone notices.
The first building to receive a notice on Sunday, was the council’s own town hall building.
This week’s notices won’t be the last – the council has until 2022 to identify all earthquake-prone buildings in the district and has prioritised the CBD between Chapel and Dixon streets, and from the northern roundabout south to Worksop Rd.
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Poll: Should employees be able to work from home?
At the post-Cabinet press conference, the National Party asserted they want public sector staff to return to the office. This has opened a conversation about other sectors in New Zealand who have adopted working from home (WFH).
Where possible, do you think employees should be able to work from home? Vote below and share your thoughts in the comments.
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70.3% Yes
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26.7% No
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3% Other - I'll share below
Train Tracks to Featherston this Sunday!
Two kiwis. 89 days of travel. 33 trains. 19 countries.
Featherston Booktown is delighted to bring author, Gregory Hill to Featherston on Sunday October 6, to share his epic train journey from Wellington to Spain. He will be in conversation with popular Featherston Booktown Chair, Peter Biggs.
This event will be part of a day of celebration of trains and railways in Featherston. The Wairarapa Railway Modellers Inc and the Garden Railway Group will display and run model train sets in the Anzac Hall, The Fell Engine Museum will be open, the Cross Creek Railway's Mini Fell locomotive will be running and book shops will showcase their train books. Get on board - tickets from Eventfinda!
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