The 2024 summit programme has been curated by a residential development brains trust for property professionals just like you. Please note this programme is subject to change as details are confirmed.
Nadine Higgins (nee Chalmers-Ross) is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster with extensive experience across television, radio, newspapers and magazines. Nadine is renowned as a fiercely intelligent, articulate and engaging MC and we very much look forward to welcoming her to RECON23.
A well-respected industry leader, Leonie has extensive experience in the New Zealand property industry, having held top positions in both the public and private sector. From creating the concept of what is now realestate.co.nz, to buying and transforming her own residential property management business, helping establish the new Auckland Council, and managing asset development for Housing New Zealand, there’s not many areas of property that Leonie has not touched.
In 2011, Leonie was appointed to the board of NZX listed company Goodman Property Trust, and up until her 2018 appointment as Property Council’s Chief Executive, she dedicated her time to leading an independent philanthropic initiative to solve Auckland’s housing crisis. Leonie holds a Master of Commerce, majoring in valuation and property management and is a life member of the Property Institute of New Zealand, a chartered member of the Institute of Directors, and a member of Global Women. In 2017 she was awarded the Property Institute’s Supreme Property Award, the Property Council Auckland Property People Judges Choice Award, and was a finalist in the Westpac Women of Influence Awards.
Leonie is also an accomplished boxer, with her sparring partners bearing the brunt of her excellent strategic planning skills.
As our host for RECON23, Leonie will be both opening the event and providing the closing remarks.
This pre-conference tour will feature some of the most exciting residential developments in Auckland.
Please note: Site tours are exclusively for attendees of the Residential Development Summit, but are not included in the general admission ticket and will need to be purchased in addition to your registration. Limited spaces are available.
Carly Flynn
Master of Ceremonies
Leonie Freeman
CEO, Property Council New Zealand
Shamubeel Eaqub
Economist
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Morning Tea
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Mike Pohio
Chair, Ngāi Tahu Holdings Limited
Lunchtime
Katherine Wilson
Head of Advocacy, Property Council New Zealand
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Afternoon Tea
Prof. Paul Spoonley
Researcher & Demographer
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Leonie Freeman
CEO, Property Council New Zealand