Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission Te Komihana Rūwhenua o Waitaha Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission – Te Komihana Rūwhenua o Waitaha

Those who lost relatives and friends in the 22 February earthquake can be assured that there will be a very thorough inquiry into the failure of buildings that resulted in loss of life.
Chair, Justice Mark Cooper
 

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canterbury.royalcommission.govt.nz and canterbury-hearings.royalcommission are New Zealand government websites

The information on these sites will help New Zealanders understand the causes of building failure and subsequent loss of life as a result of the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes, as well as the legal and best-practice requirements for the design, construction and maintenance of buildings in the central business districts of New Zealand cities.

canterbury.royalcommission.govt.nz and canterbury-hearings.royalcommission.govt.nz are managed and maintained by the Department of Internal Affairs.

For further information, or technical enquiries about these websites, email info@dia.govt.nz.