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Government announces development of new self-certification scheme

For many years now, Property Council has called for a self-certification scheme to help speed up the building consent process. It is very exciting to see the Government is doing […]

On the Move | October 2024

Heath Brunton introduces Fulcrum Law Heath Brunton, former partner at DLA Piper, has launched Fulcrum Law, a boutique law firm dedicated to delivering specialised legal guidance for corporate and private […]

Opinion | Shake it off: The end of NBS as a measure of seismic risk?

MinterEllisonRuddWatts Partners Holly Hill and Amanda Spratt share their views on the Government’s review of the earthquake-prone buildings (EPB) regime. Holly and Amanda are both valued members of Property Council […]

Property is the Bay of Plenty’s largest industry

According to the latest Property Industry Impact Report, property is the Bay of Plenty’s largest industry, with a direct impact of $2.0 billion to the regional economy (GDP). Meanwhile, the […]

Submissions on the go | October 2024

Catch up on the key updates from Property Council’s advocacy team, including: Building (Overseas Building Products, Standards, and Certification Schemes) Amendment Bill Streamlining the building consent system with remote inspections​ […]

Judith Makinson takes top honours at the Central Property People Awards

The Central region’s property community was out in force at the 2024 Central Property People Awards on Thursday 24 October, with over 280 guests gathering to celebrate the people behind […]

Meet our Interns: Matt Voice and Corey Penney

The Property Council Committee Internship is designed for those who aspire to board-level roles and have an interest in corporate governance. It allows an Intern to gain valuable experience by […]

Groundbreaking Reo-Māori Word Library Brings Te Reo Māori into Architectural Plans

In an industry-leading move to bring te reo Māori into the realm of architecture and design, Peddlethorp has launched ‘Room to Rūma’.  Room to Rūma is a word library that […]

On the Move | October 2024

Cuesko promotes two Associate Directors Cuesko has announced the well-deserved promotions of Oene Los and Jacques Olivier to the position of Associate Directors. Their commitment, leadership, and outstanding performance have […]

Fast-track projects released

On Sunday 6 October, the Government released the list of 149 projects for inclusion in the Government’s one-stop-shop Fast Track Approvals Bill. “The 149 projects selected by the Government have […]