Tag: advocacy

Overhauling of the RMA: Take a look at the New Planning System

The Government introduced two laws – the Planning Bill and the Natural Environment Bill to replace the Resource Management Act (RMA). Broadly, these Bills represent the most significant overhaul of New Zealand’s planning and […]

The Year Ahead: Shaping the Property Agenda in 2026

2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for the property sector. Major reforms are underway, fiscal pressure is reshaping decision-making, and there is renewed political momentum to address […]

Policy Scorecard: Your membership at work

In December, the Government released a significant suite of planning and infrastructure legislation and National Directions ahead of the next General Election. Much of this reform aligns with long-standing Property […]

Auckland’s economic regulation on Watercare

The Commerce Commission recently released their discussion document, “Price-Quality Path for Watercare.” Commerce Commission’s preliminary view is that Watercare’s revenue should be regulated using a price-quality path (PQP). PQP is […]

Government unveils major Planning Reforms: Property Council welcomes direction

Earlier this week, the Government announced the next phase of its accelerated resource management reform programme, confirming that two new Bills will be introduced before the end of 2025 to […]

What the Eased LVR Rules Mean for the Property Sector

The Reserve Bank has announced further easing to loan-to-value ratio (LVR) settings – a shift that signals growing confidence in financial system stability and offers welcome breathing room for parts of the […]

Auckland Plan Change 120: Intensification Meets Resilience

Auckland Council has released documents for public consultation on Plan Change 120: Housing Intensification and Resilience (PC120), which is open from 3 November to 19 December 2025. There are three major components to PC120:   […]

On the Fast-Track

Faster, greener, clearer. From a 10-day consent for qualifying sustainable homes to stricter decision timelines on big projects, the fast-track overhaul is here. We unpack what matters, what’s next, and where you […]

Advocacy in Action | October 2025

Catch up on the latest from the advocacy team below: Meet senior advocacy advisor, Leonard Hong Your voice shapes our advocacy priorities​ EPB Seismic reform Plan Change 120: Have your […]

Advocacy in Action | October 2025

Quiet Conversations, Big Impacts This month at Property Council, our advocacy work has taken a slightly quieter but equally important path, with efforts happening largely behind the scenes. We’ve been […]