Renters are still having to dig further into their pockets, except if they live in Southland.
Rent in the region is now at an average of $430, a massive $100 less than the next most affordable region.
But for everywhere else it is now the third month in a row for the record high $600 median rent.
TradeMe Property sales director Gavin Lloyd joined Mike Hosking to discuss the figures.
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