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Kathryn Wilson to share the lessons behind building a resilient retail brand

Just announced at Retail Conference 2026 Economic conditions continue to test retailers across New Zealand. Consumer confidence remains cautious, operating costs have increased, and businesses are continually adapting to changing customer […]

On the Move | July 2026

Stay up to date with the latest appointments, promotions and career moves from across New Zealand’s property sector in this fortnight’s On the Move. Warren and Mahoney continues Sydney expansion […]

Annual Plan Recap: Latest Council Decisions

Councils around New Zealand have recently made key decisions on their Annual Plans, Development Contribution fees, and water services. Property Council has been actively engaging in these local government processes, […]

Project Spotlight: Mountain High

When The Mill opened in Queenstown in 2025, it filled a long-felt gap in the Southern Lakes region: nowhere combined elite training, recovery and specialist healthcare under one roof. That […]

Climate Change Response Amendment Bill

The Climate Change Response Amendment Bill has been introduced to strengthen New Zealand’s climate change framework by streamlining the Climate Change Response Act 2002, improving the operation of the New […]

Property Council’s Wellington Region: at a turning point

The Wellington region is entering a defining year. Local government amalgamation is firmly on the agenda, the city’s infrastructure is under real strain, and the cost of doing business remains […]

How changing customer expectations are reshaping retail property

Just announced  The retail sector has always evolved alongside the people it serves. Today’s pace of change, however, is accelerating. Consumer expectations continue to shift, economic pressures are influencing spending […]

Opinion | Why I Love Property — From a Project Manager’s Perspective

I had my first child last year, during parental leave I spent hundreds of kilometres walking him to sleep in the pram. Those walks gave me time — to solve […]

Opinion: Consultation is messy. That is exactly why we do it properly.

Property Council New Zealand Chief Executive Leonie Freeman explores what it really takes to earn the right to speak on behalf of thousands of members — and why consultation, however […]

On the Move | July 2026

A leadership transition at Kiwi Property, Donna Howell brings her experience to Inovo, Mike Knowles is welcomed to Naylor Love, Aaron Davis joins Colliers, Ettiene Petzer and Pritisha Unka strengthen […]