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Development Levies – a deeper look

The Government has released its exposure draft for a completely overhauled development levies system, the biggest rethink of how we fund growth infrastructure in over two decades. And naturally, in the […]

Opinion: Fixing the Backbone of Growth: Why Infrastructure Funding Reform Matters Now

The release of the Government’s exposure draft for a new development levies system represents the most significant rethink of infrastructure funding in more than two decades. It is a welcome […]

Celebrating excellence in the built environment for over 35 years

Hosted by Property Council New Zealand, the Rider Levett Bucknall Property Industry Awards is the most prestigious property awards programme in New Zealand, celebrating excellence in design and innovation in […]

Regional Councils in for a shake up

The Government has released a draft proposal to simplify local government by reshaping how regional decisions are made. The biggest shift is the replacement of elected regional councillors with a […]

Electricity Authority is ‘removing barriers for new connections’

The Electricity Authority has recently announced plans to review and potentially reform the high up-front connection charges that have long been a concern for electricity users and infrastructure developers. The […]

Emerging Leaders Programme builds bonds in the industry

As part of our ongoing spotlight on the next generation of industry leaders, we spoke with a current participant in Property Council New Zealand’s Emerging Leaders Programme (ELP) to explore […]

What the Eased LVR Rules Mean for the Property Sector

The Reserve Bank has announced further easing to loan-to-value ratio (LVR) settings – a shift that signals growing confidence in financial system stability and offers welcome breathing room for parts of the […]

Stronger protections for homeowners as liability reforms progress

New details have emerged on mandatory home warranties for new builds and major renovations, as well as professional indemnity insurance requirements for designers. They build on the Government’s announcement back in August this […]

Government announces streamlined single Building Levy

The Government has announced a significant reform to the building levy framework, confirming that the Building Research Levy (under the Building Research Levy Act 1969) and the Building Levy (under […]

Innovation, Community and ‘Cool’: How Retail Is Evolving in Aotearoa

Retail Conference brought together innovators, leaders, and visionaries who challenged us to think differently about the future of retail in Aotearoa. A huge thank you to our incredible speakers, our […]