In University of Canterbury v The Insurance Council and ors [2013] NZCA 471 the Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal from a High Court decision that the Christchurch City Council’s policy decision whereby it could require earthquake strengthening of existing buildings beyond 34% of current building code requirements was unlawful.

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