Tag: advocacy

In Brief: Financial Markets Conduct Amendment Bill put on the shelf

THURSDAY 1 OCTOBER 2026 Unfortunately, the Financial Markets Conduct Amendment Bill has not been passed by Parliament. With Parliament now adjourned, there is no opportunity for the Bill to progress […]

In brief: Seismic reform bill set to pass within days

After a long wait, the seismic reforms our members have been eagerly watching are almost here. The Bill has been given urgency and is expected to pass in the next […]

Government confirms new development levies system, delivering on key Property Council asks

The Government has confirmed the next steps for its overhaul of development levies, with several changes that reflect years of advocacy by Property Council on behalf of members. Announced this […]

Government moves to close development contributions gap for fast-track projects

Earlier this week, Housing and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Local Government Minister Simon Watts announced changes to how development contributions are collected for Fast-track projects to ensure unforeseen infrastructure […]

Drawn from the Ballot: Building (Energy Efficient Office Buildings) Amendment Bill

Advocacy Manager, Sandamali Ambepitiya, explains the basics of the Building (Energy Efficient Office Buildings) Amendment Bill and Property Council’s position. The Building (Energy Efficient Office Buildings) Amendment Bill has been […]

The cost of connecting to the electricity network is under review

Property Council is preparing a submission on the Electricity Authority’s latest consultation on Distribution Connection Pricing Reform. So, what exactly is changing – and why should the property sector care? […]

Annual Plan Recap: Latest Council Decisions

Councils around New Zealand have recently made key decisions on their Annual Plans, Development Contribution fees, and water services. Property Council has been actively engaging in these local government processes, […]

Opinion: Consultation is messy. That is exactly why we do it properly.

Property Council New Zealand Chief Executive Leonie Freeman explores what it really takes to earn the right to speak on behalf of thousands of members — and why consultation, however […]

Annual Plan season heats up down south

We are now in the middle of the Annual Plan season for the 2026/27 financial year. Across the South Island, many councils are currently consulting on their draft annual plans. […]

Government releases Fuel Response Plan

The Government has released a Fuel Response Plan in response to growing fuel supply uncertainty linked to ongoing conflict in the Middle East, signalling a more coordinated national approach to […]