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It's happening
Housing Summit 2025
Join us at the annual Housing Summit 2025 alongside over 300 of Aotearoa’s senior leaders shaping the future of housing in New Zealand. From volume home builders, developers, Build to Rent providers, investors, master planners, engineers, and architects, to community housing providers, government decision makers, product and material suppliers, and many more.
Our conference theme this year, "It's happening", underscores the importance of active participation and staying focussed on the role we play in tackling issues such as the cost of living, the energy crisis, and climate change, by contributing to a better built environment, that's more affordable, resilient, and responsible.
Pricing (excl. GST)
Ticket pricing;
$555 Member price
$830 Non Member price
$440 Future Thinkers
CPD Points
Continuous professional development points are available.
NZRAB - 60 / ADNZ - 6
NZGBC - Green Star, Homestar, NABERSNZ, HomeFit
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Morning session
Summit opening |
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei |
Green living, financially winningJoin us for the launch of first-of-its-kind research in Aotearoa, exploring the potential financial benefits of green finance and sustainable, healthier homes for everyday Kiwis. Join Brad Olsen, Chief Executive and Principal Economist at Infometrics, as he discusses the findings and what they could mean for your back pocket. |
Brad Olsen - Chief Executive and Principal Economist Infometrics |
Keynote: The International Energy AgencyDiving straight in to focus on the energy transition, our keynote speaker is a global leader from the International Energy Agency (IEA) shares the latest on the global pathway to keep the 1.5°C goal in reach and a global snapshot of international action underway to reduce costs, improve grid resilience and deliver for people, with a focus on how this can help New Zealanders achieve lower energy costs and our global commitments. We'll also work through key strategies and actions relevant to New Zealand's journey towards net zero, gain a global perspective on effective policies, and initiatives that can help achieve sustainable, energy-efficient buildings. |
Brian Motherway - Head of Energy Efficiency & Inclusive Transition International Energy Agency |
In conversation with the Minister: Tackling housing challenges, cost and the supply chainFormer deputy prime minister and past NZGBC board member Paula Bennett sits down with Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk do discuss the Government’s plans to address housing supply, supply chain issues, and the challenges facing the residential property and construction sector.
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Hon Chris Penk - Minister for Building and Construction
Paula Bennett - Director - Strategic Advisory Bayleys |
Everybody needs good neighbours: housing and energy policy learnings from AustraliaRecent moves across the Tasman have the potential to transform Australia's progress on energy security, housing supply and better planning. Our MC Bernard Hickey will be joined by Australian industry leaders Frankie Muskovic and Luke Menzel as they share their experience of change. Gain exclusive behind the scenes insights into how the latest advances in the national construction code came about, the impact of Build to Rent on housing supply, and hear more about the role of clean energy finance, initiatives such as Victoria's move to remove gas from all new housing construction, and the potential for the green economy. |
Francesca Muskovic - National Policy Director Property Council Australia
Luke Menzel - Chief Executive Energy Efficiency Council |
Using climate related data and commercialising certifications for propertyGood data is key. Valocity Global is revolutionising property valuation, mortgage lending, and real estate by digitising and streamlining the valuation process. In this session, Helen O'Sullivan, the company's CEO of Real Estate, shares the latest work underway to support banks and valuers with data that embeds sustainability within the property ecosystem. |
Helen O'Sullivan - CEO of Real Estate Valocity Global |
Quality Homes in Action: Sustainable, affordable designsCan building at scale deliver beautiful, comfortable, quality homes? Pamela Bell challenges our panel of key decision-makers Malcolm Fleming and Mark Todd on the solutions they’re developing for sustainable housing design, and how it can be done in a way that keeps construction and home ownership affordable. |
Pamela Bell - Chief Everything Officer NZ Institute of Building & Chair of NZ Construction Industry Council Malcolm Fleming - Chief Executive NZ Certified Builders Mark Todd - Co-founder and Development Manager Ockham Residential |
Afternoon session
CEO update: Building on todayAndrew will reflect on the key insights and discussions from the morning session, highlighting the progress made and the challenges ahead as we work to transform housing in Aotearoa. |
Andrew Eagles - Chief Executive NZGBC |
Responding on climate adaptation and better home comfort |
Matthew Cutler-Welsh - Business Development Manager, Residential NZGBC |
Mythbusting: From Queenstown & beyond climates, efficient designs for all budgetsIf it costs more to build to Homestar why are budget conscious community housing trusts committed to an affordable home being sustainable (& in turn, a sustainable home being the most affordable). Queenstown Community Housing Trust tests the assumptions behind the cost uplift to achieve Homestar across Aotearoa’s diverse climate zones. |
Arthur Lee - Sustainability and Development Officer Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust
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Are we there yet? BRANZ & HEEP2: Household Energy End-UseThe Household Energy End-use Project 2 (HEEP2), will deliver one of the most comprehensive studies investigating energy use and living conditions in over 750 New Zealand homes, using a combination of in-home monitoring, surveys and retailer data. |
Vicki White - Research Scientist - BRANZ |
Partnering for a better result on housing supplyHousing supply is more important than ever. With Community Housing Providers a vital, growing part of the solution, how are they stepping up to support mitigating the housing crisis? How will they be financed? Join Steven Moe from the Community Housing Funding Authority as he leads our panel talking strategic partnerships, the funding mechanisms, and the challenges in rolling out best practice in community housing initiatives. |
Steven Moe – Chair Community Housing Funding Authority Cate Kearney - Chief Executive Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust Paul Gilberd - Chief Executive Community Housing Ali Hamlin-Paenga - Chief Executive Te Matapihi |
Realising the ambitions of low carbon steel for the residential marketThe wait is almost over, with work progressing to install NZ Steel's electric arc furnace at their Glenbrook steel mill. Due to slash almost half of New Zealand Steel’s emissions – or a total of 1% of New Zealand’s total annual emissions, learn more about this major technological shift, including the opportunities for the residential market to embed lower-carbon steel for building homes, and more sustainable and energy-efficient housing solutions. |
Israel MacDonald - Sustainability & Market Development Manager NZ Steel |
Economic whiplash or economic managementAs we head into the next budget and campaigning for the local government elections soon kicks off, where and how much do we need and where do we spend it to fix our nation’s biggest challenges: cost of living, energy, housing, and health. Bernard Hickey shares the latest on the drivers and influencers that are likely to sway Government as they open the public purse. And what does it all mean for the economic, property prices and our supply chain. |
Bernard Hickey - Economist, journalist and commentator |
Blueprints for change: Opposition perspectives on housing policyClosing out the day, hear from opposition Labour Party housing spokesperson Kieran McAnulty about his party’s response to current plans by the Coalition Government, and policy initiatives heading into election year 2026. |
Hon Kieran McAnulty - Labour Party Spokesperson for Housing, Infrastructure and Public Investment, and Shadow Leader of the House |
NZ Steel Networking Function
Enjoy drinks and nibbles whilst reflecting on the day with new connections

