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Opinion | What is natural hazard residual risk?

It would be hard to find a place in New Zealand that isn’t at risk from at least one natural hazard. The most beautiful places often have multiple hazards. Whakatane […]

Wellington’s business differential: the conversation has started and now we need the evidence

MEMBER-ONLY CONTENT Wellington’s commercial property sector has been saying it for years: the city’s business rates differential is out of step, and it’s starting to bite.  Last week, that message […]

MEMBER ONLY: Advocacy in 2026: Turning Reform into Real-World Outcomes

MEMBER-ONLY CONTENT If you joined us for our recent advocacy webinar, you’ll know one thing for sure: the reform agenda facing our sector is nothing short of seismic (sometimes literally!). […]

On the Move | February 2026

With new faces and fresh energy across the regions, our members continue to shape the future of property from every corner of Aotearoa. Andrew Buckingham, Oceania Chief Property and Operating […]

Health and Safety at Work Act Amendment Bill

Last week, the Government introduced the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill, which aims to reduce unnecessary compliance costs, improve certainty around legal obligations, and continue to reduce workplace […]

Watercare Regulation – Infrastructure Growth Charges

The Commerce Commission’s proposed Price-Quality Path (PQP) will determine how Watercare sets prices, recovers infrastructure costs, and funds growth from 2028 onward. It will directly affect Infrastructure Growth Charges (IGCs), […]

A modern slavery reporting regime on the horizon

Last week, the Modern Slavery Bill had its first reading in Parliament, bringing New Zealand a step closer to a formal modern slavery reporting regime. Property Council New Zealand supports […]

ZURU’s Harry Mowbray Joins the Residential Development Summit Line-Up

The 2026 Residential Development Summit has announced a powerhouse addition to its keynote programme: Harry Mowbray, co-founder of Zuru and one of New Zealand’s most inventive entrepreneurial minds. 25–26 March 2026 NZICC | […]

Opinion | Don’t Bet Against Wellington: Why Now Is the Moment to Invest, Build, and Believe

Wellington has always been the city that punches above its weight. We’re compact, wired-in, and brimming with ideas. Yes, the mood music has been dour with insurance nerves, soft demand, […]

Introducing 50 Years of City Shaping

In 2026, Property Council New Zealand marks a significant milestone – 50 years of shaping cities where communities thrive. To honour this legacy, we’re launching Built to Last, a year-long anniversary campaign celebrating the people, […]