Wellington's Embassy Theatre deemed earthquake-prone after latest assessment

Wednesday 16 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 16 Jul 2025, 4:08pm

In this story Wellington City Council

The Embassy Theatre has received an earthquake-prone building notice following a seismic assessment. The Wellington City Council, which owns the heritage cinema, has been given 16 years to complete remedial works. The council says the theatre can continue to operate as usual.

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1. RNZWed 16 Jul 2025, 1:00pm

   Wellington's Embassy Theatre deemed earthquake-prone after latest assessment (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 16 Jul 2025, 1:12pm

   Wellington’s Embassy Theatre receives Earthquake-Prone Building notice (opens in new tab)

3. The PostWed 16 Jul 2025, 4:08pm

   Embassy Theatre to stay open despite earthquake notice (opens in new tab)