Join the Working Group: Policy Statement on Housing and Urban Development

Consultation is now open on the Government’s Policy Statement on Housing and Urban Development (GPS-HUD). GPS-HUD is intended to provide a shared vision and direction across housing and urban development, […]

On the Move | July 2021

Three new board members at Harrison Grierson HG have announced the appointment of three new board members from within the organisation. Congratulations to Gillian Crowcroft, Technical Director – Environment, Campbell […]

Meet the Central Committee

Following several months of transition planning, the new Central Regional Committee has now been officially formed and approved by Property Council’s National Board. The Committee, which is a merger of […]

Call for Working Group: NPS on Urban Development

The implications for the Government’s National Policy Statement on Urban Development (NPS-UD) are fast coming to a town near you. Tier-1 councils (Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch) have to: […]

Climate Change Commission’s final advice released

The Climate Change Commission finalised their advice to the Government for setting climate budgets for the next 15 years. Property Council submitted to the Commission on its draft advice – […]

Building Code Update needs refinement

Property Council recently submitted on the Building Code Update 2021 and Operating Protocols. While we support the intention of the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) to ensure buildings […]

On the Move | 17 June 2021

New Engineer to Contract addition for The Building Intelligence Group The Building Intelligence Group has responded to market needs by appointing a specialist independent Engineer to Contract (ETC) role. Charles […]

Emerging Leaders Programme a win for mentors and mentees alike

Applications for the 2021 Emerging Leaders Programme have officially opened. The programme brings together 15 mentoring pairs for 12 months of training and guidance. We took some time to catch […]

University of Otago, Christchurch building gets final approval

The University of Otago Council has approved final and full funding for a planned $178 million (total project) building on its Christchurch campus and in the heart of Te Papa […]

Development excluded from interest limitation rules

Last week the Government released the consultation materials for their proposed changes to interest deductibility to “encourage more sustainable house prices, by dampening investor demand for existing housing stock to […]