- There were 2,465 new dwelling units authorised, compared with 2,437 in August 2006.
- There were 253 new apartment units authorised, compared with 266 in August 2006.
- The trend for the number of new dwelling units has been increasing since January 2007, but at a slower rate in recent months.
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- Ten of the 16 regions authorised more new dwelling units compared with August 2006.
- Residential building consent values increased 8.5 percent to $753 million, compared with August 2006.
- Non-residential building consent values increased 8.5 percent to $398 million, compared with August 2006.
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