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Weekly Media Links Mon 14 September 2026
Weekly Media LinksThis week, NZPIF takes its concerns and policy ideas directly to Housing Minister Chris Bishop, including tax settings, enforcement and Tenancy Tribunal funding. We also look overseas at what’s happening as UK landlords exit the rental...
Weekly Media Links Mon 7 September 2026
Weekly Media LinksSpring’s here, the election is less than 50 days away, and there’s still plenty we don’t know about what it could mean for property investors. Meanwhile, the OCR has gone up, house prices remain subdued and the economic recovery is...
Weekly Media Links Mon 31 August 2026
Weekly Media LinksPlenty is happening in property this week. NZPIF takes concerns about missing bonds straight to the Associate Housing Minister, Matt visits Nelson investors and gets a closer look at a solar setup benefiting landlords and tenants, and...
Webinar : Election 2026: what could the next government mean for property investors?
Election 2026: what could the next government mean for property investors? With the election approaching, housing and rental policy is firmly back on the political agenda. But beyond the headlines, what could the different policies actually mean for landlords, tenants...
Weekly Media Links Mon 24 August 2026
Weekly Media LinksThis week we’ve been talking directly with Labour, Renters United and Opportunity about the policies that could shape the rental sector after the election. From CGT and interest deductibility to Healthy Homes, housing supply and tax...
Opinion piece : Looking Back to 1976: A Lesson Today’s Housing Debate Shouldn’t Ignore
Looking Back to 1976: A Lesson Today's Housing Debate Shouldn't Ignore Every now and then you stumble across something that makes you stop and think. At a recent NZ Property Investors' Federation board meeting, our Vice President Kathryn brought along a collection of...
Weekly Media Links Mon 17 August 2026
Weekly Media LinksA week sure is a long time in politics! Did not expect that when I signed off last week. I'm sure you're all heartily sick of it, so I won't circle back to the leadership challenge. If you want to read about it, this is a good...
Media Release | Property gains aren’t always what they seem
Property market Property gains aren't always what they seem. A rising sale price doesn't necessarily mean an investor has made money. Once inflation and the real costs of property ownership are taken into account, the picture can look very different. New figures from...
Is New Zealand’s love affair with property coming to an end?
Podcast Has New Zealand's love affair with property changed? Property prices, investor confidence, rising costs, first-home buyers and a growing appetite for shares. This NBR Podcast looks at whether New Zealand's relationship with property is beginning to shift. For...
Weekly Media Links Mon 10 August 2026
Weekly Media LinksIt's a politics-heavy edition this week, but there's more than election news. We cover our latest advocacy work, growing media coverage, and why there are reasons to feel cautiously optimistic about the economy. 10 August 2026 Politics...
Advocacy and Policy
Weekly Media Links Mon 14 September 2026
Weekly Media LinksThis week, NZPIF takes its concerns and policy ideas directly to Housing Minister Chris Bishop, including tax settings, enforcement and Tenancy Tribunal funding. We also look overseas at what’s happening as UK landlords exit the rental...
Weekly Media Links Mon 7 September 2026
Weekly Media LinksSpring’s here, the election is less than 50 days away, and there’s still plenty we don’t know about what it could mean for property investors. Meanwhile, the OCR has gone up, house prices remain subdued and the economic recovery is...
Weekly Media Links Mon 31 August 2026
Weekly Media LinksPlenty is happening in property this week. NZPIF takes concerns about missing bonds straight to the Associate Housing Minister, Matt visits Nelson investors and gets a closer look at a solar setup benefiting landlords and tenants, and...
Weekly Media Links Mon 24 August 2026
Weekly Media LinksThis week we’ve been talking directly with Labour, Renters United and Opportunity about the policies that could shape the rental sector after the election. From CGT and interest deductibility to Healthy Homes, housing supply and tax...
