- Consents were issued for 2,322 new dwelling units, 6 fewer than in May 2006.
- Consents were issued for 110 new apartment units, compared with 204 in April 2007 and 217 in May 2006.
- Consents issued for new dwelling units decreased by 115 units in the North Island, and increased by 109 units in the South Island, compared with May 2006.
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- Twelve of the 16 regions authorised more new dwelling units than in May 2006.
- The value of consents issued for residential buildings was $734 million, $64 million higher than in May 2006.
- The value of consents issued for non-residential buildings was $392 million, $3 million higher than in May 2006.
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