Tag: housing_market

NZ Parliament Grills Ministers on Cost of Living, Economy, and Climate Progress

24 Jul 2026 8:39 a.m. · Source: Oral Questions to Parliament - Hansard

New Zealand ministers addressed Parliament on July 23, 2026, debating the cost of living, economic growth, climate targets, and housing affordability, alongside education and social welfare reforms.

Politics and Government Business General Politics Economy Employment and Labor Education Environment Social Issues New Zealand Parliament Cost of Living Economic Policy Climate Change Housing Market Education Reform Social Welfare
New Zealand Home Consents Surge 19 Percent Annually

2 Jul 2026 10:45 a.m. · Source: Statistics New Zealand

New Zealand's annual home consents rose 19% to 39,737 by May 2026, reversing a three-year decline. Both stand-alone and multi-unit dwellings saw significant increases, though numbers are still below the 2022 peak.

Business Economy Real Estate Federal Government Home Consents Housing Market Stats NZ Building Permits Residential Construction Economic Indicators Statistics New Zealand