Tag: opinion

Opinion | “Going for Growth” held back by a constrained system

We say we want growth. But it’s not happening. The current government has made it clear New Zealand is “all in” on growth. We need growth to sustain our economy, maintain living […]

Opinion | Community Housing: Wellington’s Missed Opportunity for the Property Sector

Wellington’s housing challenge is no longer news – it’s a persistent, visible, and complex issue. What is less often discussed, however, is the role our own industry could play in solving it – and why we’re not […]

Opinion | Building Through Uncertainty – The Case for New Zealand Property Development in a Volatile World

Globally capital and appetite for development risk is not scarce, the conviction to execute on good opportunities is. Across all major global property markets new development activity has reduced due […]

Opinion | At the Table, Shaping the South Island’s Future

One of the most important roles of the South Island Committee of Property Council New Zealand is to listen carefully, engage constructively, and advocate credibly on behalf of our members […]

Opinion | What is natural hazard residual risk?

It would be hard to find a place in New Zealand that isn’t at risk from at least one natural hazard. The most beautiful places often have multiple hazards. Whakatane […]

Opinion | Don’t Bet Against Wellington: Why Now Is the Moment to Invest, Build, and Believe

Wellington has always been the city that punches above its weight. We’re compact, wired-in, and brimming with ideas. Yes, the mood music has been dour with insurance nerves, soft demand, […]

Opinion | When Is the Right Time?

In construction, timing is often treated as something you wait for. The right market. The right conditions. The right sense of certainty. But markets rarely pause, and clarity does not […]

Opinion | Simply Seismic

Matthew Plummer (Beca) breaks down the earthquake-related legislative and regulatory changes afoot for buildings across New Zealand. Last month’s announcement that MBIE is reviewing the ‘Earthquake Prone Buildings’ legislation has […]

Opinion | Centres Hierarchy: Protecting Centres at the Expense of Communities

Daniel Shao, Development Manager, Woolworths NZ shares his views on the excessive control over retail distribution and how it is undermining healthy competition. The opinions expressed are the author’s own […]

Opinion | Guardians of Value: Why Property and Asset Managers Must Be Regulated

As vacancy rates climb and occupiers demand more from their spaces, the role of property and asset managers has never been more critical. Yet shockingly, in New Zealand, anyone can […]