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From Pipeline to Homes: The State of Build to Rent in Aotearoa

Build to Rent (BTR) is increasingly being seen as part of the solution to New Zealand’s housing pressures but the key question is whether it is scaling fast enough to […]

What Will Shape NZ’s Housing Market Over the Next Decade?

The Residential Development Summit 2026 at the NZICC brought together industry leaders from construction, banking, and real estate for a session to explore what will shape a thriving residential market […]

On the Move | April 2026

With new faces and fresh energy across the regions, our members continue to shape the future of property from every corner of Aotearoa. Leadership appointments at Inovo Inovo is pleased to […]

Opinion | Community Housing: Wellington’s Missed Opportunity for the Property Sector

Wellington’s housing challenge is no longer news – it’s a persistent, visible, and complex issue. What is less often discussed, however, is the role our own industry could play in solving it – and why we’re not […]

Commerce Commission Reform Amendment Bill submissions open

Submissions are now open on the Commerce (Commerce Commission Reform) Amendment Bill, a piece of legislation aimed at strengthening how the Commerce Commission operates and makes decisions. The Bill aims […]

Government releases Fuel Response Plan

The Government has released a Fuel Response Plan in response to growing fuel supply uncertainty linked to ongoing conflict in the Middle East, signalling a more coordinated national approach to […]

Auckland regional deal first cab off the rank

On 10 April, the Government signed its first official regional and city deal with Auckland Council and its a pretty big deal (literally!). So, what’s a City Deal? Think of it as a 30-year partnership designed […]

New Zealand Crane Activity Falls to Decade Low

RLB’s latest Crane Index findings 25th EDITION OF RLB CRANE INDEX®  Early signs of recovery emerge, led by residential sector   Auckland, New Zealand – March 2026: The Q1 2026 RLB Crane […]

Reduced housing capacity requirements for Auckland’s Plan Change 120

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. On Tuesday 31 March, Government introduced […]

Bayleys announced as Programme Partner for DevelopU

Property Council New Zealand is delighted to welcome Bayleys Real Estate as the official Programme Partner of the DevelopU training academy, strengthening the industry’s shared commitment to professional development and […]