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flag New Zealand's construction sector fell 4.4% in Sept. 2025, despite rising residential building and lower interest rates.

flag New Zealand's construction sector saw a 4.4% drop in building work value to $8.2 billion in the September 2025 quarter, with residential construction rising 2.8% despite a 1.3% decline in non-residential activity. flag Seasonally adjusted building volume increased 1.5%, driven by higher-density housing, while regional results varied, with Auckland and Wellington seeing significant drops. flag The rebound follows a prior contraction, supported by lower interest rates and rising building approvals, though housing oversupply and slow immigration may limit recovery.

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