Wellington Region

Welcome to
Te Whanganui-a-Tara

According to the most recent Property Industry Impact Report, the property industry contributed $8.6 billion to the Wellington economy. 

This includes a direct impact of $3.6 billion and flow-on (indirect and induced) impacts of $2.2 and $2.7 billion respectively.  It is important to note that this does not include capital gains from the appreciation of land and property values. In addition, 24,820 employees were directly employed in the property industry, accounting for 9% of total employment in Wellington. That is a significant involvement by our members and others.

The cost of doing business in Wellington remains high, with ever-increasing commercial rates and seismic issues leading to high insurance premiums that inhibit the city’s prosperity.

As a region, we are continuing to effect change through our advocacy, events program, and collaboration with like-minded organisations including, of course, Wellington City Council. 

To do that we need your support. Our members are at the very core of what we do every day. Get involved! Also, please tell us what you seek from your membership, what events, topics and speakers you would like to hear.  

Melissa McGhie

Rolle Property
Wellington Regional Chair

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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

  • Chalk Talk: Wellington Property Pool Tournament

    The Ballroom
    Wellington
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  • 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
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  • Site Tour: Inside Beca’s New Wellington Workspace

    55 Molesworth Street
    Wellington
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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 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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Submission

Property Council submission to Auckland Council on the proposed amendments to Plan Change 120: Housing Intensification and Resilience

September 24, 2026

On 24 September 2026, Property Council submitted to Auckland Council on Plan Change 120: Housing Intensification and Resilience (“PC120”). Why this matters to our members Our members that operate in Auckland agree that enabling focused intensification within walkable, accessible and transit-oriented locations will provide opportunities to meet Auckland’s urgent housing and growth demands, improve transport and infrastructure efficiency, and reduce urban sprawl. Our view Our members support the proposal to provide capacity for 1.5-1.7 million homes in areas that are walkable and/or have good access to public transport networks. Our members consider more intensification in Auckland’s suburban centres and a more proportionate approach to natural hazard risk management would support greater housing diversity and better outcomes for communities. Property Council

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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