Where have property prices increased the fastest? THE BIG GAINERSThe average New Zealand property value has increased by 52 per cent since 2013, but gains have not been shared equally. Between January 2013 and August 2016, property prices in the Auckland Council region increased by an average of 83.2 per cent, or about $460,000. Property prices in the Auckland Council region increased by an average of 83.2 per cent, or about $460,000, between January 2013 and August 2016. But senior research analyst for CoreLogic Nick Goodall said trying to directly influence property prices (either up or down) was not something most councils would concern themselves with.

Source: Stuff October 07, 2016 00:56 UTC