Sep 11, 2025 - 7:15PM
Lifepoint Church, 61 Hopper Street, Mount Cook, Wellington 6011.
A Panel Discussion with 2 Experienced Investors plus a Director of an Architectural Practice
Thursday, 11 September 2025 | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lifepoint Church Auditorium, 61 Hopper Street, Mount Cook, Wellington
Join us for an informative and inspiring evening as our panel share their insights, experiences, and lessons learned in the fast-evolving areas of infill and relocatable housing.
Facilitator: Suzanne Taylor – Wellington PIA Committee
Ged Donnelly – Property Investor & Developer
With 23 years of property investment experience, Ged and his wife Liz have completed subdivisions, new builds, relocations, flips, and are currently undertaking a 17-unit development in Johnsonville plus smaller subdivisions in Porirua and Ohakune. Ged will share photos and behind-the-scenes insights from these projects.
Barbara Penney – Director, Houses to Homes Ltd
Barbara began her property ownership journey at just 24, balancing homeownership with raising her young son and hosting flatmates and international students to cover the mortgage. By 26, she had expanded to Wellington, stepping into the role of landlord with a separate rental flat while continuing to share accommodation herself.
After a career as a self-employed management consultant and project manager, Barbara pivoted to property full-time in 2015. Since then, she has completed 19 property renovations and two subdivisions across Lower and Upper Hutt. She will share practical lessons from her journey—covering renovation strategies, subdivision challenges, and tips for maximising property potential.
Duncan Cameron – Director, Blue Pencil Architects
With over a decade of leadership in this Wellington-based architectural practice, Duncan specialises in practical, buildable design solutions for residential and commercial projects. He’ll cover the design process from concept to completion, council coordination, and how to balance creative vision with cost-efficiency and compliance—particularly for investor and developer clients.
Date: Thursday, 11 September 2025
Doors Open: 6:45 pm (refreshments & networking)
Presentation Starts: 7:15 pm
Ends: Around 9:00 pm, with additional networking until 9:30 pm
Cost:
Free for Wellington PIA members
$30 for non-members
Attending In Person:
Giveaways
Refreshment break halfway through presentation
Parking available on site and on Hopper Street
Please bring a keep cup or water bottle – tea and coffee provided
Attending via Livestream:
Available to members only
Link will be emailed on the day (check spam/junk folders)
Recording and presentation link will be sent in the member newsletter within 24 hours
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WnPIA and its officers and agents have no responsibility or liability of any kind to any person for such information. WnPIA recommends you consult appropriate professional advisors before making any investment decision or entering into any investment or transaction.