Weekly Media Links Mon 17 August 2026
Weekly Media LinksA week sure is a long time in politics! Did not expect that when I signed off last week. I'm sure you're all heartily sick of it, so I won't circle back to the leadership challenge. If you want to read about it, this is a good...
Weekly Media Links Mon 10 August 2026
Weekly Media LinksIt's a politics-heavy edition this week, but there's more than election news. We cover our latest advocacy work, growing media coverage, and why there are reasons to feel cautiously optimistic about the economy. 10 August 2026 Politics...
Guides & Resources
Healthy Homes Tribunal Enforcement – What Landlords Need to Know
The headline finding The most important takeaway for landlords is that Healthy Homes compliance has shifted from a regulatory obligation to an active litigation risk. Most enforcement is no longer coming from government inspections. It is coming directly from tenants,...
Last Updated: 18 June 2026This article is provided for general information purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal advice. Property investors should seek professional legal advice specific to their circumstances.
New Pet Rules for NZ Rentals: Your Complete Guide to Navigating the Changes (2025)
Finding the right balance between protecting your investment property and meeting tenant demand has never been more important. With new pet rental rules taking effect on 1 December 2025, property investors need to understand exactly what's changing and how to prepare....
Rental Bidding – what if a tenant offers you more rent?
Understanding the Rules Around Rental Bidding Wars in New Zealand In Britain, the Labour government is considering a law to prevent ‘Dutch Auctions’ or bidding wars over rental properties. Interestingly, New Zealand’s own Labour government introduced similar...
Industry News
Webinar : Election 2026: what could the next government mean for property investors?
Election 2026: what could the next government mean for property investors? With the election approaching, housing and rental policy is firmly back on the political agenda. But beyond the headlines, what could the different policies actually mean for landlords, tenants...
Healthy Homes Tribunal Enforcement – What Landlords Need to Know
The headline finding The most important takeaway for landlords is that Healthy Homes compliance has shifted from a regulatory obligation to an active litigation risk. Most enforcement is no longer coming from government inspections. It is coming directly from tenants,...
Advocacy in Action – pet rules, your response and what’s next
The first wave of Tenancy Tribunal decisions under the new pet rules is starting to show a clear direction. Taken together, they set out how landlords are expected to approach pet requests in practice, and where refusals are likely to fail. Across these cases, a...
NZPIF Updates
Celebrating Excellence: Meet the 2025 NZPIF Awards Finalists
Proudly presented by NZPIF, Resene & MBIE We're thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2025 NZPIF Awards! These outstanding property investors represent the very best of New Zealand's rental sector—demonstrating professionalism, innovation, and genuine...
New Zealand’s 2024 Top Landlords Crowned
Two South Island investors take the top awards "The NZ Property Investors Federation has crowned New Zealand’s top property investors at their Annual Conference in Christchurch last weekend,” said Matt Ball, NZPIF PR & Advocacy Manager. They are: Steve Pawson...
Meet Our Finalists for the 2024 NZPIF Awards!
We’re excited to announce the finalists for our annual awards, the Renovation of the Year award and the RentSkills awards! This year’s winners will be unveiled at our annual conference this weekend in Christchurch, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to showcase the...
Media & Commentary
Webinar : Election 2026: what could the next government mean for property investors?
Election 2026: what could the next government mean for property investors? With the election approaching, housing and rental policy is firmly back on the political agenda. But beyond the headlines, what could the different policies actually mean for landlords, tenants...
Opinion piece : Looking Back to 1976: A Lesson Today’s Housing Debate Shouldn’t Ignore
Looking Back to 1976: A Lesson Today's Housing Debate Shouldn't Ignore Every now and then you stumble across something that makes you stop and think. At a recent NZ Property Investors' Federation board meeting, our Vice President Kathryn brought along a collection of...
Media Release | Property gains aren’t always what they seem
Property market Property gains aren't always what they seem. A rising sale price doesn't necessarily mean an investor has made money. Once inflation and the real costs of property ownership are taken into account, the picture can look very different. New figures from...