Author: naomi

Growing up and out: why New Zealand’s cities need both

New Zealand’s infrastructure is under pressure from two directions at once. Decades of underinvestment have left parts of our built environment ageing and, in some cases, no longer fit for […]

Sustainable finance taxonomy: Construction and Buildings consultation ahead

The Centre for Sustainable Finance (CSF), in partnership with the New Zealand Government, is developing the NZ Taxonomy which is a voluntary classification system that provides common criteria for identifying […]

AIP investment pathway extended to Build to Rent

On Tuesday 8 September, the Government announced expansion of the Active Investor Plus (AIP) investment pathway to include Build to Rent, marking a significant step forward for an asset class […]

Opinion: A Better Way to Build Complex D&C

Why New Zealand is ready for the two-stage Managing Contractor approach There is a procurement approach quietly reshaping how complex buildings get delivered across the Tasman, and New Zealand is […]

Project Spotlight: Virtual Reality

The University of Canterbury’s Kōawa Post Production Building brings students and screen professionals together in one commercial-grade production facility. The project won Excellence and Best in Category in the Colliers […]

Leading through pressure starts with people

Just announced at Retail Conference 2026 The retail property sector has spent the past few years navigating continual change. Economic uncertainty, evolving consumer expectations and shifting investment priorities have challenged businesses […]

Reinvention takes courage. So does staying ahead.

Just announced at Retail Conference 2026 Across the retail sector, standing still is becoming an increasingly difficult strategy. Consumer expectations continue to evolve, new retail concepts are emerging, and businesses are […]

Opinion | From delivery to direction: lessons in governance

Matt Voice, senior project manager at RCP, reflects on what two years of board-level exposure taught him about strategy, advocacy and leadership — and why the shift from delivery to […]

Project spotlight: elevated living

Elementum reimagines coastal living through courtyard-focused, multi-unit housing for a range of lifestyles. Recognised for its design and sustainability credentials, the development won a Merit award at the 2026 Property […]

Leadership starts with belonging

Leadership takes many forms, but it always starts with people who are willing to step forward. https://youtu.be/hC5d363bizM In the latest instalment of our Built to Last series, Property Council New […]