Hardware stores in Auckland

“Heaps of nicely priced new and second hand tools. + They're open all the time...which is bang on brilliant!”

“Perfect shopping experience. I was impressed with the professional quality of the customer service people.”

“I can’t speak highly enough of the team at PlaceMakers Waiheke. Time and again, the standout feature of this branch is the quality of the staff – knowledgeable, approachable, and genuinely committed to helping you get the job done properly. From the moment you walk in, you’re treated like a person rather than a transaction. The team take the time to understand what you’re actually trying to achieve, whether you’re a trade professional working to tight deadlines or a DIYer who needs a bit of guidance and reassurance. There’s no impatience, no talking down, and no sense that you’re “in the way” – just calm, practical advice delivered with real expertise. What really impresses me is how well the staff know their products. They don’t just point you towards an aisle; they explain options, flag potential issues before they become problems, and offer sensible alternatives when stock is limited (which, on an island, is sometimes unavoidable). That level of proactive thinking saves time, money, and frustration – and it’s something you don’t always find elsewhere. The service is also consistently friendly. Even when the store is busy, the team remain upbeat, polite, and efficient. You get the sense that they genuinely care about the local community and take pride in being a reliable backbone for Waiheke’s builders, tradies, and homeowners. Yes, it’s an island store and the range can’t match the mainland, but the staff more than make up for it. Their willingness to help source items, suggest workable solutions, and go the extra mile makes PlaceMakers Waiheke an essential part of getting anything built or fixed on the island. In short, this is a branch defined by its people. Excellent service, deep product knowledge, and a refreshingly human approach. Highly recommended.”

“The young woman on the counter went the extra mile in assisting me to find replacement fittings for a louvre window. We spoke to the product researcher in the office who said he’d look it up. It is very rare for that kind of personal service and I’m very grateful for her thoughtfulness, initiative and focus on customer service. Thank you!”

“Super nice and welcoming staff! Shout out to Ryan, he was so helpful and very knowledgeable”

“Great tool shop. Huge range of Makita and Hitachi power tools. Lots of other accessories of the likes of drill bits, cutting discs,etc. They also offer repair and maintenance services at very reasonable prices”

“Exceptional customer service! All staff were attentive, helpful and knowledgeable. It was a pleasant surprise and we will definitely shop there again. On a side note, the building is in need of air con!”

“Fantastic products and service.”

“Had exactly the product that was needed. Very helpful & friendly staff that assisted with carrying & placing product in vehicle for me. Many thanks.”

“Awesome team great service a one stop shop you can build your ho.e from the ground up and the pricing is very competitive to the market excellent delivery service. Thanks Clint and Wayne for the great service you deliver.”

“Great prices and a lovely man to boot”

“Very knowledgeable staff and a very easy company to deal with”

“Friendly service. Good selection of building materials and supplies.”

“Helpful people in the new premises in Wiri!”

“Excellent service. Great quality product. Impressed with attention to care in packaging for the shipment from Auckland to Christchurch. Very happy.”

“We used Sticks to replace our spa pool. It was a tricky job with a few unique factors. Josh and his team were incredible. Highly efficient, careful, proficient, polite and financially very reasonable. Wouldn’t hesitate to use again or recommend. Thank you.”