Enable thriving cities
and infrastructure
We believe collaboration is critical to the creation of thriving cities and communities, and that robust infrastructure must go hand in hand.
New Zealand cities are facing vast population growth which has led to an increase in demand for housing and infrastructure. Historic underinvestment in infrastructure and asset management has resulted in aging infrastructure and buildings that may not be fit for purpose.
It is vital that the Government, public and private sectors work together to create thriving cities and communities. This includes local authorities working with Government and the private sector to resolve the lack of funding and financing of infrastructure.
Property Council supports local authorities meeting urban growth pressure by building both up and out, especially by encouraging good urban form through intensification in CBDs and near key transport nodes.
Topics include:
- Infrastructure funding and financing
- Future growth
- Development contributions
Recommendations
- Introduce alternative funding and financing mechanisms for local, regional, and national infrastructure.
- Abolish rating differentials.
- Meet urban growth pressure by building up and out. Ensure good urban form by encouraging intensification in CBDs and around key transport nodes.
- Amend the Local Government (Community Well-being) Act to ring-fence the collection of development contributions.
Member taskforce
The Auckland Council Development Contributions Taskforce aims to provide feedback to Auckland Council on their proposed development contributions policies.
Property Council is honoured to work with members from across the property spectrum on this important issue, including:
- Alice Hall, Chapman Tripp
- Amanda Greenwood, Russell Group
- Andrea Steffensen, Woolworths New Zealand
- Andrew Hay, Stride Property
- Ben Jones, Templeton Group
- Brad Smith, Woolworths New Zealand
- Chris Bufton, Reidy & Co
- Christie Wrightson, Founders Development Ltd
- Daniel Minhinnick, Russell McVeagh
- David Schwartfeger, Kiwi Property
- Davida Dunphy, Dunphy Emmett
- Graeme Birkhead, Graeme Birkhead Consulting Ltd
- Greg Reidy, Reidy & Co
- Howard Smith, D3 Development
- Jan Walker, Shore City Shopping Centre Pty Ltd
- John Dobrowolski, Russell Group
- Kim Barrett, Haydn & Rollett
- Luke Hinchey, Chapman Tripp
- Mark Peldmanis, Avant Property Development Ltd
- Martin Cooper, Cooper and Associates
- Matt Doughney, Euroclass Ltd
- Matthew Brown, Ryman Healthcare Ltd
- Michael Cocks, CBRE
- Neil Donnelly, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Rawa Limited
- Nicole Carseldine, Stellar Projects
- Nicole Warner, Glaister Ennor
- Olga Druzhinina, Development Advisory Services Limited
- Pat Gavaghan, Hugh Green Group
- Paula Ormandy, Buddle Findlay
- Phil Ainsworth, The Neil Group Limited
- Phil Smith, Smith Architects
- Roddy John, NewGround Capital
- Sarah Hall, Willis Bond
- Scott Illingworth, D3 Development
- Tim Bull, Bayleys
- Tim Woods, Precinct Properties
- Trevor Canty, Neil Group
- Wesley Gerber, Bayleys
- Will Ellison, Willis Bond
Contact
For further information or to get involved, contact:
Katherine Wilson
Head of Advocacy
katherine@propertynz.co.nz
