UDINZ Webinar on CBRE: Residential & Apartment Update

Tuesday 5 August
Online via Zoom
Free for UDINZ Members
$80 for Non-members

Housing Intensification in corridors and around transport nodes is a hot topic and Tamba Carleton has kindly agreed to share with Urban Development Institute of New Zealand UDINZ members, in a webinar, insights shared at a recent CBRE Asia Pacific Symposium. Join other UDINZ members on this webinar where Tamba will be updating us on:

➡NZ housing market downturns;
➡The current state of Auckland’s apartment development sector; and
➡The opportunity to harness housing intensification (in the “right places”).

After this 30 minute research presentation, we will invite the audience to submit any burning questions via the Q&A function.

On our speaker:

Tamba Carleton is a Director at CBRE and a residential research specialist based in Auckland. Her work involves data collection, management, and analysis of supply and pricing trends, with a focus on the Auckland apartment development market and build to rent housing. Tamba is a respected authority on the residential market and has featured as a speaker at various conferences and on panels, and as an expert witness in plan change matters before the court. She regularly appears at the University of Auckland as a guest lecturer and in the media as a commentator on residential market trends.

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)
Non-member or Prospective member
- you can email info@udinz.nz to be added to our waitlist. If our capacity for this event is not filled we will be in touch - $100 for non-members and $80 for Prospective-members (those we are already in discussion with)

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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Project #1 - Harakeke Halswell: A new neighbourhood for south-west Christchurch.

This presentation will cover the process behind the landmark 201 Halswell Road development—an ambitious project by Fletcher Living to deliver over 250 new homes and integrate this with high-quality public spaces in Halswell, one of Christchurch’s fastest-growing suburbs. Woolworths is developing a commercial component on the site, which will feature a supermarket and supporting retail.

The focus will be on identifying and unpacking the solutions to the site’s significant horizontal infrastructure challenges, and how an appropriate mix of density and amenity have been enabled through a bespoke ‘global rules’ package developed with urban design and collaboration at its core. The project team say the approach is one of balancing flexibility with quality, allowing a tailored response to complex site constraints which suits the client’s needs.

Presenters Liam Jagvik, Director and Project Manager, and Jade McFarlane, Associate and Urban Designer with Eliot Sinclair (advisors on the project), will capture how the collaborative working relationship with Fletcher Living created the path to tackle the challenges of the planning context, consenting process, and ongoing delivery of this complex, mixed-use community.

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Project #2 - Project Ark

A joint venture between Russell Property Group and Mainland Capital ​has been formed to facilitate the redevelopment of the former Noah's Hotel and the creation of a mixed-use scheme for central Christchurch. Spanning some 4,879m2 with frontage to Avon River, Worcester Street and Cathedral Square, this mixed-use site, including the redevelopment of the hotel, has been described as the "best development opportunity in the Christchurch CBD and will add momentum to the city's ongoing rejuvenation".

Our presenter Grant Thomas - Development Manager for Russell Property Group (read more on Grant in the carousel below) will outline some important aspects of the redevelopment including;

» how they will reinstate the 1970’s iconic Christchurch landmark​, delivering a premium hotel with river facing hospitality​ and new roof top bar

» make the most of the unparalleled CBD location with three prominent street frontages ​

» achieve their targeted 5-Star Greenstar Rating​

» undertake Siesmic enhancements to achieve min 80%NBS​

» adhere to their Target completion date in 2027

The result will be a 13,215m² Hotel with 14 levels and 240 Rooms with a New Worcester Street entrance.

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Project #3: Victoria Mansions Hotel Redevelopment.

This project transforms the earthquake-damaged Victoria Mansions — a 1935 heritage-listed apartment building — into a 59-room boutique hotel. Located at a key intersection in central Christchurch, the design retains and restores the original façade while introducing two carefully integrated upper levels. The proposal re-establishes the building as a city landmark and gateway, blending heritage conservation with sensitive contemporary addition. It supports Christchurch’s wider urban regeneration while giving new life to a long-neglected site.

Presenting on behalf of the developer, our speaker Szymon Goździkowski - Director at Ignite (read more on Szymon below) will outline some important aspects of the redevelopment.

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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 Cotality Economic & Property Market Update - Auckland, August '25

Thursday 21 August
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 Cotality (former CoreLogic) for an Economic and Property Market Update in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland kindly hosted by Beca at their new office space in Wynyard Quarter.

Nick 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 Cotality’s views on how sales volumes and house prices might perform in the next 6-12 months

• Nick will also provide an update on the how the key fundamentals are unfolding in 2025, including listings patterns, buyer activity by group,  the impact of DTIs, as well as the rental and construction outlook.

UDINZ Innovation In Housing Webinar: Managing Climate & Natural Hazard Risks using Data & Technology

Tuesday 26 August
Online via zoom
Free for UDINZ Members
$80 for Non-members

Join us at this UDINZ "Innovation in Housing: Thinking that's outside the box" webinar where we'll hear from Dr Mitchell Anderson on Managing Climate & Natural Hazard Risks using Data & Technology.

We're no strangers in Aotearoa to managing Natural Hazards. However, the change in frequency and intensity has seen the growth of new methods, data, and technologies to assess and operationalise physical risk management.

This session will cover some recent research and technology advancements being used by Urban Intelligence, an innovative research and software start-up based in Ōtautahi Christchurch to assess direct and indirect risk within our urban (and rural) environments.

At Urban Intelligence, Mitchell drives initiatives that empower communities, organisations, and iwi to make informed choices. His work centres on:

• Developing advanced tools for risk identification and adaptation planning

• Collaborating with local councils to implement data-driven solutions

• Pioneering approaches that integrate social vulnerability and infrastructure networks

Mitchell's expertise in spatial risk analysis for climate change and natural hazards has led to innovative methodologies bridging research and real-world application. He focuses on:

• Enhancing decision-making across all value domains

• Improving understanding of social and infrastructure system interdependencies

• Advancing strategies for building resilient communities

UDINZ Cotality Economic & Property Market Update - Wellington, September

Thursday 4 September
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 Cotality (former CoreLogic) for an Economic and Property Market Update in Te Whanganui a Tara Wellington kindly hosted by Beca.

Nick 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 Cotality’s views on how sales volumes and house prices might perform in the next 6-12 months

• Nick will also provide an update on the how the key fundamentals are unfolding in 2025, including listings patterns, buyer activity by group,  the impact of DTIs, as well as the rental and construction outlook.

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.