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Tuesday 11 August 2026 | Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

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Green Property Summit 2026

Following a hugely successful event in 2025, the Green Property Summit returns on Tuesday 11 August 2026.

Our premier full-day conference for the commercial and non-residential property and construction sectors brings together innovators, thought leaders, and changemakers from across Aotearoa and beyond. Join us to uncover cutting-edge sustainability insights, explore world-leading projects, and connect with the people shaping the future of green building.

Check out the first release of our programme - with further announcements coming!

pricing
Early-bird Pricing (excl. GST)

$464 Member price
$624 Non Member price
$232 Future Thinkers

timing
Timing

11/08/26
8.30am - 6.30pm

where

Where
Aotea Centre, 50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010 

Auckland

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8:00am
Conference registration opens
 
Arrive early to enjoy coffee and connect with fellow attendees before the programme begins.
8:30am
Programme start time
 
We will begin the day’s formal programme at 8.30am.
5:30pm
Programme conclusion with networking drinks
 
Following the official programme, please join us for networking drinks to continue the conversation and share insights from the day.

Programme highlights

We’re delighted to share a preview of the conference programme, showcasing the conversations, insights, and expertise coming together for this event.
More programme details coming soon.
Election‑year perspectives on New Zealand’s built environment

This election‑year political panel brings together senior ministers and cross‑party spokespeople to discuss their priorities and vision for New Zealand’s built environment. The discussion will explore major reforms and challenges facing the construction and property sectors, including regulation and consenting, resilience, access to materials, energy security and affordability, workforce capability, and cost‑of‑living pressures.

The panel features Ministers Hon Chris Bishop (National), Hon Shane Jones (NZ First), alongside Cameron Luxton (ACT), Arena Williams (Labour), Julie Anne Genter (Green Party), and Qiulae Wong (Opportunity), with audience Q&A included.

 

Smarter electrification for lower costs and better buildings

There are many ways to reduce reliance on gas in non-residential buildings, but the real opportunity lies in doing it efficiently and cost-effectively. Electrification should go hand-in-hand with smarter demand management and better-performing buildings.

This interactive panel will explore how organisations are approaching electrification in practice, reducing energy costs, managing peak demand, and improving overall building performance. Learn what works, what to avoid, and how to future-proof your assets without unnecessary cost or complexity.

From novelty to necessity as AI scales in sustainable buildings
 
AI is moving from novelty to necessity in the built environment, but only if it delivers tangible, lower-carbon outcomes that advance sustainability.

Maria Mingallon (Mott MacDonald) explores how AI is already being applied across design, construction and operations to drive measurable gains in energy, carbon, materials and building performance. Grounded in real delivery experience, the session will tackle what’s genuinely working, what hasn’t lived up to the hype, and the uncomfortable question of how sustainable AI itself really is.

Fitouts reimagined for a circular, future-ready approach

Explore the evolving landscape of sustainable fitouts with fresh research, a new business case for circular approaches, and the tools available to make measurement easier and more meaningful.

This session brings together experts from across the region to discuss the trends, tools, and industry shifts shaping the next generation of Green Star Fitouts.

 

Mainstreaming Green Star to unlock 4 Star buildings

Green Star isn’t just for large or premium projects. NZGBC’s launch of the new guide is designed to make 4 Star Green Star more accessible, demonstrating how it supports sustainable finance, delivers real value, and helps smaller buildings achieve a recognised sustainability outcome without unnecessary cost or complexity.

 

Spotlight: Energy savings transformed through the NABERSNZ evolution 
 
As NABERSNZ expands to cover more building types, energy performance is becoming clearer, more comparable—and more relevant to finance. This session explores why NABERSNZ is evolving, the impacts for owners and developers, and how robust energy ratings can support sustainable finance pathways, inform investment decisions, and accelerate performance improvements across the built environment.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to the Green Property Summit?

We fully encourage the use of public transport, so much so we will be giving away prizes for the best method of carbon zero transportation!

The Auckland Transport Journey Planner will help you plan public transport across bus, train and ferry in Auckland. 

I have a special request, how do I let you know?

Should you have a special request or question, please email us at events@nzgbc.org.nz.

Is there an accommodation provider?

We will be releasing more details on the accommodation details soon. 

What is the cancellation policy?

Full payment for registration fees must be received upon registration. If you have registered for an event and are no longer able to attend, a substitute delegate may take your place at the discretion of NZGBC.  

If you cannot transfer your booking, a full refund may be provided where our event manager receives notification (events@nzgbc.org.nz) at least 10 business days before the date of the event. If notice of cancellation is not provided or transfer arrangement made less than 10 days before the event, we are unable to provide a refund.  

Please note that for our Housing and Green Property Summits, this cancellation notice period is extended with refunds only available if we receive 20 business days’ notice.  

Refunds will not be given in any other circumstances except as required by law. 

Are there sponsorship opportunities?

If you are interested in being a sponsor for our Green Property Summit, we would love to hear from you! Please email us for more information, at events@nzgbc.org.nz 

Who will be attending the Green Property Summit?

  • Developers 

  • Community housing providers 

  • Government 

  • Agents 

  • Builders 

  • Engineers 

  • Architects 

  • Asset managers

  • Product and material suppliers 

Are there networking opportunities at the Green Property Summit?

Yes, we will allow time during the breaks, and will be hosting a Networking Drinks immediately after the closing of the Summit. 

Become a sponsor

Keen to be a sponsor of Green Property Summit? Contact us to find out more about our available sponsorship opportunities.

 

2026 Platinum sponsor
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2026 Gold sponsor

2026 Silver sponsors
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2026 Networking event sponsor
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2026 Sustainability sponsor
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2026 Coffee cart sponsor
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