Central Region
Women in Property Christmas Picnic
Let’s go to the Zoo! Take a break from the Christmas chaos and join us for a relaxing afternoon surrounded by nature, connection, and conversation. Hamilton Zoo is a much-loved
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
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
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 2024.
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
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
Submission
Property Council submission to the Ministry for the Environment on National Direction Package 3: Freshwater
July 25, 2025
On 25 July 2025, Property Council submitted to the Ministry for the Environment on National Direction Package 3: Freshwater. Property Council’s comments primarily address the definitions related to wetlands. Our view Property Council welcomes MfE’s recognition of the uncertainty caused by the current wetland definition. It is critical that any revised definition is clear, consistent, and enduring to provide certainty for the development sector. Read the full submission.
Submission
Property Council submission to the Ministry for the Environment on National Direction Package 1: Infrastructure and Development and Package 2: Primary Sector
July 25, 2025
On 25 July 2025, Property Council submitted to the Ministry for the Environment on National Direction Package 1: Infrastructure and Development and Package 2: Primary Sector. Property Council made specific comments on the National Policy Statement for Infrastructure (NPS-I), National Policy Statement for Natural Hazards (NPS-NH) and National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land (NPS-HPL). While we support the introduction of both the NPS-I and NPS-NH as two critical parts of the planning system that currently lack national-level guidance, we believe significant changes are needed to ensure they are effective, balanced, and practical. In relation to the NPS-HPL, we support the removal of LUC 3 land from NPS-HPL restrictions and acknowledge the Ministry for the Environment’s recognition of the issues
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:
