- The trend for the number of new dwelling units continues to rise.
- Consents were issued for 2,377 new dwellings in October 2006, compared with 1,901 in October 2005.
- The value of consents issued for residential buildings was $669 million in October 2006, $112 million (20 percent) higher than in October 2005.
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- Thirteen of 16 regions recorded more new dwellings in October 2006 than in October 2005.
- Consents were issued for 373 new apartments in October 2006, compared with 493 in September and 266 in August.
- The value of consents issued for non-residential buildings was $330 million in October 2006, $22 million (7.0 percent) higher than in October 2005.
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