Category: News

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 […]

RMA Reform: Consultation open on National Direction Proposals

The Government has launched public consultation on a suite of proposed updates to national direction under the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) – a key move to improve the system’s […]

Young Voices, Real Impact: Rethinking Talent in the ESG Era

At the recent RESET ESG in Property Summit, one message cut through the noise: to shape a better future, we must start listening to those who’ll live it. In her […]

Advocacy in Action | May 2025

Catch up on the latest from the advocacy team below: Have your say in our 2025 State of the Industry survey Waipā District Council Draft Long term Plan 2025-34 and […]

On the Move | May 2025

Join us in congratulating the most recent property people appointments, promotions and moves, brought to you by Assemble Recruitment. Emerging Leadership at Inovo A new financial year has brought some […]

Opinion | Time to break the cycle? Let’s drive economic sustainability in Wellington

Property Council Wellington member, Richard Van Looy, Associate Director at WT, shares his views on how we can build a thriving construction industry, with a better, brighter future for inhabitants […]

Budget 2025 Unpacked: Key Points for the Property Sector

Budget Day 2025 has come and gone, but it left more questions than answers. Typically, we provide members with a summary of key announcements on the day, but this year […]

Help shape the future of our industry – have your say in our 2025 State of the Industry survey

The bi-annual Property Council Sentiment Survey is now open, and we invite you to share your valuable insights.  https://youtu.be/IoJ9gQhXb08 Every six months, Property Council New Zealand invites its members to […]