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Build to Rent: A complement, not a competitor

Hot off the press from New Zealand Property Investor magazine, Leonie Freeman shares her view on why build to rent could complement, rather than compete with, private property investors. If […]

Have your say: Draft Building Product Specifications now open for feedback

MBIE is inviting industry input on the proposed product standards and references included in the first edition of its Building Product Specifications – a key step in making it easier […]

Government greenlights greater housing density in Christchurch: what it means for you

The Government has confirmed a major step forward for Christchurch’s intensification journey, backing the majority of recommendations from an independent hearings panel to allow greater housing density across key parts […]

Auckland DC fee shake-up sparks industry concern

Auckland Council has confirmed changes to its development contributions (DCs), lowering the originally proposed fee increases — but not without controversy. While the revised fees are slightly less eye-watering than […]

RMA Reform: Consultation open on National Direction Proposals

The Government has launched public consultation on a suite of proposed updates to national direction under the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) – a key move to improve the system’s […]

Young Voices, Real Impact: Rethinking Talent in the ESG Era

At the recent RESET ESG in Property Summit, one message cut through the noise: to shape a better future, we must start listening to those who’ll live it. In her […]

Advocacy in Action | May 2025

Catch up on the latest from the advocacy team below: Have your say in our 2025 State of the Industry survey Waipā District Council Draft Long term Plan 2025-34 and […]

On the Move | May 2025

Join us in congratulating the most recent property people appointments, promotions and moves, brought to you by Assemble Recruitment. Emerging Leadership at Inovo A new financial year has brought some […]

Opinion | Time to break the cycle? Let’s drive economic sustainability in Wellington

Property Council Wellington member, Richard Van Looy, Associate Director at WT, shares his views on how we can build a thriving construction industry, with a better, brighter future for inhabitants […]

Budget 2025 Unpacked: Key Points for the Property Sector

Budget Day 2025 has come and gone, but it left more questions than answers. Typically, we provide members with a summary of key announcements on the day, but this year […]