Author - Justin Eichler / Updated - 22/02/2026

Waiheke Retail and Services

Waiheke is a business orientated island. There are a range of retail, services and trade businesses based all over the island. Many Waiheke businesses rely on tourism and locals in order to thrive. Shops and services are the backbone of Waiheke. There are unique, original and a few big franchise businesses located around the island. Most shops are located in Oneroa and Ostend with a few located in Surfdale, Palm Beach and Onetangi. Shops range from gift shops to service stations to everything in between. Waiheke also has many tradesmen businesses, due to Waiheke being separated from Auckland Waiheke wouldn’t be functional without these important trade businesses and skilful locals. Some tradesmen come from Auckland but many are locally based.

I will segment this page into a few key sections. Retail, services and trades. This also includes essential services and emergency services such as firefighters and ambulance.

Featured Shops

Little Oneroa Store

Little Oneroa Store

Little Oneroa Store is the only dairy close to Little Oneroa Beach, They sell drinks, ice-cream, coffee, smokes, vapes, milk, pies and a range of everyday items.
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Feature Your Business

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Miami Pricecutter

Miami Pricecutter

Miami Pricecutter is Surfdale's main dairy, The dairy sells a wide range of food, hot pies, drinks, soups, confectionery, toiletries, milk, bread, alcohol, smokes and vapes.

Retail Businesses – Is a location you typically go into and quickly buy goods or products without signing up or any other steps. Will list some featured Waiheke retail shops below.

Feature Services

Gear Grab – Hire

Gear Grab – Hire

Gear Grab is a hire shop on Waiheke, they have a wide range of everyday gear. Their store consists of party, gaming, outdoors, household, tech and more.
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Northpower

Northpower

Northpower provides design, construction, and maintenance services for Vector's electricity network. They are located right next to Vectors yard.

Waiheke Service Businesses – Something you pay to have done or something that you pay to borrow. This can be anything from car or bike hire, equipment hire, gutter cleaning, car repairs, carpet cleaning, water delivery, learning centres and schools. I will list some of the features services below.

Local Trades

Tree Essence

Tree Essence

Tree Essence is a cabinet making business located on Totara Road in Onetangi. They custom-make joinery, cabinetry, furniture and fittings.
NFC Builders Waiheke

NFC Builders Waiheke

NFC Builders are a small team that focus on high quality results and keeping jobsites clean and organised. They are happy to do a free quote for your next project.
Island Engineering

Island Engineering

Island Engineering is a engineering company located in Surfdale. They do a wide range of welding and steel fabrication, I beam, C beam and structural plates.
Firth

Firth

Firth also known as Waiheke ready mix is a concrete contractor located near PlaceMakers. firth is a franchise company based around New Zealand this is Waiheke's depot.
CCURE

CCURE

CCure is a camera and alarm specialist. Ben has a tall van with CCure on it you will see driving around Waiheke. Call him to get a quote for alarm/security…
Greyhawk Plumbing and Gas

Greyhawk Plumbing and Gas

Greyhawk Plumbing & Gas Ltd offers reliable plumbing and gas fitting services for residential and commercial clients on Waiheke. They have 20 years experience.

Trade Businesses – Still technically a service, but is more that a potentially one off service. With in many cases meetings required and custom requirements that only suit your needs. These include, painters, plumbers, plasterers, builders, electrician, drain layers, excavation work, roofers and scaffolding.

Emergency Services

Police Station

Police Station

Waiheke Police Station is located in Oneroa. For emergency matters call 111 or if you are hearing impaired you can also text 111 for emergency matters.
Pet Connect VET

Pet Connect VET

Pet Connect Vet is a in-home veterinary care service, they do vaccinations, euthanasia, and general consults in the comfort of your own home.
Onetangi Fire Station

Onetangi Fire Station

Onetangi Fire Station is one of the two key fire stations on Waiheke, In the case of an emergency Dial 111, if you are hard of hearing text 111.
Coastguard Waiheke Island

Coastguard Waiheke Island

Coastguard Waiheke is a local emergency boat rescue organisation, they respond to marine related callouts from accidents to recovery missions.
Oneroa Fire Station

Oneroa Fire Station

Oneroa Fire Station is one of the two key fire stations on Waiheke, In the case of an emergency Dial 111, if you are hard of hearing text 111.
Waiheke Health Trust

Waiheke Health Trust

The Waiheke Health Trust (WHT) is located behind the Ostend ambulance station, they provide community healthcare services such as radiology, ultrasounds and more.

Emergency Services – I will list emergency services in its own section, due to the important nature. If you are in a emergency, for fire, medical, health or anything potentially life threatening, dial 111. I will list some of the local emergency services below.

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