A data-led view of property investment in NZ

A data-led view of property investment in NZ

The story we’ve been getting wrong For years, residential property investors have been painted with a pretty blunt brush. “Unproductive.” “Speculators.” You’ve heard it. So New Zealand Property Investors’ Federation decided to actually test that narrative. The result?...
NZPIF Submission on the Planning Bill

NZPIF Submission on the Planning Bill

The New Zealand Property Investors Federation has submitted its views on the Planning Bill (Government Bill 235—1), outlining how the changes could help streamline consenting, boost housing supply, and reduce costs for landlords and renters. Read the full submission...

Politics, Education and the Tenancy Tribunal

Media links: 1 to 7 July 2025 We’re half-way through the year, 170 days ‘til Christmas, and two days to go before the next Official Cash Rate announcement. As Interest.co.nz says, “the general belief is that the decision in the coming week will be a...

Healthy Homes & A Perfect Storm

Media links: 24 to 30 June 2025 Healthy Homes Media Frenzy – and some concerning numbers The hot news in the media today is Healthy Homes, with the July 1 deadline almost here. We were been asked for comment on a number of stories, including this one over the...

Instability and Opportunity

Media links: 17 to 23 June 2025 Over the weekend news broke that the US has bombed Iran. No one knows where this will end up, but it doesn’t seem likely to make the world more stable and predictable. Let’s hope those in charge step back from the brink.  If not, then...