Author: naomi

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 […]

MEMBER ONLY: Advocacy in 2026: Turning Reform into Real-World Outcomes

MEMBER-ONLY CONTENT If you joined us for our recent advocacy webinar, you’ll know one thing for sure: the reform agenda facing our sector is nothing short of seismic (sometimes literally!). […]

On the Move | February 2026

With new faces and fresh energy across the regions, our members continue to shape the future of property from every corner of Aotearoa. Andrew Buckingham, Oceania Chief Property and Operating […]

Health and Safety at Work Act Amendment Bill

Last week, the Government introduced the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill, which aims to reduce unnecessary compliance costs, improve certainty around legal obligations, and continue to reduce workplace […]

Watercare Regulation – Infrastructure Growth Charges

The Commerce Commission’s proposed Price-Quality Path (PQP) will determine how Watercare sets prices, recovers infrastructure costs, and funds growth from 2028 onward. It will directly affect Infrastructure Growth Charges (IGCs), […]