Category: News

Sea-level is rising faster than we thought

Insurance industry data show that damaging flood events in Aotearoa New Zealand have increased in number since the late 20th century. Many of our coastal communities are fully aware of […]

City Shaper: Neil Barr

Better buildings designed to make people’s lives better can reshape and create benefits across the whole of society, WSP Property and Buildings Director Neil Barr believes. He is gratified that […]

Advocacy in Action: July 2022

Catch up on the key updates from Property Council’s advocacy team, including: Risk, liability and insurance settings not to be reviewed Upcoming launch of energy efficiency ratings snapshot tool The […]

Advocacy in Action: July 2022

Catch up on the key updates from Property Council’s advocacy team, including: The release of Property Council’s Value Capture Principles Risk guidance for buildings with low seismic ratings Kāinga Ora […]

Panel of recognised Engineers to the Contract launched

The Construction Sector Accord supported Engineering New Zealand to develop an independent panel of Engineers to the Contract (EtC) for NZS 3910. The new panel identifies industry professionals that have […]

On the Move | July 2022

The Building Intelligence Group welcomes Bevan Botha TBIG is pleased to welcome Bevan Botha as Project Director / Bay of Plenty Region Lead. Having a respected local face with a […]

Property developer Mark Dunajtschik’s $100 million gift to Wellington

The property industry, and property developers in particular, get a bad rap in the court of public opinion. Between harsh headlines and the odd vocal button pusher, it’s fair to […]

City Shaper: Ryan Orchard

The changes and challenges from past two years will continue to shake out for some time for the parking industry, says Wilson Parking Chief Executive Ryan Orchard. Following the lockdowns […]

Leonie Freeman: When city shapers become city funders

Last week we got word of an extraordinary donation by one of our members, and recipient of the Property Council Member’s Laureate Award, Mark Dunajtschik’s $50 million endowment to help […]

City Shaper: Todd Lauchlan

The passion of JLL New Zealand’s managing director Todd Lauchlan for finding and nurturing talent in the industry stands out when speaking to him. The most important thing for any […]