Welcome to
Te Whanganui-a-Tara
According to the 2024 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
2023/24 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:
"A city that is vibrant, open for business, and focused on sustainability and investment in essential infrastructure."
Regional Events
Wellington Property Series | The Development Stocktake
As we wrap up the financial year, it’s time to take stock through the lens of industry experts and get a peek into what lies ahead for our industry in
Wellington Corporate Golf Day 2025
Get into the swing of 2025! Roll into the new year at the Wellington Corporate Golf Day! Renowned as the premier corporate golf day in Wellington, this is a fun
Wellington Ladies Learn to Golf
SOLD OUT // Join us for a light-hearted, enjoyable afternoon as we improve our golfing prowess at the Property Council Ladies Learn to Golf event! These sessions are about creating
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 2024.
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. 👉
Book your tickets!
Thursday 7 November 2024
Tākina Convention Centre, Wellington
The Wellington Property People Awards celebrate and recognise the people behind the projects in the Wellington region.
Tickets for the Wellington Property People Awards are now available – book today!
Recent Submissions
Property Council submission on the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission’s ‘Testing our thinking: Developing an enduring National Infrastructure Plan’ discussion paper
On 10 December 2024, Property Council submitted to the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission on their Testing our thinking: Developing an enduring National Infrastructure Plan discussion paper. Why this matters to our members This is important to our members as it informs future government action on implementing a 30-year National Infrastructure Plan and what planned investment is needed over the next 5-10 years. If the National Infrastructure Plan is appropriately supported, it will create greater pipeline certainty for the infrastructure sector. Our view We broadly support the aim to create greater pipeline certainty for the infrastructure sector. At a high level, we recommended that the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission: Adopts a robust, sustainable, and forward-thinking approach to infrastructure investments that strategically
Property Council submission on the draft Ōtautahi Christchurch Future Transport strategy 2024-54
On 6 December 2024, Property Council submitted to Christchurch City Council on the draft Ōtautahi Christchurch Future Transport Strategy 2024-54. Why this matters to our members Property Council supports a transport system that connects communities, allows people to travel efficiently across regions, and enables the safe and efficient movement of freight. Our view A well-rounded transport system should unlock urban development opportunities through new housing and/or intensification. Transport investment is critical for reducing commute times, enabling new housing supply, increasing business productivity and reducing climate emissions. We believe that this joined-up approach is necessary and recommended that the strategy is revised to incorporate the importance of connecting urban development with transport to better reduce emissions. At a high level, we
Property Council submission on Auckland Council’s Draft Southern Rural Strategy
On 29 November 2024, Property Council submitted to Auckland Council on their Draft Southern Rural Strategy. Why this matters to our members This is important to our members as it directs the long-term management of growth and development in the southern rural areas of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. It is a sub-regional spatial strategy, which complements the regional direction set out in the Future Development Strategy 2023-2053. Rural means all land outside the Rural Urban Boundary and includes all settlements in the full Franklin Local Board plus small adjacent areas of rural land within the Howick and Papakura Local Boards. All areas with current urban zoning and future urban development of the Drury and Pukekohe/Paerātā areas are also included in the
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:
