Leading the Way

Despite for the most part falling off the news radar quake news still makes headlines. Today in The Press they were discussing how

New Zealand should show ''international leadership'' by implementing earthquake technology in new buildings, an inquiry has heard.

In rebuilding Christchurch we have the chance to showcase our city to the world because, as the papers say, the numbers of buildings being demolished was just not acceptable in modern times. Architects and Engineers working together would then integrate modern earthquake technology into sustainable design.

Likewise, we have a similar opportunity in our New Brighton.

With the right leadership, we can develop a recovery and revitalisation plan that will enable New Brighton to demonstrate to the city (and indeed, the world) what community led recovery looks like: successful.