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Still Liable After a Decade? A New Era for Construction Risk

In Beca v Wellington City Council [2024] NZSC 117, the Supreme Court ruled that contribution claims in building disputes are not subject to the 10-year longstop under the Building Act 2004. The decision, which arose from litigation over earthquake damage in Wellington, redefines liability timelines in construction law and has significant implications for councils, consultants, and the wider building industry.