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Creating opportunity amid crisis: New Zealand property seminar invites you to Queenstown

This autumn, the New Zealand Chinese Building Industry Association will host the New Zealand Property Market Seminar and Queenstown Property Investment Seminar, referred to below as the Property Market Seminar, at the Hilton Queenstown on 24 April.

Golden fallen leaves, a vast, clear night sky and the captivating blue of Lake Wakatipu make Queenstown one of New Zealand’s most beautiful autumn destinations. This autumn, the New Zealand Chinese Building Industry Association will host the New Zealand Property Market Seminar and Queenstown Property Investment Seminar, referred to below as the Property Market Seminar, at the Hilton Queenstown on 24 April.

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Come and experience autumn in Queenstown! Seize the new opportunities emerging in the post-pandemic property market. We look forward to welcoming you. 

Every autumn, Queenstown’s breathtaking scenery makes it a favourite destination for corporate conferences. On 24 April, the New Zealand Chinese Building Industry Association will meet you in Queenstown, bringing its enterprising spirit of innovation and marking the establishment of its South Island branch!


The Property Market Seminar is a high-calibre industry gathering. Guided by its mission to raise standards across New Zealand’s property and construction sectors through professional, timely content and outstanding service, the New Zealand Chinese Building Industry Association is creating an excellent opportunity for networking, communication and business development. The event has four main components:‘New Zealand Property Seminar’、 ‘Queenstown Property Investment Seminar’、 ‘Inaugural Meeting of the NZCBIA South Island Branch’and‘2021 NZCBIA Chinese Property Roundtable’。

Prominent figures from government and business, along with leading New Zealand property experts, have been invited to analyse the latest trends in New Zealand property and explore the opportunities and challenges facing Queenstown’s property market in the post-pandemic era: 

  1. Queenstown Mayor Jim Boult, who will speak as a special guest
  2. Chris Dibble, a New Zealand director and head of research and communications at Colliers International
  3. Andrew Crosby, CEO of Universal Homes, one of New Zealand’s largest developers
  4. Denise Lee, Property Council’s head of advocacy and a former National Party MP 

Former MP Raymond Huo and National Party parliamentary candidate Nancy Lu will serve as special guest hosts, opening this major professional Property Market Seminar.

The event will give members and their families an opportunity to combine travel with industry discussions. They may also be invited to special events such as the Arrowtown Autumn Festival and the Mercedes-Benz Cup golf tournament.

Event sponsors wanted!

Sponsor recruitment is in full swing, and the event has already attracted strong support from several well-known businesses, including: property developer Avanda Group, leading construction company Cook Brothers Construction, renowned urban planning and landscape design firm Reset Urban Design, highly regarded flooring company Parks Flooring, and Queenstown-based developer Jade Lake Queenstown and planning consultancy John Edmonds & Associates. YIJU New Zealand will provide further live coverage from the event as its sole principal media partner.

Trade customers of PlaceMakers, New Zealand’s largest supplier to the commercial and residential construction markets, can use their PlaceMakers Plus membership points to pay event-related expenses. China Travel Service New Zealand (CTSNZ) will also offer discounted travel packages, providing quality service throughout your trip, from flights and hotel accommodation to a range of Queenstown activities.

In depth: What business opportunities could this event bring to hard-hit Queenstown?

Since 2020, the pandemic has made Queenstown New Zealand’s hardest-hit area. One set of figures indicates that the pandemic’s impact will cause the local economy to shrink by more than 40%, with unemployment exceeding 30%. The continuing border closure, preventing visitors from entering the country, remains one of Queenstown’s toughest challenges.

Queenstown economist Benje Patterson said: ‘Another factor contributing to the current difficulties is banks’ reluctance to lend to new or existing businesses and industries struggling because of the border closure.’ Faced with a shrinking economy, population losses and difficulty obtaining bank loans, where should Queenstown businesses turn?

 ‘The main reason for holding the New Zealand Property Market Seminar in Queenstown is to help more people recognise its immense commercial value and future development prospects. Establishing the NZCBIA South Island branch and holding the Queenstown Property Investment Seminar are primarily intended to stimulate local investment and explore the opportunities and challenges facing Queenstown’s property market in the post-pandemic era. We will also take participants to visit investment projects in Queenstown and meet local professional advisers and contractors face to face, providing many more opportunities for business expansion.’ — New Zealand Chinese Building Industry Association

An old Chinese saying reminds us that crisis contains opportunity. Queenstown is one of the world’s premier tourism destinations. With vaccines being rolled out worldwide, and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s formal announcement yesterday that quarantine-free travel between New Zealand and Australia will begin on 19 April… these positive developments will once again make Queenstown the world’s liveliest small town and draw international attention. We believe new business opportunities in Queenstown are emerging with tremendous force.