COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on building system actors

This research provides insights on the initial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses, workers, and end-users within the New Zealand building system.

About the report

This is the first in-depth report which provides a holistic view of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the building and construction sector.

With fieldwork conducted between 30 March 2021 to 9 July 2021, the report captures how the first wave of the pandemic in New Zealand was experienced by almost 4000 people in the building system.

Last updated: 05 November 2021