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New Zealand’s construction recovery gains momentum, but challenges remain
- October 1, 2026.
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Building activity rose 4.8 per cent in the June 2026 quarter, the first increase after four ...

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Infrastructure bucks construction slowdown as projects move into delivery
- September 2, 2026.
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New Zealand’s infrastructure construction sector is showing resilience despite continued weakness ...

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New Zealand’s construction recovery stalls as uncertainty mounts
- July 2, 2026.
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New Zealand’s construction recovery has stalled as higher fuel costs, geopolitical uncertainty...

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Infrastructure pipeline holds firm as civil construction costs rise
- June 3, 2026.
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New Zealand’s infrastructure sector is holding firm against a backdrop of broader construction...

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Cautious recovery for NZ construction amid global uncertainty
- April 29, 2026.
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New Zealand’s construction sector is beginning to show early signs of recovery — but ...

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Infrastructure shows early signs of recovery as broader construction markets remain soft
- March 3, 2026.
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Rider Levett Bucknall’s First Quarter 2026 Infrastructure Forecast – New Zealand Trends in ...

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New Zealand construction poised for steady recovery as interest rates ease
- December 17, 2025.
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New Zealand’s construction sector is showing early but promising signs of recovery, supported by ...

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Soft outlook for the year ahead, long-term outlook remains positive
- September 24, 2025.
- 5 Min Read Time
According to Rider Levett Bucknall’s (RLB) Forecast 113 report – New Zealand Trends in Property ...

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Growth in infrastructure construction continues to ease across New Zealand
- September 23, 2025.
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Growth in infrastructure construction is easing across New Zealand, according to Rider Levett ...

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Positive outlook for Aotearoa construction industry
- June 26, 2025.
- 6 Min Read Time
Rider Levett Bucknall’s latest Forecast 112 report reveals a cautiously optimistic long-term ...

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New Zealand Infrastructure outlook remains positive
- May 13, 2025.
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Rider Levett Bucknall’s latest Infrastructure Forecast 003 – New Zealand Trends in ...

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Signs of recovery in construction demand emerging
- March 6, 2025.
- 5 Min Read Time
According to Rider Levett Bucknall’s (RLB) Forecast 111 report – New Zealand Trends in Property ...

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Infrastructure construction picks up reflecting strong population growth
- December 18, 2024.
- 4 Min Read Time
According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Infrastructure Forecast report 002 – New Zealand ...

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Weak construction outlook until 2025, signs of recovery ahead
- December 4, 2024.
- 4 Min Read Time
According to Rider Levett Bucknall’s (RLB) Forecast 110 report – New Zealand Trends in Property ...

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Construction demand outlook remains weak with signs of stabilisation
- September 19, 2024.
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According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Forecast 109 report – New Zealand Trends in Property ...

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Infrastructure construction ramps up impacting construction costs
- September 4, 2024.
- 4 Min Read Time
According to Rider Levett Bucknall’s (RLB) Inaugural Infrastructure Forecast report – New ...

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Rebound in non-residential offset by decline in residential
- May 28, 2024.
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According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Forecast 108 report – New Zealand Trends in Property ...

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Auckland continues to lead the way
- March 5, 2024.
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According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Forecast 107 report – New Zealand Trends in Property ...

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New Zealand Forecast Report 106
- November 28, 2023.
- 4 Min Read Time
According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Forecast 106 report – New Zealand Trends in Property ...

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New Zealand Forecast Report 105
- August 29, 2023.
- 4 Min Read Time
According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Forecast 105 report – New Zealand Trends in Property ...

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New Zealand Forecast Report 104
- May 10, 2023.
- 6 Min Read Time
According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Forecast 104 report – New Zealand Trends in Property ...

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Solid NZ construction pipeline for now
- February 23, 2023.
- 7 Min Read Time
Prepared by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (Inc.) (NZIER) exclusively for Rider ...

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Outlook uncertain for property and construction sectors
- September 27, 2022.
- 5 Min Read Time
According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Forecast 102 report – New Zealand Trends in Property ...

