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.
Cooper & Associates
Auckland Regional Chair
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:
Ladies Learn to Golf Series: Swing, Sip & Socialise Golf is no longer just for the boys’ club. It’s time to redefine the greens. Whether you’re a first-time swinger
Step inside one of Auckland’s most exciting new workplace transformations. Join us for an exclusive member-only site tour of the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation’s (Guardians) newly completed workplace
What does it take to design and deliver a major infrastructure project in one of the world’s most remote and challenging environments? Join us for a behind-the-scenes look
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.
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:
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. 👉
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!
On 4 September 2026, Property Council submitted to the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (“MCERT”) on the Report of Investigations into Restrictive Residential Provisions (“The Report”) in the Hamilton City Operative District Plan (“ODP”). Why this matters to our members Our members that operate in Hamilton agree that a number of the provisions investigated in the ODP are unnecessarily prescriptive and have the potential to increase development costs, reduce design flexibility and constrain development capacity. Our view Our members support good urban design, environmental outcomes and future-proofed infrastructure but this does not necessarily require prescriptive one size fits all requirements. At a high level, we recommend the following: Removing the prescriptive deep soil and urban tree canopy standards
On 24 August 2026, Property Council submitted to the Electricity Authority on the Further reform of distribution connection pricing – Issues paper. Why this matters to our members The Electricity Authority is progressing an enduring framework for connection pricing beyond the 2030 expiry of the interim balance point framework. Upfront connection charges can often be quite high with a lack of transparency, fairness and certainty in how connection charges are calculated, quoted and applied. Our view Property Council largely supports the consultation’s options for reform. Options A1-A7 (costing methodologies) and Options B1-B9 (allocation methodologies) will together form a strong foundation for an enduring, nationally consistent framework. We offer further suggestions on how additional reform could strengthen goals of transparency, certainty,
On 17 July 2026, Property Council submitted to Wellington City Council on their amalgamation survey consultation. Why this matters to our members Central government announced a new “Headstart” pathway for local government reform, giving local authorities across New Zealand until 9 August 2026 to come up with proposals to join up with neighbouring authorities. There are eight different councils in the Wellington region which could be options for local government reorganisation. Any councils that decide not to take the Head Start pathway, or cannot agree on a new arrangement, will enter a compulsory amalgamation process after the 2028 local government elections (“Back Stop”). Our view Property Council supports local government amalgamation and commends Wellington City Council for considering options to
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:
