Property Law Conference 2026

The biennial CLE Property Law Conference will deliver essential updates on case law and practice developments, empowering property practitioners with the insights needed to stay ahead in a dynamic legal landscape. Whether you are new to the field or a seasoned professional, this is your opportunity to sharpen your skills, deepen your expertise and connect with your peers across the profession. Make the most of the Early Bird pricing and secure your spot early!

Learning objectives

In this conference you will be:

• Updated on topical issues, legislation and case law.
• Able to apply this knowledge in your practice.

Who should attend

All practitioners involved in land and property, insurance and finance, trusts and estates, and relationship property transactions.

Conference chair

Mark Colthart
FortyEight Shortland, Auckland

With over 30 years of legal experience, Mark is a trusted authority in commercial arbitration, construction law, and complex property disputes. Consistently recognised as one of New Zealand’s leading construction lawyers, he has been ranked in the Doyles Guide as a leading construction and infrastructure barrister for nine consecutive years (2017–2025). Mark is equally well regarded for his expertise in commercial and residential property law and sits on leading arbitration panels in New Zealand and internationally and serves on the Executive Committee of the Property Law Section of the New Zealand Law Society.
 

Social events

Networking drinks and canapes – Monday 4 May 5.00pm-7.00pm and the Property Law Section Hall of Fame

Join us for this popular networking event, providing an opportunity to connect with your fellow professionals and our expert presenters, and to congratulate members who will be inducted into the Property Law Section Hall of Fame. Your attendance is included in the registration fee.

Book

A background book written by the presenters is available in hard copy, PDF, or both. Please indicate your choice upon registration.

• Hard Copy: Pick it up at the registration desk or have it sent to you by courier if you're attending via live stream – no extra charge.
• PDF: We'll email you a PDF copy of the book 3 working days before the event – no extra charge.
• Both: Get the best of both worlds! We'll email you the PDF 3 working days before the event, and you will either collect the hard copy at the registration desk or have it sent by courier if you're attending via live stream – for an additional $65

Format

This conference will include a diverse lineup of expert presenters covering a range of topics. Each session will include time for questions.

Held in-person & online. Live web stream registrants – you will be emailed a link to join the live stream one week before. For information on what is required to participate in the live web stream, click here. The most popular breakout sessions will be live streamed. A recording will be distributed approximately one week after the event.

Recording

All attendees receive four weeks of access to live stream recording following each session. This added benefit allows you to revisit key insights at your convenience and reinforce your learning well beyond the event. Recordings will be available approximately one week after the event.

Timing 

• Day 1: 4 May 2026, 9.00am – 5.00pm followed by Networking drinks and canapes & the Property Law Section Hall of Fame 5.00pm – 7.00pm
• Day 2: 5 May 2026, 9.00am – 4.30pm

Fee (incl GST) 

Law Society Members benefit from up to 30% off
In-person

• $1,520 – Law Society members & associate members
• $2,175 – Non-members

• $1,720 – Law Society members & associate members
• $2,375 – Non-members

Live Web Stream

• $1,500 – Law Society members & associate members
• $2,145 – Non-members

• $1,700 – Law Society members & associate members
• $2,345 – Non-members

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Comments from past attendees

• “I have to say it was an outstanding conference and the speakers were brilliant!”
• “Overall, the conference was exceptional.”
• “An excellent and concise update of relevant case law.”

Cancellation and Refund Policy

You may cancel your registration eight working days in advance of an event, and you will receive a refund less a 25% administration fee. If you cancel less than eight working days in advance of the event, no refund is payable. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to another person. If you wish to do so you must advise CLE New Zealand Law Society in writing of the change. CLE reserves the right to close registrations, and cancel or reschedule an event as necessary. Where an event is cancelled by CLE, a full refund is payable.