Media Releases

Andrew Evans Named 2025 Property Council New Zealand Member Laureate

Auckland, 13 June 2025:  Property Council New Zealand is honoured to announce Andrew Evans as the recipient of the 2025 Member Laureate Award, the organisation’s highest individual accolade, presented at […]

Development Contribution Fee Overhaul Sparks Cautious Optimism, Says Property Council

Auckland, New Zealand – Property Council New Zealand has welcomed today’s announcement regarding the overhaul of development contribution fees, a move it believes will pave the way for more commercial […]

Another Step Forward for Build to Rent: Government Passes Key Investment Bill

KEY POINTS: Property Council New Zealand strongly supports the passing of the Overseas Investment (Build to Rent and Similar Rental Developments) Amendment Bill, which facilitates increased foreign investment in the […]

Property visionaries honoured at Auckland Property People Awards

Auckland, New Zealand: The team behind Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland’s B201 Redevelopment Project has been awarded the top accolade at the prestigious Auckland Property People Awards, held tonight […]

Commitment to excellence recognised at the Wellington Property People Awards

Wellington, New Zealand: A leader in the Wellington property sector was celebrated this evening at the Wellington Property People Awards, held at the Tākina Convention Centre. Gerard Earl, National Director […]

Colliers’ Michael Connolly takes top honours at South Island Property People Awards

Christchurch, New Zealand: Nearly 300 guests gathered at the highly anticipated South Island Property People Awards this evening to celebrate the outstanding contributions of industry leaders shaping the future of […]

Waikato property leaders shine at Central Property People Awards

Hamilton, New Zealand: The Waikato property industry celebrated one of its most respected figures tonight as Judith Makinson of CKL took home both the Beca Women in Property Award and […]

Property Council welcomes Government’s bold move to overhaul building consent process

A major step toward unlocking faster, more affordable housing developments across New Zealand. Auckland, Sunday 29 September 2024 – Today’s government announcement represents a pivotal moment for New Zealand’s property […]

Auckland Airport Executive Mark Thomson named as National Chair of Property Council New Zealand

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND: In a seamless leadership transition, Mark Thomson, Chief Commercial Officer at Auckland Airport, has been elected as the new National Chair of Property Council New Zealand.  Thomson […]

Property sector: New Zealand’s economic powerhouse

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND – Property continues to hold the title of New Zealand’s largest industry, according to new insights from Property Council New Zealand. The latest analysis reveals the sector’s […]