The New Zealand Property Report Key figures Central Otago/Lakes records a new average asking price high of $1,671,980 National average asking price remains flat, down just 0.2% year-on-year to $862,518 9,521 new listings nationally, a 0.3% increase year-on-year Stock levels up 5.0% year-on-year to 36,130 Latest data from realestate.co.nz shows Central Otago/Lakes District has set a new 18-year asking price record of $1,671,980.