Auckland’s housing pipeline stayed steady in March, with 1,535 new dwellings consented across the region—offering a snapshot of where the city’s growth is heading and what types of homes are taking shape.

While houses made up just 29% of March’s consents, a full half were for townhouses, flats, or other attached dwellings—pointing to the continued rise of medium-density living.

Apartments made up the remaining 21%.

It’s a trend that reflects Auckland’s shift towards more compact, walkable urban spaces—especially near transport.

Nearly all new dwellings (95%) consented in the last 12 months were inside the Rural Urban Boundary (RUB), with 29% falling within walking distance (1.5km) of the rapid transit network.

That’s good news for Coasties who commute or care about sustainable transport access across the wider Auckland region.

Just 24 of March’s consents were on Kāinga Ora or Tāmaki Regeneration Company land, highlighting a continuing need for more public housing developments.

As for builds being wrapped up, 1,255 dwellings received Code Compliance Certificates (CCCs) in March, with over 16,300 completed in the year to March.

That suggests a healthy pace of delivery—though still short of demand.

Land development is also ticking along.

In April, 507 new residential parcels under 5000m² were created, adding to the 14,714 new parcels carved out over the last year.

These new titles help pave the way for future builds.

Of interest to many Hibiscus Coast families and first-home buyers: the median Auckland house price for April was $1 million.

Based on 1,957 sales, that figure shows a market holding relatively firm—despite broader economic uncertainties.

The big picture?

Housing activity is holding its ground.

While we’re not seeing explosive growth, the steady stream of consents and completions means more homes are on their way.

With many of them clustered near transport hubs and within existing urban zones, it’s a sign Auckland’s planning policies are kicking in.

For Coasties keeping an eye on regional trends—or considering a move or build—it’s another piece of the puzzle when thinking about where and how Auckland grows next.

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