Tag: advocacy

New Government powers could remove planning barriers – we need your input

Last week the Government announced a new Government power to modify or remove provisions in local council plans that negatively impact economic growth, development capacity, or employment. You can read […]

Have your say in the 2025 local elections – even outside your home electorate

https://youtu.be/HVbKHa6SYAA The 2025 local elections will take place on 11 October, presenting a valuable opportunity for Property Council members to have their voices heard on the future of their communities. […]

Join our Development Levies taskforce

https://youtu.be/0bEAXN0tEi8 In February this year, the Government has announced they will replace the existing Development Contribution Fees with a new Development Levies scheme. The aim of the new scheme is […]

Connecting Regulation And Real-Life Development

Hot off the press from New Zealand Property Investor magazine, Leonie Freeman shares her view on the importance of connecting regulation with real-life development. Property is New Zealand’s largest industry. […]

New agreement unlocks urban density around Auckland City Rail Link

Yesterday, Ministers Bishop and Brown confirmed the Government had reached an agreement with Auckland Council to unlock more housing around the City Rail Link stations. In particular, greater density is […]

Tax credits in NZ for new commercial property? | Investment Boost | June 2025

Chris Farhi (Head of Insights, Data & Consulting for Bayleys) talks with Katherine Wilson (Head of Advocacy for Property Council New Zealand) about Budget 2025 and the Investment Boost tax […]

Build to Rent: A complement, not a competitor

Hot off the press from New Zealand Property Investor magazine, Leonie Freeman shares her view on why build to rent could complement, rather than compete with, private property investors. If […]

Have your say: Draft Building Product Specifications now open for feedback

MBIE is inviting industry input on the proposed product standards and references included in the first edition of its Building Product Specifications – a key step in making it easier […]

Government greenlights greater housing density in Christchurch: what it means for you

The Government has confirmed a major step forward for Christchurch’s intensification journey, backing the majority of recommendations from an independent hearings panel to allow greater housing density across key parts […]

Auckland DC fee shake-up sparks industry concern

Auckland Council has confirmed changes to its development contributions (DCs), lowering the originally proposed fee increases — but not without controversy. While the revised fees are slightly less eye-watering than […]