The protection of communication links needs to be one of the priorities in future-proofing Auckland against natural disasters.
Auckland Council's regional strategy and policy committee is meeting to discuss improving earthquake-prone buildings.
It'll also present a new report on Auckland's earthquake risk.
The chair of the Planning Institute Bryce Julyan says any plans for the city need to based on good research and the best data available.
"But I think one of the critical things is probably communication and then some of that other infrastructure like the pipes and water can be addressed later."