Category: News

The Power of Property

New Zealand’s largest industry In the public mind, the property industry is somehow conflated with a housing market that seemingly rises with little effort, making existing home owners richer and […]

On the Move | 15 July 2021

Cosgroves appoints specialist sustainability engineer Joe Quad has joined Cosgroves as a specialist sustainability engineer, meaning that his focus will be on embedding sustainable practices throughout the organisation’s projects and […]

Opportunities for development in Christchurch’s Performing Arts Precinct

Last week, South Island members had the opportunity to attend an exclusive update from The Court Theatre project team, including Christchurch City Council Project Manager, Matt Cummins, Julian Ramsay of […]

Build-to-Rent could flip the tenant-landlord relationship on its head

We believe Build to Rent is a key lever in providing more, affordable, quality homes for Kiwis.  Cynics out there might say it’s about perceived yield or cottoning on to […]

Join the Working Group: Policy Statement on Housing and Urban Development

Consultation is now open on the Government’s Policy Statement on Housing and Urban Development (GPS-HUD). GPS-HUD is intended to provide a shared vision and direction across housing and urban development, […]

On the Move | July 2021

Three new board members at Harrison Grierson HG have announced the appointment of three new board members from within the organisation. Congratulations to Gillian Crowcroft, Technical Director – Environment, Campbell […]

Meet the Central Committee

Following several months of transition planning, the new Central Regional Committee has now been officially formed and approved by Property Council’s National Board. The Committee, which is a merger of […]

Call for Working Group: NPS on Urban Development

The implications for the Government’s National Policy Statement on Urban Development (NPS-UD) are fast coming to a town near you. Tier-1 councils (Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch) have to: […]

Climate Change Commission’s final advice released

The Climate Change Commission finalised their advice to the Government for setting climate budgets for the next 15 years. Property Council submitted to the Commission on its draft advice – […]

Building Code Update needs refinement

Property Council recently submitted on the Building Code Update 2021 and Operating Protocols. While we support the intention of the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) to ensure buildings […]