FX.co ★ New Zealand Building Permits Drop 4.3% in July

In July 2026, building consents for new dwellings in New Zealand declined by 4.3% month-on-month, following an upwardly revised 3.7% decrease in June. This marked the fourth monthly fall so far this year. A total of 3,579 new dwellings were approved, comprising 1,769 stand-alone houses, 1,567 townhouses, 196 apartments, and 47 retirement village units.