New online hazard rules for West Coast homeowners

Thursday 4 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 4 Sep 2025, 5:44pm

In this story West Coast Regional Council

West Coast residents will soon be able to check online if properties are at risk from liquefaction or other damaging events. Under new government rules, regional councils must share this information. A regional councillor has expressed concern regarding developments continuing in high-risk areas.

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1. 1NewsThu 4 Sep 2025, 1:54pm

   'You can't stop stupid': New hazard rules for West Coast homeowners (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 4 Sep 2025, 4:26pm

   'You can't stop stupid': New hazard rules for homeowners (opens in new tab)

3. StuffThu 4 Sep 2025, 5:44pm

   'You can't stop stupid': New hazard rules for home owners (opens in new tab)