Tag: auckland

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 […]

Hiwa Recreation Centre Team Takes Top Honours at Auckland Property People Awards 2025

From sustainability pioneers to visionary leaders and community collaborators, Auckland’s property professionals gathered at the Hilton Auckland tonight to celebrate the people behind the projects at the 2025 Auckland Property […]

Auckland Consents: Withdrawal of PC78 and MDRS – Effective 9 October 2025

Auckland Council has resolved to partially withdraw Plan Change 78 (PC78) and the Medium Density Residential Standards (MDRS). From 9 October 2025, MDRS will no longer apply as a permitted […]

Opinion: The Foundations You Lay Today Build the House You’ll Live in Tomorrow

Auckland’s future is on the line. With Plan Change 78 now off the table, all eyes are on the October 10 deadline for a revised intensification strategy that could redefine […]

Commerce Commission Regulating Watercare

Background The Government has indicated the Commerce Commission will be the economic regulator for water services under the Government’s Local Water Done Well (LWDW) regime. An overview of key activities […]

Opinion | Boom Bust – The Impact on our Industry

Property Council Auckland Regional Committee member Graeme Birkhead, Director of Graeme Birkhead Consulting, shares his views on construction supply chains and the future of the industry. One of our roles […]

Opinion | How do you solve a problem like Wellington?

Property Council Wellington Regional Committee Chair Melissa McGhie of Rolle Property, shares her views on embracing positivity in 2025 and the revitalisation of Wellington.  Let’s face it, 2024 wasn’t a […]

Opinion | Planning update – what’s in store for 2025

Rachel Morgan, Director of Barker & Associates and valued member of Property Council Auckland Regional Committee shares her views on planning in New Zealand and what’s in store for 2025. […]

Meet our Interns: Matt Voice and Corey Penney

The Property Council Committee Internship is designed for those who aspire to board-level roles and have an interest in corporate governance. It allows an Intern to gain valuable experience by […]

Auckland and South Island Committee Internship open for applications

Property Council have opened applications for internship positions in both Auckland and South Island Regional Committees. Our directors are passionate about growing the talent pipeline and want to ensure that […]