The UDINZ approach is to run a year long programme of events, rather than an annual conference. We believe this makes access to insights and networking more accessible to all - a “Conference of many parts” so to speak. You choose what you engage with. We’re pleased to say too that once you’re a member, the vast majority of that content is available free of further charge.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please note most of our events are free to the staff of UDINZ member organisations (all in the interests of building our cross sectoral community). There are also a limited number of tickets available to buy for those who are not yet members - either prospective members, those we’re already talking to and who are wanting a “try before they buy" option, or members of the public. Costs apply to the latter two groups.
UDINZ Innovation Series Webinar: CHFA: The role of finance in unlocking affordable housing
Tuesday 13 May
Online Webinar
Free for UDINZ Members
$50 for Prospective Member (those actively considering/in discussions with UDINZ about membership - a “try before you buy” option)
$80 for Non-members
Join us for our next of the 2025 webinars in the UDINZ series “Innovation In Housing: Thinking that’s outside the box!”. We’ll be hearing from James Palmer from Community Finance and the CHFA.
New Zealand faces a well documented affordable housing crisis, with an estimated $13b shortfall in public housing alone. Community Finance and the Community Housing Funding Agency (CHFA) were established to efficiently finance Community Housing Providers (CHP), so they can deliver at scale across the country in the affordable housing space.
Excitingly the Government announced on 28 March 2025 that it was backing CHFA to help it deliver billions of dollars worth of finance over time for this vital sector.
Chief Executive, James Palmer, will provide an overview of the CHP sector, how New Zealand compares to other countries in this space, the journey of Community Finance and CHFA, outline some of its previous and existing projects it has supported, explain what government support for CHFA will mean moving forward and what this could mean for future urban development.
UDINZ CoreLogic Economic & Property Market Update - Auckland, May '25
Tuesday 20 May
Beca Offices, Auckland
Free for UDINZ Members
$50 for Prospective Member (those actively considering/in discussions with UDINZ about membership - a “try before you buy” option)
$80 for Non-members
Join UDINZ and our research partner CoreLogic for an Economic and Property Market Update in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland kindly hosted by Beca at their new office space in Wynyard Quarter.
Kelvin will discuss the latest trends in the economy and property market, including:
A detailed look at recent economic and property market trends, including the interest rate and mortgage lending environment
You’ll also get CoreLogic’s views on how sales volumes and house prices might perform in the next 6-12 months
Along with 10 key themes to keep an eye on, such things as listings patterns, buyer activity by group, possible borrower behaviour, the impact of DTIs, as well as the rental and construction outlook
We’ll also discuss the long-term outlook for house prices, which may be more subdued than in the past
UDINZ Webinar: Update on RMA Reform
Monday 26 May
Online via Zoom
Free for UDINZ Members
$50 for Prospective Member (those actively considering/in discussions with UDINZ about membership - a “try before you buy” option)
$80 for Non-members
Join us at this webinar where UDINZ member Harrison Grierson and guest speaker from law firm Holland Beckett will update us on the evolving process of Resource Management Law Reform from both a planning and legal perspective.
Cabinet has now agreed on the key features and principles of the legislation that is currently being drafted to replace the Resource Management Act 1991. Cabinet has accepted the key recommendations in the recently-released Report from the Expert Advisory Group on Resource Management Reform, titled Blueprint for resource management reform: A better planning and environmental management system 2025. In doing so, Cabinet is signaling a transition to a far more liberal planning system with less red tape, premised on the enjoyment of property rights. Join us to hear more about what we can expect in the new Planning Act and Natural Environment Act (for which Bills are expected before the end of this year).
Our Speakers:
Andrew Collins - Head of Clients and Markets, Harrison Grierson
Andrew is an experienced planning practitioner whose 35 year career has involved advising clients on planning and urban development projects throughout New Zealand. He is experienced with strategic urban growth planning, rezoning and a wide range of policy and consenting matters. He has been an expert planning witness at many local authority and Environment Court hearings. Andrew is on Harrison Grierson’s Leadership Team and was previously Harrison Grierson’s National Planning Manager.
Guest speaker Vanessa Hamm - Partner, Holland Beckett
Vanessa is a partner at Holland Beckett in Tauranga, specialising in resource management, local government, and public works matters. Vanessa represents clients in relation to all resource management matters at Council, Environment Court, High Court and Court of Appeal level, across a range of industry sectors. Vanessa is an experienced hearing commissioner and chair of hearing panels under the Resource Management Act and also expert consenting panels under the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-Track Consenting) Act 2020.
