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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 Hackers Golf Day 2024
SOLD OUT // Join us for an afternoon on the greens! The Auckland Hackers Golf Day is a fun day on the greens, designed for those a little less serious
Auckland Summer on the Rooftop 2024
Raise a glass to 2024 and kick off the summer vibes in style! 🌞 Join Property Council New Zealand at the stunning QT Rooftop Bar for an unforgettable evening of
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.
The current Committee is in effect from 1 November 2024.
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. 👉
Book your tickets!
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.
Tickets for the Auckland Property People Awards are now available – book today!
Recent Submissions
Property Council submission on the Building (Overseas Building Products, Standards, and Certification Schemes) Amendment Bill
On 13 November 2024, Property Council submitted on the Building (Overseas Building Products, Standards, and Certification Schemes) Amendment Bill. Why this matters to our members Property Council advocates for the creation and retention of a well-designed, functional and sustainable built environment. Allowing for more overseas standards and standards certification schemes to be accepted in New Zealand will increase certainty and competition, reduce wait times, and unlock innovation. Our view Property Council supported the Bill and had no recommended amendments. We also support the Government’s other reform work in the building system space and will continue to engage with MBIE on these matters. Read the full submission
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
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: