EBSS: Minister Nick Smith exaggerating lives saved by earthquake-strengthening bill
Evidence-Based Seismic Strengthening says that didn't make sense when matched with the MBIE estimate of 24 lives being saved.
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A lobby group is accusing Building Minister Nick Smith of exaggerating the number of lives likely to be saved by the Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill.
In a speech in May, Mr Smith said the bill “will result in an estimated 330 fewer deaths and 350 fewer serious injuries from
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Jenny Ruth
Thu, 20 Aug 2015
Thu, 20 Aug 2015
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EBSS: Minister Nick Smith exaggerating lives saved by earthquake-strengthening bill
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