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

Download the Local Government Briefing Paper

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

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Wellington
Regional Committee

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.

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!

Friday 14 November 2025
Tākina Convention Centre, Wellington

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!

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Recent Submissions

Submission

Property Council submission on the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill

March 18, 2026

On 18 March 2026, Property Council made a submission on the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill. Why this matters to our members Property Council welcomes the introduction of the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill which, among other things, seeks to provide greater clarity on how the Health and Safety at Work Act interacts with other legislative regimes, including those under the Building Act 2004.  For Property Council members, clear alignment between the Building Act and the Health and Safety at Work Act is particularly important given the Government’s recent seismic reforms. The Act influences both market behaviour and life-safety expectations, so it is essential that responsibilities under each framework are well defined. Our view While we

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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

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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

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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