Shortage of timber for builders

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A shortage of timber for building projects has hit New Zealand.

A lack of supply has forced Carter Holt Harvey – one of New Zealand’s biggest timber manufacturers – to stop selling some of its timber.

This will mean that there is less timber available at Bunnings, ITM and Mitre 10.

Many experts believe that the lack of supply may cause an increase in costs and delays to construction.

Experts believe that the supply issues have been caused by high demand and the closure of timber mills in the past few years.

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Shem Banbury - Kiwi Kids News Editor

Shem Banbury is the Editor of Kiwi Kids News and is the Deputy Principal at Mount Maunganui Intermediate. In his spare time, he likes to train and compete in triathlons, play cricket and spend time with his family.

4 Responses

tech dude nz says:

March 31, 2021 at 11:16 am

it is so wierd
Jay says:

March 31, 2021 at 11:39 am

Hopefully people will still be able to build XD
Jocelyn says:

March 31, 2021 at 6:05 pm

Dang it, my uncle shops at Mitre 10!
ryan says:

May 7, 2021 at 9:59 am

yay. less wood means more trees. SAVE THE TREES!!