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Concrete Slab Cost NZ (2026): $160–$260 per m² Foundation Guide

June 10, 2026 by The Smart Surveyor

A newly poured and smoothly finished concrete slab foundation on a residential construction site in New Zealand, with steel reinforcing mesh visible at the edge.

A Quantity Surveyor breaks down the real 2026 costs of laying a concrete slab foundation in NZ — waffle vs raft slabs, per m² rates, and the hidden ground costs most quotes miss.

Concrete Patio Cost NZ (2026): $120–$300+ per m² QS Guide

March 19, 2026 by The Smart Surveyor

Exposed aggregate concrete patio installed in a New Zealand backyard with integrated timber expansion joints and modern landscaping.

Planning a new concrete patio in NZ? A Quantity Surveyor breaks down the exact 2026 costs per m² for plain, coloured, exposed aggregate, and honed concrete — plus the hidden costs most contractors won’t tell you.