In March 2026, the number of building consents issued for new dwellings in New Zealand fell by 1.3% month-on-month, offsetting a revised 2.8% increase recorded in February. This was the first monthly decline in new dwelling consents since December.
In March 2026, the number of building consents issued for new dwellings in New Zealand fell by 1.3% month-on-month, offsetting a revised 2.8% increase recorded in February. This was the first monthly decline in new dwelling consents since December.