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

Today’s 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 […]

Hiwa Recreation Centre Team Takes Top Honours at Auckland Property People Awards 2025

From sustainability pioneers to visionary leaders and community collaborators, Auckland’s property professionals gathered at the Hilton Auckland tonight to celebrate the people behind the projects at the 2025 Auckland Property […]

Wellington Property People Awards 2025: Celebrating the Next Generation of City Shapers

From climate-conscious design to community infrastructure and city-defining retail, the 2025 Wellington Property People Awards honoured the individuals and teams shaping the capital’s future. Hosted by Property Council New Zealand, […]

2025 South Island Property People Awards Honour the Visionaries Shaping Our Communities

From lifetime leaders to emerging changemakers, the 2025 South Island Property People Awards celebrated the individuals and teams shaping the future of our cities and communities. Hosted by Property Council […]

Central Property People Awards 2025: The People Who Shape the Region

The Central Property People Awards returned in 2025 with a celebration of the people, teams, and projects driving property innovation and community impact across Waikato and Bay of Plenty. Hosted […]

Auckland Consents: Withdrawal of PC78 and MDRS – Effective 9 October 2025

Auckland Council has resolved to partially withdraw Plan Change 78 (PC78) and the Medium Density Residential Standards (MDRS). From 9 October 2025, MDRS will no longer apply as a permitted […]

Property Council 2024/25 Annual Highlights

Despite a challenging economic backdrop, FY2025 was a year of resilience, influence, and impact for Property Council New Zealand. With more than 10,000 property professionals and 550+ member companies represented, […]

On the Move | September 2025

Join us in congratulating the most recent property people appointments, promotions and moves, brought to you by Assemble Recruitment. Lowndes Jordan elevates Dasha Kovalenko-Gormack to Partner Corporate and commercial law […]

How to Get Your Building Off the Earthquake-Prone Register

SPONSORED POST If your commercial building is on New Zealand’s Earthquake-Prone Buildings Register, you’re not alone. Thousands of building owners are grappling with the implications of low seismic ratings: stalled […]

Property Council welcomes landmark building consent reforms

Property Council New Zealand has welcomed this week’s announcement by Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk, describing the reforms as a significant step toward a faster, more consistent, and more […]