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02.06.202622:45:00UTC+00New Zealand Building Consents Rebound Sharply in April, Jumping 10.9% MoM

New Zealand’s construction sector showed a strong resurgence in April 2026, with building consents rising 10.9% month-over-month, according to data updated on 2 June 2026. This marks a sharp turnaround from March 2026, when consents fell 0.8% compared with February.

The April figure, measured on a month-over-month basis, indicates that the volume of new building approvals has moved decisively back into positive territory after the prior month’s contraction. The shift from a 0.8% decline in March to a 10.9% increase in April suggests a renewed pipeline of construction activity, which is closely watched as a leading indicator for the broader New Zealand economy.

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