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Weekly Media Links Tues 27 October 2026
Weekly Media LinksIt’s a short week, but there’s still plenty happening. Voting is underway, another OCR rise looks likely, and global uncertainty continues to put pressure on fuel prices. Closer to home, we look at an enforcement problem facing landlords...
Weekly Media Links Mon 19 October 2026
Weekly Media LinksIt’s been a busy week in housing politics, with ACT making a surprise promise to scrap rental loss ring-fencing and Labour’s proposed capital gains tax coming under scrutiny at the Tauranga PIA debate. Matt looks at what these policies...
ACT adopts NZPIF ring-fencing proposal and goes further: a major advocacy win
ACT has announced it will campaign to remove rental loss ring-fencing for all residential rental properties, going further than the new-build exemption NZPIF has been advocating for. A major NZPIF advocacy win ACT has adopted NZPIF's proposal and gone further. NZPIF...
Weekly Media Links Mon 12 October 2026
Weekly Media LinksThe new RMA is now law, a new meth testing standard is open for consultation, and tonight we’re putting housing questions directly to the political parties. Matt also revisits Labour’s CGT numbers, looks at whether the cost of owning a...
Insurance is changing: what property investors need to know
Weekly Media Links Mon 5 October 2026
Weekly Media LinksProperty values have fallen for the sixth month in a row, but some parts of the country are telling a very different story. We take a closer look at Labour’s CGT numbers, where the property market could be heading next, and why...
Weekly Media Links Mon 28 September 2026
Weekly Media LinksLabour’s decision to leave interest deductibility unchanged is still the big story for rental property owners, removing a major source of uncertainty ahead of the election. Also this week, we look at ACT’s proposal to allow pet bonds of...
2026 NZPIF Award Winners
Celebrating excellence 2026 NZPIF myRent Landlord of the Year Awards Celebrating landlords who are providing quality homes, building positive relationships with tenants and making a difference in their communities. The winners of the 2026 NZPIF myRent Landlord of the...
Weekly Media Links Mon 21 September 2026
Weekly Media LinksWhat a weekend! The 2026 NZPIF Property Investors Conference wrapped up in Tauranga with a packed programme of speakers, workshops, political discussion, awards and plenty of good conversations in between. This week’s Media Links has...
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...
Advocacy and Policy
Weekly Media Links Tues 27 October 2026
Weekly Media LinksIt’s a short week, but there’s still plenty happening. Voting is underway, another OCR rise looks likely, and global uncertainty continues to put pressure on fuel prices. Closer to home, we look at an enforcement problem facing landlords...
Weekly Media Links Mon 19 October 2026
Weekly Media LinksIt’s been a busy week in housing politics, with ACT making a surprise promise to scrap rental loss ring-fencing and Labour’s proposed capital gains tax coming under scrutiny at the Tauranga PIA debate. Matt looks at what these policies...
ACT adopts NZPIF ring-fencing proposal and goes further: a major advocacy win
ACT has announced it will campaign to remove rental loss ring-fencing for all residential rental properties, going further than the new-build exemption NZPIF has been advocating for. A major NZPIF advocacy win ACT has adopted NZPIF's proposal and gone further. NZPIF...
Weekly Media Links Mon 12 October 2026
Weekly Media LinksThe new RMA is now law, a new meth testing standard is open for consultation, and tonight we’re putting housing questions directly to the political parties. Matt also revisits Labour’s CGT numbers, looks at whether the cost of owning a...
Weekly Media Links Mon 5 October 2026
Weekly Media LinksProperty values have fallen for the sixth month in a row, but some parts of the country are telling a very different story. We take a closer look at Labour’s CGT numbers, where the property market could be heading next, and why...
Weekly Media Links Mon 28 September 2026
Weekly Media LinksLabour’s decision to leave interest deductibility unchanged is still the big story for rental property owners, removing a major source of uncertainty ahead of the election. Also this week, we look at ACT’s proposal to allow pet bonds of...
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
Insurance is changing: what property investors need to know
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,...
NZPIF Updates
2026 NZPIF Award Winners
Celebrating excellence 2026 NZPIF myRent Landlord of the Year Awards Celebrating landlords who are providing quality homes, building positive relationships with tenants and making a difference in their communities. The winners of the 2026 NZPIF myRent Landlord of the...
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...
Media & Commentary
ACT adopts NZPIF ring-fencing proposal and goes further: a major advocacy win
ACT has announced it will campaign to remove rental loss ring-fencing for all residential rental properties, going further than the new-build exemption NZPIF has been advocating for. A major NZPIF advocacy win ACT has adopted NZPIF's proposal and gone further. NZPIF...
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...