Organised crime laundering millions through New Zealand construction industry

RNZNewsroomThursday 15 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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A new police report reveals that organised crime groups are laundering hundreds of millions of dollars through the New Zealand construction industry every year. Criminals are using building sites and property developments to turn illegal cash into legitimate wealth.

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First reported by RNZ, Thu 15 Oct, 4:48am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 11 minutes
  1. RNZRNZ

    When dirty money meets the building industry (opens in new tab)

  2. NewsroomNewsroom

    The dirty money and dodgy deals infiltrating NZ’s building trade (opens in new tab)