The Government is looking to move forward with plans to change who is liable for defective building work, and it's raised questions about what this could mean going forward.

For decades, all parties involved in a build have been jointly liable for problems, with local councils mostly picking up the tab.

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains further.

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The Government is looking to move forward with plans to change who is liable for defective building work, and it's raised questions about what this could mean going forward.
For decades, all parties involved in a build have been jointly liable for problems, with local councils mostly picking up the tab.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains further.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on building industry associations potentially taking on the liability for defective work

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