Our Regions

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Property is Auckland’s largest industry, contributing $12b to the regional economy. Nationally, property makes up 15% of New Zealand’s gross domestic product (GDP).

Over the last few years, the Auckland Regional Committee has focused on ensuring the Auckland Unitary Plan reflects the Auckland Plan’s aspirations of a quality, liveable, compact city. The success of the Unitary Plan will be judged by the quality of its implementation.

We need streamlined consenting that enables the feasible development of accommodation, amenity, facilities and transport that will ensure that Auckland remains a liveable city. We need appropriate and sustainable infrastructure funding that supports alternate transport and keeps the city moving. The Auckland Executive continues to work closely with central and local government to ensure that the Auckland and Northland regions keep moving and growing sustainably.

If you want to be a part of what we are doing, please get in touch. Strength in numbers creates positive change and ensures we continue to move forward.

Martin Cooper

Cooper & Associates
Auckland Regional Chair

2023/24 Auckland
Advocacy Priority

In the regions, our regular projects include Long-term Plans, Annual Plans, District and Spatial Plans, rates differentials and development contributions. In addition to this, each Regional Committee also choose one priority to focus on for the year, with Auckland’s being:

"A region that plans for its future – focused on building existing and new communities that are supported and connected by sustainable investment in infrastructure and transport."

Regional Events

Auckland Region

Auckland Property People Awards 2025

Book your tickets!  Celebrating the people behind the projects   Get ready for an unforgettable night of connection, celebration, and recognition at the 2025 Auckland Property People Awards!   Last year,

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Auckland Region

Auckland Quiz Night

A night of laughter, rivalry, and quick-fire questions awaits   At the annual Auckland Quiz Night, held at the historic Birdcage and hosted by beloved quizmaster Phil Doyle, minds will

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Auckland
Regional Committee

The Auckland Regional Committee assists the Property Council team to formulate our local advocacy strategy and plan member events and initiatives in the region.

Local Government
Briefing Paper

The Local Government Briefing Paper has been produced in advance of the 2025 Local Government Elections to provide candidates – many of whom are unfamiliar with the property industry – with a simple guide to the challenges faced, solutions available and potential impact for their city or region.

The document outlines five key workstreams: 

  1. Foster stronger relationships with the property sector 
  2. Improve local government funding and financing 
  3. Fairer investment in infrastructure 
  4. Connect regional planning and transport; and 
  5. Increase housing supply and improve consenting. 

Singing off the same song sheet nationwide also helps ensure consistency across our national and regional advocacy workstreams. It is a working document that will evolve over time as policies are announced and issues arise, with the current version available for download by members upon logging in here. 👉

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Nominate your team!

Friday 8 November 2024
The Hilton Auckland

The Auckland Property People Awards celebrate and recognise the people behind the projects in the greater Auckland region.

Nominations for the Auckland Property People Awards are now open – book your tickets and nominate your team today.

Recent Submissions

Submission

Property Council submission to the Ministry for the Environment on National Direction Package 3: Freshwater

On 25 July 2025, Property Council submitted to the Ministry for the Environment on National Direction Package 3: Freshwater. Property Council’s comments primarily address the definitions related to wetlands. Our view Property Council welcomes MfE’s recognition of the uncertainty caused by the current wetland definition. It is critical that any revised definition is clear, consistent, and enduring to provide certainty for the development sector. Read the full submission.

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Submission

Property Council submission to the Ministry for the Environment on National Direction Package 1: Infrastructure and Development and Package 2: Primary Sector

On 25 July 2025, Property Council submitted to the Ministry for the Environment on National Direction Package 1: Infrastructure and Development and Package 2: Primary Sector. Property Council made specific comments on the National Policy Statement for Infrastructure (NPS-I), National Policy Statement for Natural Hazards (NPS-NH) and National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land (NPS-HPL). While we support the introduction of both the NPS-I and NPS-NH as two critical parts of the planning system that currently lack national-level guidance, we believe significant changes are needed to ensure they are effective, balanced, and practical. In relation to the NPS-HPL, we support the removal of LUC 3 land from NPS-HPL restrictions and acknowledge the Ministry for the Environment’s recognition of the issues

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Submission

Property Council submission to Christchurch City Council on the Development Contributions rebates schemes

On 14 July 2025, Property Council submitted on Christchurch City Council’s proposed development contributions rebate schemes. Why this matters to our members Property Council supports development contribution rebate schemes. Development rebates can provide incentives to stimulate economic development. Our view We recommend that Christchurch City Council revise the proposed schemes to encourage greater uptake from the development community. In particular, we recommend that Christchurch City Council: Does not limit funding for Scheme 1 Extend the expiry date to a five-year period for Scheme 1 Amend Scheme 2 to allow for three or more storey residential buildings to be eligible; Does not limit funding for Scheme 2; Extend the expiry date to a five-year period for Scheme 2; and Engage in

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Contact Us

Help champion the Auckland property industry

Property Council has several dynamic and engaged member taskforces and committees, who provide insight and support our team with a range of initiatives. These groups are ever-changing and are open to all members.

We also have numerous opportunities for sponsors to partner with us to produce and support local events.

Please contact your Regional Manager for further information:

Tasch Dodson

Auckland Regional Manager

022 088 2724
tasch@propertynz.co.nz