A year of strength through change
Our FY2026 Annual Impact Report
Property Council New Zealand’s FY2026 Annual Impact Report captures a year in which the property sector faced sustained pressure and Property Council leaned further into its role as the voice of the industry.
It was a year shaped by global uncertainty, domestic economic pressure and one of the most significant waves of policy reform in decades. Feasibility pressures, elevated construction costs and ongoing market uncertainty stayed front of mind for members. At the same time, Property Council worked alongside government and decision-makers on the issues that matter most to the sector: development levies, infrastructure funding, seismic reform, planning system change and consenting reform.
The result was real progress. Across a period of substantial legislative reform, Property Council’s collective voice helped contribute to meaningful advances in development contributions, earthquake-prone building reform, infrastructure funding and financing, and resource management reform. There is growing recognition from government that New Zealand needs a more efficient, coordinated and enabling planning and infrastructure system, progress built on years of constructive engagement between Property Council, its members and decision-makers at local and central government level.
None of this happens without the people behind it. Property Council’s positions are shaped by property owners, developers, investors, consultants, planners, lawyers and industry specialists from across the country, with more than 90 board and committee members volunteering their time and expertise throughout the year.
Looking ahead
The policy decisions being made today will shape New Zealand’s built environment for decades to come. Property Council remains focused on advocating with purpose, supporting its members and helping shape the cities and communities where people can thrive.
Thank you to our members, partners, volunteers and staff for your ongoing support and contribution throughout FY2026. Together, we will continue to move this industry, and New Zealand, forward.
Ngā mihi nui,
Mark & Leonie
Highlights from the Board:
- Property Council celebrated 50 years of city shaping, a milestone reflecting five decades of industry leadership, collaboration and advocacy.
- FY2027 membership fees were held with zero increase for the first time in five years, reflecting strong financial stewardship and a continued commitment to member value.
- Female representation on the National Board rose to 43 per cent, up from 29 per cent the previous year.
- The Inclusion Alliance, supported by 19 industry chief executives, partnered with Strategic Pay to launch a Gender Pay Gap research project involving 30 companies from across the property sector.
- The National Board welcomed Caroline McDowall of Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities and Rhys McKenzie of Hawkins as National Board Intern, while thanking outgoing intern Natasha Sarkar of CBRE and board member Patrick Dougherty for their contribution.
- Member engagement remained exceptionally strong throughout the year, through Property Council’s advocacy programme, taskforces, submissions and events.
