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Disclaimer: Much of the information included in ‘Sector information and statistics’ draws on information provided to the Department by external agencies. While the Department has taken all reasonable steps to ensure that all information in this section is from a reliable and reputable source, and is accurate, it accepts no liability or responsibility for any acts or omissions that result from reliance on the information. Please also refer to our general disclaimer.

Sector information and statistics

This section brings together a range of building and housing-related information, trends and statistics collected by the Department of Building and Housing, other government agencies, and organisations such as the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand and Quotable Value Limited.

The information has been collated as part of the Department’s monitoring and reporting on sector performance. The range of content will be developed over time.

Built environment

New Zealand’s housing and non-residential building stock.

Sector activity

Building and construction activity in the economy, including the value of building consents and investments in buildings.

Prices and costs

House prices, building costs, home ownership and rental costs.

Factors of production

Factors of production - Supply of trades and building labour, and the cost of mortgage borrowing.

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