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Office Fit Out Costs in New Zealand 2026

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Office Fit Out Cost per sqm in New Zealand

A collaborative hybrid office fit out in Auckland averages NZ$3,261 per sqm. While regional fit out cost growth has moderated, organisations continue to navigate potential pressure from labour, materials, energy costs and global supply chain disruption.

More manageable project backlogs and lead times are, however, providing greater certainty around project planning and delivery.
Key Auckland Office Fit Out Cost Insights
  • Average fit out cost (collaborative hybrid): NZ$3,261 per sqm
  • Average retrofit cost: NZ$1,968 per sqm
  • Average reinstatement cost: NZ$543 per sqm (the cost of returning a space to its base-build condition at lease end)
  • Second-highest average fit out cost in Australia and New Zealand, behind Canberra
  • Highest average retrofit cost of any Australian or New Zealand city covered
  • Where the budget goes: construction works 30%, M&E 22%, furniture 18%, professional fees 17% and AV/IT 13%

Costs are indicative market averages as at December 2025. Exact costs will vary by project, so we recommend project-specific advice.

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