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Damaging Northland storm

By Asif Iqbal 1 June 2015, Build 148, Feature article

BRANZ was on the ground in Northland last year, examining the effects of a storm on buildings. Roofs bore the brunt of the weather, with structures on exposed terrain the most vulnerable.

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BRANZ Maps goes mobile

By Greg Overton 1 April 2015, Build 147

BRANZ Maps, a free online geographic information system (GIS) with information on New Zealand addresses, is now even more useful. You can access it from any mobile device to check wind zones and much more.

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Don’t blow me over

By Trevor Pringle 1 February 2015, Build 146

While we can’t change New Zealand’s gusty climate, there’s plenty we can do to minimise its impact. Clever siting of buildings, modifying the landscape and providing shelter in the form of fences and plantings help.

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