Key statistics: The January 2024 seasonally adjusted estimate: Total dwellings approved fell 1.0%, to 12,850. Private sector houses fell 9.9%, to 7,461, while private sector dwellings excluding houses rose 19.5%, to 5,238. The value of new residential building rose 19.4%, to $7.14b. The value of non-residential building rose 12.4%, to $4.92b. {chart} The seasonally adjusted estimate for the number of dwellings approved fell 1.0%, after a 10.1% December fall. The trend estimate for total dwellings approved fell 1.3%, following a 1.2% December decrease. {chart} The seasonally adjusted estimate for private sector house ... (full story)