Wellington Region

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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:

"A city that is vibrant, open for business, and focused on sustainability and investment in essential infrastructure."

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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 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: 

  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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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!

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Recent Submissions

Submission

Property Council submission on Christchurch City Council’s Development Contributions Policy Review 2025

March 28, 2025

On 26 March 2025, Property Council submitted to Christchurch City Council on the Development Contributions Policy Review 2025. In brief Property Council is deeply concerned about the impact of the proposed development contributions on housing supply and affordability in Christchurch. Significant development contribution fee increases will likely result in Christchurch becoming uncompetitive for new housing developments compared with neighbouring and other comparable regions. If enacted, this development contribution policy could add tens of thousands of dollars to the price of a new build house in Christchurch. Our view The Draft DC Policy was released prior to Central Government’s announcement to overhaul development contribution fees and replace them with developer levies. Legislation enabling development levies will occur in September 2025, only

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Submission

Property Council submission on Auckland Council Annual Plan 2025

March 25, 2025

On 25 March 2025, Property Council submitted on Auckland Council’s Annual Plan 2025. In brief Property Council supports Auckland Council’s Annual Plan and congratulates Auckland Council for creating consistency by staying the course of what it originally agreed to do through the Long-term Plan 2024-2034. At a high level, the Property Council recommends Auckland Council: Make clear in the Long-term Plan 2026-2036 the timeline for reducing the business differential; and Start exploring ways to collaborate with the development community on mixed-use, retail, hospitality and housing projects around City Rail Link stations to maximise the investment and enhance city vibrancy. Read our full submission  

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Property Council submission on Hutt City Council Sustainable Growth Strategy 2025-2055

March 13, 2025

On 13 March 2025, Property Council submitted on Hutt City Council’s Sustainable Growth Strategy. In brief Property Council supports Hutt City’s Sustainable Growth Strategy 2025-2055. However, we would like to see a more pragmatic and collaborative approach to developing a future national adaptation and natural hazards plan. At a high level, Property Council recommends that Hutt City Council: Work closely with the development community and its own employees to encourage a collaborative and welcoming approach to future intensification and desired outcomes are met; Investigate options for mix-use development around the upgraded Waterloo Station; Investigate alternative funding and financing options for water and waste infrastructure prior to the Long-Term Plan 2026-2036. This could include a similar model to Wellington City Council’s

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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