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Renovation Cost per m² NZ (2026): $800–$5,000+ QS Price Guide

March 19, 2026March 18, 2026 by The Smart Surveyor
A newly renovated, premium modern open-plan New Zealand villa interior, featuring a high-end kitchen island, connected living area with fireplace, visible structural steel beam, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow to a timber deck.

What does renovation cost per m² in NZ in 2026? A Quantity Surveyor breaks down exact rates by renovation tier, room type, and the hidden costs that blow budgets in older Kiwi homes.

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