EXHIBIT 23.1

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of 
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and NBH, Inc. on Form S-4 of our reports dated March 6,
1998, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. for
the year ended December 31, 1997, and to the reference to us under the heading
"Experts" in the Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement.

Deloitte & Touche LLP

Omaha, Nebraska
August 7, 1998