Māori traditional construction techniques ‘conclusively proven’ to withstand major earthquakes
Synopsis by NZ Herald Apr 24 23
This knowledge will now be used to rebuild a historic wharenui.Read full article 
NZ Herald: Māori traditional construction techniques ‘conclusively proven’ to withstand major earthquakes
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result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves
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