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Building activity sinks to 10-year low as effects of the slowdown flow through the sector

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Fri, 5 Jun 2026, 8:53am
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Building activity sinks to 10-year low as effects of the slowdown flow through the sector

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Fri, 5 Jun 2026, 8:53am

New data shows how unstable the construction sector is right now, with building activity dropping to a 10-year low. 

Infometrics says building activity fell 3.5% in the March quarter.  

The value of non-residential work in the South Island rose more than 8% as Wellington and Auckland recorded significant drops.  

Combined Building Supplies Co-Op CEO Carl Taylor told Heather du Plessis-Allan consents can tell them what may happen in the future – but only if people spend money. 

He says it's tough out there, particularly in Auckland, but Canterbury seems insulated from issues. 

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