Auckland Region
Auckland Property People Awards 2026
This event is now sold out – please contact aklevents@propertynz.co.nz to join the waitlist Join us in celebrating the people behind the projects Get ready for an unforgettable
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 Region
Auckland Ladies Learn to Golf: Beyond the Basics
Ladies Learn to Golf Series: Swing, Sip & Socialise Golf is no longer just for the boys’ club. It’s time to redefine the greens. Whether you’re a first-time swinger or
Auckland Region
Auckland Ladies Learn to Golf: The Beginners’ Tee-Off Morning Session
SOLD OUT | Ladies Learn to Golf Series: Swing, Sip & Socialise Golf is no longer just for the boys’ club. It’s time to redefine the greens. Whether you’re a
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 to MCERT on the Auckland city centre planning provisions
October 16, 2026
On 16 October 2026, Property Council submitted to the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (“MCERT”) on the ‘Auckland Unitary Plan – Options for increasing development capacity, economic growth and employment in the city centre: Report of Investigations’ (the Report) Why this matters to our members Our members that operate in Auckland agree that the city centre is one of a number of key locations where Auckland Council should be seeking to accommodate additional housing and employment. It is a location with major public transport infrastructure (including the new City Rail Link), established services, existing employment concentrations and significant public investment. The proposed changes would open up more opportunities for city centre intensification. Our view Property Council supports changes
Submission
Property Council submission to MCERT on illustrative National Policy Direction
October 16, 2026
On 16 October 2026, Property Council submitted to the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (“MCERT”) on New Zealand’s New Planning System: Testing the approach to National Policy Direction (the illustrative NPD) Why this matters to our members The new Planning Act 2026 and Natural Environment Act 2026 require councils to develop planning instruments, including regional spatial plans and land use and environment plans. The illustrative NPD provides an early indication of Government’s planning system priorities and high-level directives to ensure planning instruments enable development and consistently manage conflicts between incompatible land uses. Our view Property Council supports the overall direction of the illustrative NPD. We support its emphasis on ensuring that planning instruments enable housing and development, new
Submission
Property Council submission to Auckland Council on the proposed amendments to Plan Change 120: Housing Intensification and Resilience
September 24, 2026
On 24 September 2026, Property Council submitted to Auckland Council on Plan Change 120: Housing Intensification and Resilience (“PC120”). Why this matters to our members Our members that operate in Auckland agree that enabling focused intensification within walkable, accessible and transit-oriented locations will provide opportunities to meet Auckland’s urgent housing and growth demands, improve transport and infrastructure efficiency, and reduce urban sprawl. Our view Our members support the proposal to provide capacity for 1.5-1.7 million homes in areas that are walkable and/or have good access to public transport networks. Our members consider more intensification in Auckland’s suburban centres and a more proportionate approach to natural hazard risk management would support greater housing diversity and better outcomes for communities. Property Council
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:
