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Rhys McKenzie Appointed Property Council National Board Intern

As the leading voice of New Zealand’s property sector, Property Council New Zealand has a responsibility to invest in the future of our industry. Through our National Board Internship, we […]

Project Spotlight: Meaningful Evolution

Kai Tahi is a new symbol for Porirua to re-orientate and connect the town to the sea, where previously it turned its back. This meeting place on the water’s edge embraces a diverse range […]

Extension of Duration of Resource Consents

The Resource Management (Duration of Consents) Amendment Bill, which amends the Resource Management Act, was passed in December 2025. The Bill extends existing consents to support the transition to the […]

Proposed Changes to PC120: Planning Certainty Needed for Housing Delivery

What is PC120?Plan Change 120 (PC120) is Auckland’s intensification planning policy, designed to enable housing supply through changes to zone standards and development rules. The Minister for RMA Reform has […]

Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill open for submissions

The Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill was introduced to Parliament on 9 December 2025 and proposes significant changes to how earthquake-prone buildings are identified and managed. These reforms will affect […]

Overhauling of the RMA: Take a look at the New Planning System

The Government introduced two laws – the Planning Bill and the Natural Environment Bill to replace the Resource Management Act (RMA). Broadly, these Bills represent the most significant overhaul of New Zealand’s planning and […]

Opinion | When Is the Right Time?

In construction, timing is often treated as something you wait for. The right market. The right conditions. The right sense of certainty. But markets rarely pause, and clarity does not […]

The Year Ahead: Shaping the Property Agenda in 2026

2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for the property sector. Major reforms are underway, fiscal pressure is reshaping decision-making, and there is renewed political momentum to address […]

Policy Scorecard: Your membership at work

In December, the Government released a significant suite of planning and infrastructure legislation and National Directions ahead of the next General Election. Much of this reform aligns with long-standing Property […]

On the Move | January 2026

With new faces and fresh energy across the regions, our members continue to shape the future of property from every corner of Aotearoa. Rob Dol joins Hamilton Airport Hamilton Airport […]