Kennards Hire opens first Northland branch in Whangārei

Kennards Hire has officially opened its first Northland branch, located in Whangārei, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued growth across Aotearoa New Zealand.

The purpose-built branch on Rewa Rewa Road becomes Kennards Hire’s 32nd location nationwide, expanding access to reliable equipment hire for customers across the region. The new branch services a wide catchment including Mangawhai, Kerikeri, Ruakākā, Waipū and as far north as Kaitaia.

Local leadership for a growing region

The branch is led by Branch Manager, Ethan Booth-Holes, who brings strong industry experience from his time with Kennards Hire Lift & Shift in East Tamaki.

“It’s really exciting to set up a new branch and extend the Kennards Hire reach. I’m keen to bring in my knowledge of the industry and help make our customers’ job easy.”

Supporting Ethan is Assistant Branch Manager, Kelsey Holt, whose career journey, recently featured in our Women in Construction Week article, highlights the diverse pathways available at Kennards Hire 

Supporting Northland’s key industries

Kennards Hire New Zealand General Manager, Richard White, says opening in Northland strengthens the company’s commitment to supporting local customers.

“Northland is home to some of New Zealand’s key industries, including construction, infrastructure and primary production. Opening in Whangārei allows us to better support local businesses and communities with reliable equipment, expert service and specialist capability.”

“With this new branch, Kennards Hire now has a presence from top to bottom of the country, enabling us to deliver consistent service and support wherever our customers are working.”

Backing local schools through KidsCan

As part of its long-standing partnership with KidsCan, the Whangārei Branch will support 34 schools throughout Northland via the charity’s School Buddy Programme. The initiative provides free access to equipment and practical support for grounds maintenance and improvement projects, helping create healthier, safer spaces for tamariki.

Learn more about KidsCan’s impact here.

A new chapter for customers in Northland

Customers will find an extensive range of quality equipment to support trade, business and DIY projects from landscaping tools and site essentials through to larger machinery such as excavators and cherry pickers. Specialist hire solutions are also available, supported by Kennards Hire’s national network of expertise.

The opening of the Whangārei Branch reflects Kennards Hire’s focus on regional investment, local leadership and community connection.

The branch opened on 2 February 2026 and is located at Rewa Rewa Road, Whangārei.