Asian investors account for 90% of sales, which soared to $A1.5 billion, in the 12 months ended June 30.

Rent rises suggest Auckland's premium CBD office space supply is contracting, but two large office leasing firms can't agree. 

Jones Lang LaSalle named New Zealand's best property consultancy at the Asia-Pacific awards.

Supermarkets made up 60% of $5 million plus retail transactions by volume and 45% by value across New Zealand, according to Jones Lang LaSalle data.