Property consultancy company The Property Group is working with local authorities to assist with the requirements of the
recently released National Policy Statement – Urban Development (NPS-UD).
The Property Group Limited (TPG) has been involved with the planning and strategies necessary to comply with the
requirements of the National Policy Statement – Urban Development Capacity since its release in 2016. The recently
released National Policy Statement – Urban Development (NPS-UD) ultimately supersides this and has outlined the new
direction of urban development planning in New Zealand.
According to TPG’s Director – Planning Andrew Macleod, a key policy shift in the new statement involves functional urban
environments and a stronger emphasis on intensification.
“The objectives of the new National Policy Statement are to ensure we meet our employment and housing needs, while also
improving the function, affordability, and amenity of our urban areas,” he says.
TPG has 13 offices throughout New Zealand, which allows them to draw upon many skillsets and resources to assist with
the NPS-UD requirements.
“We bring together a suite of planning, design, and property disciplines under one roof, allowing us to provide a broad
spectrum of integrated, evidence-driven advice that meets our statutory responsibilities and clients’ needs.”
TPG has experience assisting with plan drafting for district plans, social and community infrastructure needs analysis,
urban regeneration, design-led placemaking, master planning, development feasibility and interactive GIS/development
capacity methodology.
We understand the need to focus growth on central areas and along transport corridors, and whilst this should be done
primarily through allowing for an increase in height in these areas, we believe it also requires consideration of
broader place making objectives.
“We are excited about urban development in New Zealand for Kiwis and their future needs. If we can help with your NPS-UD
obligations, or you just want to have a chat, we can’t wait to speak with you.”