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Further concrete rise supported by South Island growth

12 Aug 2026
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Our take on the latest Ready-mixed concrete (Wed 12 Aug 2026)

Concrete volumes
Concrete volumes
Volumes above 1 million m3
12%pa
22%pa
In Jun 2026 quarter
In the South Island
For the first time in 2½ years

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