Insight Proportionate liability will change procurement as much as it changes litigation New Zealand's proposed shift from joint and several liability to proportionate liability under the Building Act Amendment Bill (the Bill) in the building sector has attracted plenty of discussion. Most of it, so far, has focused on litigation — how will claims be structured, how will proceedings run, and whether claimants will be worse off without the opportunity to seek full recovery from deep-pocket defendants such as councils. Read more
Insight Building Amendment Bill: proportionate liability reforms on the way The Building Amendment Bill, introduced to Parliament on 29 June 2026, is the latest in a series of Government reforms designed to tackle increased costs, delayed delivery and underperformance in the building sector. Read more