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Clothing & General Goods Auction 24.6.25 TU132755
- Jun 20 @ 5:00pm NZST (Start)
- Jun 24 @ 6:00pm NZST (End)
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Join us for our fantastic fabric fiesta with suits and dresses for the ball season, footwear for both the young and old, ties, winter lines, summer run-out favourites, and much more! Every day, labels to designer brands—all for bargain bidding. Plus plenty of other great general goods, including new products that must be cleared included, plus food and beverages, toys, trinkets, household goods, whiteware, DIY and plenty more on offer in this General Goods Auction
Aviation Auction 25.6.25 WE132757
- Jun 24 @ 12:00pm NZST (Start)
- Jun 25 @ 12:00pm NZST (End)
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This is an auction for a BK117 main transmission. Auction opens: Midday 25 June 2025 Auction closes: Midday 26 June 2025 (subject to auto extension) All bidders must be registered to bid and must complete all “know your customer” requirements of both Thornton Auctions Ltd and the seller, including completing end-user/end-use certification as to the location and identity of the ultimate end user. The goods are subject to export restrictions under New Zealand and United States law. Prior to submitting a bid, bidders must ensure that the goods can be exported to any applicable jurisdiction. Thorntons' conditions of sale will apply, provided that no Buyer’s Premium will apply. Goods and Services Tax will apply to the sale but may be zero-rated if the goods are exported immediately after purchase. The goods will be delivered to the successful bidder at the seller’s premises at 487 Airfield Road, Ardmore Airport, Papakura. The approved winning bidder will be responsible for all transport costs.
Metal Mesh & Workshop Clearance Auction 26.6.25 OS132756
- Jun 17 @ 4:00pm NZST (Start)
- Jun 26 @ 6:00pm NZST (End)
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Pallet racking, metal mesh, tools, computing, office furniture, a trailer, gas heaters, gas cookers, and more. This is a timed online auction – with on-site viewing from 10am to 1pm on the day of the auction and collection to be confirmed in East Tamaki. Collection and viewing: Gate 7 - 10 Jarvis Way Gate, East Tamaki, Auckland
Final Fabric & Sewing Store Auction 30.6.25 OS132778
- Jun 19 @ 5:00pm NZST (Start)
- Jun 30 @ 6:00pm NZST (End)
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Another bumper edition—and this is the VERY last one. No Reserve Auction. A massive variety and quantity of fabrics and sewing supplies must all be sold. This small family-run business in Otahuhu has closed, and this stock needs a new home—whether you're after a few fabrics for your personal use or bulk supplies for your own store, with the volume of different materials and roll sizes, we recommend coming in for viewing. Viewing: Monday, June 30th, 10am - 2pm - 16 Hall Street, Otahuhu Collection: Tuesday, July 1st, and Wednesday, July 2nd, 10am to 4pm
Alcohol & General Goods Auction 8.7.25 TU132786
- Jul 4 @ 5:00pm NZST (Start)
- Jul 8 @ 6:00pm NZST (End)
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Don't miss this general goods auction with plenty of plonk, toys, furniture, electronics, clothing, and other goods. Register now. On-site viewing days are Thursdays and Fridays.
Liquidations: Brewery + Painting & Decorating Auction 10.7.25 TU132787
- Jul 4 @ 5:00pm NZST (Start)
- Jul 10 @ 6:00pm NZST (End)
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Two business assets to be cleared from our Auction House - 50 Fairfax Ave, Penrose. Boutique brewery including: Kegs, bottles, and bottling equipment Global Coating Services (in liquidation) - painting and decorating assets, including: Scaffolding, painters planks & ladders WashWise 660L bin Compressors Trailer-mounted water tank and pump Safety fencing
Damaged Freight & DIY Auction 10.7.25 TU132788
- Jul 9 @ 5:00pm NZST (Start)
- Jul 22 @ 6:00pm NZST (End)
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n life sometimes things go wrong. Some packaging gets ripped, an item is dropped, something gets wet, marked, scratched dented, or just written off. Welcome to our damaged freight auction! Bathroom vanities, Kaboodle, food goods, commercial goods, electronics, many as new, some second goods - plenty of bargains! All need to be cleared. On-site viewing at our auction rooms at 50 Fairfax Ave, Penrose on Thursday and Friday prior to the auction closing. Auction lots staggered close from 6pm on the auction day. Online bidding only, available via our app or website - www.thornons.net.nz.
General Goods Auction 22.7.25 TU132790
- Jul 18 @ 5:00pm NZST (Start)
- Jul 22 @ 6:00pm NZST (End)
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New products that must be cleared included plus food and beverages, toys, trinkets, household goods, whiteware, DIY and plenty more on offer in this General Goods Auction
Tools & Tradie Auction 24.7.25 - TH132791
- Jul 18 @ 6:00pm NZST (Start)
- Jul 24 @ 6:00pm NZST (End)
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Tool time! Power tools, nuts and bolts, workbenches, gardening tools, hand tools—the list goes on and on! New and used, all will be online to bid on. Viewing will be available in our auction rooms on the day the auction closes. (Thursday, July 24th - from 6pm) View the catalogue, and bid via app and website in the week leading up to the auction closing.
Newshub TV3 FINAL CLEARANCE Auction 28.7.25 OS132779
- Jul 21 @ 5:00pm NZST (Start)
- Jul 28 @ 6:00pm NZST (End)
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This is the FINAL, never-to-be-repeated Newshub/TV3 auction before the whole operation has been cleared. A lot of TV production equipment, from lighting to studio equipment; many TVs; as well as some office furniture, computers, laptop docks, computer monitors, office lighting, and everything you'd expect to see in this clearance of modern offices and TV studio production equipment. Onsite viewing BY APPOINTMENT ONLY on the day the auction closes (Monday, July 28th) – bookings open now between 10am and 2pm – book via the link on our homepage Collection from Eden Terrace, Auckland, is strictly via appointment booking only (use the link live on our website at the conclusion of the auction). Collection days/times: Monday, July 4th Friday, June 6th
Police & Others Auction 18.6.25 TH132754
- Jun 16 @ 5:00pm NZST (Start)
- Jun 18 @ 6:00pm NZST (End)
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Police Auction - Matariki Edition (Note the Wednesday night close) Loads of tech, jewellery, toys, tools, clothing, and more.