The building at 230 High St. Photo: RNZ / Katie ToddChristchurch City Council has taken no action against the engineers of an office block in the city centre constructed with multiple earthquake design defects. Nine months since a final ruling confirmed serious faults at the eight-storey block at 230 High St, little has been done. Kim told RNZ in late 2019 it was urgent to address the problem in the interests of public safety. There was "more benefit" in finalising what would happen to the building, than going to ENZ, the council told RNZ. The council has not considered or embarked on any action to recover ratepayers' money spent challenging the building's design.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 06, 2020 20:25 UTC