Demand-Driven Trends - Te Whanganui a Tara Wellington
Wednesday 28 May
Level 14, The Bayleys Building, 36 Brandon Street, Wellington
Free for UDINZ Members
$75 for Prospective Member (those actively considering/in discussions with UDINZ about membership - a “try before you buy” option)
$100 for Non-members
Join UDINZ in Wellington at our Visibility Series on Demand Driven Trends delivered by UDINZ member Bayleys.
In a continuously evolving property landscape, it's important new housing typologies, amenities and features reflect the needs of an ever-changing market. Following recent regulatory changes, the immigration landscape and a reduction in building consent numbers, upwards pressure on housing is expected to fuel the development sector and a greater variety of product typology.
Hear about these trends at an event MC'd by Suzie Wigglesworth, National Director – Residential Projects, Bayleys, with keynote speaker Chris Farhi, Bayleys Head of Insights, Data & Consulting. As New Zealand’s largest full service real estate agency, Bayleys are superbly positioned to provide first-hand expertise and insight into the ever-changing property landscape.
This event will equip you with the latest research and trends to help shape the next property development you or your clients (in the case of consultants) may be considering.
UDINZ Development Pipeline 2025 Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
Tuesday 17 June
Boffa Miskell Wyndham Street, Auckland Central, Auckland
Free - $25 for UDINZ Members (limited free tickets)
$50 for Prospective Member (those actively considering/in discussions with UDINZ about membership - a “try before you buy” option)
Join UDINZ at the Development Pipeline Events being run across the motu. We are excited to announce that UDINZ member Watersmart have taken up the opportunity (again) to be the official sponsor of our 2025 Development Pipeline series across the country.
At this event we showcase interesting projects that are underway or in planning in each major metro. Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland event is kindly hosted by Boffa Miskell. These are usually very popular!
Mark your diaries now to save the date and preregister to secure your spot in the room. Detail on speakers and the projects to be showcased will follow.
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Project #1:
The Symphony Centre is a vertical, transport-oriented development (TOD), rising high above Te Waihorotiu Station in the heart of Auckland’s midtown. Anchoring the Aotea Arts Quarter, this 21-storey mixed-use development combines high-quality residences, commercial tenancies, retail, and hospitality with public laneways and civic space.
The project includes the adaptive reuse of the heritage-listed Bledisloe House and the creation of The Lanes—a curated network of activated laneways that connect the precinct to surrounding cultural institutions.
Led by international TOD pioneers Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad (MRCB), and delivered locally by RCP, The Symphony Centre is a generational city-shaping opportunity that will redefine how Aucklanders live, move, and connect in our Central city area.
Our speakers on this project are Cristean Monreal – Director, RCP and Jack Bourke – Head of Strategic Engagement, RCP. (read more on the speakers in the carousel below)
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We may have 1 or 2 spots available for your project to be showcased at one of our Development Pipeline events across the motu (generally run in the winter months when getting out on site is less pleasant). Get in quick!
By participating in our Development Pipeline events, you will get the chance to showcase your project in development alongside 3 or 4 other projects in your region. Here you will present on your project to a room of attendees, network, connect and engage in discussions at a particular venue.
This platform offers well-deserved recognition for the achievements of your project and an opportunity to educate others on what is possible, with an ancillary benefit being the valuable connections and collaborations created across the sector from such events.
We already have some locked in…could your project be one of them? Register your interest HERE.
UDINZ CoreLogic Economic & Property Market Update - Wellington June '25
Tuesday 24 June
Beca Offices, Wellington
Free for UDINZ Members
$50 for Prospective Member (those actively considering/in discussions with UDINZ about membership - a “try before you buy” option)
$80 for Non-members
Join UDINZ and our research partner CoreLogic for an Economic and Property Market Update in Te Whanganui a Tara Wellington kindly hosted by Beca at their office space.
