Auckland city saw substantial growth in its housing market in May 2024, with a total of 1,276 dwellings consented, reflecting a robust housing sector, according to the Auckland Council Spatial Analysis and Modelling Team.

In the year ending May 2024, 14,488 dwellings were consented in the region.

Of the new dwellings consented in May, 34 per cent were houses, 5 per cent were apartments, and 61 per cent were townhouses, flats, units, retirement village units, or other types of attached dwellings.

Additionally, 15 dwellings were consented on Kāinga Ora or Tāmaki Regeneration Company-owned land.

Notably, 1,184 dwellings consented in May were within the Rural Urban Boundary (RUB), with 95 per cent of the year's new dwellings also inside the RUB.

Twenty per cent of the dwellings consented were within 1,500m of the rapid transit network.

Hazard zones saw 89 dwellings consented, accounting for 8 per cent of May’s total.

Over the past 12 months, 12 per cent of new dwellings were consented on properties overlapping hazard zones.

May also witnessed the completion of 1,683 dwellings, with a Code Compliance Certificate (CCC) issued.

For the year ending May 2024, 19,560 dwellings had a CCC issued, indicating a strong completion rate.

Residential development continued robustly with 1,328 new residential parcels under 5,000m² created in June 2024, averaging 1,313 each month over the past year.

Long-term arrivals in April 2024 totalled 4,622, contributing to the housing demand.

For local residents, this surge in housing consents means an increase in available housing options, potentially easing the pressure on the housing market.

With more dwellings being developed, residents may see more diverse and affordable housing opportunities.

The focus on building within the RUB and near transit networks also suggests improved accessibility and connectivity for future residents.

Additionally, the completion of a high number of dwellings indicates that many new homes are ready for occupancy, offering immediate housing solutions for those in need.