FX.co ★ New Zealand New Dwellings Building Consents Rebound

In April 2026, building consents for new dwellings in New Zealand rose 10.9% month-on-month, marking a strong rebound from a revised 0.8% decline in March. A total of 3,692 new dwellings were approved, comprising 1,604 stand-alone houses, 1,530 townhouses, flats, and units, 499 apartments, and 59 retirement village units.