A building has been cordoned off in central Wellington due to an earthquake risk.
Safety measures have been installed around 43 Ghuznee Street including a fence.
Several carparks have been temporarily closed to allow pedestrians to safely pass the cordoned site.
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment records show the building was issued a red sticker notice in February 2013 with a six-month deadline to complete seismic work.
A nearby retailer said it was very disappointing the building had been left for so long.