- The trend for the number of new dwellings shows a decline since August 2006.
- Consents were issued for 2,092 new dwellings, compared with 2,254 in February 2006.
- Consents were issued for 229 new apartment units, compared with 540 in February 2006. Most of this decrease occurred in Auckland City.
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- The trend for the value of residential consents shows a decline since August 2006.
- Residential building consents total $597 million, $35 million (6.2 percent) higher than in February 2006.
- Non-residential building consents total $273 million, $15 million (5.3 percent) lower than in February 2006.
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