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.
Rolle Property
Wellington Regional Chair
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:
We’re back with another epic evening! Join us in celebrating the people behind the projects Get ready for an unforgettable night of connection, celebration, and recognition at the 2026 Wellington
Ladies Learn to Golf Series: Swing, Sip & Socialise Golf is no longer just for the boys’ club. It’s time to redefine the greens. Whether you’re a first-time swinger or
Rack ’em up for the Wellington property pool tournament! Grab your cue and your best trash talk — Wellington’s property crowd is heading to the pool table for an
The Wellington 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.
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:
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. 👉
Friday 14 November saw us host an unforgettable night of connection, celebration, and recognition at the 2025 Wellington Property People Awards!
Over 380 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!
We’ll be back in 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
On 4 September 2026, Property Council submitted to the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (“MCERT”) on the Report of Investigations into Restrictive Residential Provisions (“The Report”) in the Hamilton City Operative District Plan (“ODP”). Why this matters to our members Our members that operate in Hamilton agree that a number of the provisions investigated in the ODP are unnecessarily prescriptive and have the potential to increase development costs, reduce design flexibility and constrain development capacity. Our view Our members support good urban design, environmental outcomes and future-proofed infrastructure but this does not necessarily require prescriptive one size fits all requirements. At a high level, we recommend the following: Removing the prescriptive deep soil and urban tree canopy standards
On 24 August 2026, Property Council submitted to the Electricity Authority on the Further reform of distribution connection pricing – Issues paper. Why this matters to our members The Electricity Authority is progressing an enduring framework for connection pricing beyond the 2030 expiry of the interim balance point framework. Upfront connection charges can often be quite high with a lack of transparency, fairness and certainty in how connection charges are calculated, quoted and applied. Our view Property Council largely supports the consultation’s options for reform. Options A1-A7 (costing methodologies) and Options B1-B9 (allocation methodologies) will together form a strong foundation for an enduring, nationally consistent framework. We offer further suggestions on how additional reform could strengthen goals of transparency, certainty,
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:
