See the latest Statistics NZ building consents release here:- BusinessDesk By Paul McBethNew Zealand residential building consents climbed 6.6 percent in April as new housing intentions climbed at their fastest monthly pace in eight years. Seasonally adjusted consents rose to 2,390 in April from 2,242 a month earlier, Statistics New Zealand said. "Apartment numbers tend to be quite volatile," Statistics NZ business indicators manager Nick Kelly said in a statement. Auckland has the biggest housing shortfall, and new building permits dropped to 699 in April from 912 a year earlier, though the value of those consents rose to $267 million from $240 million.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 31, 2016 00:00 UTC