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Non-residential building consents
Non-res consents slightly softer, but the outlook is deteriorating
1 Apr 2026
Our take on the latest Non-residential building consents (Wed 1 Apr 2026)
Value of non-res consents
Annual consents
Public sector consents
$693m
+0.7%
21%In February 2026
From February 2025
From February 2025
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