Together, shaping cities where communities thrive
Property Council is the leading advocate for New Zealand’s largest industry - property.
Each year, we canvas our members to craft our annual advocacy priorities. These priorities form the foundation of all the work we do, both nationally and in the regions.
In 2024/25 these priorities are grouped under five key workstreams:
- Enable thriving cities and infrastructure
- Reform the planning system
- Deliver housing that enhances communities
- Adopt fairer regulation and tax settings
- Improve sustainability and resilience
Property Council's work on advocating for the reinstatement of depreciation on commercial buildings added over $2 billion dollars to the balance sheet of Kiwi property owners. The power of a collective voice is undeniable.
Scott Pritchard
CEO, Precinct Properties
PCNZ makes sure that we've got the right environment in which developers, property owners and consultants can create communities and build cities. I love being part of this organisation.
Gerard Earl
National Director, Corporate Solutions, Colliers
Nothing Property Council advocates for is in a vacuum or in the abstract. Everything is about the members, it's about property, it's about space. The credibility of that voice comes from the breadth of its membership and its national reach.
James Riddoch
Partner, Greenwood Roche
One of the things I love about Property Council is that it's not just a single group within the industry, it's a really good mix. This balance ensures you get a range of viewpoints, expertise and opinion.
Andrew Hay
GM, Commercial & industrial, Stride Property
Latest News
Project Spotlight: Te Ara o Puanga – The Mary Potter Apartments
The Te Ara o Puanga – Mary Potter Apartments is a 5-storey, 41-unit apartment building in Newton, Wellington. This project set out with a vision to create an ongoing source of income for the Mary Potter Hospice by building an apartment building on a tight and steep inner-city site next
Opinion: Turning housing aspirations into reality: navigating land supply, infrastructure capacity and market cycles
Kate Randell, Director Infrastructure Advisory at PwC and Tom Barclay, Director Real Estate Advisory at PwC and one of our valued Property Council South Island Regional Committee members, share their views on turning housing aspirations into reality. Introduction The recent Government announcement of Pillar One of the ‘Going for Housing
Advocacy in Action | August 2024
Catch up on the key updates from Property Council’s advocacy team, including: MBIE providing certainty around seismic standards Non-earthquake-prone buildings also under the microscope Join our taskforces! Recent submissions. MBIE providing certainty around seismic standards The uncertainty that is created with ever-changing seismic standards is one of the industry’s major
Addressing the Infrastructure Deficit: The Impact of the Rangiuru Business Park
SPONSORED POST New Zealand faces a significant infrastructure deficit that has long hindered its economic growth and regional development. With an estimated $100 billion needed to close the nationwide infrastructure gap over the next decade, the challenge is particularly acute in the Bay of Plenty region, where industrial land vacancy
The Power of Property
Property is New Zealand's largest industry has a direct impact on GDP of $50.2 billion employs 235,030 New Zealanders is a catalyst for community creates spaces for Kiwis to live, work and play
Property is New Zealand's largest industry, making up 15% of economic activity.
As a sector, we employ 10% of New Zealand’s workforce and directly contribute over $50.2 billion to GDP (and growing!).
Property Council is the one organisation that collectively champions property. We bring together members from across the property ecosystem to advocate for reduced red tape that enables development, encourages investment, and supports our communities to thrive.
Our members shape the cities and spaces where Kiwis live, work, play and shop.
That is the power of property.
Recent Submissions
Submission on proposed changes to the Seismic Assessment Guidelines for non-earthquake prone buildings
On 15 August 2024, Property Council submitted on the proposed changes to the Seismic Assessment Guidelines for non-earthquake prone buildings. Property Council did not make comments on the technical nature
Property Council submission on Queenstown Lakes District Council Long Term Plan 2024-34
On 29 July 2024, Property Council submitted to Queenstown Lakes District Council on their Long Term Plan 2024-34. Why this matters to our members The Long Term Plan outlines the
Property Council submission on Overseas Investment (Build-to-Rent and Similar Rental Developments) Amendment Bill
On 23 July 2024, Property Council submitted to the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee on the Overseas Investment (Build-to-Rent and Similar Rental Developments) Amendment Bill. Why this matters to our
Be part of something powerful
Property Council’s members are the movers and shakers of the industry; property owners, developers, investors and professionals who create, construct, own and manage spaces for communities to thrive.
Our members invest in Property Council because we champion a thriving property industry that creates jobs, opportunities for growth and shapes cities that are future-proofed and functional.
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Networking that delivers
We deliver 80+ live and virtual events every year, giving your team access to a broad range of property professionals across all disciplines.