NZ earthquake: Bob Parker speaks out as Wellington waitsRNZ Was Wellington's CBD declared safe too soon after the 7.8 earthquake? DAVID ALEXANDER/FAIRFAX NZ Mayor Bob Parker in his trusty jacket after the 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch. FAIRFAX NZ Wellington Mayor Justin Lester said the council had received “strong advice” that its decision to reopen the CBD was correct. It is not known yet whether Wellington City Council representatives or anyone from central Government was at the meeting. MONIQUE FORD/FAIRFAX NZ Damage to a quake-hit Wellington building in Molesworth street is getting 'incrementally worse'.

Source: Stuff November 17, 2016 23:15 UTC