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Who We Are& Why WeBuilt This.New Zealand's Supply Chain Partner — Source to Site

We saw the gaps in New Zealand's supply chain — the compliance risk, the shipping delays, the lack of direct-to-site coordination. Hanes Distribution was built to close every one of them.

50,000+
Materials Sold
500+
Happy Clients
100%
Nationwide Supply & Delivery
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Global Offices — NZ & Hong Kong
CEO — Hanes Distribution
Chief Executive Officer
Hanes Distribution
Chief Executive Officer
"The world changed. Supply chains fractured. New Zealand felt it first."

We built Hanes Distribution because the NZ market needed a partner that understood global disruption — and knew how to build resilience around it. Geopolitics, freight volatility, compliance gaps — we turned every one of those challenges into a system.
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We Don't Just
Move Products.
We Build Resilience.
Geopolitical Supply Chain Resilience
NZ Building Code Compliance
Direct Cost Savings
Nationwide Distribution
Consumer & Developer Focus

When I look at the New Zealand market, I see a country that is acutely exposed to the forces shaping global trade. Shipping lane disruptions, port congestion at Lyttelton, geopolitical tensions affecting freight costs, and a construction sector that can ill afford supply delays — these are not abstract risks. They are daily realities for our clients.

Hanes Distribution was built as a direct response to those realities. We positioned ourselves at the intersection of global manufacturing and local delivery — with a coordination office in Hong Kong to manage supply at the source, and a warehousing facility in Christchurch to stage, control, and dispatch with precision. We do not react to disruption. We plan around it.

The NZ construction and development market needs cost-effective, compliant, and reliably delivered building products. That is exactly what we provide — whether you are a large-scale developer, a builder working on a commercial fit-out, a retailer stocking product ranges, or a homeowner renovating. We supply to anyone, anywhere nationwide.

Our direct sourcing model cuts the layers out of the traditional supply chain. No distributors. No middlemen markups. Goods go from certified manufacturer to our warehouse to your site — which means genuine cost savings for consumers, better margins for builders, and greater budget confidence for developers planning large procurement.

New Zealand's supply chain resilience depends on having local partners who understand global dynamics. That is the role Hanes Distribution plays — and the standard we hold ourselves to every day.

Chief Executive Officer
Hanes Distribution Limited — Christchurch, New Zealand

The Team

The People
Behind the Brand.

Hanes Distribution is built on the expertise of people who understand supply chains, NZ construction, and what it takes to deliver materials on time — every time. Our team spans Christchurch, Auckland, and Hong Kong.

Hanes Distribution — Logistics Team
Logistics
Operations
Lead
Port & Freight Management — Christchurch
"Every container is a commitment. We don't stop until it's on site."
4PL CoordinationPort LytteltonFreight ForwardingCustoms
Hanes Distribution — Site & Supply Team
Supply & Projects
Project
Supply Team
Client & Site Coordination — Canterbury
"We speak builder. We understand what it means when a programme slips — so we make sure it doesn't."
Project StagingSite CoordinationCompliance DocsNZ Construction
Hanes Distribution — Commercial Team
Commercial
Commercial
Development
Business & Client Relations — Auckland / HK
"Supply chains are relationships. We invest in ours — with manufacturers, carriers, and every client we serve."
Client RelationsTender SupportFinanceBusiness Development

What Drives Us

Our Core
Values.

The principles behind every decision we make — from which manufacturers we work with to how we communicate when things don't go to plan.

Reliability
We say what we'll do and we do what we say. In supply chain, your word is your reputation. Ours is built on delivery — literally.
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Transparency
When something changes, you hear from us first. No chasing, no surprises. Proactive communication is part of the service, not a bonus feature.
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Integrity
Every product we supply is compliant. Every claim we make is backed by documentation. We never cut corners on quality, certification, or accountability.
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Ambition
We built this from two offices — Christchurch and Hong Kong — because we saw a better way. We're not finished building it. Neither are you.
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Partnership
We don't transact — we partner. Your project timeline, your cashflow, your compliance requirements — they're our problem to solve alongside you.
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Precision
The right material, to the right site, at the right time. Not approximately. Exactly. Precision in supply chain is what separates on-time projects from delayed ones.
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Innovation
We operate at 4PL because we kept asking: what if there's a smarter way? There always is. We find it, build it, and bring it to our clients first.
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Impact
Every building we supply to is a home, a workplace, a community. That matters to us. We are part of building New Zealand — and we take that seriously.
"The supply chain is the backbone of every project.
We are the backbone of the supply chain."
— Hanes Distribution · Christchurch, New Zealand
Source
Manufacture
Freight
Certify
Clear
Warehouse
Stage
Dispatch
Deliver
Repeat
CodeMark
BRANZ
4PL
Lyttelton
Hornby
Hong Kong
Accountability
On Time
Every Time
NZ Built
Global Reach
Local Knowledge
Compliance
Trust
Precision
Reliability
Progress

