Our Regions

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Property is Auckland’s largest industry, contributing $12b to the regional economy. Nationally, property makes up 15% of New Zealand’s gross domestic product (GDP).

Over the last few years, the Auckland Regional Committee has focused on ensuring the Auckland Unitary Plan reflects the Auckland Plan’s aspirations of a quality, liveable, compact city. The success of the Unitary Plan will be judged by the quality of its implementation.

We need streamlined consenting that enables the feasible development of accommodation, amenity, facilities and transport that will ensure that Auckland remains a liveable city. We need appropriate and sustainable infrastructure funding that supports alternate transport and keeps the city moving. The Auckland Executive continues to work closely with central and local government to ensure that the Auckland and Northland regions keep moving and growing sustainably.

If you want to be a part of what we are doing, please get in touch. Strength in numbers creates positive change and ensures we continue to move forward.

Martin Cooper

Cooper & Associates
Auckland Regional Chair

Download the Local Government Briefing Paper

2023/24 Auckland
Advocacy Priority

In the regions, our regular projects include Long-term Plans, Annual Plans, District and Spatial Plans, rates differentials and development contributions. In addition to this, each Regional Committee also choose one priority to focus on for the year, with Auckland’s being:

"A region that plans for its future – focused on building existing and new communities that are supported and connected by sustainable investment in infrastructure and transport."

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Auckland
Regional Committee

The Auckland Regional Committee assists the Property Council team to formulate our local advocacy strategy and plan member events and initiatives in the region.

Local Government
Briefing Paper

The Local Government Briefing Paper has been produced in advance of the 2025 Local Government Elections to provide candidates – many of whom are unfamiliar with the property industry – with a simple guide to the challenges faced, solutions available and potential impact for their city or region.

The document outlines five key workstreams: 

  1. Foster stronger relationships with the property sector 
  2. Improve local government funding and financing 
  3. Fairer investment in infrastructure 
  4. Connect regional planning and transport; and 
  5. Increase housing supply and improve consenting. 

Singing off the same song sheet nationwide also helps ensure consistency across our national and regional advocacy workstreams. It is a working document that will evolve over time as policies are announced and issues arise, with the current version available for download by members upon logging in here. 👉

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Friday 8 November 2024
The Hilton Auckland

The Auckland Property People Awards celebrate and recognise the people behind the projects in the greater Auckland region.

Nominations for the Auckland Property People Awards are now open – book your tickets and nominate your team today.

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Recent Submissions

Submission

Property Council submission on Hamilton City Council’s Local Water Done Well

April 17, 2025

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 a multi-Council Controlled Organisation (CCO) governed by an independent Board of Directors is important for our members as it will allow for a more strategic approach to decision-making and asset management. Our view We support the establishment of a CCO between Hamilton City Council and Waikato Regional Council to allow for improved governance and a more strategic approach to decision-making and asset management. Councils across New Zealand have historically underinvested in infrastructure, resulting in today’s funding and financing challenges. The establishment of a CCO would allow a separate balance sheet

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Property Council submission to Tauranga City Council on Local Water Done Well

April 17, 2025

On 17 April 2025, Property Council submitted on Tauranga City Council’s Local Water Done Well 2025. Why this matters to our members The proposal for Tauranga City Council to form a multi-Council Controlled Organisation (CCO) governed by an independent Board of Directors is important for our members as it will allow for a more strategic approach to decision-making and asset management. Our view Property Council supports the proposal for Tauranga City Council to form a multi-Council Controlled Organisation (CCO), potentially with Western Bay of Plenty District Council and/or other councils. The proposal would see the establishment of a Council-Controlled Organisation (CCO) governed by an independent Board of Directors. View the submission

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Property Council submission on Tauranga City Council’s Annual Plan 2025/26 (and Draft Development Contributions Policy 2025/26)

April 17, 2025

On 17 April 2025, Property Council submitted on Tauranga City Council’s Draft Annual Plan 2025/26 and Development Contributions Policy. Why this matters to our members The Draft Annual Plan 2025/26 outlines the direction of Tauranga City Council for the next twelve months and will influence outcomes across Tauranga. It is important that decisions made by the Council have fair and equitable outcomes for the property sector. Our view The Property Council opposes the proposed Annual Plan due to operational costs exceeding revenue. Furthermore, Tauranga City Council proposes increasing residential rates by 12 per cent for residential ratepayers and between 16.3 per cent and 19.6 per cent for commercial and industrial ratepayers. This is a significant increase for commercial and industrial

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Contact Us

Help champion the Auckland property industry

Property Council has several dynamic and engaged member taskforces and committees, who provide insight and support our team with a range of initiatives. These groups are ever-changing and are open to all members.

We also have numerous opportunities for sponsors to partner with us to produce and support local events.

Please contact your Regional Manager for further information:

Tasch Dodson

Auckland Regional Manager

022 088 2724
tasch@propertynz.co.nz