23/09/2026
🏡 Rental affordability is easing, but the story looks different from region to region.
Nationally, the rent-to-income measure has improved from 44% to 40% over the past year, with rising earnings and relatively steady rents helping to ease pressure. But regional differences tell a much bigger story.
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Is renting becoming more affordable in New Zealand? Explore the latest regional data on rents, earnings and rental affordability across NZ.