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Fixing consenting: proportionate liability, a national products register, and the move to voluntary consolidation

For years, New Zealand’s building consent system has asked one group to carry a risk that was never theirs alone to bear. Local authorities have effectively acted as the last […]

HeadStart proposals lodged: our future supercities?

The 9 August deadline for proposals under the Government’s Head Start pathway has now passed, and the shape of local government reform is starting to come into focus. Here’s a […]

Property Council releases FY2026 Annual Impact Report

Property Council New Zealand has released its FY2026 Annual Impact Report, capturing a year of sustained advocacy wins, growing membership and a significant milestone as the organisation marked 50 years […]

The case for reinstating building depreciation – permanently

New Zealand is the only country in the OECD that offers no tax depreciation on commercial or industrial buildings, and Property Council New Zealand says the gap is costing the […]

Capacity for change – Auckland Unitary Plan PC120 amendments

Auckland’s Planning Committee has picked a hybrid path forward for PC120, the plan change reshaping housing capacity across the city. We break down the changes, the timeline and what Property […]

Drawn from the Ballot: Building (Energy Efficient Office Buildings) Amendment Bill

Advocacy Manager, Sandamali Ambepitiya, explains the basics of the Building (Energy Efficient Office Buildings) Amendment Bill and Property Council’s position. The Building (Energy Efficient Office Buildings) Amendment Bill has been […]

On the Move | August 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. Kiwi Property appoints new CFO Kiwi […]

The cost of connecting to the electricity network is under review

Property Council is preparing a submission on the Electricity Authority’s latest consultation on Distribution Connection Pricing Reform. So, what exactly is changing – and why should the property sector care? […]

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 […]

All the winners from the 2026 Property Industry Awards

It was a night of celebration, innovation, and architectural excellence as movers and shakers from the New Zealand property industry gathered at the new New Zealand International Convention Centre in […]