New Zealand home consents hit 13-year high123rf.com There were 3,317 consents issued for apartments in the November 2017 year, compared with 2,692 the previous 12 months. The number of new homes consented in New Zealand hit a 13-year high in November 2017, boosted by apartments in Auckland. However, in November the number of apartment consents hit a 9-year high, and townhouses, flats, and units was the highest on record. The total number of consents granted for 2017 up to the end of November was up by more than 1000 from the previous 12 months. There were 3,317 consents issued for apartments in the November 2017 year, compared with 2,692 the previous 12 months.

Source: Stuff January 12, 2018 06:22 UTC