Kelvin will discuss the latest trends in the economy and property market, including:
A detailed look at recent economic and property market trends, including the interest rate and mortgage lending environment
You’ll also get CoreLogic’s views on how sales volumes and house prices might perform in the next 6-12 months
Along with 10 key themes to keep an eye on, such things as listings patterns, buyer activity by group, possible borrower behaviour, the impact of DTIs, as well as the rental and construction outlook
We’ll also discuss the long-term outlook for house prices, which may be more subdued than in the past
UDINZ Development Pipeline 2025 Te Whanganui a Tara Wellington
Thursday 17 July
KPMG Wellington Bowen Street, Wellington Central, Wellington
Free - $25 for UDINZ Members (limited free tickets)
$50 for Prospective Member (those actively considering/in discussions with UDINZ about membership - a “try before you buy” option)
Join UDINZ at the Development Pipeline Events being run across the motu. We are excited to announce that UDINZ member Watersmart have taken up the opportunity (again) to be the official sponsor of our 2025 Development Pipeline series across the country.
At this event we showcase interesting projects that are underway or in planning in each major metro. Te Whanganui a Tara Wellington event is kindly hosted by KPMG. These are usually very popular!
Mark your diaries now to save the date and preregister to secure your spot in the room. Detail on speakers and the projects to be showcased will follow.
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We may have 1 or 2 spots available for your project to be showcased at one of our Development Pipeline events across the motu (generally run in the winter months when getting out on site is less pleasant). Get in quick!
By participating in our Development Pipeline events, you will get the chance to showcase your project in development alongside 3 or 4 other projects in your region. Here you will present on your project to a room of attendees, network, connect and engage in discussions at a particular venue.
This platform offers well-deserved recognition for the achievements of your project and an opportunity to educate others on what is possible, with an ancillary benefit being the valuable connections and collaborations created across the sector from such events.
We already have some locked in…could your project be one of them? Register your interest HERE.
UDINZ CoreLogic Economic & Property Market Update - Christchurch July '25
Wednesday 23 July
Beca Offices, Christchurch
Free for UDINZ Members
$50 for Prospective Member (those actively considering/in discussions with UDINZ about membership - a “try before you buy” option)
$80 for Non-members
Join UDINZ and our research partner CoreLogic for an Economic and Property Market Update in Ōtautahi Christchurch kindly hosted by Beca at their office space..
Kelvin will discuss the latest trends in the economy and property market, including:
A detailed look at recent economic and property market trends, including the interest rate and mortgage lending environment
You’ll also get CoreLogic’s views on how sales volumes and house prices might perform in the next 6-12 months
Along with 10 key themes to keep an eye on, such things as listings patterns, buyer activity by group, possible borrower behaviour, the impact of DTIs, as well as the rental and construction outlook
We’ll also discuss the long-term outlook for house prices, which may be more subdued than in the past
UDINZ Development Pipeline 2025 Ōtautahi Christchurch
Tuesday 12 August
Aurecon, Level 2, Iwikau Building, 93 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch
Free - $25 for UDINZ Members (limited free tickets)
$50 for Prospective Member (those actively considering/in discussions with UDINZ about membership - a “try before you buy” option)
Join UDINZ at the Development Pipeline Events being run across the motu. We are excited to announce that UDINZ member Watersmart have taken up the opportunity (again) to be the official sponsor of our 2025 Development Pipeline series across the country.
At this event we showcase interesting projects that are underway or in planning in each major metro. Ōtautahi Christchurch event is kindly hosted by Aurecon. These are usually very popular!
Mark your diaries now to save the date and preregister to secure your spot in the room. Detail on speakers and the projects to be showcased will follow.
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We may have 1 or 2 spots available for your project to be showcased at one of our Development Pipeline events across the motu (generally run in the winter months when getting out on site is less pleasant). Get in quick!
By participating in our Development Pipeline events, you will get the chance to showcase your project in development alongside 3 or 4 other projects in your region. Here you will present on your project to a room of attendees, network, connect and engage in discussions at a particular venue.
This platform offers well-deserved recognition for the achievements of your project and an opportunity to educate others on what is possible, with an ancillary benefit being the valuable connections and collaborations created across the sector from such events.
We already have some locked in…could your project be one of them? Register your interest HERE.
UDINZ L&D Offering:
UDINZ Subscription Service.
Subscribe HERE
Did you miss one of our Webinars?
🚀 Unlock relevant learning & development content for yourself or your team through our new UDINZ Subscription Service #SubUrbDev.
Gain access to pre-recorded on-demand webinars with industry experts, thought leaders, and innovators on topics of interest to the sector, to watch at your leisure.
