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.
Cooper & Associates
Auckland Regional Chair
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:
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Minds will be tested and memories stirred at the annual Auckland Quiz Night, held at the historic Birdcage and hosted by beloved quizmaster Phil Doyle. Trivia will come thick and
Every great project starts somewhere. So does every great connection. The Ground Floor brings together women from across Auckland’s commercial property industry — developers, investors, planners, managers, lawyers and
The Auckland Regional Committee assists the Property Council team to formulate our local advocacy strategy and plan member events and initiatives in the region.
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:
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. 👉
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.
On 1 July 2026, Property Council submitted to Tauranga City Council on the Simplifying Local Government consultation. Why this matters to our members Central government announced a new “Headstart” pathway for local government reform, giving local authorities across New Zealand until 9 August 2026 to come up with proposals to join up with neighbouring authorities. Tauranga City Council are considering three different options for local government reorganisation. Any councils that decide not to take the Head Start pathway, or cannot agree on a new arrangement, will enter a compulsory amalgamation process after the 2028 local government elections (“Back Stop”). Our view Property Council supports local government amalgamation and commends Tauranga City Council for considering options to reorganise under the Head
On 5 June 2026, Property Council submitted to the Commerce Commission on the Ring-fencing Revenue for Regulated Water Services discussion paper: monitoring and enforcement of the ring-fencing principle. Why this matters to our members Water service providers are required to ‘ring-fence’ money relating to water services. The Commerce Commission is responsible for monitoring and enforcing this principle for regulated water services (currently water supply and wastewater). The Commission is consulting on how it should carry out that monitoring and enforcement role. Our view Property Council have recommended the ring-fencing of development contributions, future development levies and IGCs under an account separation model for new growth infrastructure. As more water CCOs are created, effective regulatory oversight is crucial and we need
On 28 May 2026, Property Council submitted on the Modern Slavery Bill. Why this matters to our members A number of Property Council members are already undertaking modern slavery reporting through international regulatory requirements or contractual obligations, and therefore recognise the importance of New Zealand also having an effective regime to help combat modern slavery and exploitation domestically and across global supply chains. Our view While Property Council supports the intent of the Bill, we are concerned that aspects of the proposed regime go further than comparable international frameworks and may create uncertainty for reporting entities. Alignment with established international approaches will be important to minimise unnecessary compliance burden and support practical implementation. We also consider that the initial focus
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:
