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Commerce Commission Reform Amendment Bill submissions open

Submissions are now open on the Commerce (Commerce Commission Reform) Amendment Bill, a piece of legislation aimed at strengthening how the Commerce Commission operates and makes decisions. The Bill aims […]

Government releases Fuel Response Plan

The Government has released a Fuel Response Plan in response to growing fuel supply uncertainty linked to ongoing conflict in the Middle East, signalling a more coordinated national approach to […]

Auckland regional deal first cab off the rank

On 10 April, the Government signed its first official regional and city deal with Auckland Council and its a pretty big deal (literally!). So, what’s a City Deal? Think of it as a 30-year partnership designed […]

New Zealand Crane Activity Falls to Decade Low

RLB’s latest Crane Index findings 25th EDITION OF RLB CRANE INDEX®  Early signs of recovery emerge, led by residential sector   Auckland, New Zealand – March 2026: The Q1 2026 RLB Crane […]

Reduced housing capacity requirements for Auckland’s Plan Change 120

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. On Tuesday 31 March, Government introduced […]

Bayleys announced as Programme Partner for DevelopU

Property Council New Zealand is delighted to welcome Bayleys Real Estate as the official Programme Partner of the DevelopU training academy, strengthening the industry’s shared commitment to professional development and […]

On the Move | April 2026

With new faces and fresh energy across the regions, our members continue to shape the future of property from every corner of Aotearoa. Rubix continue to grow Northland team Rubix […]

Rental supervision: A new registration system for residential property managers

On Tuesday 24 March, the Government announced a new regulatory regime that will allow residential landlords and tenants to hold property managers to account if things go wrong. It will also give landlords and tenants better visibility of who they are dealing […]

Opinion | Building Through Uncertainty – The Case for New Zealand Property Development in a Volatile World

Globally capital and appetite for development risk is not scarce, the conviction to execute on good opportunities is. Across all major global property markets new development activity has reduced due […]

Residential development in New Zealand enters a period of realism and restraint

The Residential Development Summit at the NZICC brought together the people shaping the future of housing in Aotearoa.  Featuring insights from an economist, three Ministers, four expert panels, and more than […]