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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

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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."

Regional Events

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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 Wellington City Council’s Draft Annual Plan 2025/26

April 16, 2025

On 16 April 2025, Property Council submitted on Wellington City Council’s Draft Annual Plan 2025/26. Why this matters to our members The Draft Annual Plan 2025/26 outlines the direction of Wellington City Council for the next twelve months and will influence outcomes across Wellington. It is important that decisions made by the Council have fair and equitable outcomes for the property sector. Our view At a high level, we recommended that Wellington City Council: Review and reduce the operational expenditure (currently sitting $48.5m higher than forecasted in the Long Term Plan); Commence a staged reduction of the business differential until either removed or reduced to an equitable level over the next three annual plans (nine years) and replaced with alternative

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Property Council submission on Christchurch City Council’s Draft Annual Plan 2025/26

March 28, 2025

On 28 March 2025, Property Council submitted on Christchurch City Council’s Draft Annual Plan 2025/26. Why this matters to our members Property Council advocates for the creation of a well-designed, functional and sustainable built environment. We are concerned about the cumulative costs and fees being imposed on businesses, as well as the significant traffic management issues in the City Centre, as this impacts Christchurch’s appeal as an attractive destination for investment. Our view At a high level, we recommended that Christchurch City Council: Review and reduce the operational expenditure (currently sitting $17.5m higher than forecasted in the Long Term Plan); Seek advice on the cumulative impact of rates and fees for the commercial sector; Investigate alternative funding mechanisms; Investigate a

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Property Council submission on Christchurch City Council’s Development Contributions Policy Review 2025

March 28, 2025

On 26 March 2025, Property Council submitted to Christchurch City Council on the Development Contributions Policy Review 2025. In brief Property Council is deeply concerned about the impact of the proposed development contributions on housing supply and affordability in Christchurch. Significant development contribution fee increases will likely result in Christchurch becoming uncompetitive for new housing developments compared with neighbouring and other comparable regions. If enacted, this development contribution policy could add tens of thousands of dollars to the price of a new build house in Christchurch. Our view The Draft DC Policy was released prior to Central Government’s announcement to overhaul development contribution fees and replace them with developer levies. Legislation enabling development levies will occur in September 2025, only

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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