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Diesel price rise pushes New Zealand construction costs higher
Residential building costs rose 1.1% in the latest quarter as higher diesel prices increased fuel-intensive work like excavation and demolition.
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Construction sector cost pressures 2026
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NZ Build Group-related companies enter liquidation owing IRD $1.45m
Six companies linked to NZ Build Group have entered liquidation, owing the Inland Revenue over $1.45 million, as a construction downturn takes its toll.
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Builders’ co-op calls for major reform as construction activity hits 10-year low
A builders' co-operative is pushing for reforms to consenting, liability, and warranty rules as construction activity reaches its lowest level in a decade.
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Civil construction productivity falls 6% as labour output drops
Labour productivity in New Zealand civil construction has fallen 6%, erasing two decades of gains in four years.
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Construction costs jump as two-thirds of firms report cancelled projects
Rising material prices and building costs are forcing clients to cancel projects across the construction sector.