Thorair ships commercial LGR dehumidifiers, air movers, HEPA air scrubbers and thermal imaging cameras from Queensland to restoration companies, builders, property managers and homeowners across New Zealand, from Auckland and Hamilton to Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. New Zealand shares Australia's 230 volt supply and AS/NZS plug, so every unit runs straight out of the box, priced in New Zealand dollars on thorair.nz.
Drying buildings in New Zealand
New Zealand is one of the most humid temperate countries in the world. Auckland sits above 80 per cent relative humidity for much of winter, Wellington takes wind-driven rain from every direction, and the West Coast and Northland record some of the highest rainfall of any inhabited region. Timber-framed houses, many without wall insulation or underfloor vapour barriers, hold moisture for weeks after a leak, and the leaky-building era of monolithic cladding left thousands of homes with long-term framing moisture.
The January 2023 Auckland Anniversary floods and Cyclone Gabrielle a fortnight later put more water through Kiwi homes than any event in decades, with silt-laden flooding across Hawke's Bay, Gisborne and Auckland's western suburbs. Add the Healthy Homes Standards, which make landlords responsible for moisture ingress, drainage and ventilation in rentals, and demand for professional drying equipment has never been higher.
Common jobs we equip in New Zealand
- Flood recovery in Auckland villas and bungalows, from Mount Roskill and Henderson to the North Shore
- Silt-affected homes and marae in Hawke's Bay, Gisborne and Tairawhiti
- Healthy Homes moisture compliance for rental portfolios and Kainga Ora stock
- Construction drying for winter builds in Queenstown, Wanaka and Christchurch
- Slab, basement and crawl-space drying in Wellington and Dunedin hillside homes
Power, plugs and compatibility
| New Zealand supply | Thorair equipment | What you need |
|---|---|---|
| 230 V, 50 Hz | 220–240 V, 50 Hz | Nothing extra; plug in and run |
| Type I plug (AS/NZS 3112) | Type I plug, 10 A | Identical plug; no adaptor |
| AS/NZS electrical standards | SAA and ASA certified to AS/NZS standards | The same joint Australian/New Zealand standards insurers and site managers ask for |
Recommended equipment
| Job | Equipment | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Single room, apartment or bathroom | Pro LGR 50L dehumidifier + 2 air movers | Compact and stackable, runs from one standard 10 amp outlet |
| Whole-of-house flood | 70L or Pro LGR 90L + 6 to 8 air movers | Up to 90 L/day removal, 600 CFM airflow, pump-out to drain |
| Mould remediation and silt clean-up | HEPA air scrubber + dehumidifier | 500 to 2000 CFM H13 HEPA filtration, optional carbon stage for odour |
| Finding hidden moisture | Thermal imaging camera | Locate wet framing and subfloors before you set up |
| Home and office air quality | ThorAir air purifier | HEPA and UV purification for large rooms |
All Thorair dehumidifiers use low grain refrigerant technology with thermostat defrost control, washable filters and a built-in condensate pump. Read how LGR drying works or compare the range on the commercial dehumidifiers page.
Shipping to New Zealand
Orders ship with tracking from our warehouse at Currumbin Waters, Queensland. Because freight across the Tasman depends on the mix of units, shipping for New Zealand is quoted per order: add the equipment to your cart on thorair.nz, and we confirm the freight cost with you before anything is dispatched. Air freight for one or two units usually arrives within one to two weeks of dispatch; pallet orders for restoration fleets travel by sea and take longer. New Zealand GST and any Customs charges on imported goods are payable on arrival. Email info@thorair.com.au or call +61 434 083 031 with your delivery address for a quote.
Support after the sale
Every machine is supported from Queensland by phone and email, in the same time zone band as New Zealand. Replacement HEPA filters, pre-filters, hoses and pump kits are kept in stock and shipped across the Tasman, and WiFi-enabled dehumidifiers can be checked from your phone while they run on site. Our team can size a drying set-up or put together fleet pricing for a New Zealand restoration business.
Frequently asked questions
Do Thorair dehumidifiers need an adaptor in New Zealand?
No. New Zealand and Australia share the 230 volt, 50 hertz supply and the AS/NZS 3112 three-pin plug, so Thorair equipment plugs straight into any standard New Zealand outlet.
How long does delivery to New Zealand take?
Air freight for single units typically arrives within one to two weeks of dispatch from Queensland. Pallet orders by sea freight take several weeks; we confirm the timing with your freight quote before dispatch.
Is the warranty valid in New Zealand?
Yes. The two-year replacement warranty applies to equipment sold to New Zealand customers, with support handled from Queensland and replacement parts shipped to you. Ask us for the international warranty terms before you buy if you need them for an insurer or tender.
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