Jo Horrocks: EQC Chief Resilience and Research Officer says a building boom could mean homes are built in at risk areas

A warning that new housing densification rules could mean homes will be built on areas most at risk of natural hazards. It's believed under legislation like the National Policy Statement on Urban Development, a building boom will be triggered forcing councils to allow more dense development. EQC Chief Resilience and Research Officer Jo Horrocks told Mike Hosking there could be unintended consequences for natural hazard risk management, as restrictions are loosened. She wants to see a stronger emphasis on our natural hazard science and data to inform where we build. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.