Geraldine Murphy
Wellington residents welcome earthquake strengthening extension
Wellington's inner city residents association is welcoming news this morning that owners of earthquake prone buildings will have more time to complete strengthening work. Inner City Wellington seismic… Audio
Government's earthquake-prone apartments $23m loan untouched
Not a single cent has been cashed out from the Government's $23 million loan scheme for those living in earthquake-prone apartments.
Official figures show no one has even got so far as to apply for a… Audio
Govt lending for quake prone apartments not working - resident
Not a single cent has been cashed out from the Government's $23 million loan scheme for those living in earthquake-prone apartments.
Official figures show only 35 people have registered their… Audio
Earthquake strengthening puts strain on apartment owners
Inner City Wellington's Geraldine Murphy speaks with Karyn about how property values remain low despite pouring money into mandatory earthquake repairs to their apartments. Audio
Apartment owners face huge bill to earthquake proof their buildings
Wellington apartment owners are facing a 400 thousand dollar bill each to make sure their building is up to earthquake proof standards. Owner Geraldine Murphy speaks to the Panel. Audio
Wellington apartment owners want review of quake strengthening rules
Wellington apartment owners are pleading for an urgent review of the ruin they say is facing them under earthquake strengthening rules.
They're also calling on the government to exclude home owners… Audio
Insurance hikes for Wellington
Premium hikes are on the way for Wellington residents - and many of them will struggle to afford their homes or apartments anymore. Audio
'Some will sink their savings' to fix quake-prone buildings
Earthquake-prone buildings in Wellington need to be fixed, but no one wants to foot the bill. In Wellington, 669 buildings are registered as quake-prone - almost 200 of them are listed as residential… Audio
Fixing earthquake prone buildings to cost one billion dollars
A new government move to fast track work on earthquake prone buildings will cost about a billion dollars, the Building and Housing Minister, Nick Smith revealed on Morning Report this morning. Audio
Group wants the council to give pigeons contraceptives
A residents group in central Wellington wants the council to give pigeons contraceptives to try to control their numbers. Audio
Govt rejects Wgtn building owners' bid for quake work fund
The Government is ruling out handouts for owners of buildings in Wellington facing massive bills for earthquake strengthening. Audio
Wellington retailers fuming after power is cut
A group of central Wellington retailers and residents are furious, after scheduled maintenance left them without electricity for hours on a busy Sunday. Audio
Earthquake strengthening makes two buildings worthless
Two commercial buildings in Wellington are virtually worthless according to latest valuations because they need so much earthquake strengthening work. Audio