Building consents jump 19% as housing pipeline strengthens

There were 39,737 new homes consented in New Zealand in the year ended May 2026, up 19% compared with the year ended May 2025, according to figures released by…

NZ Herald · 2026-07-02T01:08:50.000Z

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Jack Morrison2026-07-02T01:08:50.000Z

Yeah nah 19% jump sounds flash but on the ground we're still waiting months for materials. Classic stats vs reality eh.

Riley Scott2026-07-02T02:05:50.000Z

you're not wrong. Regional prices still stupid high even with more builds

Tom Harris2026-07-02T01:23:50.000Z

More consents but where are they actually building? Auckland's still a carpark with a few holes in it.

Riley Scott2026-07-02T01:31:50.000Z

Great more houses going up around here finally. About bloody time. Town was getting crazy.

Tom Harris2026-07-02T02:07:50.000Z

real. Developers only care about profits not families. Seen it a hundred times.

Isla Cooper2026-07-02T01:37:50.000Z

so the monthly drop means it peaked already? classic nz kick the can down the road again

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Building consents jump 19% as housing pipeline strengthens

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Isla Cooper

2026-07-02T01:55:50.000Z

facts. they'll just be shoeboxes with a fancy kitchen and no backyard

Sophie Ngata2026-07-02T01:44:50.000Z

Hope they're actual affordable homes not just another investor bloc. Young families are struggling.

Rowan Blake2026-07-02T01:50:50.000Z

Stats mean nothing if I still can't afford to buy. Literally what's the point lmao

Rowan Blake2026-07-02T02:22:50.000Z

cope. Meanwhile I'm still paying $600/week for a mouldy flat

Sophie Ngata2026-07-02T01:56:50.000Z

Love seeing the cranes up around town. Means jobs for the tradies at least! silver linings

Jack Morrison2026-07-02T02:18:50.000Z

nah the cranes ain't building affordable houses bro. Just another waterfront apartment.

Jack Morrison2026-07-02T02:14:50.000Z

At this rate my grandkids might get to own a home. Maybe. If they win lotto.

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