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
2023/24 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:
"Connecting the dots – A well-planned central region with efficient infrastructure and transport links that supports development in existing and new communities through meaningful engagement."
Regional Events
Site Tour | Waikato Regional Theatre
SOLD OUT // The Waikato Regional Theatre will be ‘centre stage’ for our city and its people – don’t miss your chance to get a glimpse behind the scenes! The
Central Region Ladies Learn to Golf
Don’t know your nine iron from your wedge? Neither do we! Join us for a light-hearted, enjoyable afternoon as we improve our golfing prowess at the Property Council Ladies
Central
Regional Committee
The Central Regional Committee assists the Property Council team to formulate our local advocacy strategy and plan member events and initiatives in the region.
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:
- Foster stronger relationships with the property sector
- Improve local government funding and financing
- Fairer investment in infrastructure
- Connect regional planning and transport; and
- 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. 👉
Book your tickets!
Thursday 24 October 2024
Wintec, Hamilton
The Central Property People Awards celebrate and recognise the people behind the projects in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions.
Tickets for the Central Property People Awards are now available – book today!
Recent Submissions
Submission on proposed changes to the Seismic Assessment Guidelines for non-earthquake prone buildings
On 15 August 2024, Property Council submitted on the proposed changes to the Seismic Assessment Guidelines for non-earthquake prone buildings. Property Council did not make comments on the technical nature of the document but rather provided feedback on the broader issues within the system. We recommended that: The Joint Committee pause or halt this consultation to re-evaluate the implications of updating these seismic assessment guidelines, given that this could create more uncertainty in the sector. Read the full submission.
Property Council submission on Queenstown Lakes District Council Long Term Plan 2024-34
On 29 July 2024, Property Council submitted to Queenstown Lakes District Council on their Long Term Plan 2024-34. Why this matters to our members The Long Term Plan outlines the direction of the Queenstown Lakes region for the next ten years, so it is therefore important that decisions made by the Council have fair and equitable outcomes for the property sector. Our view Overall, we appreciate the Council looking into alternative funding models that are more transparent and equitable to ratepayers and is something that Property Council has been a stronger advocate for. We also look forward to seeing the Council co-ordinate a city deal with Central Government. However, we are concerned that the significant increases to development contributions, will
Property Council submission on Overseas Investment (Build-to-Rent and Similar Rental Developments) Amendment Bill
On 23 July 2024, Property Council submitted to the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee on the Overseas Investment (Build-to-Rent and Similar Rental Developments) Amendment Bill. Why this matters to our members The Bill seeks to amend the Overseas Investment Act 2005 and establish a new residential consent pathway to address our member/market concerns around the liquidity of Build to Rent assets. Build to Rent is one of the fastest-growing sources of new housing globally and has the potential to transform the Aotearoa New Zealand rental market with tens of thousands of quality homes. Our view Property Council supports the Bill and at a high level, and makes the following recommendations to the Select Committee: Clarify what a satisfactory time frame
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:
