Tag: advocacy

Election 2026: Keeping property at the table

For anyone who might have missed the fanfare over the weekend, there was a general election, and the results were tight. Preliminary results indicate a continuation of the current coalition […]

Seismic reform continues: MBIE seeks feedback on proposed guidance

We have now entered a new era for earthquake-prone buildings and how they are identified, assessed and managed under the new legislative framework. Our Seismic Strengthening Taskforce has played a […]

MEMBER ONLY: Build to Rent, Built to Last Webinar

MEMBER-ONLY CONTENT New Zealand has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a strong, stable and investable Build to Rent (BTR) sector, but getting the foundations right will take patience, consistency and […]

Have your say: Sustainable Finance Taxonomy – Construction and Buildings criteria

The Centre for Sustainable Finance (CSF), in partnership with the New Zealand Government, is developing the NZ Taxonomy. This voluntary classification system provides common criteria for identifying sustainable and transition-aligned […]

Certain building consent rules under review

The Ministry for Regulation, working with the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), is reviewing building consent rules to identify more low-risk, minor or routine building work that could […]

Sustainable finance taxonomy: Construction and Buildings consultation now open

In a previous edition of Property Voice, we shared that The Centre for Sustainable Finance (CSF), in partnership with the New Zealand Government, is developing the NZ Taxonomy. This voluntary […]

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

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 further before the election. […]

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 […]