Ali Hamlin-Paenga
Chief Executive
Te Matapihi

Andrew Eagles
Chief Executive
New Zealand Green Building Council

Arthur Lee
Sustainability and Development Officer
Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust

Bernard Hickey
Journalist and commentator

Brad Olsen
Chief Executive and Principal Economist
Infometrics
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Brian Motherway
Head of Energy Efficiency and Inclusive Transitions
International Energy Agency
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Cate Kearney
Chief Executive
Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust
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Francesca Muskovic
National Policy Director
Property Council of Australia

Helen O'Sullivan
CEO of Real Estate
Valocity Global

Hon Chris Penk
Minister for Building and Construction
National Party

Hon Kieran McAnulty
Spokesperson for Housing, Infrastructure and Public Investment
Labour Party

Israel MacDonald
Sustainability & Market Development Manager
NZ Steel

Luke Menzel
Chief Executive
Energy Efficiency Council Australia

Malcolm Fleming
Chief Executive
NZ Certified Builders Association

Mark Todd
Co-founder and Development Manager
Ockham Residential

Matthew Cutler-Welsh
Business Development Manager - Residential
New Zealand Green Building Council

Pamela Bell
Chief Everything Officer, New Zealand Institute of Building
Chair, NZ Construction Industry Council
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Paul Gilberd
Chief Executive
Community Housing Aotearoa

Paula Bennett
Director - Strategic Advisory
Bayleys Commercial

Steven Moe
Chair, Community Finance
Partner, Parry Field Lawyers

Vicki White
Senior Research Scientist
BRANZ
Meet our sponsors
Keen to be involved? Contact us to find out more about our available sponsorship opportunities.
How do I get to the Housing 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 Housing Summit, we would love to hear from you! Please email us for more information, at events@nzgbc.org.nz
Who will be attending the Housing Summit?
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Developers
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Community housing providers
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Government
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Agents
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Builders
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Engineers
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Architects
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Asset managers
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Product and material suppliers
Are there networking opportunities at the Housing Summit?
Yes, we will allow time during the breaks, and will be hosting a Networking Drinks immediately after the closing of the Summit.