Discounted access for individuals working for UDINZ Member organisations.
“Watch party” option for use in a group training session context (saves you all the effort of having to organise a speaker)
Subscription options:
UDINZ Member;
> Individual that is an employee of a UDINZ Member* - $20.00 per person (7 days access only)
> "Watch Party" for a UDINZ Member* - $200.00 for “broadcast” at your group training session (available for your designated scheduled date)
Non-member;
> Non-member Individual - $100.00 per person (7 days access only)
> Non member "Watch Party" - $500.00 for “broadcast” at your group training session (available for your designated scheduled date)
*Employer details/membership number do need to be provided and email addresses provided must align.
Please note that for UDINZ Members (who are already supporting the organisations efforts – though annual membership fees) access is provided at a discounted fee level that seeks only to cover our administrative and licensing costs. Other subscription options look to recoup a fee for the time our staff put into curating relevant issues, advertising and delivering events and in the case of the watch party the administrative support required for liaising with you and your technical support team around enabling access for a specific date and time.
For any queries please email info@udinz.nz. Payment must be provided via this portal before content links will be provided.
UDINZ L&D Offering:
Water NZ Digital Badges
UDINZ has done a deal with Water NZ, so confirmed UDINZ members can access Water NZ Digital Badges at a 15% discount on market rates. If you’re interested in registering for any of the Water NZ Digital Badges you can register your interest here:
Water New Zealand Digital Badges (office.com)
Please note : You register and then Water NZ will confirm with us that the person registering is employed by a UDINZ member.
In return we’ll be making our Decipering Development course available to their members at our member rates. A win win for both organisations!
UDINZ L&D Offering:
NZGBC's Green Star Rating
We are seeking Expressions of Interest on our newest UDINZ Learning & Development Offering. A course to be delivered for us by NZGBC on their Green Star Rating.
Let us know at the link below if you and/or your organisation would be interested in attending this course and where in the country you are located (or would be willing to travel to). Date and time will be confirmed once the course minimum is achieved.
This course will help participants better understand Green Star, build your knowledge on managing risk from the tendering stage through construction, and managing documentation for compliance. It will explore the delivery-centric credits often managed by those on the tools and also take a deep dive into sourcing and tracking sustainable and responsible materials, as well as specific credits including Exposure to Toxins.
You will learn how construction materials must be vetted for compliance against VOC and formaldehyde content, and the benefit of materials with higher consideration to environmental sustainability.
The course will also look at onsite practices including managing waste and compliant construction practices.
You'll take away hints and tips from past projects and how to ensure the best assessment outcomes. With increasing interest from the finance sector in supporting green, sustainable building projects, this could also help with your cost of finance!
This is a great way to add a competitive advantage to your bids and tenders.
Presenters include:
Ben Cannon, Sustainability Manager
Clare Gallagher, National Sustainability Manager
Joe Quad, Manager - Buildings and Communities
Click HERE to Express your Interest.
UDINZ L&D OFFERING:
Deciphering Development for Professionals Course
Contact us to discuss delivery of this course (it will be delivered periodically as a public course based on interest but is also available privately)
Register your interest for future course date please fill out the form at the link and we will be in touch: https://forms.gle/BpRCDSJ2QjSg8iad8
Objective:
Add value to professionals current expertise.
Educate those in consulting and contracting an appreciation for the development process with a view to improving relationships and understanding each other’s perspective in delivering world class residential property development projects.
Create improvement, consistency and collaboration in property development.
Audience:
This is a professional development course for those working in the architecture, engineering, construction and real estate sectors, and who wish to understand how property developer clients think and act. Held as an interactive workshop, attendees will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of property development and how successful projects are created and delivered by property developers.
Facilitated by:
The course is facilitated by Andrew Crosby with other guest speakers included from time to time.
We have secured a potential host for this course in the coming monthl and will confirm the course is proceeding once we have sufficient registered attendees.
UDIA NSW Delegation to Singapore
We are delighted to announce that we have secured access by members of Urban Development Institute of New Zealand UDINZ to a Study Tour to Singapore in May of this year being run by our counterparts at UDIA NSW.
A copy of the draft program is accessible via the link below.
If any of our members are interested in pursuing a place on that study tour please do let us know so we can first verify your membership and then facilitate an introduction to the relevant contact within UDIA NSW.
