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17 Jan 2026 19:53
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  •   Home > News > Environment

    A hireable venue in Upper Hutt has been closed after a report deemed it earthquake prone

    A hireable venue in Upper Hutt has been closed after a report deemed it earthquake prone



    The Upper Hutt City Council says the HAPAI building on Fergusson Drive will be shut indefinitely.

    A report has found the building met less than 34 percent of the new building standards.

    The council will work through the report before deciding on the next steps.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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