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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 […]

Tips from the Judges: How to craft a compelling Property People Awards nomination

With nominations for the 2025 Property People Awards now open, we take a moment with Auckland Judge, Andy Evans, to get some hints and tips for those looking to nominate […]

Cottee Parker Architects Welcomes Rob Guild to the Team, Marking a New Chapter of Growth and Reconnection

Cottee Parker Architects is thrilled to announce the appointment of Rob Guild to their New Zealand studio, a move that not only strengthens Cottee Parker’s design capability across Aotearoa but […]

Connecting Regulation And Real-Life Development

Hot off the press from New Zealand Property Investor magazine, Leonie Freeman shares her view on the importance of connecting regulation with real-life development. Property is New Zealand’s largest industry. […]

All the winners from the 2025 Property Industry Awards

It was a night of celebration, innovation, and architectural excellence as movers and shakers from the New Zealand property industry gathered in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland for the 2025 Property Council […]

Members’ Laureate Andrew Evans: Property, People, and Purpose

For someone with a résumé that stretches across valuation, funds management, and governance, Andrew Evans – known as Andy to his friends and colleagues – talks less about achievements and […]