Rich Aussies on the hunt for $3m-plus propertiesThe region where house consents leapt 76% in a yearRich Aussies on the hunt for $3m-plus properties

One of New Zealand’s top tourism spots is enjoying a building boom as the region grows in popularity for first-time buyers, ex-pats and retirees.

The number of new homes consented in Queenstown Lakes District leapt 76% in the year to June 2025, from 1001 to 1762, StatsNZ figures show.

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