Housing developments across Auckland continue to gain momentum, with the Auckland Council reporting 13,821 new dwellings consented in the year ending September 2024.

September alone saw 1,362 new homes approved, with medium-density options dominating the mix.

Townhouses, flats, and other attached dwellings accounted for 52 per cent of consents, while standalone houses comprised 30 per cent, and apartments made up the remaining 18 per cent.

The majority of new homes—95 per cent over the past year—were consented within Auckland’s Rural Urban Boundary (RUB), aligning with the city’s urban planning goals.

Further emphasising sustainability, 27 per cent of September’s consents were within 1,500 metres of Auckland’s rapid transit network, offering future residents better access to public transport.

Public housing developments also made steady progress, with 74 new dwellings consented in September on Kāinga Ora or Tāmaki Regeneration Company land.

The number of completed homes continues to rise, with 1,451 dwellings issued Code Compliance Certificates (CCCs) in September, bringing the year’s total to 18,410.

Additionally, land development activity saw the creation of 1,131 new residential parcels in October, including 1,129 under 5,000m².

While housing development continues, hazard zone overlaps remain an important consideration.

Eight per cent of September consents and 14 per cent of the year’s total were on properties overlapping hazard zones.

With long-term arrivals reaching 5,618 in September and 1,273 public housing applications addressed in the June quarter, Auckland's housing initiatives are crucial to meeting demand as the city grows.

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