Press Release
Auckland, NZ — Could blockchain technology be the key to unlocking the property market for everyday New Zealanders? As housing affordability continues to dominate headlines and investors look for new frontiers, a quiet revolution is brewing: tokenised real estate.
Next Wednesday, 23 July, leaders from across the property, finance, and crypto sectors will gather in Auckland for a groundbreaking event asking a question that could redefine the industry:
What if anyone — not just the wealthy few — could invest in property, from as little as $100, thanks to blockchain?
This exclusive event, hosted at Bayleys, will unveil real-world projects already underway, including a multi-million dollar Auckland commercial development being tokenised and fractionalised on-chain. Attendees will hear directly from CEOs, legal experts, and global infrastructure providers actively building the platforms that could open the floodgates for a $30–40 billion annual market in digital real estate assets.
Speakers include:
- Dehardt van der Merwe (CEO, Liia NZ) leading a multi-million dollar tokenised commercial development in Auckland.
- Julia Buchholz (CMO, Blocksquare (Australia/EU)) – A global leader in tokenised real estate infrastructure.
- Leading lawyers and funders behind major digital property investment plays in NZ
With New Zealand already boasting digital land titles and multi-party property ownership laws, the shift to blockchain-based real estate isn’t just possible — it’s practically turnkey.
“We’re not talking about theory,” says Trevor Topfer, Executive Director of BlockchainNZ and organiser of the event. “This is already happening. We have live projects, sandboxed businesses, and foreign capital ready to enter the market. All we need now is awareness and regulatory alignment.”
This event marks Step 1 of a broader national initiative to position New Zealand as a global leader in blockchain regulation, tokenised assets, and digital finance. The movement continues in Queenstown on 13–14 August at CryptoWinter’25, where regulators, government, and billion-dollar crypto corporations will meet to shape policy and investment for the years ahead.
📢 Why Should Kiwis Care?
- Fractional Property Investment: Tokenisation could let anyone own a piece of a building, not just an entire home.
- Fairer Access: The tech enables small-scale investment — meaning young people, renters, and everyday Kiwis could invest in real estate markets previously out of reach.
- Foreign Investment: Blockchain makes NZ property easier and safer to invest in — potentially bringing billions in annual capital inflows.
- Transparency & Trust: All transactions recorded on-chain = no more shady backroom deals.
Event Details
Tokenised Real Estate NZ – Investor & Industry Summit
🗓 Wednesday, 23 July 2025
🕡 5:30 PM onwards
📍 Bayleys HQ – 30 Gaunt Street, Auckland Central
🎤 Featuring local & global experts in tokenised property, blockchain infrastructure, and smart contract law
Media Contact
Trevor Topfer Executive Director, BlockchainNZ
📧 trevor.topfer@blockchain.org.nz
📞 +64 221 224 554
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