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Market realities of earthquake-strengthening recognised
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 4:05 pm | Property Council Of New Zealand
Today’s Government announcement on changes to its earthquake-prone building policy recognise the market realities of creating more resilient public buildings across New Zealand. More >>
Strong building performance - excessive premiums
Thursday, 25 July 2013, 10:37 am | Property Council Of New Zealand
Wellington has endured a punishingly high-cost insurance regime that is out of step with its largely resilient building stock, Property Council New Zealand’s Wellington Branch argues. More >>
Urgency needed on earthquake--prone building policy changes
Wednesday, 24 July 2013, 11:50 am | Property Council Of New Zealand
Commercial building owners and local authorities across New Zealand are hanging in the balance while the Government decides on its approach to changing the earthquake--prone building system. More >>
Auckland in danger of damaging its future
Wednesday, 10 July 2013, 3:51 pm | Property Council Of New Zealand
Auckland Council is in danger of failing to achieve the density objectives outlined in the Auckland Plan – placing its future in jeopardy – warns Property Council New Zealand. More >>
CCDU'S Commitment to Progress Welcomed
Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 1:33 pm | Property Council Of New Zealand
Property Council New Zealand has welcomed yesterday’s announcement by the Christchurch Central Development Unit (CCDU) of a restructure to be completed this month and the publication of clear timelines and milestones for the city’s Anchor Projects by ... More >>
Christchurch’s plan change requires complete rethink
Monday, 24 June 2013, 2:58 pm | Property Council Of New Zealand
In its submission to the Council lodged today, Property Council’s South Island Branch suggests taking a less regulated approach towards suburban regeneration and urban design – an option recommended to the Council during an independent review ... More >>
Wellington Town Hall – A $43 million white elephant
Tuesday, 11 June 2013, 12:04 pm | Property Council Of New Zealand
Property Council’s Wellington Branch is calling on Wellington City Council to reconsider its decision to throw $43 million at the Town Hall. More >>
Landmark office tower the finest development for 2013
Saturday, 8 June 2013, 1:34 pm | Property Council Of New Zealand
Precinct Properties’ ANZ Centre, the 32-storey landmark on Albert Street in Auckland is ‘standing proud’ once again, seizing top honours last night at the annual Property Council New Zealand Rider Levett Bucknall Property Industry Awards. More >>
Reality check for Auckland development
Friday, 31 May 2013, 6:53 pm | Property Council Of New Zealand
Property Council’s submission on the draft Unitary Plan provides a reality check on planning proposals, identifying provisions that may compromise Auckland Council’s creation of the world’s most liveable city. More >>
Competition fierce in esteemed commercial property awards
Friday, 24 May 2013, 12:04 pm | Property Council Of New Zealand
Finalists nationwide from Kaitaia to Wanaka will soon discover if their commercial property developments are the ‘best of the best’ in New Zealand. More >>
City Council Provides Major Boost to Runway Extension
Friday, 24 May 2013, 10:10 am | Property Council Of New Zealand
Wellington City Council’s decision to back Wellington Airport’s runway extension is a major boost to the city’s economic growth potential. More >>
Focus On Housing Positive, Budget Missing Major Factor
Thursday, 16 May 2013, 3:22 pm | Property Council Of New Zealand
Today’s Budget announcement glaringly omits addressing the cost of earthquake strengthening New Zealand’s buildings. More >>
Investment trusts record highest returns
Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 5:10 pm | Property Council Of New Zealand
New Zealand real estate investment trusts recorded stellar returns this past year, according to the Investment Property Databank (IPD) and reinforced by industry commentators at a seminar in Auckland today. More >>
Auckland Housing Accord will provide action & accountability
Friday, 10 May 2013, 3:35 pm | Property Council Of New Zealand
Property Council New Zealand welcomes legislative changes to fast track selected housing developments in Auckland. The Auckland Housing Accord, announced today by Housing Minister Nick Smith and Auckland Mayor Len Brown, will provide real action, ... More >>
Wellington lost without Government attention
Wednesday, 8 May 2013, 12:54 pm | Property Council Of New Zealand
Property Council’s Wellington Branch is calling on the Government to address any concerns it has about the long-term economic strength of Wellington and back attempts from commercial leaders to encourage economic growth. More >>
Property finalists grasp national market concerns
Wednesday, 17 April 2013, 5:48 pm | Property Council Of New Zealand
Occupant demands including sustainable design and seismic requirements are influencing new property developments to a higher degree, report judges in the Property Council Rider Levett Bucknall Property Industry Awards 2013. More >>
Building a long-term approach on sustainability
Monday, 18 March 2013, 11:10 am | Property Council Of New Zealand
How does New Zealand build sustainable cities that will survive the effects of the next significant earthquake? What quantifiable return will green buildings bring to property owners, tenants and communities? More >>
Quake-prone building owners to receive direction
Tuesday, 12 March 2013, 11:22 am | Property Council Of New Zealand
Property owners need to examine all the options and be well-informed before any earthquake strengthening is undertaken, warns one property financer who will present at a Property Council Waikato Branch seminar this week. More >>
Buildings To Remain Earthquake-Prone Unless Cost Addressed
Friday, 8 March 2013, 2:38 pm | Property Council Of New Zealand
Property Council warns that New Zealand buildings will continue to be earthquake-prone if the Government does not address the un-affordability of earthquake strengthening. More >>
RMA changes to recognise the importance of urban areas
Thursday, 28 February 2013, 2:27 pm | Property Council Of New Zealand
Proposed amendments to the RMA announced this morning recognise the importance of New Zealand’s urban areas. Property Council chief executive Connal Townsend said the discussion document, Improving our Resource Management System, notes that under ... More >>