Central Region

Welcome to
Te Puku-o-Te-Ika-a-Māui

The Central region is fast becoming New Zealand’s best place to live, work and do business. 

Waikato and the Bay of Plenty are in a unique position, leveraging off the economic drive of the ‘Golden Triangle’. Our region is a key North Island hub,  poised to respond positively to the planned transport connections to Auckland. 

The Central Committee advocates for a thriving commercial property industry that has a positive impact on the region and its people. With substantial population growth forecasted in the region over the next 30 years, a comprehensive sub-regional spatial plan that outlines where future development will occur is needed. 

We are calling for an integrated approach to planning that will provide investment certainty for the industry and ensure a diversified, modern economy that grows jobs and enables the property sector to thrive. 

Morgan Jones

Veros Property
Central Regional Chair

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Central
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 Central’s being:

“A thriving and resilient region with effective, affordable and timely infrastructure that enables quality development, investment and growth.” 

Regional Events

  • Women in Property Bay of Plenty | A Seat at the Table

    University of Waikato – Tauranga Campus
    Tauranga
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  • Central Regional Golf Day 2026

    Tieke Golf Estate
    Rukuhia, Hamilton
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  • Back to Work Lawn Bowls 2027

    Claudelands Bowling Club
    Hamilton
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Central
Regional Committee

The Central Regional Committee assists the Property Council team in formulating our local advocacy strategy and planning member events and initiatives in the region.

The current Committee is in effect from 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2027.

Recent Submissions

Submission

Property Council submission on the Aotearoa New Zealand Sustainable Finance Taxonomy (NZ Taxonomy): Construction and Buildings criteria

October 30, 2026

On 30 October 2026, Property Council submitted on the Aotearoa New Zealand Sustainable Finance Taxonomy (NZ Taxonomy): Construction and Buildings criteria. Why this matters to our members Property Council supports the Taxonomy’s objective of directing investment towards activities that contribute to New Zealand’s climate and sustainability goals. The framework has the potential to help guide investment in new developments, existing buildings and building improvements. It is therefore important that it is relevant and useful to our members and the wider property sector. Our view While supportive of its intent, Property Council is concerned that the criteria, as it currently stands, need to be more outcome-focused, with clearer, simpler, and more practical requirements that are easier to understand and apply. The

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Submission

Property Council submission to MCERT on the Auckland city centre planning provisions

October 16, 2026

On 16 October 2026, Property Council submitted to the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (“MCERT”) on the ‘Auckland Unitary Plan – Options for increasing development capacity, economic growth and employment in the city centre: Report of Investigations’ (the Report) Why this matters to our members Our members that operate in Auckland agree that the city centre is one of a number of key locations where Auckland Council should be seeking to accommodate additional housing and employment. It is a location with major public transport infrastructure (including the new City Rail Link), established services, existing employment concentrations and significant public investment. The proposed changes would open up more opportunities for city centre intensification. Our view Property Council supports changes

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Submission

Property Council submission to MCERT on illustrative National Policy Direction

October 16, 2026

On 16 October 2026, Property Council submitted to the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (“MCERT”) on New Zealand’s New Planning System: Testing the approach to National Policy Direction (the illustrative NPD) Why this matters to our members The new Planning Act 2026 and Natural Environment Act 2026 require councils to develop planning instruments, including regional spatial plans and land use and environment plans. The illustrative NPD provides an early indication of Government’s planning system priorities and high-level directives to ensure planning instruments enable development and consistently manage conflicts between incompatible land uses. Our view Property Council supports the overall direction of the illustrative NPD. We support its emphasis on ensuring that planning instruments enable housing and development, new

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Contact Us

Help champion the
Central 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:

Sarah Rundstrom

Central Regional Manager

021 951 150
sarah@propertynz.co.nz