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, affordable and timely infrastructure that enables quality development, investment and growth.” 

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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Ngā mihi nui / Thank you

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.

We did it again! Thursday 23 October 2025 saw us host an unforgettable night of connection, celebration, and recognition at the Central Property People Awards!

Over 300 industry leaders, changemakers and rising stars joined us in honouring the people driving progress across the region. Thank you to everyone who helped celebrate the occasion, and congratulations to all the winners!

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Recent Submissions

Submission

Property Council submission on Simplifying Local Government Consultation paper

February 20, 2026

On 20 February 2026, Property Council submitted to the Department of Internal Affairs on the Simplifying Local Government consultation – a draft proposal. Why this matters to our members The simplifying local government consultation looks to disestablish regional councils to create new Combined Territory Boards comprised of the mayors in the regions. Combined Territory Boards will be in charge of creating regional reorganisation plans which look to amalgamate key services and will be drafting spatial plans under the new Planning Bill 2025. Members want to make sure Combined Territory Boards are fit for purpose, efficient and focused on delivering outcomes. Our view Property Council broadly supports the intent of the proposal to improve regional coordination, enable clearer leadership, and support

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Submission

Property Council submission on the Buildings (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill

February 16, 2026

On 16 February 2026, Property Council submitted to the Transport and Infrastructure Select Committee on the Buildings (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill. Why this matters to our members The current earthquake-prone building system has created significant uncertainty for the property sector, and reform is long overdue. Moving to a risk-based, proportionate approach ensures that efforts are focused where the risk is highest, prioritising the strengthening of the most vulnerable buildings and better protecting lives. Our view Property Council strongly supports the intent of the Bill and made recommendations to further refine certain provisions as currently drafted. At a high level, Property Council recommended: The establishment of a technical advice panel lead by MBIE, to assist with complex or ambiguous determinations in

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Submission

Property Council submission to the Environment Select Committee on the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill

February 13, 2026

On Friday 13 February 2026, Property Council submitted to the Environment Select Committee on the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill. Why this matters to our members The current RMA is no longer fit for purpose, as it has become overly slow and complex, and has often been subject to political shifts with changes in government. We need a system that provides certainty and enables development in the right place at the right time. Our view Property Council commends the Government for taking a major step toward a more outcomes-focused resource management system. Property Council members support many aspects of the proposed framework, including stronger national direction, clearer plan hierarchies, consolidated plan architecture, higher effects thresholds, and enhanced accountability. These

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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