A not-for-profit voice for fair infrastructure charging.
SANZ is a not-for-profit organisation set up by a group of concerned developers to support home builders and ratepayers.
SANZ is committed to a fair deal for new homes.
We invite developers to submit cases of overcharging or denial of infrastructure services to our Complaints Register. These are compiled into case studies to present to regulatory bodies such as the Commerce Commission, or to support potential litigation.
Submit Complaint- Advocating for affordable home builders and buyers by promoting fair and equitable local government charges.
- Preventing home builders from bearing excessive costs that SANZ considers are imposed by organisations with monopoly market power.
- Championing better leadership in government and local infrastructure spending while highlighting poor planning and financial mismanagement to improve housing affordability.
- Holding local authorities accountable for meeting their statutory obligations regarding infrastructure investment.
- Ensuring greater transparency, accountability, and sound decision-making in development contributions and infrastructure spending.
Driving change through transparency
At SANZ, we advocate for a viable future for housing and infrastructure growth by shining a light on what SANZ considers to be Auckland Council's flawed approach and unrealistic development levies, and by publishing documented case studies where SANZ considers utility providers have charged fees or withheld services unfairly.
We face issues head-on and bring community voices together to share their experiences. We lobby Government for regulation and oversight to drive affordable urban development to benefit our citizens and future generations.
Create awareness of issues threatening property development.
Sustainable urban growth that benefits everyone.
Transparency, collaboration, integrity and innovation to find practical solutions for the future.
Our team
None of the management team receives any payment. We are all volunteering our time. If you would like to contribute to the cost of the reports we have commissioned, your support is greatly appreciated.
Kirsty Merriman
Property Developer & Co-founder
A property developer with a background in science, marketing, and finance, Kirsty began her career at Fonterra, leading technical portfolios for new products in international markets.
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Matthew Gilligan
Chartered Accountant & Managing Director, GRA
Matthew Gilligan is a chartered accountant and managing director of Gilligan Rowe & Associates LP. He heads GRA's specialist property and asset planning division, helping clients build wealth through property.
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