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Building Amendment Bill Select Committee Hearing Submission

21/11/2018

The Property Council recently made a submission on the Building Amendment Bill on behalf of members. The Bill makes changes to the Building Act to better enable inspection and works on buildings to make them safe after an emergency. While the Property Council supports the intent of the Bill and most of what is proposed, we think in some areas they have gone too far.

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Phase Two of Overseas Investment Act Reform

21/11/2018

Many commercial property companies in New Zealand rely on overseas investment to help manage the large capital needs of the sector. Recently the Government launched the second phase of reform of the Overseas Investment Act which aims to reduce the complexity and cut unnecessary red tape, with Treasury meeting Property Council members to discuss the current issues with the Act and understand the property sector’s top priorities for legislation reform.

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Increased development contributions could cost millions

21/11/2018

Property Council continues to be concerned with Auckland Council’s Draft Contributions Policy 2019.

Media Release

United Call for Planning System Reform

21/11/2018

The latest round of proposed changes to the RMA highlight the need for a complete overhaul of the resource management system in New Zealand says the Resource Reform NZ group.