Otago Property Investors Association

28/08/2026

INSURANCE ESSENTIALS full recorded event is LIVE on our website now:
First Lane Insurance broker Chris Lane will be sharing practical guidance on landlord insurance, current market trends, and the common issues investors should be aware of. This session is designed to give you clear, actionable information you can apply straight away.
Use the password "OPIA2026" to watch the videos on our website now! https://opia.org.nz/amplified-videos

23/08/2026

One Stage. Five Parties. The Future of Property Investment.
What do New Zealand’s political parties have planned for housing, landlords, and property investors?
Last month Wellington Property Investors Association held an engaging panel discussion featuring representatives from the National Party, Labour Party, Green Party, ACT Party, and The Opportunities Party (TOP) as they share their policies, priorities, and vision for New Zealand’s property market.
Use the password "OPIA2026" to watch the videos on our website now: https://opia.org.nz/amplified-videos Below is a quick tease to the event.

31/07/2026

Sarah Payton from MBIE is now loaded to OPIA Amplified. We are now recording all our meetings and making them available on our website to view when you need them. The first three meetings are up, and for the Month of July, these are free for all to watch, but come August, only members will be able to watch. Use the password "OPIA2026" to watch the videos on our website now: https://opia.org.nz/amplified-videos Below is a quick tease - Sarah Payton from MBIE provides important updates on the many changes happening within the bond system. She'll covers everything from the new Bond Hub Online features to pet bonds, meth-related updates, change-of-details processes, lodgements, top-ups, refunds and more.

25/07/2026

OPIA Amplified is LIVE! We are now recording all our meetings and making them available on our website to view when you need them. The first two meetings are up, and for the Month of July, these are free for all to watch, but come August, only members will be able to watch. Use the password "OPIA2026" to watch the videos on our website now: https://opia.org.nz/amplified-videos Below is a quick tease - Peter McLachlan from Red LBP, a proud Dunedin local with more than 48 years of experience in the building industry, will provide valuable insight into the building report process when selling an investment property.

06/07/2026

Introducing OPIA Amplified! We are now recording all our meetings and making them available on our website to view when you need them. The first two meetings are up, and for the Month of July, these are free for all to watch, but come August, only members will be able to watch. Use the password "OPIA2026" to watch the videos on our website now: https://opia.org.nz/amplified-videos

03/06/2026

Two last-minute meetings this week. Check out our website for all the details and to register now: https://opia.org.nz/

30/04/2026

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/592242/calls-for-independent-checks-on-healthy-homes-standards?fbclid=IwY2xjawRNGitleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFPMXYzY3QyUGNGZkhHc3ZTc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmzRcgFm3BApyKeaHYOkc89p9n7ZB7uF7-DWumv_9nGtSPFRurTnmJA2yjEX_aem_2TcA6edmq7ULJNSZErfvRQ

Questions have been raised as to whether the standards are doing what they're meant to - ensure rental properties are safe, warm and dry.

29/04/2026

What are the rules about turning your place into a short-term rental - and who enforces them?
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/591586/what-are-the-rules-about-turning-your-place-into-a-short-term-rental-and-who-enforces-them?fbclid=IwY2xjawRNGfVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFPMXYzY3QyUGNGZkhHc3ZTc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgxnFMJvSONq_DexpMezvVYuxlu39PQgWISxpJCPvw4EqGJTX6foF719hXEn_aem_LdKokq4Rq4vQtMQCq5NFbA

Explainer - A youth party at a short-term rental recently turned into a violent brawl. So what responsibilities do hosts and guests have with rentals?

26/04/2026

Great home, bad investment: Property guru selling his ‘accidental’ rental after 23 years
https://www.oneroof.co.nz/news/great-home-bad-investment-property-guru-selling-his-accidental-rental-after-23-years-49236?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=NZH-great-home-bad&fbclid=IwY2xjawRNCI1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFPMXYzY3QyUGNGZkhHc3ZTc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpVv6PH6TZzKTDd3X3zrQhTMA-3F1kOcMp4KwZ534RAVGpMxsLG_qUW1AKZD_aem_FAQiicXwn9V9n-6iF1gaeg

High-profile coach says the money’s in Dunedin and Invercargill.

22/04/2026

Record number of ‘mum-and-dad investors’ look to sell properties amid uncertainty

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/record-number-of-mum-and-dad-investors-look-to-sell-properties-amid-uncertainty/ZKLD3R556NEDXOWK4AWPHAM63E/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_campaign=nzhbusiness_fb&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawRNCFpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFPMXYzY3QyUGNGZkhHc3ZTc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlDCOfyUMPihuyRWf21i2-dcntE-E0sLal5qRRBvx87UDFb5ebWKJ9CB4Ere_aem_eQqIgJyG5SC4j-kuJeNIeg =1775456104