LAPA Regional Meetings

2026 LAPA Regional Meetings - Register Now!

Feilding - 27 March 2026
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Hamilton - 01 May 2026
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Dunedin - 22 May 2026
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Christchurch - 12 June 2026
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2026 Regional Meetings Agenda

Legal Update – Simpson Grierson
* PWA reform update
* Interesting recent case law
* HSAWA – Whakaari Management vs WorkSafe

Local Government – Yet another year of change and BIG change – The Property Group
* Local Water Done Well – transition and implementation for land/property
* Earthquake-prone building and seismic risk management- update and what this means

Leasing 101 – Simpson Grierson
Sublets of different types of land and legislation e.g. Reserves Act, PBLA

Cutting Through the Noise in Your Workplace Portfolio – Unispace
In a market full of mixed signals, competing advice, shifting costs, and endless options, the real value isn’t more information; it’s clarity, direction, and decisive action.  We don’t add to the noise, we filter it, interpret it, and act on what actually matters.

Land Status – Align
How to find how Council land has been derived – land status

Open discussion – Mini Regional World Café
Come to the meeting with topics you wish to discuss. Feel free to email admin@lapa.co.nz prior to the meeting with your topics.

** Meeting agenda is subject to change ** 


Network, learn
and expand your 
understanding


Grow professionally, network and upskill at LAPA Regional Meetings.

• To provide a forum for co-operation and 
information sharing for council property staff regionally

• To provide a regional perspective on Local Authority Property issues

• To foster the exchange and dissemination of 
information amongst members

• To establish liaison with appropriate organisations

• To provide support to members.

• Meet & discuss local and national issues with others from your region


Thank you to all speakers and attendees, once again the 2025 LAPA Regional Meetings were a success. 

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