The widespread shortage of key construction products is seeing prices on online auctions skyrocket, Newshub reports. An auction on Trade Me for 23 sheets of GIB plasterboard has attracted bids of $3260, while the same haul at Bunnings would normally set you back $777.86. In Trade Me’s building supplies category, the average sale price in February was up 27% year-on-year.

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