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AIP investment pathway extended to Build to Rent

On Tuesday 8 September, the Government announced expansion of the Active Investor Plus (AIP) investment pathway to include Build to Rent, marking a significant step forward for an asset class […]

Opinion: A Better Way to Build Complex D&C

Why New Zealand is ready for the two-stage Managing Contractor approach There is a procurement approach quietly reshaping how complex buildings get delivered across the Tasman, and New Zealand is […]

Project Spotlight: Virtual Reality

The University of Canterbury’s Kōawa Post Production Building brings students and screen professionals together in one commercial-grade production facility. The project won Excellence and Best in Category in the Colliers […]

Government moves to cap council rates rises

A new Bill proposes capping annual rates rises at 2 to 4 per cent. Find out how it could affect your council, and what exemptions might apply. Councils could soon […]

On the Move | September 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. Jessica Middleton joins Foley Douglas as […]

A fire service everyone relies on, funded by only some of us

Fire and Emergency New Zealand responds when any of us needs it, insured or not, self-insured or not, public or private. The funding model behind it does not reflect that […]

Simon Watts takes on building and construction portfolio

Property has a new minister at the table. Simon Watts has taken on the Building and Construction portfolio, adding to an already full plate. Here’s what it means for members. […]

Project Spotlight: Shared Ground

Zion Apartments shows how medium-density housing can respect and enhance a low-rise neighbourhood. Built for Kāinga Ora, the development’s thoughtful design earned it a Merit award at the 2026 Property […]

PC120 amendments scale back Auckland’s housing intensification plans

Auckland Council has scaled back PC120’s housing plans. Find out what changed, join our members’ workshop to discuss next steps, and have your say before submissions close. Auckland Council’s Plan […]

Have your say: government opens consultation on new planning rules

The Government is changing how planning decisions get made in New Zealand, and it wants to hear from the property sector. Under the new resource management system (created by the […]