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AI is reshaping property demand, but not evenly, new JLL research finds

New research from Property Council member JLL shows artificial intelligence is reshaping property demand unevenly across markets and industries. Artificial intelligence is changing the way people work, and its effects […]

On the Move | August 2026

Stay up to date with the latest appointments, promotions and career moves from across New Zealand’s property sector in this fortnight’s On the Move. Tanya Syddall returns to the University […]

Project Spotlight: Distinctly Functional

At Auckland Airport’s The Landing Business Park, DHL’s new life sciences and healthcare facility sets a high bar for connectivity and sustainability. The project won Excellence and Best in Category […]

Reinvention takes courage. So does staying ahead.

Just announced at Retail Conference 2026 Across the retail sector, standing still is becoming an increasingly difficult strategy. Consumer expectations continue to evolve, new retail concepts are emerging, and businesses are […]

Fixing consenting: proportionate liability, a national products register, and the move to voluntary consolidation

For years, New Zealand’s building consent system has asked one group to carry a risk that was never theirs alone to bear. Local authorities have effectively acted as the last […]

HeadStart proposals lodged: our future supercities?

The 9 August deadline for proposals under the Government’s Head Start pathway has now passed, and the shape of local government reform is starting to come into focus. Here’s a […]

Property Council releases FY2026 Annual Impact Report

Property Council New Zealand has released its FY2026 Annual Impact Report, capturing a year of sustained advocacy wins, growing membership and a significant milestone as the organisation marked 50 years […]

Opinion | From delivery to direction: lessons in governance

Matt Voice, senior project manager at RCP, reflects on what two years of board-level exposure taught him about strategy, advocacy and leadership — and why the shift from delivery to […]

Project spotlight: elevated living

Elementum reimagines coastal living through courtyard-focused, multi-unit housing for a range of lifestyles. Recognised for its design and sustainability credentials, the development won a Merit award at the 2026 Property […]

The case for reinstating building depreciation – permanently

New Zealand is the only country in the OECD that offers no tax depreciation on commercial or industrial buildings, and Property Council New Zealand says the gap is costing the […]