As reported by the Auckland Council, a total of 1927 Code Compliance Certificates (CCCs) were issued for new dwellings during the month, marking the highest figure ever recorded since the council began tracking these numbers back in 2010.

CCCs serve as a reliable indicator of new housing supply, signifying the moment when a building project is successfully completed.

This milestone is a clear reflection of the ongoing efforts to meet the growing demand for housing in Auckland.

The previous record for monthly CCCs issued was set in June of this year, with 1742 certificates granted.

This latest achievement not only surpassed that record but also pushed the total number of dwellings completed in Auckland over the year to September to an all-time high of 16,769.

It's the first time in history that this number has exceeded 16,000 in any 12-month period.

This accomplishment comes in stark contrast to the decline in residential building consents in the region, which saw a 22% decrease in the 12 months leading up to September, compared to the previous year.

However, it's important to note that there is typically a two-year gap between the issuance of building consents and the completion of residential projects, which explains the current surge in completions.

The vast amount of ongoing construction work in the pipeline is now culminating in these record numbers.

While this surge in completed dwellings is promising, it's worth keeping an eye on the potential impact of the decrease in new dwelling consents on future residential construction activity.

As existing projects wrap up and fewer new ones kick off, there may come a time when the slowdown in consent affects the construction landscape.

For now, though, Auckland celebrates this remarkable achievement, as it continues to address the housing needs of its growing community.