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Reform, explained: An advocacy update for members

If you managed to keep even one eye on the news over the summer break, you’ll have noticed the Government has wasted no time kicking off the new year with […]

Overhaul of the earthquake prone building system

The Government has introduced the Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill, proposing a major reset of how earthquake-prone buildings (EPBs) are identified and managed across New Zealand. Property Council strongly welcomes […]

Future-proofing the market: Insights for a thriving decade ahead at RESI26

The residential development market is entering a defining decade. Economic conditions are shifting, capital is tightening, construction pipelines are evolving, and buyer expectations continue to change. In this environment, success […]

Rhys McKenzie Appointed Property Council National Board Intern

As the leading voice of New Zealand’s property sector, Property Council New Zealand has a responsibility to invest in the future of our industry. Through our National Board Internship, we […]

Project Spotlight: Meaningful Evolution

Kai Tahi is a new symbol for Porirua to re-orientate and connect the town to the sea, where previously it turned its back. This meeting place on the water’s edge embraces a diverse range […]

Extension of Duration of Resource Consents

The Resource Management (Duration of Consents) Amendment Bill, which amends the Resource Management Act, was passed in December 2025. The Bill extends existing consents to support the transition to the […]

Proposed Changes to PC120: Planning Certainty Needed for Housing Delivery

What is PC120?Plan Change 120 (PC120) is Auckland’s intensification planning policy, designed to enable housing supply through changes to zone standards and development rules. The Minister for RMA Reform has […]

Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill open for submissions

The Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill was introduced to Parliament on 9 December 2025 and proposes significant changes to how earthquake-prone buildings are identified and managed. These reforms will affect […]

Overhauling of the RMA: Take a look at the New Planning System

The Government introduced two laws – the Planning Bill and the Natural Environment Bill to replace the Resource Management Act (RMA). Broadly, these Bills represent the most significant overhaul of New Zealand’s planning and […]

Opinion | When Is the Right Time?

In construction, timing is often treated as something you wait for. The right market. The right conditions. The right sense of certainty. But markets rarely pause, and clarity does not […]