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

Download the Local Government Briefing Paper

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 infrastructure and transport that enables development."

Regional Events

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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.

The current Committee is in effect from 1 November 2025.

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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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!

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Recent Submissions

Submission

Property Council submission on the Local Government (System Improvements) Bill 2025

August 27, 2025

On 27 August 2025, the Property Council submitted on the Local Government (System Improvements) Bill 2025. Why this matters to our members The Bill aims to reform local governance for greater accountability, transparency and financial discipline. In particular, the Bill looks to reduce pressure on council rates by refocusing the purpose of local government and prioritising core services in council spending. Our view We support the overall intent of the Bill and welcome the Bill’s aim to improve local government financial discipline. However, we raise concerns that the purpose and core services amendments will be quite broad in their application and we do not support the changes to third-party funding rules for Development Contribution Fees. At a high level, Property

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Submission

Property Council submission on the Going for Housing Growth Discussion Paper

August 15, 2025

On 15 August 2025, Property Council submitted to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and the Ministry for the Environment on the Going for Housing Growth Discussion Paper. Why this matters to our members The Going for Housing Growth work programme is designed to support the new resource management system and respond to New Zealand’s housing challenges. The proposed changes aim to unlock land for development, streamline consenting processes, attract investment, and enable the delivery of more homes. Our view Overall, Property Council supports the Going for Housing Growth Discussion Paper. Proposals such as the introduction of spatial plans and a Planning Tribunal will help establish a strong foundation for urban development under the new resource management system. However,

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Submission

Property Council submission on the Draft National Infrastructure Plan 2025

August 5, 2025

On 5 August 2025, Property Council submitted to the Infrastructure Commission on the Draft National Infrastructure Plan 2025. Why this matters to our members Our members support certainty in the infrastructure sector and a more strategic, coordinated and long-term approach to infrastructure investment and delivery. Our view Property Council broadly supports the Commission’s goal of creating greater pipeline certainty for the infrastructure sector, but has made some recommendations to better align with the property sector. At a high level, Property Council recommends that the Commission: Consult Property Council New Zealand and our members to gain an understanding of how an overreliance on development contribution fees risks undermining development feasibility; Consider flow-on impacts of the new/pending Development Levies and congestion charging

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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