Author: naomi

Christchurch withdraws from further housing intensification

The Government has approved Christchurch City Council’s request to withdraw the remaining parts of Plan Change 14, its major housing plan. Originally designed to apply medium-density housing rules citywide, Christchurch […]

Auckland Plan Change 120: Intensification Meets Resilience

Auckland Council has released documents for public consultation on Plan Change 120: Housing Intensification and Resilience (PC120), which is open from 3 November to 19 December 2025. There are three major components to PC120:   […]

On the Fast-Track

Faster, greener, clearer. From a 10-day consent for qualifying sustainable homes to stricter decision timelines on big projects, the fast-track overhaul is here. We unpack what matters, what’s next, and where you […]

On the Move | November 2025

New faces, fresh energy and familiar names returning home. From James Gough stepping up at The Terrace, to Gavin Read’s return to Westpac and new appointments across the regions, our […]

Project Spotlight: At One With Nature

On the West Coast, where nīkau palms frame limestone outcrops and seabirds ride the ocean breeze, a new visitor experience centre offers more than a place to pause. It’s a […]

Blood Pressure, Brokers, and the Built Environment: A Post-Conference Health Check

The future of Aotearoa’s built environment relies very much on the health and wellbeing of its people. The results are in and there’s cause for concern writes Jamie Summers, Project Director – […]

New Zealand’s First fully 3D Printed Show Home: Johnny Gordon to Speak at RESI 2026

Johnny Gordon & Iconic Construction: Pioneering New Zealand’s First Fully 3D Printed Show Home — and Leading the Conversation on Smarter Building at RESI 2026 New Zealand’s construction industry is […]

On the Move | October 2025

Join us in congratulating the most recent property people appointments, promotions and moves, brought to you by Assemble Recruitment. Kāinga Ora appoints internal leader Tracey Taylor as Chief Executive Kāinga Ora Board […]

Advocacy in Action | October 2025

Catch up on the latest from the advocacy team below: Meet senior advocacy advisor, Leonard Hong Your voice shapes our advocacy priorities​ EPB Seismic reform Plan Change 120: Have your […]

In Brief: MBIE announces setback and building consent exemptions for roof-mounted solar panels

It is now easier to install roof-mounted solar panel arrays. The new building consent exemptions allow roof-mounted solar arrays to be installed without a building consent, if conditions are met. These exemptions […]