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Forecast Report 101: Sectors show slowing in the pipeline
- May 20, 2022.
- 4 Min Read Time
According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Forecast 101 report – New Zealand Trends in Property ...

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RLB celebrates 100 issues of the RLB Forecast Report
- March 7, 2022.
- 3 Min Read Time
Construction demand remains resilient despite impacts of omicron Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) is ...

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Acute capacity pressures drive up construction costs
- October 28, 2021.
- 3 Min Read Time
According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Forecast 99 report – New Zealand Trends in Property ...

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Construction costs to increase due to labour and material shortages
- July 29, 2021.
- 4 Min Read Time
According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Forecast 98 report – New Zealand Trends in Property ...

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Construction sector’s long-term outlook positive despite impacts of COVID-19
- March 23, 2021.
- 5 Min Read Time
According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Forecast 97 report – New Zealand Trends in Property ...

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RLB New Zealand Trends in Property and Construction Q3 2020
- January 20, 2021.
- 1 Min Read Time
Prepared by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (Inc.) (NZIER) exclusively for RLB, ...

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Residential accommodation demand falls as COVID-19 impacts net migration levels
- November 11, 2020.
- 4 Min Read Time
According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Forecast 96 report – New Zealand Trends in Property ...

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RLB New Zealand Trends in Property and Construction Q2 2020
- May 7, 2020.
- 1 Min Read Time
Prepared by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (Inc.) (NZIER) exclusively for RLB, ...

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Wellington leads the way in non-residential construction growth over past year
- March 12, 2020.
- 4 Min Read Time
The Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Forecast 94 report – New Zealand Trends in Property and ...

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RLB New Zealand Trends in Property and Construction Q1 2020
- March 12, 2020.
- 1 Min Read Time
Prepared by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (Inc.) (NZIER) exclusively for RLB, ...

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Solid population growth continues to underpin construction demand
- November 6, 2019.
- 4 Min Read Time
The Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Forecast 93 report – New Zealand Trends in Property and ...

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RLB New Zealand Trends in Property and Construction Q3 2019
- September 9, 2019.
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Prepared by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (Inc.) (NZIER) exclusively for RLB, ...

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Construction activity picks up across key markets
- September 9, 2019.
- 4 Min Read Time
The Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Forecast 92 report – New Zealand Trends in Property and ...

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Forecast Report

New Zealand’s construction recovery gains momentum, but challenges remain

Infrastructure bucks construction slowdown as projects move into delivery

New Zealand’s construction recovery stalls as uncertainty mounts

Infrastructure pipeline holds firm as civil construction costs rise

Cautious recovery for NZ construction amid global uncertainty

Infrastructure shows early signs of recovery as broader construction markets remain soft

New Zealand construction poised for steady recovery as interest rates ease

Soft outlook for the year ahead, long-term outlook remains positive

Growth in infrastructure construction continues to ease across New Zealand

Positive outlook for Aotearoa construction industry

New Zealand Infrastructure outlook remains positive

Signs of recovery in construction demand emerging

Infrastructure construction picks up reflecting strong population growth

Weak construction outlook until 2025, signs of recovery ahead

Construction demand outlook remains weak with signs of stabilisation

Infrastructure construction ramps up impacting construction costs

Rebound in non-residential offset by decline in residential

Auckland continues to lead the way

New Zealand Forecast Report 106

New Zealand Forecast Report 105

New Zealand Forecast Report 104

Solid NZ construction pipeline for now

Outlook uncertain for property and construction sectors

Forecast Report 101: Sectors show slowing in the pipeline

RLB celebrates 100 issues of the RLB Forecast Report

Acute capacity pressures drive up construction costs

Construction costs to increase due to labour and material shortages

Construction sector’s long-term outlook positive despite impacts of COVID-19

RLB New Zealand Trends in Property and Construction Q3 2020

Residential accommodation demand falls as COVID-19 impacts net migration levels

RLB New Zealand Trends in Property and Construction Q2 2020

Wellington leads the way in non-residential construction growth over past year

RLB New Zealand Trends in Property and Construction Q1 2020

Solid population growth continues to underpin construction demand

RLB New Zealand Trends in Property and Construction Q3 2019

Construction activity picks up across key markets