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214: How liability apportioned if territorial authority makes arrangements relating to functions of building consent authority
or “This law explains who is responsible when a local council gets someone else to do building checks for them.”
You could also call this:

“ A city or town council must get approved and officially listed to do building work ”

You need to know that a territorial authority has some important things it must do. First, it has to apply for and get accreditation. This means it needs to prove it can do its job well. Second, it needs to apply to be registered as a building consent authority. This is like getting an official licence to do its work. Finally, it has to keep its accreditation and registration valid all the time. It can’t let them expire or be cancelled. The territorial authority does all of this to make sure it follows the rules in section 212(1). These steps help ensure that the territorial authority can properly carry out its duties.

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Next up: 216: Territorial authority must keep information about buildings

or “ The local council must keep and share important information about buildings in your area ”
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Part 3 Regulatory responsibilities and accreditation
Responsibilities of territorial authorities: Functions, duties, and powers of territorial authorities generally

215Territorial authority must gain accreditation and be registered

  1. A territorial authority must, for the purpose of ensuring that it complies with section 212(1),—

  2. apply for, and gain, accreditation under this Part; and
    1. apply to be, and be registered as, a building consent authority under this Part; and
      1. maintain that accreditation and registration at all times.