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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
Property Council submission on the Te Ngākau Precinct Development Plan
On 12 November 2024, Property Council submitted to Wellington City Council on the Te Ngākau Precinct Development Plan. Why this matters to our members This is important to our members as it determines the future development of Te Ngākau Civic Precinct. We strongly encouraged Wellington City Council to have more commercial activity within this space and work closely with the private sector to unlock the Civic Precinct. Our view Wellington City Council has already committed $65 million to address the Te Ngākau Precinct. We believe that the Development Plan should favour the option that provides Wellington City Council a return on their investment, by increasing the vibrancy and use of the facilities. At a high level, we recommended that Wellington
Property Council submission on proposals for regulations for natural hazard information in LIMs
On 23 October 2024, Property Council submitted to The Department of Internal Affairs (“DIA”) on proposals for regulations for natural hazard information in land information memoranda (“LIMs”). Why this matters to our members The proposals will make information on natural hazards provided in LIMs clearer for our members. These proposed regulations have been drafted to support local authorities implement changes to the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act. These changes are due to come into effect on 1 July 2025. Our view Property Council supports the intention that LIMs information on natural hazards is provided in a consistent, clear, concise and easy to understand manner. We support the intention that the onus remains on the property buyer to undertake
Submission on proposed changes to the Seismic Assessment Guidelines for non-earthquake prone buildings
On 15 August 2024, Property Council submitted on the proposed changes to the Seismic Assessment Guidelines for non-earthquake prone buildings. Property Council did not make comments on the technical nature of the document but rather provided feedback on the broader issues within the system. We recommended that: The Joint Committee pause or halt this consultation to re-evaluate the implications of updating these seismic assessment guidelines, given that this could create more uncertainty in the sector. Read the full submission.
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:
