Auckland Region

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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

Download the Local Government Briefing Paper

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:

“Driving Auckland’s growth by removing regulatory barriers and red tape to accelerate the delivery of smart, integrated property, transport, and infrastructure for connected sustainable communities, starting with the City Centre.”

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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 2025.

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: 

  1. Foster stronger relationships with the property sector 
  2. Improve local government funding and financing 
  3. Fairer investment in infrastructure 
  4. Connect regional planning and transport; and 
  5. 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. 👉

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Friday 21 November 2025
Hilton Auckland

The Auckland Property People Awards celebrate and recognise the people behind the projects in the greater Auckland region.

In 2025, we brought together a crowd of over 300 guests for an unforgettable evening of exceptional networking and celebration.

Watch this space for future announcements!

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Recent Submissions

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

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Property Council submission on Dunedin City Council’s Draft Annual Plan 2026/27

April 24, 2026

On 24 April 2026, Property Council submitted on Dunedin City Council’s Draft Annual Plan 2026/27. Why this matters to our members The Draft Annual Plan 2026/27 sets out what Dunedin City Council proposes to achieve in the coming financial year. It explains the services and activities that Dunedin City Council intends to deliver, how it will fund them, and the expected impact on rates and debt. Our view Property Council is concerned that the Draft Annual Plan proposes significant increases to rates and fees, and continuing the rating differential for commercial properties, adding to existing pressures on ratepayers and investment. A stronger focus is needed on managing expenditure, improving transparency, and adopting alternative funding approaches – especially for debt repayment.

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Property Council submission on Queenstown Lakes District Council’s Draft Annual Plan 2026/27

April 24, 2026

On 24 April 2026, Property Council submitted on Queenstown Lakes District Council’s Draft Annual Plan 2026/27. Why this matters to our members The Draft Annual Plan 2026/27 sets out Queenstown Lakes District Council’s planned spend for the coming year and the funding sources to pay for it. The Draft Annual Plan will influence the provision of community services and facilities, with impacts for business and household budgets. Our view The Draft Annual Plan proposes significant rates increases. Property Council is concerned about the effects on ratepayers and investment. A stronger focus is needed on managing the scale of expenditure, improving transparency, and adopting alternative funding approaches which apportion costs fairly. At a high level, we recommended that Queenstown Lakes District

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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:

Tasch Dodson

Auckland Regional Manager

022 088 2724
tasch@propertynz.co.nz