新西兰中央银行因发现石棉和地震损坏关闭了惠灵顿总部,将重新开业推迟到至少11月24日。 New Zealand's central bank closed its Wellington HQ due to asbestos discovery and earthquake damage, delaying reopening until at least Nov. 24.

新西兰储备银行在11月6日的例行调查中发现一处石棉乱后, 暂时关闭了位于2 The Terrace的威灵顿总部. 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. 由于正在进行的修复工作,该大楼仍然关闭,包括在关键的紧急出口楼层上拆除灭火喷洒器,预计关闭至少将持续到11月24日。 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. 虽然保证测试已经完成,但安全协议和结构性预防措施的需要正在拖延重新开业。 Although assurance testing is complete, safety protocols and the need for structural precautions are delaying reopening. 当天晚上发生了4.9级地震,引发了额外的空气质量监测,随后关闭了该设施。 The closure follows a 4.9 magnitude earthquake that evening, which prompted additional air quality monitoring. RBNZ确认其服务没有中断,因为工作人员正在根据业务连续性计划远程工作。 RBNZ confirmed no disruption to its services, as staff are working remotely under business continuity plans. 该大楼内装有封装石棉,翻修规划工作继续按照2024-2028年意向声明进行。 The building contains encapsulated asbestos, and refurbishment planning continues in line with the 2024–2028 Statement of Intent.