Last week the Government announced a new Government power to modify or remove provisions in local council plans that negatively impact economic growth, development capacity, or employment. You can read the Ministers full speech here.
This change could be significant for our members—but to ensure your voice is heard, we need real-world examples of how council plans are affecting your projects.
Have you faced delays, restrictions, or lost opportunities due to local planning rules?
If so, please help us advocate for change by sharing your experience using the template below.
📩 Submit Your Example
- Council name:
- Council plan:
- Relevant section of the plan:
- What happened / how it impacted development:
- What change you’d like the Government to make:
Please email your completed response to Bella@propertynz.co.nz by Friday 4 July 2025. All responses will be anonymised before being shared further.
Together, we can help remove the barriers holding back New Zealand’s growth.
Author | Katherine Wilson
As Property Council’s Head of Advocacy, Katherine is tasked with leading our advocacy campaigns at both a regional and national level.
Level-headed and engaging, Katherine has both a law degree from Otago University and an arts degree (majoring in politics) from Auckland University. With solid experience as a policy analyst and advisor in Wellington and Auckland, she has extensive networks and solid analytical skills.
Katherine is hugely dedicated, highly intelligent and committed to ensuring the voice of our members is heard at all levels of governance. She’s also relentlessly positive and enjoys a good chat.
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