The total number of building permits issued in New Zealand was down a seasonally adjusted 5.3 percent on month in August, Statistics New Zealand said on Tuesday - coming in at 2,881 consents.That follows the 26.4 percent spike in July.Individually, permits were issued for 1,422 stand-alone houses; 1,137 townhouses, flats, and units; 275 retirement village units; and 47 apartments.On a yearly basis...
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