Author: naomi

Advocacy team update: Bella Leddy steps up and Denise Lee stays on

We’re delighted to announce Senior Advocacy Advisor Bella Leddy is stepping up as Property Council New Zealand’s new Head of Advocacy. Denise Lee, who has held the reins in the […]

On the Move | November 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. CBRE New Zealand Leadership Announcement CBRE […]

New planning system adopts key Property Council positions

We’re now in the early days of the four-year transition period from the resource management framework to the new planning system. As we await election results, Property Council has taken […]

Election 2026: Keeping property at the table

For anyone who might have missed the fanfare over the weekend, there was a general election, and the results were tight. Preliminary results indicate a continuation of the current coalition […]

Seismic reform continues: MBIE seeks feedback on proposed guidance

We have now entered a new era for earthquake-prone buildings and how they are identified, assessed and managed under the new legislative framework. Our Seismic Strengthening Taskforce has played a […]

Opinion | Stop undercooking the brief: why New Zealand needs to invest more before it builds

Sarah Livingstone, Contracts, Growth & Partnerships Manager and Executive Director, Livingstone Building shares her opinion on why better construction outcomes start with a stronger brief, early collaboration and investing in […]

What residential developers can learn from the future of retail

By Karan Sawhney, Director, Citeus Group A useful question for residential developers is one retailers know well: what makes someone choose this place, and what makes them want to stay? […]

Growth should pay for growth – not everything else

Property developers accept a simple principle: growth should pay a fair share towards the infrastructure it creates demand for. What they should not be asked to accept is paying for […]

Providing pathways into governance | Property Council appoint committee interns

The Property Council Committee Internship is designed for those who aspire to board-level roles and have an interest in corporate governance. It allows an Intern to gain valuable experience by […]

On the Move | October 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. Mike Woods and Mike Price to […]