Submissions

Building for Climate Change: Transforming operational efficiency and reducing whole-of-life embodied carbon

Property Council supports the overall intent of the Building for Climate Change frameworks. At a high level, we recommend MBIE: Define building types and intended use alongside clear and achievable […]

Overseas Investment Amendment Bill (No3) Submission

About the Bill This omnibus Bill is one of two Bills introduced as a package to replace the Overseas Investment Amendment Bill (No 2). The purpose of this Bill is […]

The Future of Wellington Central Library Submission

Property Council New Zealand recommends that when deciding on the future of the Central Library the Wellington City Council  should prioritise the following principles: Making the building safe and resilient Limiting […]

Building (Building Products and Methods etc) Amendment Bill Submission

Property Council New Zealand recommends the following: The proposed Order in Council which declares a building product or method aligns with the international building code. Ministry of Business, Innovation and […]

Wellington City Council Annual Plan 2020-21 Submission

Property Council New Zealand recommends the following: Reduce the rates increase of 2.3 percent (option B) further by finding additional reductions in the budget and taking on further debt. Consider […]

Hamilton City Council on the Annual Plan 2020/21 Submission

Hamilton City Council is a rates increase of 3.8 per cent – the same as what was proposed in the 10-Year Plan. Given the current climate due to COVID-19 pandemic […]

Tauranga City Council’s revised Annual Plan 2020-21 Submission

Property Council commends the Council on the proposal to adapt and adjust the Annual Plan 2020-21 to help soften the economic impact of COVID-19 on the ratepayers, while ensuring provision […]

Revised Christchurch City Council’s Annual Plan 2020-21 Submission

Property Council commends the Council on the proposal to adapt and adjust the Annual Plan 2020-21 to help soften the economic impact of COVID-19 on the ratepayers, while ensuring provision […]

COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Amendment Bill Submission

 Although we are supportive of the Bill, minor improvements could be made to the Bill to provide greater certainty. We recommend: Similar to the Panel’s process, the Ministerial decision-making process […]

Rotorua Lakes Council’s Annual Plan 2020-21 Submission

Property Council commends the Council on the proposal to adapt and adjust the Annual Plan 2020-21 to help soften the economic impact of COVID-19 on the ratepayers, while ensuring provision […]