Dunedin building consents doubled in November. Photo: Gregor RichardsonNew dwelling consents issued in Dunedin during November were more than double those given out in October, Statistics New Zealand figures confirmed yesterday. Sixty consents were issued in the city in November compared with 28 in October, in line with a substantial rise in consents issued throughout the country. ASB senior economist Jane Turner said house building demand was apparently less affected by the change in government than expected. At a glance• New dwelling building consents in November among highest on record• Consents in Dunedin more than double in November• Construction may be held back by worker shortage• Non-residential building consents remain elevated

Source: Otago Daily Times January 12, 2018 16:18 UTC