Advocacy Update

Submissions, submissions and more submissions. Catch up on the latest for the advocacy team below:

Watch: Build-to-Rent update with Denise and Paula

Property Council Advocacy Advisor Denise Lee catches up with taskforce member Paula Ormandy on the latest win for the Build to Rent sector in Aotearoa New Zealand.

To find out more contact Property Council advocacy consultant, Denise Lee

Insulation

On 25 February, Property Council submitted to MBIE on proposed improvements to the Building Code’s insulation settings 

Property Council supports policy settings that ensure dry, healthy and energy efficient buildings. We also support initiatives that will make upfront building costs better balanced and improve the certainty of compliance and consenting of buildings. However, we need these changes to be long lasting given that the industry needs the time and reassurance to adapt. You can read our full submission here. 

Hamilton City Council Plan Change 14

On 28 February, Property Council submitted to Hamilton City Council on Plan Change 14. 

Property Council supports aspects of Plan Change 14, as it is important to avoid flooding risk where possible. However, we are concerned that provisions of Plan Change 14 will result in unintended consequences for Hamilton. We are also concerned that some provisions in Plan Change 14 will make development harder in Hamilton and reduce development capacity and housing supply. We see greater potential for infrastructure to mitigate risks that might be faced by a development. You can read our full submission here. 

Upcoming submissions
  • Christchurch City Council Future Transport Plan oral submission: 5 March 2025 
  • Auckland Council Open Space Strategy: 10 March 2025 
  • Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Bill oral submission: mid-March 2025 
  • Auckland Council Annual Plan (oral submission): 21 March 2025 
  • Christchurch City Council Annual Plan: due 26 March 2025 
  • Christchurch City Council Development Contributions Policy: due 26 March 2025 
  • Auckland Council Annual Plan (written submission): due 28 March 2025 
  • Hutt City Sustainable Growth Strategy 2025 – 2055: due 4 April 2025 
  • Wellington City Council Annual Plan: 20 April 2025 

If you want to find out more – contact Head of Advocacy, Katherine Wilson

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