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New Zealand's building consents surged in September 2025, hitting a 2022 high, driven by apartment and townhouse growth.
New Zealand's residential building consents hit 3,747 in September 2025, the highest monthly total since late 2022, a 27.3% increase from the same month last year, driven by strong growth in apartments and townhouses.
Multi-unit homes rose 57.4% annually, while stand-alone homes increased 16.2%.
The annual total of 34,882 consents marked a 3.6% rise, with Auckland and Otago leading growth.
A new law allowing granny flats up to 70 square meters without consent and planning reforms like Plan Change 120 are accelerating construction.
Despite a decline in retirement village units, overall construction activity shows signs of recovery, supported by rising demand and improved industry sentiment.
Los consentimientos de construcción de Nueva Zelanda aumentaron en septiembre de 2025, alcanzando un máximo en 2022, impulsados por el crecimiento de apartamentos y casas adosadas.