Aotearoa’s leading sustainable buildings conference returns to Auckland
The Green Property Summit 2026 returns to Auckland, bringing together leaders in sustainable buildings, property and construction from across Aotearoa.
Hosted by the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC), the Green Property Summit is the country’s leading conference focused on creating better, lower carbon buildings. Each year, it creates space for practical, honest conversations about where the sector is heading and how we accelerate progress.
From energy efficiency and carbon reduction through to value, health and long-term performance, the Green Property Summit 2026 will focus on what is changing and what needs to change next.
NZGBC Chief Executive Andrew Eagles says the Green Property Summit 2026 comes at a critical time for the sector.
“We’re seeing rapid change in expectations around energy performance, embodied carbon and building quality. The Green Property Summit 2026 is about helping the industry understand what that means in practice and how we accelerate better, lower carbon buildings across Aotearoa.”
When and where is the Green Property Summit 2026?
The Green Property Summit 2026 will be held in Auckland, bringing together professionals from across New Zealand’s property and construction sector.
A sector at a turning point
Across New Zealand and globally, expectations of buildings are shifting quickly.
Investors, developers and tenants increasingly expect high-performing, low-carbon assets. Certification, energy performance and embodied carbon are now central to decision making, not nice to haves.
At the same time, the economics are shifting. Sustainable technologies are becoming more accessible, while inefficient buildings risk higher operational costs and lower long-term value.
The result is a sector moving from ambition to delivery. The Green Property Summit 2026 sits right at the centre of that shift.
More than a conference
The Green Property Summit is a leading industry summit for the people who are delivering change across the built environment.
It brings together:
- Property owners and developers
- Investors and financiers
- Designers, engineers and contractors
- Government and policy leaders
This mix matters. Real progress happens when these groups are in the same room, sharing challenges and exploring solutions together.
The Summit helps participants build knowledge, strengthen networks and accelerate action across the sector.
What makes the Green Property Summit different?
There’s no shortage of discussion about sustainability. What sets the Green Property Summit apart is its focus on what works in practice.
At the Green Property Summit 2026, you can expect:
Real-world case studies
Projects that demonstrate what is achievable now across New Zealand and the world.
Clear commercial drivers
Understanding the value and investment case for sustainable buildings.
Honest conversations
Where the barriers are and what needs to change to accelerate delivery.
A focus on outcomes
From carbon and energy to health, resilience and long-term performance.
This is about moving beyond ambition and into action.
What’s on the programme for Green Property Summit 2026
The Green Property Summit 2026 programme brings together industry leaders to share practical insights on delivering better, more sustainable buildings.
Key themes include:
- Improving building performance through NABERSNZ and operational efficiency
- Reducing embodied carbon and improving material choices
- The role of Green Star in shaping better commercial property outcomes
- Electrification and the transition to low-carbon buildings
- Retrofit and reuse opportunities across existing buildings
The programme features a mix of keynote speakers, panel discussions and case studies, focused on real-world delivery across New Zealand and around the world
Secure your place at Green Property Summit 2026
Tickets for the Green Property Summit 2026 are selling fast.
If you are working in property, construction, finance or design, this is an opportunity to hear directly from the people shaping the future of sustainable buildings in Aotearoa