Tag: advocacy

High Stakes, Higher Buildings: Councils Rethink MDRS

Back in June, the Government handed Auckland and Christchurch a rare chance to opt out of the country’s controversial Medium Density Regulation Standards (MDRS). These rules, born from a 2021 […]

Election day fast approaching – have your say on behalf of your business

The New Zealand local elections are fast approaching, with voting closing on 11 October. We encourage all Property Council members to take this opportunity to have their say in shaping […]

The Draft National Infrastructure Plan 2025

Property Council’s Advocacy team recently submitted on the Draft National Infrastructure Plan, supporting the Commission’s intention to deliver a more strategic, long-term and coordinated approach to infrastructure investment. With infrastructure […]

Advocacy in Action | July 2025

Catch up on the latest from the advocacy team below: Submission to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development on Going for Housing Growth Discussion Paper The National Infrastructure Plan […]

Regional 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, […]

Government to stop council plan changes

Last week, the Government announced an amendment to the Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Bill (not yet enacted), that would suspend “in progress” and future plan and […]

Advocacy in Action | July 2025

Catch up on the latest from the advocacy team below: Upcoming submissions Investment Boost – what’s in it for property investors and developers? Recent submissions​ Upcoming submissions Property Council’s Advocacy […]

City and Regional Deals – first three MOUs announced

City and Regional Deals are a new concept to New Zealand that establishes a 10-year strategic partnership between central and local government to provide for economic growth, regional infrastructure and […]

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. […]