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Owners of major property portfolios are moving to benchmark all their buildings for energy efficiency as the advantages of owning energy-efficient buildings become more obvious, says the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) Chief Executive, Andrew Eagles, says both tenants and property owners are realising the benefits of greener buildings. Continue →
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New Zealand’s main political parties and their planning reform policies will be challenged at the New Zealand Planning Institute’s (NZPI) Annual Conference next month Chaired by conference MC business journalist Bernard Hickey, the political forum on Thursday, 6 April has invited presentations by the National, Labour, Green, NZ First and Maori parties. Continue →
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Demand for Auckland retail space remains strong, particularly for lower Queen Street and Britomart space, according to the latest JLL report  Auckland Retail Pulse 1st quarter highlights the lack of options available to occupiers has resulted in another period of rental growth, with average prime rents increasing to NZD 2,925psm in 4Q16, up from NZD 2,300psm in 4Q15. Continue →
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Logistics facility security is a growing issue in Australasia and globally, as criminals target goods transit hotspots for theft, commercial data penetration and trafficking of illegal goods and substances Port, road, rail and air facilities are increasingly investing in site security to ensure that, as industry in Australasia follows global trends toward 24/7 responsiveness to world markets, they are prepared for new security issues that are arising from the expanding flow of visits to company facilities at different times of the day and night. Continue →
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Paying a premium for greater resilience could be among the long-term outcomes of last year’s November 14 quake, says a Wellington CBD office leasing specialist Steve Maitland of Colliers International says organisations will also look beyond the CBD as satellite offices become a more attractive option.  Continue →
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Wood is no longer “just” a framing option for bungalows, as the NZ Wood-Resene Timber Design Award winners are proving Nine winners in categories ranging from architectural excellence and engineered innovation to novel applications of fibre and student design were announced at a gala function in Auckland on March 9th. Continue →
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If you were to be asked which commercial property market is being most affected by the Internet, a good guess would be retail says Knight Frank Head of Capitals Research Anthony Duggan The sector is undergoing major disruption as customers increasingly choose to shop via multiple channels and, in particular, mobile devices. Continue →
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A burgeoning equestrian centre designed as a stabling and dressage arena training facility for young horse riders in mid-Northland has been placed on the market for sale The freehold land and buildings at 12 Parry Road in Mangapai just south of Whangarei have been developed over the past four years as a showjumping venue, which doubles up as a short-stay horse accommodation business. Continue →
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Early childhood education is big business in New Zealand and right now it’s a seller’s market as developers and investors seek to capitalise on the surge in demand for places at childcare centres “Childcare is all the rage in the commercial property market,” says Bayleys’ National Director Commercial and Industrial John Church. Continue →
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Artificial intelligence, driverless cars, the shared economy and climate change are disrupting the future of New Zealand cities, according to internationally renowned planning experts The challenge for local authorities and citizens is adapting to these advancements, claim urban futurist and former Lord Mayor of Adelaide Stephen Yarwood, and highly respected landscape architect Professor Elizabeth Mossop. Continue →
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