Office leasing news

Open offices, fitted solutions

The open office revolution has well and truly changed the way we work, offering many benefits to both staff and management.

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Green building setting

While the pool of available properties that fall into the category are few and far between in Auckland - the growing appeal of “green” properties cannot be denied. There are a number of reasons that tenants are attracted to these sorts of offices - some of which are concrete and others more warm and fuzzy.

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Competition for Office Space in the CBD

10 March 2020

When plans for Commercial Bay were initially announced, there was a bit of trepidation on behalf of Auckland CBD landlords fearing that this could be a major disrupter to current tenancies. Find out why competition for office space is fierce in the CBD.

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Building an electric fleet

10 March 2020

With new models arriving on the market, and potential government incentives (or penalties) on the way, is now the right time to make your move to EVs? We asked Drive Electric’s Mark Gilbert for his tips for building an EV fleet. Find out more.

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Office amenities as a recruitment tool

10 March 2020

As people spend more and more time at the office, staff are increasingly raising the bar as to their expectations for the environments they work in. People no longer see their workplaces as just a place to push paper and toil away at computers. Both workers and employers are wanting spaces that cater to the social and wellbeing of their personnel. Find out more.

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Q & A with Coretex - room to grow

21 November 2019

Cortex has positioned itself for future growth with its new leased offices. Read how they went about it.

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Asbestos fact sheet

21 November 2019

Find out what landlords and tenants of leased offices need to know about asbestos.

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Green space - interview Sateesh Bhana, Sustainability Asset Manager, Argosy

28 November 2019

Argosy are at the forefront of substantiality initiatives in New Zealand and have an ambition to deliver work environments that promote productivity and minimise the impact on the environment whilst providing better ways for people to work together. Read their advice for tenants.

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Custom fleet case study: should we stay or should we go?

26 November 2019

With their ten year lease nearing its end and a great location but an outdated office interior, Custom Fleet had some decisions to make. Find out about their solution.

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Accounting for leases is changing

26 November 2019

Find out what you need to know about the new lease accounting standard from Mark Hucklesby, partner and National Technical Director for Grant Thornton New Zealand.

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Five tips for finding the right office space for your business

17 November 2019

Find out how to avoid the common pitfalls of finding the right space for your business.

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Five reasons you need an interior designer for your office fit-out

13 June 2019

Great interior design for your office fit-out can help your business in ways from saving money to supporting staff health and well-being.

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Turn buzzwords into business success

13 June 2019

It isn’t just millennials who are demanding more flexible working practices. And more flexible working practices are changing the nature of the buildings we work in. How can that be reflected in your lease arrangements?

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Why your office fit-out is all about culture

13 June 2019

There are lots of reasons to nurture the right culture, which has been shown to correlate with an additional 21% profit.* At a strategic level, any copy of HBR or McKinsey Quarterly will agree “culture eats business strategy for breakfast.”

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Q&A Bunnings new home after nearly 30 years

12 June 2019

Bunnings were based in Mt Wellington for nearly 30 years, but having outgrown their premises, they had decisions to make about getting their new leased offices to work for them.

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Co-working spaces on the rise

09 May 2019

IWG's global survey shows the trend of co-working spaces is on the rise. New Zealand now has 50,000m2 of co-working space.

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Q&A: Harrison Grierson's move after 18 years

09 May 2019

We talk to Harrison Grierson about their challenges and changes in moving their offices after 18 years in their previous location.

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Inspirational workspaces

08 May 2019

The impact of a work environment reaches far beyond the office walls and furniture; people’s behaviour and experiences can be fundamentally changed by physical space. How can your company realise the dream of both physical and behavioural change through strategy, design and fitout?

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