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Non-residential building consents
Non-res consents mostly softer in April
3 Jun 2026
Our take on the latest Non-residential building consents (Wed 3 Jun 2026)
Value of non-res consents
Monthly consents
Office and education consents
$655m
15%
In April 2026
From April 2025
At lowest monthly levels in 5-6 years
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Non-residential building consents
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