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Waikato and Bay of Plenty property people recognised at 2026 awards

A theatre that took eight years to build, a library that opened just days before the awards, and leaders who have shaped the region for decades were among the winners […]

Wellington: help shape a fairer rates system

Wellington City Council is consulting on reducing the city’s commercial rates differential. Property Council supports reducing it from 3.7:1 to 3.0:1 and we’re encouraging Wellington based members to have their […]

Celebrating the people shaping the South Island

A stadium team, a housing pioneer, a heritage specialist, a sustainability leader and a city builder with more than four decades of service were among the winners at the 2026 […]

Property Council announces new National Board and committee appointments

Property Council New Zealand announced its National Board and committee appointments at its Annual General Meeting today. All appointments take effect from 1 November 2026 for a two-year term. Nominations […]

Landmark earthquake-prone buildings reform passes into law

Property Council New Zealand has welcomed the passing of the Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill, describing it as a landmark reform that will give thousands of building owners and communities […]

Government confirms new development levies system, delivering on key Property Council asks

The Government has confirmed the next steps for its overhaul of development levies, with several changes that reflect years of advocacy by Property Council on behalf of members. Announced this […]

Government moves to close development contributions gap for fast-track projects

Earlier this week, Housing and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Local Government Minister Simon Watts announced changes to how development contributions are collected for Fast-track projects to ensure unforeseen infrastructure […]

Government moves to cap council rates rises

A new Bill proposes capping annual rates rises at 2 to 4 per cent. Find out how it could affect your council, and what exemptions might apply. Councils could soon […]

On the Move | September 2026

Stay up to date with the latest appointments, promotions and career moves from across New Zealand’s property sector in this fortnight’s On the Move. Jessica Middleton joins Foley Douglas as […]

A fire service everyone relies on, funded by only some of us

Fire and Emergency New Zealand responds when any of us needs it, insured or not, self-insured or not, public or private. The funding model behind it does not reflect that […]