Author: naomi

Regional Councils in for a shake up

The Government has released a draft proposal to simplify local government by reshaping how regional decisions are made. The biggest shift is the replacement of elected regional councillors with a […]

Electricity Authority is ‘removing barriers for new connections’

The Electricity Authority has recently announced plans to review and potentially reform the high up-front connection charges that have long been a concern for electricity users and infrastructure developers. The […]

Emerging Leaders Programme builds bonds in the industry

As part of our ongoing spotlight on the next generation of industry leaders, we spoke with a current participant in Property Council New Zealand’s Emerging Leaders Programme (ELP) to explore […]

What the Eased LVR Rules Mean for the Property Sector

The Reserve Bank has announced further easing to loan-to-value ratio (LVR) settings – a shift that signals growing confidence in financial system stability and offers welcome breathing room for parts of the […]

Stronger protections for homeowners as liability reforms progress

New details have emerged on mandatory home warranties for new builds and major renovations, as well as professional indemnity insurance requirements for designers. They build on the Government’s announcement back in August this […]

Government announces streamlined single Building Levy

The Government has announced a significant reform to the building levy framework, confirming that the Building Research Levy (under the Building Research Levy Act 1969) and the Building Levy (under […]

Innovation, Community and ‘Cool’: How Retail Is Evolving in Aotearoa

Retail Conference brought together innovators, leaders, and visionaries who challenged us to think differently about the future of retail in Aotearoa. A huge thank you to our incredible speakers, our […]

On the Move | November 2025

With new faces and fresh energy across the regions, our members continue to shape the future of property from every corner of Aotearoa. MinterEllisonRuddWatts appoints next Chief Executive Officer MinterEllisonRuddWatts are […]

Advocating on Your Behalf: Minister Chris Penk on Seismic Reform

Property Council New Zealand recently met with Minister for Building and Construction Chris Penk to discuss the Government’s proposed overhaul of the earthquake-prone building system. The meeting was initiated by […]

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 […]