Property Council members shape New Zealand’s cities, one property at a time. They are the dreamers, the makers and the doers who bring to life spaces for Kiwis to live, work, shop and play.
Property is New Zealand’s number one industry, accounting for 15% of our total GDP ($41.2 billion) and employs around 200,000 New Zealanders every year. There are nearly $1.6 trillion in property assets nationwide. As an industry, we are committed to getting policy settings right so we can get on with building our nation.
Over the last couple of years, we have seen unprecedented times, with a global pandemic that resulted in the nation going into ‘lockdown’ in 2020 and temporarily pushing pause on our construction and building sectors. Moving forward, New Zealanders need confidence in our economy in order to prepare for future growth. New Zealand needs investment in robust infrastructure and sustainable and resilient cities that can weather whatever the future holds. It is critical we shift the conversation from ‘problems’ to ‘solutions’, focusing on the outcomes we want to achieve, and how to get there.
The Property Council National Briefing Paper has been crafted in partnership with members, proposing a range of policy initiatives that aim to shape thriving cities and communities. These include reforming the planning system, increasing housing supply, encouraging smarter investment and improving the sustainability and resilience of our building stock.
This platform aims to spark conversation, raise questions and engage policy makers to consider alternative solutions to the hurdles our country is facing. We look forward to working with policy makers to create thriving cities, communities and opportunities for all New Zealanders.
Chief Executive
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:
Driving Auckland’s growth by removing regulatory barriers and red tape to accelerate the delivery of smart, integrated property, transport, and infrastructure for connected sustainable communities, starting with the City Centre.
Contact Samantha Lay Yee for further information.
Advocate for the property industry to support a vibrant, open-for-business and affordable Wellington region that attracts people.
Contact Bella Leddy for further information.
A thriving and resilient region with effective, affordable and timely infrastructure that enables quality development, investment and growth.
Contact Bella Leddy for further information.
Enabling development and investment across the South Island by strengthening stakeholder relationships.
Contact Samantha Lay Yee for further information.
On 28 May 2026, Property Council submitted on the Modern Slavery Bill. Why this matters to our members A number of Property Council members are already undertaking modern slavery reporting
On 8 May 2026, Property Council submitted on Wellington City Council’s Draft Annual Plan 2026/27. Why this matters to our members The Draft Annual Plan 2026/27 outlines the budget for
On 1 May 2026, Property Council submitted on Hamilton City Council’s Financial Contributions Policy 2026. Why this matters to our members Under Hamilton City Council’s Financial Contributions Policy, a new
On 1 May 2026, Property Council submitted on Tauranga City Council’s Draft Development Contributions Policy 2026/27. Why this matters to our members The Draft Development Contributions Policy 2026/27 is proposing
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Property Council has an array of member advocacy taskforces that help shape our key national and regional workstreams. Whether that be RMA, Build-to-Rent or Building System reform, we’d love for you to get involved.
Joining one of our taskforces is a great way to contribute towards Property Council’s Advocacy work programme and receive up-to-date information on workstreams that you are passionate about.
Check out the list of our current active workstreams below, and reach out to our Advocacy team should you wish to be involved:
