Media Releases

Property Council celebrates a strong step towards unlocking Build to Rent housing

STRICTLY EMBARGOED UNTIL 1:30PM, FRIDAY 12 AUGUST 2022 Today’s announcement could mark a key turning point towards unlocking the potential of Build to Rent, says Property Council New Zealand Chief […]

Don’t forget role of housing in Emissions Reduction Plan

Today’s release of the Government’s Emission Reduction Plan highlights that all industries need to play a role in driving sustainable outcomes for New Zealand, says Property Council New Zealand chief […]

Innovation acceleration: NZ property industry heads towards the technology tipping point

New Zealand’s property industry has accelerated its investment in technology in response to Covid-19 and embraced new systems and processes at a faster rate than its Australian counterparts, according to […]

Landmark PwC Tower reigns supreme at the Property Industry Awards

STRICTLY EMBARGOED: Until 7:30pm, Wednesday 24 November 2021 Precinct Properties’ landmark 97,500 sqm PwC Tower, part of the mixed-use Commercial Bay development, has won the Supreme Award at the 2021 […]

Industry veterans share Property Council’s highest award

Two of the property industry’s most respected leaders have been honoured as this year’s Property Council New Zealand Members’ Laureate, a lifetime membership awarded once a year at the Property […]

25,000 planned build-to-rent homes at risk due to government policy

New data from Property Council New Zealand suggests that over 6,100 build-to-rent homes could be in the market within two years if the Government loosens the reins on the legislative […]

Another great day for lawyers and multi-nationals

The release of the Finance and Expenditure Committee’s report on implementing no-access clauses in commercial leases shows Wellington hasn’t listened to people on the ground, Property Council Chief Executive Leonie Freeman […]

Property Law Act changes should be targeted to help those most in need says Property Council

“A missed opportunity for those who need it most”, says Property Council chief executive Leonie Freeman, who today submitted in opposition to the Government’s quick-fire changes to the Property Law […]

New Zealand’s largest property owners provided over $320m in rent relief since March 2020

New data out today shows that some of New Zealand’s biggest property owners have subsidised Kiwi businesses to the tune of more than $320 million during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Property […]

Interest deductibility changes highlight government’s lack of ambition

Today’s interest deductibility changes confirm the Government’s lack of ambition in dealing with the housing and rental crisis, Property Council Chief Executive Leonie Freeman says. “Grant Robertson is right when […]