Advocacy in Action | July 2025

Upcoming submissions

Property Council’s Advocacy Team is busy drafting the following submissions. Please reach out to the relevant team member should you wish to see any of our draft submissions.

  • Draft National Infrastructure Plan (contact Bella) 
  • Christchurch City Council Development Contributions Rebate Scheme (contact Sandamali) 
  • National Direction (NPS): Package 1: Infrastructure and development (contact Sandamali) 
  • National Direction (NPS): Package 2: Primary sector (contact Sandamali) 
  • National Direction (NPS): Package 3: Freshwater (contact Sandamali) 
  • Going for Housing Growth: Providing for urban development in the new resource management system: Discussion Paper June 2025 (contact Sandamali)
Investment Boost – what’s in it for property investors and developers?

The Government’s new Investment Boost initiative aims to address the hesitancy of businesses to start spending on growth, following what has been a tough economic environment over recent years.

We’re hosting a free expert-led webinar for members, unpacking what it means for New Zealand’s property sector. From investment incentives to infrastructure funding, we’ll break down the opportunities and risks so you have the information you need to get the full benefit of the initiative.

Find out more and register here

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