New Zealand new-home consents exceed 40,000 for first time since 2023
New home consents in New Zealand rose by almost one-fifth in the year to June, surpassing 40,000 for the first time since 2023.
The number of new homes consented in New Zealand increased by almost one-fifth in the 12 months to the end of June. This marks the first time annual consents have exceeded 40,000 since 2023, according to Stats New Zealand data. The increase continues a recovery from a significant trough experienced between July 2024 and July 2025.
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NZ new-home consent numbers snap 2023 ceiling
The number of new homes consented in New Zealand rose by almost one-fifth in t he 12 months to end-June, extending its climb out of a marked trough seen between July 2024 and July 2025, Stats New Zealand data shows.…