Author: naomi

Playing with Fire? New FENZ Levy Lands 1 July 2026

Announced back in 2024, the changes to how Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) levies are funded are now just around the corner, with a new levy system taking effect from 1 July 2026.  Property Council […]

Peter Cook: The Mentor Who Helped Shape a Generation of Property Leaders

AUTHOR: LEONIE FREEMAN I have often been asked a simple question: Who had the greatest impact on your career? For me, the answer has always been Peter Cook. Peter – a […]

Annual Plan season is back

It’s that time of year again! For our advocacy team, Annual plan season is basically the policy equivalent of Christmas: council budgets, rating policies, and plenty of reading so you […]

2026 Property Industry Award finalists announced

The 2026 Property Council New Zealand Rider Levett Bucknall Property Industry Awards are excited to welcome 133 finalists to the awards programme! Judging for the awards is already underway, with […]

Speech: 50 Years of City Shaping

The following speech was given by Leonie Freeman at our 50th Celebration on Thursday 12 March, and we felt it deserves a second (perhaps quieter!) reading…enjoy. Tēnā koutou katoa.  Good evening, everyone.  […]

Opinion | At the Table, Shaping the South Island’s Future

One of the most important roles of the South Island Committee of Property Council New Zealand is to listen carefully, engage constructively, and advocate credibly on behalf of our members […]

On the Move | March 2026

With new faces and fresh energy across the regions, our members continue to shape the future of property from every corner of Aotearoa. Leadership Updates for JLL’s Project & Development […]

Thinking long-term: why the National Infrastructure Plan matters

On 19 February, the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission (Te Waihanga) officially unveiled the final National Infrastructure Plan to Government. Big moment, big document and an even bigger signal that New […]

Opinion | What is natural hazard residual risk?

It would be hard to find a place in New Zealand that isn’t at risk from at least one natural hazard. The most beautiful places often have multiple hazards. Whakatane […]

Wellington’s business differential: the conversation has started and now we need the evidence

MEMBER-ONLY CONTENT Wellington’s commercial property sector has been saying it for years: the city’s business rates differential is out of step, and it’s starting to bite.  Last week, that message […]