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Project applications for Fast Track now open

Applications are now open for projects to be included in the Government’s legislation establishing a one-stop shop fast-track approvals regime, say RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister […]

Steve Gracey takes the reins as Chairman of Rider Levett Bucknall

After four years, incumbent Oceania Board Chairman of Rider Levett Bucknall, Peter Tulla, has announced Steve Gracey as his successor.  Steve has been the Managing Director of RLB in Auckland […]

Is there a success formula to help retail operators remake retail?

SPONSORED POST The team at real estate software specialist Yardi think so. According to Yardi’s Senior Director for Asia Pacific, Bernie Devine, six ‘magic formulas’ can help bricks-and-mortar landlords harness […]

Hon Tim Groser on why the property sector needs to reset

We are delighted to welcome Hon Tim Groser, former International Negotiator and New Zealand Minister, to the stage at this year’s Reset Conference, taking place at the Aotea Centre, Auckland […]

Opinion | The PRD advantage: A roadmap for project success

Property Council’s member, Jamie Summers, Project Director with The Building Intelligence Group shares his view on the advantages of articulating your vision in a Principal’s Requirements Document (PRD). I am […]

Advocacy in Action | April 2024

Catch up on the Advocacy team’s whereabouts this month! Over the past couple of weeks, the Property Council advocacy team has been talking about all thing’s property: from the Resource […]

On the Move | April 2024

TBB promotes Paige Lane and welcomes Kelly Barnard TBB are pleased to announce the promotion of Paige Lane to the position of Associate.  After returning from London last year, Paige has demonstrated her […]

WATCH: Advocacy in a Minute | Fast-track Approval’s Bill

The Advocacy team breaks down what the Fast-track Approval Bill means for you, our members. https://youtu.be/aFpOg0s-ze8?si=FKZ946piC_2XmO2e The Government released the Fast-track Approvals Bill on 7 March 2024 and is now […]

Removal of commercial depreciation will hurt businesses and hamper productivity

Note: This article was published on 21 March 2024. The removal of commercial depreciation is now confirmed and implemented as of 1 April 2024. With the removal of commercial depreciation […]

Success for Build to Rent (and tracking its progress in NZ)

A hard-fought win has just taken place for Build to Rent. https://youtu.be/UsehD5lo3yQ For a few years now, Property Council and it’s Build to Rent taskforce have advocated for the Government […]