2026 is shaping up to be a year of momentum for New Zealand’s investment and property markets. Low interest rates, stabilising commercial property and a return of institutional and offshore capital are driving renewed opportunity.
Sectors such as industrial, healthcare, childcare, aged living and data centres are expected to outperform, while AI adoption and measurable ESG initiatives are creating new efficiencies and investment potential.
Join PMG and a panel of New Zealand’s leading experts in economics, property, and investment as we unpack the factors shaping the economy in the year ahead.
This year’s Outlook series will explore
- Interest rates & capital flows: What a lower OCR and refinancing environment means for investors
- Economic recovery & property fundamentals: Understanding which sectors and regions are positioned to benefit
- Technology & AI adoption: How innovation is driving efficiency, operational performance, and new investment opportunities
- Sustainability & ESG: Measuring impact, improving building efficiency, and meeting regulatory expectations
- Risk & geopolitical outlook: navigating global uncertainty, fiscal pressures, and domestic election implications
Learn more and register for one or more of the events:
Christchurch
Christchurch - Thursday, 19 February
Auckland
Auckland - Wednesday, 25 February
Tauranga
Tauranga - Thursday, 26 February