In December 2025, 3,128 new dwellings received building consents, comprising 1,494 townhouses/units, 1,299 stand-alone houses, 263 retirement village units, and 72 apartments. Seasonally adjusted new dwellings consented fell 4.6% in December after rising 2.7% in November. Annual 2025 dwellings consented totaled 36,619, up 9.0% from 2024. Regional growth saw 15,617 dwellings in Auckland (up 12%), 7,316 in Canterbury (up 12%), and 3,958 in rest of South Island (up 10%). Non-residential building consents totaled $8.9 billion annually, down 4.6% from 2024, with factories and education buildings showing significant increases.
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