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Construction Cost Estimation in New Zealand

Real market rates BoqCalc's AI pricing engine uses for New Zealand — not estimates, the same numbers behind every calculation.

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Prices last updated: August 17, 2026

Materials rates in New Zealand

ItemCategoryPrice
Sand 0-4mmaggregates58.09 NZD / m3
Gravel 8-16mmaggregates71.00 NZD / m3
Crushed stone 0-32mmaggregates51.64 NZD / m3
Ready-mix concrete C25/30concrete264.64 NZD / m3
Concrete pumping feeconcrete25.82 NZD / m3
Ready-mix concrete C30/37concrete296.92 NZD / m3
Ready-mix concrete C16/20concrete232.37 NZD / m3
Concrete transport/deliveryconcrete38.73 NZD / m3
Cement 25kg bagconcrete14.52 NZD / bag
Plasterboard 12.5mmdrywall17.75 NZD / m2
Metal stud profiles CW/UWdrywall7.10 NZD / m
Nails and screws assortedfasteners11.30 NZD / kg

Labor rates in New Zealand

ItemCategoryPrice
Concrete workerconcrete27.66 NZD / hour
Drywall installerdrywall29.39 NZD / hour
Electricianelectrical34.58 NZD / hour
Crane operatorequipment34.58 NZD / hour
Excavator operatorexcavation31.12 NZD / hour
Painterfinishes25.93 NZD / hour
Tilerfinishes31.12 NZD / hour
Formwork carpenterformwork32.85 NZD / hour
General laborergeneral22.47 NZD / hour
Skilled masonmasonry31.12 NZD / hour
Plumberplumbing34.58 NZD / hour
Rooferroofing34.58 NZD / hour

Equipment rates in New Zealand

ItemCategoryPrice
Concrete pump truckconcrete269.43 NZD / hour
Concrete mixer truckconcrete184.35 NZD / hour
Concrete vibratorconcrete14.18 NZD / hour
Crawler excavator 20texcavation212.71 NZD / hour
Wheeled excavator 10texcavation155.99 NZD / hour
Wheel loaderexcavation141.81 NZD / hour
Plate compactorexcavation42.54 NZD / hour
Roller compactorexcavation127.63 NZD / hour
Mini excavator 3texcavation99.27 NZD / hour
Scaffolding (monthly/m2)general12.76 NZD / m2
Generator 50kVAgeneral34.03 NZD / hour
Mobile crane 50tlifting255.25 NZD / hour

VAT applied in cost calculations for New Zealand: 15%.

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