Commercial property news - Auckland

Unlocking a Smooth Lease Transition

20 March 2025

Navigating commercial leasehold repair obligations can be a challenging process for both tenants and landlords. Without proper planning, costly disputes can arise at the end of a lease. End-of-lease reinstatement assessments provide clarity for commercial property managers, landlords, and tenants offering clear benefits and protection for all parties to the lease.

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The Office of 2030. What will it look like?

19 March 2025

Let’s be real, offices aren’t what they used to be. Once upon a time, they were all about cubicles, fluorescent lights and a rigid 9-to-5 grind. But here in Aotearoa - and around the world - we’re seeing a rapid transformation. Workspaces are becoming smarter, greener and far more flexible, adapting to how people actually work. So what will that look like in practice? Let’s project five years forward.

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Shared success. The rise of flexible workspaces

14 March 2025

Once upon a time, the idea of sharing an office with strangers might have seemed a bit odd. But times have changed, and so has the way we work. Across New Zealand, businesses are ditching rigid leases and embracing workspaces that are as dynamic as the people in them.

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Sizeable city-limit rural landholding with subdivision potential

22 January 2025

A sizeable block of undeveloped rural land strategically located between a landmark mountain range and the current edge of Auckland’s metropolitan urban boundary – making it prime for residential subdivision – has been placed on the market for sale.

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Barfoot & Thompson Publish First 25

22 January 2025

The ‘First 25’ portfolio showcases a carefully curated selection of prime commercial listings across Auckland and beyond, offering a diverse range of options from high-profile urban assets to development-ready sites.

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WTW Auckland: A Recent Move

09 December 2024

Director, Michael Brown, explains the key drivers behind WTW's move to a better located office environment with flexible working spaces.

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The growing value of green buildings

03 December 2024

Sustainable buildings have long been recognised for their positive environmental impact offering healthy, efficient, and productive spaces for occupants. However, recent research shows that green buildings can also present golden opportunities for building owners, developers, and investors.

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A Recent Move - Les Mills International

26 November 2024

Interview with Jo Cooper, (Operations Manager, Les Mills International) who explains the key drivers behind their recent move to a new office environment.

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Do you live to work or work to live?

18 November 2024

While working hard and achieving career goals are important, balancing a good day’s work with time spent with family, friends and the outdoors is a priority for many.

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Creating a workplace that works

14 November 2024

Everybody wants to love what they do, but did you ever think it may be just as important to love where you do it? When we consider productivity in the modern workplace and the impact of the office space itself, it’s essential to ensure the design echoes the type of business that operates within.

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Hybrid Work

08 August 2024

The current economic landscape is challenging, with many businesses around the globe feeling the pinch and preparing for a possible recession. In this climate, the popularity of the hybrid work model continues to surge, proving it’s not just a stopgap but a long-term solution to securing cost savings and productivity gains.

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The rise of smart buildings

08 August 2024

Imagine living or working in a building that knows exactly when to adjust the lighting, optimise the heating, or even alert you to a maintenance issue before something goes wrong. Welcome to the world of smart buildings! Leveraging the latest technologies, like the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), these modern-day structures are transforming the way we interact with our built environment. Here’s a quick look at the pros and cons.

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Urban evolution

25 July 2024

New Zealand’s commercial real estate market has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past few decades, reflecting broader economic trends, demographic shifts and global influences. From humble beginnings, the sector has evolved into a dynamic and integral part of the national economy, attracting significant domestic and international investment. Here, we explore the key phases of this evolution, highlighting the factors that have shaped the market and looking ahead to future developments.

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How can we keep customers coming back?

08 May 2024

The article explores strategies for customer retention, emphasizing the importance of consistent communication, personalized experiences, and addressing customer feedback to foster long-term loyalty.

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Surviving a storm: the importance of recovery planning.

23 April 2024

In an era where the unexpected has become the norm, businesses are increasingly recognising the necessity of being prepared for any eventuality. A greener workplace isn’t just about environmental sustainability, it’s also about ensuring business sustainability through any storm that comes your way.

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The future is now. Top tech trends 2024.

09 April 2024

In 2024 and beyond, the integration of AI, quantum computing, and blockchain technology will revolutionize industries by enhancing efficiency, security, and innovation. This convergence will democratize access to high-level computing resources, allowing start-ups and smaller enterprises to compete with tech giants on a more level playing field.

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The importance of human interaction in the digital age

09 April 2024

In today’s digital age, the world has embraced technology like never before. While digital solutions have enabled speedier transactions and deliverables, they cannot fully replicate the personality, nuanced conversation, or rapport shared during an exchange between two human beings.

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Hot Desking | The Pros, Cons and Striking a Balance

20 November 2023

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the benefits and drawbacks of hot desking. We’ll explore the basics, how to make it work effectively, and offer some guidance as to whether it’s the right solution for you.

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Goodbye Hustle, Hello Harmony

20 November 2023

Working long hours to achieve success may have been the mindset for many people in the past but now a large portion of workers are now prioritising health, well-being and home life over the ‘hustle’.

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A recent move - Intellihub

06 July 2023

CEO Lindsay Cowley explains the key drivers behind Intellihub's move to an agile office environment with flexible working spaces.

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A recent move - Sedgwick

06 July 2023

A long overdue move sees Sedgwick staff embrace their new offices and dynamic working environment.

