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Government releases National Adaptation Framework – but developers may bear the brunt

Today, the Government has released New Zealand’s first National Adaptation Framework, outlining a long-term approach to prepare the country for the growing impacts of climate change. The Framework establishes a […]

On the Move | October 2025

Join us in congratulating the most recent property people appointments, promotions and moves, brought to you by Assemble Recruitment. Calder Stewart appoints two new Directors Calder Stewart are pleased to […]

In Brief: LIM Reforms to strengthen natural hazard reporting

Since 1 July 2025, councils across New Zealand have been required to include more detailed and consistent natural hazard information in Land Information Memoranda (LIMs). Further changes coming into effect on 17 […]

Advocacy in Action | October 2025

Quiet Conversations, Big Impacts This month at Property Council, our advocacy work has taken a slightly quieter but equally important path, with efforts happening largely behind the scenes. We’ve been […]

From Shopping Centre to Global Mixed-Use Icon: The Chadstone Case Study

What does it take to transform a traditional retail centre into a thriving, future-ready destination that blends shopping, business, leisure, and lifestyle?  At this year’s Retail Conference, property professionals will […]

Opinion | Centres Hierarchy: Protecting Centres at the Expense of Communities

Daniel Shao, Development Manager, Woolworths NZ shares his views on the excessive control over retail distribution and how it is undermining healthy competition. The opinions expressed are the author’s own […]

Your one-stop shop for end-of-lease property restoration

SPONSORED POST When a commercial lease ends, restoring the property to its original condition can be complex, time-consuming, and costly — especially when multiple trades, deadlines, and compliance requirements are […]

Auckland Consents: Withdrawal of PC78 and MDRS – Effective 9 October 2025

Auckland Council has resolved to partially withdraw Plan Change 78 (PC78) and the Medium Density Residential Standards (MDRS). From 9 October 2025, MDRS will no longer apply as a permitted […]

Seismic Shake Up

The Government has announced sweeping changes to the way earthquake-prone buildings (EPBs) are assessed and managed, scrapping the controversial New Building Standard (NBS) percentage system and introducing a new, risk-based […]

On the Move | October 2025

Join us in congratulating the most recent property people appointments, promotions and moves, brought to you by Assemble Recruitment. TSA Riley advisory team appoints two new senior consultants The TSA […]