Body Corporate No 207624 v North Shore City Council [Spencer on Byron] - [2013] 2 NZLR 297

Tort — Negligence — Duty of care — Liability of local authorities in consenting to and inspecting the erection of buildings — Whether restricted to residential buildings — Whether council in relationship of proximity with building owners — Whether policy reasons made it reasonable to restrict liability to residential buildings.

Tort — Negligent misstatement — Duty of care — Liability of local authorities in issuing code compliance certificates — Whether restricted to residential buildings — Whether council in relationship of proximity with developer — Whether policy reasons made it reasonable to restrict liability to residential buildings.