Regional
Otago Corporate Golf Day
Swing into the new year with the ultimate client-hosting and networking event for Otago property professionals. 🏌️♂️ Join us for the Property Council’s annual Otago Corporate Golf Day, where
Welcome to
Te Waipounamu
The South Island is on the cusp of a new era with some of the country’s largest ever projects set to grow and enhance our city centres.
Our region will see the rollout of key regeneration projects for Christchurch’s city centre and the first stage of Dunedin’s new public hospital build. These projects reflect the vision, commitment and leadership of our members and the strength of our communities.
The often talked about opportunities that would arise, particularly in tourism, hospitality and retail are now fast becoming a reality, and these will continue to drive the South Island’s economy. In Christchurch, the Global Settlement was an important milestone and we’ll continue to work towards the city’s return to local leadership by engaging and assisting local and central government, and key regeneration agencies. The vision of the Blueprint and Central City Recovery Plan is coming to life in central Christchurch. It reflects the vision, commitment and leadership of property, New Zealand’s largest industry. We have a reshaped city; now it is time to make it thrive.
Our members will benefit from our advocacy across multiple topics as we go into bat on their behalf to open the doors for further development and supporting infrastructure. Key areas include:
- Building system reform
- Resource management reform
- Infrastructure funding and procurement
- Local authority funding (including vigilance in respect of inequitable funding models)
These issues will have a huge impact on the future of the property sector and it’s our job to ensure that the collective voice of our members is heard by policy makers.
Tom Chatterton
Rider Levett Bucknall
South Island Regional Chair
South Island
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 the South Island’s being:
"Investing in the future of our cities and communities – facilitating certainty and unlocking opportunities for growth through stronger stakeholder relationships."
Regional Events
Regional
March Mixer: Queenstown Edition
Toast to 2026 in true Queenstown style! Join the Property Council community for an evening of connection and fresh energy as we raise a glass to the start of
Regional
Christchurch Corporate Golf Day
SOLD OUT // Swing into 2026 at the Christchurch Corporate Golf Day! 📢📢 This event is now sold out – please contact danielle@propertynz.co.nz to be added to the waitlist. Enjoy
South Island Education Trust Grants open now!
Applications close 27 February 2026
We’re thrilled to continue the South Island Education Trust Grants – aimed at bolstering the education and professional growth of South Island members.
This exciting programme offers funding for employees of Property Council New Zealand member companies in the South Island. These grants cover costs associated with attending a wide array of industry events and training programs, ensuring our members stay at the forefront of industry knowledge and leadership.
South Island
Regional Committee
The South Island 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:
- 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. 👉
Ngā mihi nui
Thank you
Friday 7 November 2025
Ōtautahi, Christchurch
The South Island Property People Awards celebrate and recognise the people behind the projects in the South Island region.
In 2025, we brought together a crowd of 250 guests for an unforgettable evening of exceptional networking and celebration.
Watch this space for future announcements!
Recent Submissions
Submission
Property Council submission on Supporting Growth through a Development Levies System consultation
February 23, 2026
On 20 February 2026, Property Council submitted to the Department of Internal Affairs on the ‘Supporting Growth through a Development Levies System’ consultation document. Why this matters to our members The Government’s proposal to replace development contributions with a new development levy system represents a major shift in how growth-related infrastructure is funded. From a property sector perspective, the current development contributions regime has become increasingly opaque, difficult to scrutinise, and subject to sudden and unpredictable price changes, undermining cost certainty, development feasibility, and housing affordability. Reform is both necessary and timely, and Property Council welcomes the opportunity to engage on the proposed framework. Our view Property Council supports the intent to reform the development contributions system and sees the
Submission
Property Council submission on the Infrastructure Funding and Financing Amendment Bill 2025
February 20, 2026
On 20 February 2026, Property Council submitted to the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee on the Infrastructure Funding and Financing Amendment Bill 2025. Why this matters to our members New Zealand faces a longstanding infrastructure funding deficit, driven by population growth, historic underinvestment in renewal and maintenance, and over-reliance on local authority balance sheets. The Infrastructure Funding and Financing Act 2020 was intended to address these challenges but the framework has proved overly complex and difficult to use in practice, resulting in very low uptake and limited impact. Our view Property Council supports the intent of the Bill to improve the accessibility and usability of the Infrastructure Funding and Financing framework. However, aspects of the Bill retain unnecessary complexity and
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
Contact Us
Help champion the
South Island 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:
