Section 214 — Building Act 2004: How liability apportioned if territorial authority makes arrangements relating to functions of building consent authority

214 How liability apportioned if territorial authority makes arrangements relating to functions of building consent authority If a territorial authority makes an arrangement under section 213(1) for another building consent authority to perform all or any of the territorial authority's functions on its behalf,— (a) the territorial authority is liable for the acts and omissions of the other building consent authority when the other building consent authority is acting in that capacity; but (b) the territorial authority and building consent authority may apportion the liability— (i) as between themselves; and (ii) as they see fit.