Taking some of the pressure off councils is expected to make them more willing to consent buildings.  

The Government will shift liability for building defects based on responsibility.  

Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says councils will still have responsibility for their consenting.  

He told Mike Hosking liability will be decided by the courts.  

Penk says we could see some cases where the various councils and designers share 50% liability. 

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Taking some of the pressure off councils is expected to make them more willing to consent buildings. &nbsp;
The Government will shift liability for building defects based on responsibility. &nbsp;
Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says councils will still have responsibility for their consenting. &nbsp;
He told Mike Hosking liability will be decided by the courts. &nbsp;
Penk says we could see some cases where the various councils and designers share 50% liability.&nbsp;
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Chris Penk: Building and Construction Minister on the shake up of building consents and liability

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