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

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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.”

Regional Events

  • Auckland Ladies Learn to Golf: Beyond the Basics

    Maungakiekie Golf Club
    Mt Roskill, Auckland
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  • Auckland Hackers Golf Day 2026

    Maungakiekie Golf Club
    Mt Roskill, Auckland
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  • Auckland Property People Awards 2026

    Hilton Auckland
    Auckland
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  • Auckland Summer on the Rooftop

    Rooftop At QT
    Auckland
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  • Rolling into 2027: Auckland’s New Year Bowls Bash

    Auckland Bowling Club
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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 – 31 October 2026.

Recent Submissions

Submission

Property Council submission on the Modern Slavery Bill

May 29, 2026

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

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Submission

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

May 8, 2026

On 8 May 2026, Property Council submitted on Wellington City Council’s Draft Annual Plan 2026/27. Why this matters to our members The Draft Annual Plan 2026/27 outlines the budget for Wellington City Council for the next twelve months and will influence outcomes across the Wellington region. Council is proposing an average rates increase of 7.4 percent and an increase to the downtown targeted rate of 6 percent. Our view These increases come as pressure continues to build across Wellington’s commercial property market. Wellington already has the highest business differential in the country at 3.7:1, alongside high water rates from the newly formed Tiaki Wai. Rising vacancy rates and reduced CBD foot traffic mean Wellington City Council needs to consider how

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Property Council submission on Hamilton City Council’s Financial Contributions Policy 2026

May 1, 2026

On 1 May 2026, Property Council submitted on Hamilton City Council’s Financial Contributions Policy 2026. Why this matters to our members Under Hamilton City Council’s Financial Contributions Policy, a new charge of $996 per PUD (per unit of demand) is proposed on new growth development in Hamilton to fund Waikato River revitalisation and regeneration efforts. Our view Property Council recognises the importance of improving the health of the Waikato River and its catchment for both the region and New Zealand as a whole. However, we do not support recovering these costs from new development through financial contributions. Instead, we support a funding approach where costs are more broadly shared and clearly allocated to those who directly benefit from the investment.

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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