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.
Veros Property
Central 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 Central’s being:
We’re back with another epic evening! Join us in celebrating the people behind the projects Get ready for an unforgettable night of connection, celebration, and recognition at the 2026 Central
Swing into summer with the ultimate client-hosting and networking event for Waikato and Bay of Plenty property professionals. 🏌️♂️ Join us for the Property Council’s annual Central Golf Day,
Governance. Influence. Opportunity. Good governance is fundamental to the future of our industry — and having diverse voices at the table leads to stronger perspectives, better decisions and better
The Central 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.
On 24 September 2026, Property Council submitted to Auckland Council on Plan Change 120: Housing Intensification and Resilience (“PC120”). Why this matters to our members Our members that operate in Auckland agree that enabling focused intensification within walkable, accessible and transit-oriented locations will provide opportunities to meet Auckland’s urgent housing and growth demands, improve transport and infrastructure efficiency, and reduce urban sprawl. Our view Our members support the proposal to provide capacity for 1.5-1.7 million homes in areas that are walkable and/or have good access to public transport networks. Our members consider more intensification in Auckland’s suburban centres and a more proportionate approach to natural hazard risk management would support greater housing diversity and better outcomes for communities. Property Council
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,
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:
