More buildings closed, as Wellington's mayor declares CBD safe for the publicMONIQUE FORD/FAIRFAX NZ The glass building in Molesworth St is likely to have to be demolished after suffering damage in Monday's quake. More buildings were closed on Wednesday as engineers continued their inspections around the city, leaving about 60 offices and apartment blocks shut. "I can assure people the CBD is safe in all public aspects, and remind them to stay away from cordoned-off areas." A Wellington City Council list of 663 earthquake-prone buildings, published on November 3, did not feature any of the damaged buildings. "It remains the employer's responsibility to satisfy themselves that all reasonably practicable steps are taken to ensure the work site is safe."

Source: Stuff November 16, 2016 08:15 UTC