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New zealand
construction report (NZCR)
Tracking building activity across all 16 regions and 67 territorial authorities.

About the report

The New Zealand Construction Report (NZCR) provides a comprehensive, independent analysis of residential construction activity across all 16 regions of New Zealand. Published quarterly, it combines building consent data, construction trends and market insights to give you a clear, practical view of what is happening in the housing market - and  where it is heading.

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The report not only shows current construction activity, but also compares recent trends with projected population growth to highlight which regions are building in line with, above or below their likely housing demand. This helps you identify opportunities, risks and emerging markets across New Zealand.

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What's included

16 Regions

National and regional market intelligence

67 Territorial Authorities

Local residential construction activity

Building Consent Trends 

Dwelling numbers, values, flor areas and costs

Population & Demand 

Understanding where future housing demand is emerging

Growth Comparisons

Highest and lowest growth areas

Latest release June 2026

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39,412

Approved building plans

Latest release June 2026

↑ Gain of 7.2% vs last year

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+21.3%

Yearly Upswing

Relative to prior periods

↑ Peak expansion since late 2022

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$19.4 billion

Total Valuation

Year to June 2026

↑ Risen 24% annually

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District Success

Housing industry trends

↑ Broad improvement

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