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Land shortages and record building prices as Auckland nears capacity
Data centers

Land shortages and record building prices as Auckland nears capacity

Auckland’s shortage of development-ready sites is driving industrial land to USD $1,190 a square metre, lifting costs for businesses and investors.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
Resurgent year ahead for commercial property
eCommerce

Resurgent year ahead for commercial property

Lower rates and a firmer economy are set to lift leasing, sales and rents across New Zealand commercial property in 2026.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Smart Cuts, Not Deep Cuts: Why flexible workspaces are the office solution for tough economic times
Hybrid & Remote Work

Smart Cuts, Not Deep Cuts: Why flexible workspaces are the office solution for tough economic times

As pressure mounts on New Zealand firms, flexible workspaces could slash office costs by more than half while preserving collaboration.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
New Zealand’s imbalance of office space
Sustainability

New Zealand’s imbalance of office space

Rising tenant demand is exposing a shortage of green offices, with Auckland alone facing a 164,000 sqm shortfall, JLL says.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 11th May 2025
Commercial sentiment rises following OCR cuts
GFC

Commercial sentiment rises following OCR cuts

Lower interest rates are reviving property investor confidence, with national sentiment turning positive after the Reserve Bank’s OCR cuts.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
CBD retail rents rebound
Harvey Norman

CBD retail rents rebound

Demand from luxury retailers is pushing prime CBD retail rents higher in Christchurch, where vacancies have fallen to a seven-year low.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024
Renewed optimism for commercial property in 2024
Hybrid & Remote Work

Renewed optimism for commercial property in 2024

Lower interest rates and firmer buyer-seller pricing are expected to lift commercial property sales after a weak 2022-23.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
Final piece of Commercial Bay opens
Sustainability

Final piece of Commercial Bay opens

More than 1,500 workers and shoppers will flow into Commercial Bay each day as Deloitte moves into its new waterfront offices.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024
Latest market trends in commercial property
eCommerce

Latest market trends in commercial property

Demand for prime office, industrial and retail space kept rents rising in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch in the third quarter.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2023
Commercial property insights Q2 2023
eCommerce

Commercial property insights Q2 2023

Vacancies fell and rents rose in key centres as demand for quality office, retail and industrial space stayed firm across New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2023
Auckland CBD’s Farmers building hits the market
Property Market

Auckland CBD’s Farmers building hits the market

The sale could draw strong investor interest, as the landmark Queen Street site brings in GBP £2.68 million a year and is fully leased.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2023
How are NZ’s commercial property markets faring this year?
eCommerce

How are NZ’s commercial property markets faring this year?

Vacancies are tightening and rents rising in New Zealand’s top cities, with industrial property remaining the strongest segment this quarter.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2023
Positive sentiment in CBD office markets
Hybrid & Remote Work

Positive sentiment in CBD office markets

Prime CBD office space is tightening in Auckland and Christchurch, while Wellington rents rise despite a temporary vacancy jump.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Wed, 31st May 2023
Kiwi Property reports record sales
Capital Management

Kiwi Property reports record sales

Record sales at Sylvia Park, LynnMall and The Base helped offset a fall in property values as Kiwi Property posted a full-year loss.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2023
Auckland CBD’s Skyworld complex up for sale
Auckland University of Technology

Auckland CBD’s Skyworld complex up for sale

Vacancy and redevelopment plans have cut Skyworld’s annual income to GBP £2.3 million, but the site could be reshaped into a major mixed-use precinct.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Mar 2023
Wellington tops Australasian office markets
Property Market

Wellington tops Australasian office markets

Government demand and a flight to quality have left Wellington’s CBD with the lowest office vacancy among major Australasian markets at 5.4%.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Sun, 12th Mar 2023

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Guidewire's Mammoth release to boost insurer agility
Data Analytics

Guidewire's Mammoth release to boost insurer agility

Guidewire's new Mammoth release is set to enhance insurers' agility, streamlining processes and introducing predictive analytics for increased efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025

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