Media Releases

Fast-track consents necessary for Covid-19 recovery

Fast-tracking resource consents for critical infrastructure and development projects is a pragmatic and welcome government response to assisting the Covid 19 recovery process says Resource Reform NZ- (RRNZ), a coalition […]

Market confidence will dictate future development projects

Commercial property owners and developers warn that planned development projects are likely to be postponed or cancelled as market confidence declines. “We have growing concerns that property owners are being […]

Shopping centre industry prepares for ‘click and collect’ operations

New Zealand Council of Retail Property (NZCoRP) Chair Campbell Barbour says its members, which include many of New Zealand’s largest retail property owners, will commence ‘click and collect’ operations under […]

The horse has bolted for commercial leasing code of conduct

Property Council New Zealand has expressed disappointment over a recent open letter to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern calling for a mandated Code of Conduct for Commercial Leasing, with Property Council chief executive […]

Further support crucial to continued investment in the property sector

This morning’s Government announcement may cushion the blow for small businesses, but it’s unlikely to significantly lessen the impact on New Zealand’s $145 billion commercial property sector says Property Council […]

Commercial landlords call for support to keep the economy moving

New Zealand’s commercial property sector is calling for property owners, tenants and the Government to act quickly to support the sector, which is facing hundreds of millions in lost revenue, […]

Council fiscal responsibility needs to be balanced by prudent spending

“At this time of uncertainty, we must balance the requirement for councils to exercise fiscal responsibility with the need to continue to invest in key infrastructure projects,” says Property Council […]

Shopping centre industry prepares for Alert Level 4

New Zealand Council of Retail Property (NZCoRP) Chair Campbell Barbour says its members, which include many of New Zealand’s largest retail property owners, are continuing to comply with all Ministry […]

COVID-19 economic support package welcomed by the property sector

“We applaud the Government for moving swiftly to develop the $12.1 billion COVID-19 economic support package,” says Leonie Freeman, chief executive of Property Council New Zealand. “Our members are very […]

Diverse talent celebrated at Auckland Property People Awards

Auckland, New Zealand, 1st November 2019: Former West Auckland Councillor Penny Hulse has tonight been honoured for her contribution to Auckland’s built environment at the 2019 Auckland Property People Awards. […]