2 Jul 2013
THE INSURANCE COUNCIL OF NZ INCORPORATED v CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL AND ORS [2013] NZHC 1638
- Citation
- [2013] NZHC 1638
- Court
- High Court
The Court declared that Christchurch City Council may not require building strengthening in a s124 notice beyond what is necessary to prevent the building's ultimate capacity being exceeded in a moderate earthquake (approximately 34% NBS), but may issue targeted notices requiring work to remove or reduce specific vulnerabilities; costs awarded to the successful applicant were reduced by 50% because the proceeding involved a matter of significant public interest although the Council acted reasonably.