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3-5 September 2025
Queenstown Events Centre
We are delighted to be back in beautiful Queenstown for three spectacular days of exclusive site tours, next-level networking and property-specific education designed just for you.
The Property Conference is an essential event for decision-makers in the property industry. With a dynamic range of high-calibre speakers, the three-day event brings together visionary leaders and innovators, financial heavy-weights and influential drivers within local and central government.
Register by 4 June for your early bird discount!
You make the magic – 255+ attendees already registered!
The Property Conference is an essential event for decision-makers in the property industry.
This destination conference includes optional site tours, welcome function, networking party and two days of engaging plenary sessions.
But the most important part is YOU!
It is truly the people that make this event the incredible experience it is – but spaces for 2025 are limited – so register now and secure your seat.
We look forward to seeing you in Queenstown this spring!
Once again, we’re bringing together a wealth of knowledge, talent and expertise.
Exclusive site tours and activities
This year we’ve upped the ante on pre-conference networking by offering seven incredible pre-conference site tours and activities – from a wine tour of the incredible Peregrine Winery to golf at Millbrook or an afternoon at Ayrburn – we’ve got you covered!
Featured Speakers
Watch this space as further speakers are announced!
Paul G. Buchanan is the Director of 36th Parallel Assessments, a geopolitical, market intelligence and strategic assessment consultancy (www.36th-parallel.com).
He earned an M.A. from Georgetown University and a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Chicago. A member of Pi Sigma Alpha, the US Political Science Honors Society, he has held Asia-Pacific Rim University, Fulbright, Council on Foreign Relations, Heinz and Mellon research fellowships as well as numerous other awards. His areas of interest cover international relations, foreign pol-icy and comparative politics, with focus on regime dynamics, geopolitical transitions, intelligence operations, labor politics, unconventional warfare and strategic thought.
Dr. Buchanan was raised in Latin America and speaks Spanish and Portuguese. After his university training he alternated an academic career with US government service. He has served as an analyst, instructor and consultant for the State Department, Department of Defense, CIA, Agency for International Development, Australian Defense College, MacArthur Foundation, Amnesty International and numerous US military commands. He has also lectured at several NZDF officer training schools. During his years in US government service he held a Top Secret security clearance and briefed top-level policy makers on Latin American affairs. In the mid 1990s he was a team leader of the Cuba Task Force and Western Hemisphere Regional Policy Analyst in the Office of the US Secretary of Defense. He has taught at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey Institute of International Studies, University of Arizona, New College of Florida, University of Auckland, National University of Singapore and held visiting positions at academic institutions in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Portugal and the US.
Dr. Buchanan is the author of three books, over sixty scholarly articles and monographs, more than 100 opinion pieces and several US policy documents. He is a frequent media commentator on international issues and has been cited extensively for his academic as well as policy expertise.
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Frances Valintine CNZM is a passionate educator and technologist who is dedicated to preparing organisations and individuals for the future of work. For over 25 years, she has been dedicated to shifting education and business practice to develop the capabilities, knowledge and mindset needed to respond to the rapidly changing and technologically advancing world.
A Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her lifetime contribution to education and technology. In 2022, Frances was inducted into the New Zealand Hall of Fame for Women Entrepreneurs and in 202,0 Frances received the lifetime award for her Outstanding Contribution to Technology and Business at the CIO Awards.
Frances has received the NZ Flying Kiwi Award and was inducted into the New Zealand Hi-Tech Hall of Fame, she has been named one of the top 50 EdTech Educators in the World and the Best Start-Up Leader in Asia Pacific as judged by Steve Wozniak and Sir Richard Branson.
Driven by a strong sense of purpose to support positive growth for Aotearoa, Frances is a selection adviser to EHF (Edmund Hillary Foundation) and the National Expert for the global World Summit Awards. Frances is also a mentor to a number of global female technology leaders, and a Director of On Being Bold, supporting female leaders. Frances is also on the Board of Trustees for the University of Silicon Valley.
Frances is the author of Future You, a book dedicated to shifting perceptions about learning as an adult and promoting the need to stay connected, relevant and informed throughout our life.
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Biography
Bill sits on the board of Wesfarmers Ltd, Todd Corporation and the Paul Ramsay Foundation.
He is a director and investor with his family in private companies serving primary production, charities and disabled people. He consults to NZ and Australian companies and governments.
He is married to Dr Mary English who runs her own medical practice and they have 6 adult children.
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Wendy Petrie is one of New Zealand’s most recognised and respected broadcasters. Best known as the former anchor of TVNZ’s flagship 1News at 6pm, Wendy spent 14 years delivering the country’s most-watched bulletin with professionalism, warmth, and credibility.
Today, Wendy brings that same calm authority and down-to-earth charm to her work as an MC, host, and journalist. Whether fronting live news, hosting Breakfast or Seven Sharp, or chairing resilience summits post-Covid, she is always well-prepared, engaging, and in control.
Wendy’s journalism career spans global events – from reporting at Ground Zero on 9/11, to covering the Royal Wedding in London and the centenary of Gallipoli. She also anchored live from Christchurch after the devastating earthquakes.
A proud South Aucklander and board member of the Field of Dreams Foundation, Wendy is passionate about youth and community. She’s also a mental wellness advocate, marathon runner, Sky Tower stair climber (in 25kg of firefighter gear!), and proud mum of three sporty kids.
With decades of experience, international credibility, and a true Kiwi heart, Wendy Petrie is a trusted voice who connects effortlessly with audiences – on screen and on stage.
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Daniel Bull is a 3x Guinness World Record-breaking adventurer, 1% for the Planet Advocate and award-winning keynote speaker who triggers a lasting impact. He delivers practical takeaways learnt from over two decades of not just surviving but thriving in the harshest environments on Earth and brings the rare combination of having also worked in the corporate world to fund his ambitions.
Daniel completed an unguided ascent of Mount Everest in his 20s and has since made numerous first ascents up unclimbed peaks in unchartered locations such as northern Greenland and Antarctica, has tackled some of the world’s most dangerous mountains, such as the infamous North Face of the Eiger (nicknamed ‘Murder Wall’), and become the youngest person on the planet to climb the highest summits on every continent.
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With over 15 years of experience as a property lawyer, Jenna has played a pivotal role in shaping the property landscape across Australia and New Zealand. Her deep expertise spans commercial and residential developments, large-scale infrastructure, portfolio management, leasing, and transactions, positioning her as a trusted leader in navigating the complexities of the property sector.
As CEO of one of Australasia’s largest and most diverse private family offices, Jenna oversees a broad investment portfolio encompassing property development, infrastructure, venture capital, philanthropy, and technology. Under her leadership, the Family Office delivers major, purpose-driven projects across the region—from community-shaping infrastructure to high-impact investments in energy, healthcare, biology, and defence.
Jenna is a former Partner and AI Lead at a leading New Zealand law firm, Wynn Williams, specialising in commercial and property law with a focus on property developments, portfolio management, leasing, sales and acquisitions and technology (including AI). Her career includes senior roles at leading Australian law firms and as Counsel for L’Oréal Australia and New Zealand, where she advised on commercial transactions, regulatory matters, and digital transformation.
Widely recognised as a strategic and future-focused leader, Jenna is passionate about long-term value creation and working collaboratively on projects that build resilient, forward-looking industries across Australasia.
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Why attend TPC?
Aotearoa New Zealand’s premier event for property developers, investors, owners and professionals.
“I love learning stuff. I always come to these events and learn something new and innovative that’s exciting and that I can take back to the office.”
Phil Doyle
Business Manager, NZ Strong
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