Central Region

Welcome to
Te Puku-o-Te-Ika-a-Māui

The Central region is fast becoming New Zealand’s best place to live, work and do business. 

Waikato and the Bay of Plenty are in a unique position, leveraging off the economic drive of the ‘Golden Triangle’. Our region is a key North Island hub,  poised to respond positively to the planned transport connections to Auckland. 

The Central Committee advocates for a thriving commercial property industry that has a positive impact on the region and its people. With substantial population growth forecasted in the region over the next 30 years, a comprehensive sub-regional spatial plan that outlines where future development will occur is needed. 

We are calling for an integrated approach to planning that will provide investment certainty for the industry and ensure a diversified, modern economy that grows jobs and enables the property sector to thrive. 

Morgan Jones

Veros Property
Central Regional Chair

Download the Local Government Briefing Paper

Central
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 Central’s being:

"Connecting the dots – A well-planned central region with efficient infrastructure and transport links that supports development in existing and new communities through meaningful engagement."

Regional Events

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Central
Regional Committee

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

The current Committee is in effect from 1 November 2024.

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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Thursday 24 October 2024
Wintec, Hamilton

The Central Property People Awards celebrate and recognise the people behind the projects in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions.

Tickets for the Central Property People Awards are now available – book today!

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Recent Submissions

Submission

Property Council submission on Auckland Council Annual Plan 2025

March 25, 2025

On 25 March 2025, Property Council submitted on Auckland Council’s Annual Plan 2025. In brief Property Council supports Auckland Council’s Annual Plan and congratulates Auckland Council for creating consistency by staying the course of what it originally agreed to do through the Long-term Plan 2024-2034. At a high level, the Property Council recommends Auckland Council: Make clear in the Long-term Plan 2026-2036 the timeline for reducing the business differential; and Start exploring ways to collaborate with the development community on mixed-use, retail, hospitality and housing projects around City Rail Link stations to maximise the investment and enhance city vibrancy. Read our full submission  

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Submission

Property Council submission on Hutt City Council Sustainable Growth Strategy 2025-2055

March 13, 2025

On 13 March 2025, Property Council submitted on Hutt City Council’s Sustainable Growth Strategy. In brief Property Council supports Hutt City’s Sustainable Growth Strategy 2025-2055. However, we would like to see a more pragmatic and collaborative approach to developing a future national adaptation and natural hazards plan. At a high level, Property Council recommends that Hutt City Council: Work closely with the development community and its own employees to encourage a collaborative and welcoming approach to future intensification and desired outcomes are met; Investigate options for mix-use development around the upgraded Waterloo Station; Investigate alternative funding and financing options for water and waste infrastructure prior to the Long-Term Plan 2026-2036. This could include a similar model to Wellington City Council’s

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Property Council submission on Auckland Council’s Draft Manaaki Tāmaki Makaurau – Auckland Open Space, Sport and Recreation Strategy

March 10, 2025

On 10 March 2025, Property Council submitted on Auckland Council’s Draft Manaaki Tāmaki Makaurau – Auckland Open Space, Sport and Recreation Strategy. This sets broad principles on future open spaces across Auckland. In brief Property Council is concerned that the strategy has limited details around implementation and financing. We are particularly concerned that the implications will fall onto development contribution fees, impacting the feasibility of development. At a high level, Property Council recommends that Auckland Council: Delete the unachievable proposal to “Make all of Tāmaki Makaurau our backyard”; Shift the ‘benefits-led approach’ to an ‘evidence-based approach’ with a particular focus around the need for investment and ability to maintain that investment; Amend the Draft Open Space Strategy to include the

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Contact Us

Help champion the
Central 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:

Sarah Rundstrom

Central Regional Manager

021 951 150
sarah@propertynz.co.nz