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Property Council’s Wellington Region: at a turning point

The Wellington region is entering a defining year. https://youtu.be/G9r8gif8SQE Local government amalgamation is firmly on the agenda, the city’s infrastructure is under real strain, and the cost of doing business […]

How changing customer expectations are reshaping retail property

Just announced The retail sector has always evolved alongside the people it serves. Today’s pace of change, however, is accelerating. Consumer expectations continue to shift, economic pressures are influencing spending […]

Opinion | Why I Love Property — From a Project Manager’s Perspective

I had my first child last year, during parental leave I spent hundreds of kilometres walking him to sleep in the pram. Those walks gave me time — to solve […]

Opinion: Consultation is messy. That is exactly why we do it properly.

Property Council New Zealand Chief Executive Leonie Freeman explores what it really takes to earn the right to speak on behalf of thousands of members — and why consultation, however […]

On the Move | July 2026

A leadership transition at Kiwi Property, Donna Howell brings her experience to Inovo, Mike Knowles is welcomed to Naylor Love, Aaron Davis joins Colliers, Ettiene Petzer and Pritisha Unka strengthen […]

Thriving through disruption: the mindset shifts leaders need for what’s next

The pace of change facing businesses today is unlike anything we have seen before. From advances in technology and shifting consumer expectations to evolving economic conditions, leaders are being challenged […]

Councils are getting a shake-up – what does it mean for property?

Property Council recently submitted to both Hamilton and Tauranga councils on the Government’s proposals to simplify local government structures. So, what exactly is changing – and why should the property […]

Building system reform: the move to proportionate liability is here (and more)

The Government has introduced the Building Amendment Bill, signalling the most significant overhaul of New Zealand’s building system in more than 20 years. The Bill aims to address inefficiencies that […]

Opinion | Wellington’s Reset Moment: Building a More Resilient City

Wellington is heading into a period of significant change. The recently announced reduction in public sector roles over the next few years will be felt across Wellington and the wider […]

Development levies: what’s happening and what we’re pushing for

Legislation to replace the current development contributions system with a new development levies scheme is still on track to be introduced as the Local Government (Infrastructure Funding) Amendment Bill to […]