Jase2985:

 

elpenguino:

 

Anyone actually know if GIB production is lower than normal due to Covid or anything else?

 

NZ is not building 10 x as many houses as before - stats here . If the increase from renovations and 50% more builds (compared to 2-3 years ago) has maxxed out production than it must have been flying close to the wind already.

 

The GIB factory could have a word with those making big orders to deter stockpiling - which all has to be stored which costs money anyway.

 

 

I believe they had to close to some extent or another during the lock downs and also had an issue with one of their production lines.

 

Builders etc wont care about the small cost of storing the extra product over the delays it would cost them.

 

 

 

Was at bunnings Mt wellington this morning and pretty much everyone in the trade area was there for GIB. They would have had about 3-4 pallets of different kinds there which was all sold to people. and a long queue outside.

 

I thought they had allowed building materials companies to remain open in the 2021 lockdown, as I thought they were considered essential due to the housing crisis. There used to be a few alternative brands, I think bunnings at one time had elephant board.

I would ring bunnings to see if they do have stock if it is showing stock on their website. Not sure if they will reserve it.