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New Zealand's central bank closed its Wellington HQ due to asbestos discovery and earthquake damage, delaying reopening until at least Nov. 24.
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has temporarily closed its Wellington headquarters at 2 The Terrace after an isolated asbestos disturbance was found during a routine survey on November 6.
The building remains closed due to ongoing remediation work, including deactivating fire sprinklers on a key emergency exit floor, with the closure expected to last until at least November 24.
Although assurance testing is complete, safety protocols and the need for structural precautions are delaying reopening.
The closure follows a 4.9 magnitude earthquake that evening, which prompted additional air quality monitoring.
RBNZ confirmed no disruption to its services, as staff are working remotely under business continuity plans.
The building contains encapsulated asbestos, and refurbishment planning continues in line with the 2024–2028 Statement of Intent.
El banco central de Nueva Zelanda cerró su sede de Wellington debido al descubrimiento de asbesto y daños causados por el terremoto, retrasando la reapertura hasta al menos el 24 de noviembre.