Overview

The New Zealand Construction Industry Council (NZCIC) and the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) are pleased to invite you to an important election-year Construction and Property Political Panel taking place 11 August 2026 at the Aotea Centre, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

This timely session provides a rare opportunity to hear directly from political leaders on their priorities and vision for New Zealand’s built environment in the lead‑up to the 2026 General Election.

We have confirmed attendance from Ministers Hon Chris Bishop and Hon Shane Jones. They will be joined by building and energy spokespeople Cameron Luxton from ACT, Arena Williams from Labour, Julie Anne Genter from the Greens and Qiulae Wong from Opportunity. 

What to expect

The discussion will focus on critical reforms affecting the construction and property sectors, covering regulation and consenting, building resilience, access to products, energy security and affordability, workforce development and cost‑of‑living pressures.

The panel will follow the Green Property Summit, being held that day in the same venue. If you have purchased a ticket to the Green Property Summit, your ticket automatically includes this political panel.