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.
These priorities are grouped under five key workstreams:
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
The Government has agreed on a new scheme allowing trusted builders to sign off their own work and will set a mandatory target to tackle building inspection wait times, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk has announced. The self-certification scheme will be a voluntary, opt-in measure enabled by changes to
Private capital is making a powerful play in property markets across the globe – and New Zealand is right in the thick of the action. According to the latest edition of The Wealth Report by Knight Frank, released in partnership with Bayleys, the real estate landscape is shifting as high-net-worth
The March SEEK NZ Employment Report has revealed the first quarterly rise in national job ad volumes in over two and a half years — a positive signal for New Zealand’s construction and property industries after a prolonged period of market contraction. While year-on-year figures still show a 15% decline
This week, the Emerging Leaders Programme kicked off with its first in-person training day in Auckland on 28 April. Supporting and developing people in our industry for 7 years, the Emerging Leaders Programme fosters a sense of purpose for emerging talent in the industry. This transformative initiative blends expert mentorship
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.
On 9 June 2025, the Property Council submitted on Waipā District Council’s Local Water Done Well. Why this matters to our members The proposal for Waipā District Council to form
On 9 June 2025, the Property Council submitted on Waipā District Council’s Long Term Plan 2025-34. Why this matters to our members The Long Term Plan outlines the direction of
On 17 April 2025, the Property Council submitted on Hamilton City Council’s Local Water Done Well. Why this matters to our members The proposal for Hamilton City Council to form
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.
We advocate on your behalf on issues that are important to your business, promoting the importance of the property sector via a powerful collective voice.
Gain unparalleled access to our team of policy experts, sharing your views and gaining inside knowledge as we champion the issues that matter.
Get to know who's who by accessing and joining our online Member Directory, listing all member companies and their key contact person.
Membership benefits are extended to your entire team, so everyone can upskill, build their network and engage together.
Exclusive invitations to member-only events and content with discounts to national conferences and seminars.
We deliver 80+ live and virtual events every year, giving your team access to a broad range of property professionals across all disciplines.
