EXHIBIT 23.1


INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Form 8-K of Berkshire
Hathaway Inc. (previously NBH, Inc.) of our reports on Old Berkshire (defined in
this Form 8-K) dated March 6, 1998, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K
of Old Berkshire for the year ended December 31, 1997, and to the reference to
us under the heading "Experts" in Registration Statement Nos. 333-61129 and 
333-61129-01.

Deloitte & Touche LLP
Omaha, Nebraska

January 4, 1999