Advisory Group

Shaping the future of
New Zealand's property sector

Property Council New Zealand’s Industry Leaders are our top-tier, invitation-only national membership group.  

Our Industry Leaders employ tens of thousands of talented people who invest in, develop and manage the landmark assets that define our cities.  Their commitment strengthens our collective voice, ensuring the property sector remains influential and well-represented at the highest levels.

Industry Leaders are often large, nationally focused organisations with a shared vision for progress. They form our Advisory Group, a strategic body that is the first to shape our advocacy priorities, amplify our industry’s voice and guide the Property Council’s long-term direction.

As an Industry Leader, your organisation gains exclusive benefits and unparalleled influence, including:

âś… Board Representation – Five dedicated seats on the Property Council’s National Board, reserved exclusively for Industry Leaders. 

✅ Priority Access – First choice for speaking and sponsorship opportunities at Property Council events.

✅ Direct Advocacy – Exclusive participation in Advisory Group meetings with Ministers, Members of Parliament, and elected officials, welcoming you into the conversation where ideas and decisions take shape.

âś… Industry Engagement – Opportunities for your team to contribute at every level, from joining the National Board to Member Taskforces tackling key advocacy issues to shaping event programmes and driving change in our Committees.

✅ Exclusive Networking – Connect with the industry’s most influential executives, including top developers, property owners, construction leaders, and professional service providers.

By becoming an Industry Leader, you’re not just supporting the Property Council – you’re shaping the future of New Zealand’s property industry.

Join us. Lead the industry. Make an impact.

For more information on Industry Leader membership, contact us today.

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Leonie Freeman

Chief Executive
Property Council New Zealand

Why Industry Leadership?

“Having a strong, united voice is more important than ever – and that’s exactly what our Industry Leaders represent. Industry leadership is about influence, impact, and stepping up to shape the future of our sector.

This membership isn’t just about access – it’s about action. Industry Leaders set the agenda, engage directly with policymakers, and collaborate to ensure the property sector remains resilient and well-represented.

If you’re serious about shaping New Zealand’s cities and communities, this is the place to lead, contribute, and drive meaningful change.”

Scott Pritchard

Chief Executive, Precinct Properties New Zealand

Become an Industry Leader
"This membership isn’t just about access – it’s about action. Industry Leaders set the agenda, engage directly with policymakers, and collaborate to ensure the property sector remains resilient and well-represented."

Meet our
Industry Leaders

We proudly acknowledge and thank our Industry Leaders for their commitment to the sector.

Their leadership, advocacy, and investment play a vital role in shaping the future of our industry, strengthening our collective voice, and driving meaningful progress.

Together, shaping cities where communities thrive.

Recent Highlights

Property Council
Briefing Paper

The Property Council Briefing Paper has been produced to provide stakeholders – many of whom are unfamiliar with the property industry – with a simple guide to the challenges faced, solutions available and potential impact on New Zealand.

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. 👉

This content is for members only

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Inclusion Alliance

Uniting the property industry behind diversity, equity and inclusion for lasting change.

The Property Council Inclusion Alliance is a group of property industry leaders each with a personal mission to foster a more diverse and inclusive property industry in New Zealand.

We want to attract and retain top talent, better represent the communities we serve, achieve high performance and play a crucial leadership role that creates positive change and leaves a lasting legacy for the property sector and beyond.

By working together we can create lasting change and a dynamic and future-focused property industry.

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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

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Submission

Property Council submission on the Infrastructure Funding and Financing Amendment Bill 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

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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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Lead the Industry. Shape the Future.

Join Property Council New Zealand’s Industry Leaders – an exclusive network of top property organisations driving advocacy, policy, and progress. Gain board representation, direct government access, priority event opportunities, and unparalleled industry connections.

Make your voice count. Become an Industry Leader today.

Please contact Sara-Jane Evans for further information:

Sara-Jane Evans

Head of Membership & Commercial Services

027 545 1690
sj@propertynz.co.nz