Starting in February 2021 I wanted a record or list of local NZ suppliers I have purchased from and want to remember – so here goes.
Why a list of suppliers
The reason for this page is Trademe. Once upon a time Trademe was a great place to buy stuff – almost anything you wanted in one place. The sellers were local, the stock was local and the Trademe web site was simple, responsive and reliable. But now Trademe has too many sellers shipping product from distant lands with long delivery delays, high shipping prices and high product prices. If I’m prepared to wait 4-8 weeks for delivery, I can buy direct from China myself and pay 20% of what the local crooks are charging to order it from China for me. Late 2020 Trademe updated their web site from being simple and functional to being a slow graphical mess that links to a list of background services which I’m not keen to have fooling around under the hood of my computer – but that’s just me.
I will continue to use Trademe if I can’t find what I want elsewhere. When I find a convenient suppliers direct link I’ll add it to this page so we can all “skip the Trademe experience”.
Suppliers in New Zealand
The suppliers listed here I have bought from and were happy with. Search this page using “ctrl F” in your browser.
| Supplier | Products | Link | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA Solar | Solar Panels etc. | aasolar.co.nz |
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| Everyday Low Prices | Cleaning products | everydaylowprices.co.nz |
dishwasher tablets |
| ExpressNet | Tools and equipment | expressnet.co.nz | for the workshop |
| Extreme PC | Computer parts | extremepc.co.nz |
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| Flick Electric | Spot based electricity | flickelectric.co.nz |
our 2020-2022 supplier |
| Hi-Q Components | Electrical components | hiq.co.nz | nylon nut bolts connectors |
| HobbyElectronics | Electronics | hobbyelectronics.co.nz |
modules and parts |
| HobbyStation | RC parts | hobbystation.co.nz | |
| Hyperdrive | Car tyres | hyperdrive.co.nz |
wheels and tyres |
| Insinc Products | Cleaning products | insinc.co.nz | sales@insinc.co.nz |
| Kings Plant Barn | Garden supplies | kings.co.nz |
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| MachineryHouse | Tools and equipment | machineryhouse.co.nz | for the workshop |
| Mecha4Makers | Electric/Mechanical parts | mecha4makers.co.nz | good range, quick delivery |
| Paint Tech | Paint | painttech.co.nz |
NZ Paint |
| PB Tech | Computer parts | pbtech.co.nz | reasonably quick delivery |
| Packaging Products | Cardboard boxes etc. | packagingproducts.co.nz |
sizes and codes changed |
| Mower Parts NZ | Mower Parts | mowerparts.co.nz | |
The end.