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Auckland developers face 20% increase for water infrastructure growth charges

Last week, Watercare announced its decision to increase Infrastructure Growth Charges (IGCs) by 20 per cent from 1 July. Property Council has been saying this a lot lately, but the […]

On the Move | June 2026

With fresh appointments and promotions spanning valuation, project management, law and more, our members continue to bring new talent and leadership to the property industry. CBRE appoints residential valuation director […]

Planning reform: the Select Committee clock is ticking

Property Council completed its submission on the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill in mid-February. Since then, the Environment Select Committee has been working through more than 3,100 submissions, with […]

Property Council’s Central region: What to watch

The Central North Island Region is entering a period of significant change. https://youtu.be/WUsSN9TzFLk From Hamilton through to Tauranga and across the wider upper North Island growth corridor, the region is […]

Budget 2026 Unpacked

Budget 2026 is a budget of discipline. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has delivered a tight package built around a net operating allowance of $2.1 billion per year — smaller than […]

Celebrating the Future of Property: 2026 South Island Education Trust Grant Recipients Announced

In a significant boost to professional development across the region’s property sector, Property Council New Zealand is proud to announce the 17 recipients of the 2026 South Island Education Trust […]

On the Move | May 2026

With new faces and fresh energy across the regions, our members continue to shape the future of property from every corner of Aotearoa. Colliers welcome Auckland Director of Investment Sales […]

Western Bay of Plenty regional deal signed, sealed…

Western Bay of Plenty Deal: Signed, Sealed and Yet to Be Delivered. One of New Zealand’s fastest-growing regions just got a formal growth mandate. The Western Bay of Plenty City […]

Hot Seats & Hard Questions: Inside Property Council’s Annual Plan Oral Submissions

Each year, Property Council closes out the local government Annual Plan season by orally presenting our submissions to Mayors and Councillors at public hearings. This gives us an opportunity to […]

Opening keynote to explore global uncertainty shaping the future of property

As leaders from across Aotearoa New Zealand’s property sector prepare to gather in Sydney for The Property Conference 2026, the opening keynote will set the tone for this year’s theme: […]