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The Government’s ‘Going for Growth’ programme needs infrastructure projects to proceed at an accelerated pace. The Government has publicly stated that infrastructure projects are currently delayed, citing complex and drawn-out processes for acquiring the necessary land as a key barrier. Over the past month, Hon Chris Penk, the Minister for Land Information New Zealand, has announced a number of changes to (but not a full overhaul of) the Public Works Act 1981.
Property Council New Zealand (PCNZ) has kicked off 2025 by issuing updated versions of its standard office, industrial, and retail leases, which form the basis of many commercial leases in New Zealand. The PCNZ template forms of lease are well-established in the property sector, but have not been as widely used as the ADLS (now Law Association) templates.
As this year’s General Election looms closer, the various political parties contesting the election are releasing their election policies. High on the priority list for the major parties are roading and infrastructure projects. Regardless of the outcome of the election, one thing is certain – a number of roading and other transport upgrades and projects will kick off as a result – and your property and business may be affected.
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