Media Releases

Fewer Consents, Faster Approvals: Property Council Supports Major Planning Reforms

Property Council New Zealand has welcomed the Government’s announcement of an accelerated resource management reform programme, describing the direction of travel as “very positive” for development, investment, and economic productivity. […]

Collaboration, leadership and innovation shine at 2025 Auckland Property People Awards

Hiwa Recreation Centre Project Team named Supreme Winner as Auckland’s property professionals celebrate the people shaping our city’s future. AUCKLAND – 21 November 2025: From visionary leaders and sustainability trailblazers […]

Wellington’s next generation of city-shapers recognised at 2025 Wellington Property People Awards

Emily Newmarch named Supreme Winner; major civic and community projects also honoured WELLINGTON — 14 November 2025: A sustainability-focused design leader, a retail market mainstay, and teams behind two landmark […]

Building more than buildings: South Island awards recognise people behind the places

7 November 2025, Christchurch – A half-century of service to the South Island’s property industry was celebrated tonight as Gary Sellars of Colliers took home both the Property Professional of […]

Waikato and Bay of Plenty property leaders celebrated at Central Property People Awards

23 October 2025, Hamilton – Some of the region’s most inspiring property projects and professionals were recognised at the 2025 Central Property People Awards, held in Hamilton this evening. Hosted […]

Seismic Shift: Government’s Earthquake-Prone Building Overhaul a Win for Communities

29 September 2025, Auckland: Property Council New Zealand has welcomed the Government’s announcement to overhaul the assessment of earthquake-prone buildings, calling it a long-awaited reset that addresses the flaws of […]

Property Council welcomes landmark building consent reforms

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Property Council New Zealand has welcomed today’s announcement from the Government, describing the reforms as a pragmatic step toward a more consistent and accountable building system. Chief […]

Shopping precinct Mānawa Bay nabs Yardi Retail Award in 2025 Property Industry Awards

Auckland, 13 June 2025: Mānawa Bay has been awarded Best in Category in the Yardi Retail Property Award at Aotearoa New Zealand’s most prestigious property awards programme, the Property Council […]

Hiwa Recreation Centre takes top award at 2025 Property Industry Awards

Auckland, 13 June 2025: The Hiwa Recreation Centre at the University of Auckland has taken the top prize – the Rider Levett Bucknall Supreme Excellence Award – at this year’s […]

Building much more than a home – The Youth Hub wins hearts at Property Industry Awards

Auckland, 13 June 2025: Te Hurihanga Ō Rangatahi – the Youth Hub – received the Warren and Mahoney Civic, Health and Arts Property Award tonight at the 35th Property Council […]