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On the Move | June 2025

Join us in congratulating the most recent property people appointments, promotions and moves, brought to you by Assemble Recruitment. Rob Guild joins Cottee Parker Architects Cottee Parker Architects has welcomed […]

Meet the DevelopU Working Group

We have much pleasure in introducing the DevelopU Working Group, who play an influential role in shaping professional development across the property sector. This group leads the way in crafting […]

Project Spotlight: Shining Bright

We take a look behind the doors of Hiwa Recreation Centre, located on the University of Auckland’s campus, which won the Rider Levett Bucknall Supreme Award and took home Excellence […]

New agreement unlocks urban density around Auckland City Rail Link

Yesterday, Ministers Bishop and Brown confirmed the Government had reached an agreement with Auckland Council to unlock more housing around the City Rail Link stations. In particular, greater density is […]

Tax credits in NZ for new commercial property? | Investment Boost | June 2025

Chris Farhi (Head of Insights, Data & Consulting for Bayleys) talks with Katherine Wilson (Head of Advocacy for Property Council New Zealand) about Budget 2025 and the Investment Boost tax […]

On the Move | June 2025

Join us in congratulating the most recent property people appointments, promotions and moves, brought to you by Assemble Recruitment. Senior property lawyer joins Anthony Harper Jessica Belgrave has joined Anthony […]

Build to Rent: A complement, not a competitor

Hot off the press from New Zealand Property Investor magazine, Leonie Freeman shares her view on why build to rent could complement, rather than compete with, private property investors. If […]

Have your say: Draft Building Product Specifications now open for feedback

MBIE is inviting industry input on the proposed product standards and references included in the first edition of its Building Product Specifications – a key step in making it easier […]

Government greenlights greater housing density in Christchurch: what it means for you

The Government has confirmed a major step forward for Christchurch’s intensification journey, backing the majority of recommendations from an independent hearings panel to allow greater housing density across key parts […]

Auckland DC fee shake-up sparks industry concern

Auckland Council has confirmed changes to its development contributions (DCs), lowering the originally proposed fee increases — but not without controversy. While the revised fees are slightly less eye-watering than […]