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:

"A forward-thinking region, fostering connected, sustainable communities through smart transport and infrastructure investment."

Regional Events

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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 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: 

  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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Ka rawe!
Thank you

A huge congratulations to our 2024 winners

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

In 2024 we brought together a crowd of 300 guests for an unforgettable evening of exceptional networking and celebration.

Thank you to all of our nominees and congratulations to this year’s category and supreme winners!

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Recent Submissions

Submission

Property Council submission on Hutt City Council Sustainable Growth Strategy 2025-2055

March 13, 2025

On 13 March 2025, Property Council submitted on Hutt City Council’s Sustainable Growth Strategy. In brief Property Council supports Hutt City’s Sustainable Growth Strategy 2025-2055. However, we would like to see a more pragmatic and collaborative approach to developing a future national adaptation and natural hazards plan. At a high level, Property Council recommends that Hutt City Council: Work closely with the development community and its own employees to encourage a collaborative and welcoming approach to future intensification and desired outcomes are met; Investigate options for mix-use development around the upgraded Waterloo Station; Investigate alternative funding and financing options for water and waste infrastructure prior to the Long-Term Plan 2026-2036. This could include a similar model to Wellington City Council’s

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Submission

Property Council submission on Auckland Council’s Draft Manaaki Tāmaki Makaurau – Auckland Open Space, Sport and Recreation Strategy

March 10, 2025

On 10 March 2025, Property Council submitted on Auckland Council’s Draft Manaaki Tāmaki Makaurau – Auckland Open Space, Sport and Recreation Strategy. This sets broad principles on future open spaces across Auckland. In brief Property Council is concerned that the strategy has limited details around implementation and financing. We are particularly concerned that the implications will fall onto development contribution fees, impacting the feasibility of development. At a high level, Property Council recommends that Auckland Council: Delete the unachievable proposal to “Make all of Tāmaki Makaurau our backyard”; Shift the ‘benefits-led approach’ to an ‘evidence-based approach’ with a particular focus around the need for investment and ability to maintain that investment; Amend the Draft Open Space Strategy to include the

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Submission

Property Council submission on Hamilton City Council Plan Change 14

February 27, 2025

On 27 February 2025, Property Council submitted on Hamilton City Council Plan Change 14. Plan Change 14 makes changes to the District Plan to ensure that as Hamilton grows, new developments are resilient to flooding caused by extreme weather. In brief Property Council supports aspects of Plan Change 14, as it is important to avoid flooding risk where possible. However, we are concerned that provisions of Plan Change 14 will result in unintended consequences for Hamilton. Most significantly, without ensuring the accuracy of proposed changes and established processes for landowners or developers to apply for changes, it will create uncertainty for the property sector. Property Council recommends that Hamilton City Council: Either retain flood mapping in the District Plan or

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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