Auckland Region
Auckland Site Tour: Te Reiputa
Go behind the scenes at NZ’s largest Build to Rent development! Join us on Tuesday 12 May, for an exclusive site tour of Te Reiputa — Simplicity Living’s largest
Welcome to
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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
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:
- Foster stronger relationships with the property sector
- Improve local government funding and financing
- Fairer investment in infrastructure
- Connect regional planning and transport; and
- 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. 👉
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 on Hamilton City Council’s Financial Contributions Policy 2026
May 1, 2026
On 1 May 2026, Property Council submitted on Hamilton City Council’s Financial Contributions Policy 2026. Why this matters to our members Under Hamilton City Council’s Financial Contributions Policy, a new charge of $996 per PUD (per unit of demand) is proposed on new growth development in Hamilton to fund Waikato River revitalisation and regeneration efforts. Our view Property Council recognises the importance of improving the health of the Waikato River and its catchment for both the region and New Zealand as a whole. However, we do not support recovering these costs from new development through financial contributions. Instead, we support a funding approach where costs are more broadly shared and clearly allocated to those who directly benefit from the investment.
Submission
Property Council submission on Tauranga City Council’s Draft Development Contributions Policy 2026/27
May 1, 2026
On 1 May 2026, Property Council submitted on Tauranga City Council’s Draft Development Contributions Policy 2026/27. Why this matters to our members The Draft Development Contributions Policy 2026/27 is proposing a 7.3% increase to citywide development contributions. Our view Property Council opposes the 7.3% increase to citywide development contributions, as this sits within wider cost pressures Tauranga developers are facing. Development contributions for a standard three-bedroom dwelling have risen from $12,200 to almost $43,000 since the 2021–2031 Long Term Plan, alongside rising construction, financing, and holding costs. Property Council is concerned these increases will undermine development feasibility and housing delivery, and recommends community infrastructure instead be funded through alternative mechanisms such as targeted rates or user-pays models. At a high
Submission
Property Council submission on Selwyn District Council’s Draft Annual Plan 2026/27
April 24, 2026
On 24 April 2026, Property Council submitted on Selwyn District Council’s Draft Annual Plan 2026/27. Why this matters to our members The Draft Annual Plan 2026/27 is part of Selwyn District Council’s planning cycle. It outlines what Selwyn District Council proposes to deliver in the coming financial year and how services and activities will be funded. Our view The Draft Annual Plan proposes a range of rates increases, with trade-offs clearly explained, Property Council supports this approach. However, we are concerned about proposals to increase regulatory services fees, particularly building consenting fees, as this will impact project feasibility and investment. A stronger focus is needed on managing expenditure, aligning capital projects to minimise business disruption, improving transparency, and adopting alternative
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:
