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City Shaper: Grant Kemble

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Rawa Chief Executive Grant Kemble The path to property is rarely a straight line of ascension. For Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Rawa Chief Executive, Grant Kemble, […]

Emerging Leaders Programme sparks change of scene

Applications for the 2022 Emerging Leaders Programme are now open, bringing together 15 mentoring pairs for 12 months of training and guidance. We took some time to catch up with […]

Project Highlight: God’s house finds a grand new home

As a result of the Canterbury earthquakes, the old brick church in the rural township of Lincoln was demolished. It had sat uncomfortably between the existing presbytery and parish centre, […]

Leonie Freeman: Face-to-face in the regions

As post-COVID travel has picked back up, the advocacy team have commenced travelling to the regions to meet with key stakeholders and engage with our members at Property Council events. […]

On the Move | June 2022

James Spence to succeed John Dakin as Goodman CEO Goodman (NZ) Limited, the Manager of Goodman Property Trust (GMT), advises that after 18 years leading Goodman in New Zealand, John […]

Opinion: How can light rail be a success for Auckland urban regeneration?

Patrick Fontein, Director of Studio D4 and member of Property Council’s Auckland Regional Committee gives his perspective on the Auckland Light Rail project. The current Government has a very strong […]

Back the Build: Christchurch’s ‘Te Kaha’ Multi-Use Arena under threat

The company tasked with delivering Te Kaha – Canterbury’s multi-use arena, has advised Christchurch City Council that further funding will be required to complete the project. The Council has asked […]

Leonie Freeman: Mid-year whip around

I got a shock late last week when our Leadership Team sat down to confirm our closing dates for Christmas. I believe my exact response was “I can’t believe you’re […]

Advocacy in Action: June 2022

As we hit the middle of 2022, the Advocacy Team has also hit our stride, consulting, drafting and campaigning on 22 submissions in just five months. We owe a debt […]

Opinion: Tauranga’s Step Change

Morgan Jones, Managing Director of Veros gives his perspective on Tauranga’s changing landscape. Summers at the Mount. New Year’s parties. A great place to retire. A relaxed lifestyle by the […]