John Tookey: AUT Professor of Construction on the need to strengthen earthquake-prone buildings in Wellington - Early Edition with Ryan Bridge

There’s a pressing need to strengthen hundreds of Wellington buildings that are quake-prone. 

Experts are warning deadlines are closing in for the work, with more than 500 buildings needing strengthening, including residential apartments. 

AUT Professor of construction, John Tookey, told Tim Dower that building owners need to start, or hundreds could be left homeless. 

He says it's a public safety issue, and councils should consider incentivising the work. 

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