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25-26 March 2026
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
New Zealand’s premier residential development forum will be held at the New Zealand International Convention Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland on Thursday 26 March 2026. This event brings together leaders from the residential development sector for one day of education and engagement, plus a bonus day of pre-summit site tours.
The Residential Development Summit is a bespoke educational event that brings together the best of Aotearoa New Zealand’s residential development, investment, and broader property community to share knowledge and think big.
With economic insights, jaw-dropping case studies and a host of industry leaders, this event promises to leave you better connected, informed and inspired.
We look forward to seeing you at next year’s Summit on 25th & 26th March 2026.
We can’t wait to see you at the new NZ International Convention Centre in March!
Suggestions?
Do you have a topic, speaker or project you’d like to see grace the Residential Development Summit stage in future – contact the events team today!
Featured Speakers
Meet a few of our 2026 speaker lineup
Biography
Samantha Hayes is a leading New Zealand journalist and presenter, currently anchoring Stuff’s ThreeNews Live at 6pm. Beginning her career at 17 with an exclusive Nightline story, she became one of the country’s youngest newsreaders by 23. Over 15 years, Samantha has fronted major programmes, reporting on climate change in Antarctica, the Syrian refugee crisis, and the rise of Lorde. As co-anchor of Newshub Live at 6pm from 2016, she covered events including US elections and Prince Harry’s wedding, interviewing world leaders and celebrities across Europe, Africa, America, India, Antarctica, and the Middle East. Beyond the newsroom, she has hosted the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame and An Evening with Sir Richard Branson. Winner of Dancing with the Stars 2018, she raised over $120,000 for NZ Riding for the Disabled. A Victoria University graduate, Samantha champions environmental and philanthropic causes, while enjoying mountaineering, baking, and life with her two children.
Thursday 26 March
Master of Ceremonies
Biography
Tony Alexander was Chief Economist at the BNZ for almost 25 years and has been out on his own as an independent economist since late-2019. He distributes the free weekly “Tony’s View” publication to over 10,000 subscribers each week, writes a weekly column for NZ Herald, and speaks at about 80 functions a year around New Zealand. He also runs five monthly surveys which give coalface insight into what is happening in NZ industry and the housing market in particular.
9:35 am | Thursday 26 March
Economist Horizons
Details to come.
Have a look at the 2025 highlights!
Why attend Resi?
Aotearoa New Zealand’s premier event for residential property development professionals.
“An awesome day – thanks so much! A great selection of speakers and pace of topics.”
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Residential Development Summit