Strickland v Gaensicke [2011] NZWHT Auckland 46 [pdf, 273 KB]
...changes were made to the design of the mezzanine floors, roof height in some locations and spacing of joists. During a failed pre-line check in May 2001 and a recheck in July 2001 the Council inspector noted some of the changes to the plans and requested further documentation. The paper records suggest little was done about this until construction was almost complete. At that stage either the Council or Andre approached Mr Burrows for certification that the dwelling was still...