Housing Data for Wairarapa now live on MHUD Key Stats
For several years, Planalytics maintained a regional housing dashboard to support planning and investment decisions across the Wairarapa. The dashboard brought together up-to-date data on housing in Carterton, South Wairarapa and Masterton, making it easier for councils, community groups and developers to see what was happening in the local housing market.
We were proud to fill that gap at a time when reliable regional housing data was not available from any central source. The dashboard provided a foundation for local decision-making and helped build the case for more consistent national reporting.
That consistency has now arrived. Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga – the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (MHUD) has expanded its Key Statistics platform to include detailed housing data for every territorial authority in New Zealand. This is a positive step for regional users, as the information is now maintained by the national agency responsible for housing policy and reporting, and is updated regularly across the country.
With this national coverage in place, Planalytics has retired our Wairarapa Housing Dashboard. We fully support MHUD’s approach to providing open, reliable and comparable housing data for all regions.
How to Find Wairarapa Housing Data on the MHUD Key Stats Website
To access housing data for Carterton, South Wairarapa or Masterton:
Go to the MHUD Key Stats page.
Scroll to Key Housing Statistics by Territorial Authority.
Use the dropdown menu or interactive map to select:
Carterton District
South Wairarapa District
Masterton District
You can then explore data on housing supply, affordability, household income and social housing.
Datasets can also be downloaded, and trends viewed over time.
Looking Ahead
Planalytics will continue to focus on providing regional analytics for Wairarapa where other reporting does not yet exist. Our work now centres on areas such as growth planning and the alignment of housing, infrastructure and services. We remain committed to helping councils and communities make informed, evidence-based decisions.
If you have been using the Wairarapa Housing Dashboard and would like help navigating the MHUD site or integrating the new datasets into your work, please get in touch.
