Another 162 state homes were in progress.
"It's main centre strength, versus a slightly patchier recovery in the provincial markets."
While insurance is still widely available, some home insurers appear to have withdrawn online quotes for entire regions, data shows.
"I see this as a real positive move for the market."
"It's a bit rich for Labour to complain about this."
At the same time prices had gone up by 2.9 percent over the past 12 months.
Between 2017 and 2024, Auckland rents increased by 22 percent, compared with 34 percent nationally.
The region with the highest rent rise may surprise you.
"If you don't want to be liable for eviction in a state house, then don't behave in a way that you are liable for eviction."
