Lowes Hire & Engineering

Lowes Hire & Engineering We are a large hire & engineering business as well as having a very diverse retail showroom Lowes Hire & Engineering is a family owned and operated business.

Founded in 1981 in a small building in the middle of the town of Opotiki, we have grown, improved and expanded to where we are now. With an extensive range of hire and retail product as well as specialist engineering services, we have most things covered. Some of the service we offer are:

Hydraulink Hose Repairs with a mobile callout truck
Machining & Lathe Work
Welding & Fabricating - From a spa

de handle to a trailer we can do it! Concrete Cutting
Trenching
Stump Grinding
Lawnmower & Chainsaw Repairs
Water Pump Repairs
Radiator Repairs
Automotive Air Conditioning Services
Exhaust Fabrication & Repair

If you would like to know more don't hesitate to get in touch with us if you have a query.

Look what has finally arrived!Ready for bookings now.  Perfect for wearing out the kids at a party, these will keep them...
01/06/2026

Look what has finally arrived!
Ready for bookings now. Perfect for wearing out the kids at a party, these will keep them entertained for hours! Get in touch with the team to secure these for your next event.

Need those trees cut up after the cyclone, we have plenty in stock for your needs!!
15/04/2026

Need those trees cut up after the cyclone, we have plenty in stock for your needs!!

12/04/2026

Good morning Opotiki!
Quick status update: We are open!

We are running in a very reduced capacity however, with only a couple of computers running. We do have Eftpos available but we have no phone system.

Unfortunately, we have no generators left either for hire or sale.

We have plenty of chainsaws and water pumps in stock.

If you need to ring us, please call my cell on 0211146693.

Thanks for your understanding and patience.

Jamie Lowe and the team at Lowes Hire & Engineering

Chainsaws, Mowers, Weedeaters, Waterblasters, Blowers anything Husqvarna we have it all for you.Plenty to choose from, c...
18/03/2026

Chainsaws, Mowers, Weedeaters, Waterblasters, Blowers anything Husqvarna we have it all for you.
Plenty to choose from, come in and see us today your local Husqvarna specialists.

Congratulations to Marty/ Brett Wotton from Aspen Horticulture, and Henry from Scott Logging, local Opotiki winners of o...
15/03/2026

Congratulations to Marty/ Brett Wotton from Aspen Horticulture, and Henry from Scott Logging, local Opotiki winners of our Hydraulink New Zealand competition walking away with hundreds of dollars worth of awesome prizes.
Thanks for supporting us locally and trusting us with your Hydraulics.
Stoked for our winners!!!


What a stunning day for the Opotiki Coastguard Show & Shine!  We're proud to support them in their fundraising efforts f...
20/02/2026

What a stunning day for the Opotiki Coastguard Show & Shine! We're proud to support them in their fundraising efforts for the new rescue centre. Get on down to Memorial Park and check out some amazing machinery. Kicks off at 10am.

12/02/2026

Are you looking for full time work????

Do you love getting your hands dirty and figuring out what makes engines tick? Are you a 2-stroke and 4-stroke wizard with a knack for diagnostics and repairs? We’re on the hunt for a Small Motor / Outdoor Power Equipment Service Technician to join our fun, down-to-earth, and hard-working team!

Lowes Hire & Engineering is the leading outdoor power equipment store in Opotiki.
We are the authorised dealer for premium brands such as Husqvarna, Honda, Briggs & Stratton, Masport and Kawasaki.

About the role - You’ll be servicing a wide range of outdoor power equipment, including:
* Push & Ride-On Mowers
* Chainsaws & Weedeaters
* Blowers & Hedge Trimmers
* Generators & Water Pumps
* Battery powered equipment
* Robotic mowers

From routine servicing to deep-dive diagnostics and tricky repairs, no two days are the same. If you’re the type who gets a kick out of fixing things others can’t, you’ll feel right at home here.

What we can offer:
* On the job training with the opportunity to gain qualifications through Husqvarna and Briggs & Stratton.
* The opportunity to work with premium brands.
* Interesting and varied work with industry-leading products.

What we're looking for in our ideal candidate:
* Solid experience working with both 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines
* Small motors experience with strong diagnostic skills in both mechanical and electrical.
* A high level of competency using a PC for diagnostics, parts lookups and troubleshooting.
* Fit and energetic as the job does require heavy lifting.
* Be organised and tidy in your work with the ability to multi-task.
* Having initiative and an ability to work unsupervised.

Why work with us?
We’re not your average workshop. We're a small, tight-knit team that values good banter, honest work, and helping each other out. There’s music on in the background, decent coffee in the break room, and always someone around to lend a hand or a tool.

This role is a full time position Monday- Friday and rostered Saturdays.

If this role interests you, you want to know more or you're ready to submit your CV, please email us at [email protected] or drop it in to: Lowes Hire & Engineering, 86 Bridge Street Opotiki.

Hydraulink, Hydraulink, Hydraulink, We are proud to be distributors of Hydraulink, a NZ owned company.Jamie has been sup...
12/02/2026

Hydraulink, Hydraulink, Hydraulink,
We are proud to be distributors of Hydraulink, a NZ owned company.

Jamie has been super busy with hydraulic hose call outs with getting our amazing local community up and running again when they have an issue, no matter how big or small the job we are here to help 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week.
Marty from Aspen Orchards was the lucky winner of a nationwide competition that is running at the moment, taking home a DeWalt 18V tool kit valued at $600!
Congratulations Marty and thankyou for keeping it local.
There are plenty more prizes still up for grabs so make sure you enter whenever you purchase any Hydraulink New Zealand products or use us for a callout service.
Competition closes 28th February.

We have a great special on CRC Brakleen buy 6 cans and get a 8 pack of cokes for FREE!!Get in quick as limited on stock!
10/02/2026

We have a great special on CRC Brakleen buy 6 cans and get a 8 pack of cokes for FREE!!
Get in quick as limited on stock!

01/02/2026

Check out our toilet being flown into the gorge!!

Address

86 Bridge Street
Opotiki
3122

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8am - 1pm

Telephone

073156515

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