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Infrastructure demand holds up as civil construction costs rise amid fuel shock and geopolitical uncertainty

According to Rider Levett Bucknall’s (RLB) Second Quarter 2026 Infrastructure Forecast report – New Zealand Trends in Infrastructure – the $274 billion infrastructure pipeline and resilient civil construction demand continue […]

Opinion | From access routes to belonging: designing buildings that work for everyone

Property is an industry that shapes who can participate. It determines who can get through the front door, use the facilities, find their way, stay safe, and thrive without more […]

Climate reality check to take centre stage at The Property Conference 2026

As Aotearoa New Zealand’s property leaders gather in Sydney for The Property Conference 2026, one of the most anticipated sessions will tackle a topic that continues to shape the future of […]

Earthquake-prone buildings: Select Committee report due this month

Four months after consultation closed on the Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill, the Select Committee is due to report back on 16 June 2026. The report will indicate whether the […]

Property Council members recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

Property Council New Zealand is proud to celebrate two of its members among those recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours — Peter Thompson and Evan Davies, both of whom […]

Auckland developers face 20% increase for water infrastructure growth charges

Last week, Watercare announced its decision to increase Infrastructure Growth Charges (IGCs) by 20 per cent from 1 July. Property Council has been saying this a lot lately, but the […]

On the Move | June 2026

With fresh appointments and promotions spanning valuation, project management, law and more, our members continue to bring new talent and leadership to the property industry. CBRE appoints residential valuation director […]

Planning reform: the Select Committee clock is ticking

Property Council completed its submission on the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill in mid-February. Since then, the Environment Select Committee has been working through more than 3,100 submissions, with […]

Property Council’s Central region: What to watch

The Central North Island Region is entering a period of significant change. From Hamilton through to Tauranga and across the wider upper North Island growth corridor, the region is managing […]

Budget 2026 Unpacked

Budget 2026 is a budget of discipline. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has delivered a tight package built around a net operating allowance of $2.1 billion per year — smaller than […]