Wellington Region

Welcome to
Te Whanganui-a-Tara

Property is a cornerstone of the Wellington economy. According to the latest Property Industry Impact Report, the property industry contributes $8.6 billion to the Wellington economy.

This includes $3.6 billion in direct impact, plus flow-on impacts of $2.2 billion through supply chains and $2.7 billion through workers’ household spending. These figures don’t include capital gains from rising land and property values.

The industry also directly employs 24,820 people, or 9 per cent of Wellington’s workforce. That’s a significant contribution, and our members are a big part of it.

But the cost of doing business in Wellington remains high. Rising commercial rates and earthquake-related insurance premiums continue to hold back the city’s prosperity.

Property Council continues to drive change in the region through its advocacy, events programme and work with like-minded organisations, including Wellington City Council.

Our members are at the heart of everything we do, and we need your support. Get involved, and tell us what you want from your membership, including the events, topics and speakers you’d like to see.

Melissa McGhie

Rolle Property
Wellington Regional Chair

Wellington
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 Wellington’s being:

“Advocate for the property industry to support a vibrant, open-for-business and affordable Wellington region that attracts people."

Regional Events

  • Wellington Property People Awards 2026

    Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
    Te Aro, Wellington
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  • Wellington Summer Lawn Bowls

    Victoria Bowling Club
    Mount Victoria, Wellington
    Tickets on sale
    Buy

  • Site Tour: Inside Beca’s New Wellington Workspace

    55 Molesworth Street
    Wellington
    Tickets on sale
    Buy
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Wellington
Regional Committee

The Wellington Regional Committee assists the Property Council team in formulating our local advocacy strategy and planning member events and initiatives in the region.

The current Committee is in effect from 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2027.

Recent Submissions

Submission

Property Council submission on the Aotearoa New Zealand Sustainable Finance Taxonomy (NZ Taxonomy): Construction and Buildings criteria

October 30, 2026

On 30 October 2026, Property Council submitted on the Aotearoa New Zealand Sustainable Finance Taxonomy (NZ Taxonomy): Construction and Buildings criteria. Why this matters to our members Property Council supports the Taxonomy’s objective of directing investment towards activities that contribute to New Zealand’s climate and sustainability goals. The framework has the potential to help guide investment in new developments, existing buildings and building improvements. It is therefore important that it is relevant and useful to our members and the wider property sector. Our view While supportive of its intent, Property Council is concerned that the criteria, as it currently stands, need to be more outcome-focused, with clearer, simpler, and more practical requirements that are easier to understand and apply. The

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Submission

Property Council submission to MCERT on the Auckland city centre planning provisions

October 16, 2026

On 16 October 2026, Property Council submitted to the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (“MCERT”) on the ‘Auckland Unitary Plan – Options for increasing development capacity, economic growth and employment in the city centre: Report of Investigations’ (the Report) Why this matters to our members Our members that operate in Auckland agree that the city centre is one of a number of key locations where Auckland Council should be seeking to accommodate additional housing and employment. It is a location with major public transport infrastructure (including the new City Rail Link), established services, existing employment concentrations and significant public investment. The proposed changes would open up more opportunities for city centre intensification. Our view Property Council supports changes

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Submission

Property Council submission to MCERT on illustrative National Policy Direction

October 16, 2026

On 16 October 2026, Property Council submitted to the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (“MCERT”) on New Zealand’s New Planning System: Testing the approach to National Policy Direction (the illustrative NPD) Why this matters to our members The new Planning Act 2026 and Natural Environment Act 2026 require councils to develop planning instruments, including regional spatial plans and land use and environment plans. The illustrative NPD provides an early indication of Government’s planning system priorities and high-level directives to ensure planning instruments enable development and consistently manage conflicts between incompatible land uses. Our view Property Council supports the overall direction of the illustrative NPD. We support its emphasis on ensuring that planning instruments enable housing and development, new

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Contact Us

Help champion the
Wellington 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:

Nikki Livesey

Wellington Regional Manager

027 533 6083
nikki@propertynz.co.nz