Tag: opinion

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 […]

Opinion | Assumptions, Curiosity and Superpowers

In my world, labels have never fitted neatly – unless we’re talking labels on architectural drawings. Being both part of the LGBTTQIA+ community and neurodiverse has meant navigating two very […]

Opinion | A Catalyst for Growth: South Island Education Trust Grants for 2025 And Why You Should Apply in 2026

Since its inception in 2005, the South Island Education Trust (SIET) has served as a quiet force for professional development in the South Island’s property sector. Built on the vision […]

Get Ready to Be Inspired: Reid Nakou Headlines Retail Conference 2025

Global trends, local impact, and the bold ideas reshaping retail As the pace of retail transformation accelerates, those in the know aren’t just reacting—they’re leading. If you’re a retail property […]

AI in Retail: Why Property Leaders Can’t Afford to Sit This One Out

Whether you’re managing a shopping centre, advising tenants, or developing mixed-use retail assets, the pace of AI-powered change will directly affect your business. At this year’s Retail Conference, the opening […]