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Spaceworks - Sustainability shouldn’t be hard or expensive.

06 July 2023

Whether you are doing a full fitout or a small scale refurbishment, Spaceworks' Carbon Calculator can facilitate your design and construction project to achieve Net Carbon Zero Certification.

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The hybrid model and gender equality

06 July 2023

As the hybrid model becomes the new norm, it holds particular significance for women in the workplace, with the potential to deliver on the promise of equality.

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Top 5 reasons to implement a parking management system

06 July 2023

Car park management software, like Parkable, is the easiest way to manage your employee and tenant parking. Their flexible, intuitive platform and app allow businesses to distribute car spots amongst employees.

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Getting workplaces working again

06 July 2023

It’s widely accepted that work as we knew it will never be the same, but what will it be? Are our once-heaving offices to remain ghostly reminders of the preceding era, or can we meaningfully re-invent them to suit a new way of working?

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Building act changes bring hope for the future

20 March 2023

New Zealand Government announced that it will be phasing in a significant ‘suite of changes’ to the Building Act, in an effort to reduce waste and lower emissions from the building and construction sector.

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Workplace trends for 2023

20 March 2023

Looking ahead, it's evident that further transformation is in store. Developments and fresh ideas in sustainability, technology, recruitment, and productivity are set to affect our work routines and practices in the coming months and years.

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Finding the workspace that works for you

20 March 2023

If you are currently looking around for new office space, it’s important that you do your research, talk to the right people, consider your options and, most importantly, take your time.

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A recent move - OPPO

20 March 2023

With the team outgrowing the office space they had, it was time for the company to start looking for a bigger space.

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A recent move - Te Kura

20 March 2023

With their lease expiring soon, Te Kura was hoping to find a new space which would be modern, centrally located, close to main transport hubs, and would facilitate flexible working for their kaimahi.

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Back to the office

21 November 2022

Having made our way through more than two years of COVID-19 restrictions, New Zealanders are finally experiencing a welcome taste of ‘normality’. The traffic light system is out, and with that, empty desks are starting to fill as workers trickle back to the office.

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Managing the challenge of a hybrid team

21 November 2022

There’s no denying that the hybrid work model is here to stay. Business leaders are quickly coming to understand that a shift in management style is also required in order to keep team engagement, performance, and spirits high.

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Recent Move - Ergo Consulting

21 November 2022

Having outgrown their premises, Ergo Consulting had decisions to make about getting their new leased offices to work for them. Find out how they went about it.

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Recent Move - Pave

21 November 2022

We talk to Angela Wong about the challenges and changes in moving their offices.

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Small steps to a sustainable workplace

21 November 2022

Making the move towards a greener workplace is not only good for the environment, studies have shown that it can lead to healthier, happier, more productive employees too. As a rule, most of us want to do the right thing by the planet. Creating an eco-friendly office by following easy steps like the ones below, is just one small way to make a difference.

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Recent Move - 2degrees

25 July 2022

An interview with 2degrees.

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Recent Move - Bidfood

25 July 2022

We talk to Phil Struckmann about their challenges and changes in moving their offices.

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Recent Move - Yealands Wine Group

25 July 2022

As the six-year lease was coming to an end, Yealands Wine Group was ready for relocation and a fresh start for the team who had been working from home for the good part of a year. Read how they went about it.

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Think Hybrid - Attract Top Talent

25 July 2022

The extended lockdowns of 2020 and 2021 gave people a chance to reflect and change priorities. As a result, many are now choosing to fit work into their lives, rather than having lives that squeeze into work.

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Think Hybrid - Protect the Planet

25 July 2022

It’s certainly not new news that the world is facing a climate crisis. And if we want to protect the planet and choose a greener future, the time to act is now. But, where to begin?

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Flexible working offices need flexible car parks

11 March 2022

Flexible working has redefined what companies need from their staff car park. With fewer employees in the office, or fluctuations in how many people are present, the ideal staff car park must be equally flexible.

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Making your office more sustainable

11 March 2022

Here are some steps to help make your office greener. It's not as hard or expensive as you may think!

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Is the metaverse the future of human interaction?

11 March 2022

The digital realm has become a new and exciting frontier that could change how we interact with each other in a professional manner - permanently.

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How should you craft your next office space?

11 March 2022

The rise of the hybrid work model has been a game-changer in the realm of office space, as businesses find themselves overloaded with extra space as people opt to permanently work from home for all, or part of the week.

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A recent move

12 November 2021

Whakarongorau Aotearoa//New Zealand Telehealth Services

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Watch your space

12 November 2021

Considering Relocating? Cachet presents a simple pre-lease guide to help you in your assessment.

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Interacting with your team

12 November 2021

Communication while working remotely can be a challenge for managers who want to balance staying in touch without overwhelming staff with unnecessary information.

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Working from home

12 November 2021

Get the best results from your team

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Hybrid office evolution - Rethinking your office amenities

12 November 2021

The recent level 4 and level 3 COVID-19 restrictions in Auckland once again saw tens of thousands of office-based staff required to work from home since mid-August. 2021.

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Green building compliance - Let's step up the pace

12 November 2021

Commercial building developers and owners in New Zealand require greater levels of guidance to become more energy-efficient, according to a leading industry representative body.

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