Our Brand Portfolio

Products Built Under
The Hanes Name.

Each Hanes brand represents a specific product category — sourced globally, tested independently, and delivered to NZ standards.

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HANESulation
HanesUlation
Premium insulation solutions for residential and commercial applications. Engineered for New Zealand's climate requirements and NZBC H1 energy efficiency compliance.
Thermal PerformanceNZBC H1ResidentialCommercial
02
HANEStone
HaneStone
Engineered stone and cladding products for modern residential and commercial builds. Durable, low-maintenance, and designed to perform in New Zealand's coastal and variable conditions.
Stone CladdingWeathertightNZBC E2Coastal Rated
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HANESWood
HanesWood
Engineered timber and wood panel products for structural, interior, and exterior applications. BRANZ-tested performance for New Zealand project requirements.
Engineered TimberBRANZ TestedStructuralInterior & Exterior
50,000+
Materials Sold Nationwide
500+
Happy Clients & Partners
100%
Nationwide Supply & Delivery

The NZ Market

Built for NZ.
Resilient by Design.

New Zealand's geographic isolation and small market size make supply chain resilience critical. Global events — from Suez Canal disruptions to port strikes to freight surges — flow directly into NZ project timelines and material costs. We built our supply chain to absorb that disruption so our clients don't have to.

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Geopolitical Resilience
Global trade tensions, shipping lane disruptions, and port volatility directly affect NZ construction supply. Our Hong Kong coordination office and diversified supplier network gives us flexibility when global conditions shift.
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Direct Cost Savings for Consumers
By cutting traditional distribution layers — no agents, no middlemen — we pass genuine savings to our clients. Volume consolidation, container buying, and direct factory pricing reduce material costs for developers, builders, and homeowners alike.
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Nationwide Supply — Anyone, Anywhere
We supply to anyone across New Zealand — residential renovators, commercial developers, large-scale builders, retailers, and wholesalers. Our logistics network reaches from Northland to Southland, with staged dispatch and coordinated delivery to any site.
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NZBC Compliance — Consent Confidence
Every product we supply comes with full compliance documentation accepted by NZ consent authorities. CodeMark certification, BRANZ appraisals, and independent test reports mean no compliance surprises during the consent process.
Site delivery New Zealand

Nationwide Delivery

NZ Wide

Who We Supply

We Supply to Everyone —
Nationwide.

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Developers
Multi-unit residential, commercial, and mixed-use developers. Large-volume procurement, container consolidation, and staged project delivery.
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Builders & Contractors
Licensed building practitioners and commercial contractors. Trade account access, priority stock, compliance packs for consent, and direct-to-site delivery.
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Retailers & Wholesalers
Building supply retailers and wholesale distributors looking for competitive product ranges with full NZ compliance documentation and reliable re-supply capability.
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Homeowners & Renovators
Residential property owners undertaking renovations, extensions, or fit-outs. Access to commercial-grade products at fair prices, with finance options available through our team.

Our Locations

Two Offices.
One Supply Chain.

Head Office — NZChrist
church
Address93 Main South Road, Hornby, Christchurch
FacilityWarehousing, staging, dispatch, and direct-to-site delivery coordination
EmailEnquire@hanesdistribution.co.nz
Coordination Office — Asia PacificHong
Kong
AddressSuite C / Level 7 & 19, World Trust Tower, 50 Stanley Street, Central
RoleManufacturer coordination, quality oversight, freight management, compliance documentation
RegionCoordinating supply across Asia-Pacific freight routes to New Zealand

Ready to Work Together?

Let's Move Your
Project Forward.

Whether you're a developer, builder, retailer, or homeowner — we supply nationwide, at every scale. Talk to our team today.