Regional
Wellington Corporate Golf Day 2026
Get into the swing of 2026! The epic Wellington Corporate Golf Day is back! Bigger and brighter than ever. ⛳ Renowned as the premier corporate golf day in
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
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
Regional
Wellington Development Stocktake
Taking stock of the Wellington development landscape As we wrap up the financial year, join us for a clear and timely snapshot of the factors shaping Wellington’s development landscape —
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:
- 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. 👉
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!
Recent Submissions
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
Submission
Property Council submission on the Infrastructure Funding and Financing Amendment Act 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
Submission
Property Council submission on Simplifying Local Government Consultation paper
February 20, 2026
On 20 February 2026, Property Council submitted to the Department of Internal Affairs on the Simplifying Local Government consultation – a draft proposal. Why this matters to our members The simplifying local government consultation looks to disestablish regional councils to create new Combined Territory Boards comprised of the mayors in the regions. Combined Territory Boards will be in charge of creating regional reorganisation plans which look to amalgamate key services and will be drafting spatial plans under the new Planning Bill 2025. Members want to make sure Combined Territory Boards are fit for purpose, efficient and focused on delivering outcomes. Our view Property Council broadly supports the intent of the proposal to improve regional coordination, enable clearer leadership, and support
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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:
