About Us

about us

Oakleys is a market leader in the supply of bathroomware and plumbing fittings. From our inaugural store in Christchurch, opened in 1875, Oakleys now services all of the South Island with showrooms and warehouses in Christchurch, Dunedin, Nelson, Cromwell, Alexandra and Wanaka.

The enterprise and innovation shown by founder Henry Oakley is still evident today, with each branch locally owned and operated, and offering the best service and quality products from around New Zealand and the world.

Every day our showroom consultants assist homeowners, architects, designers and builders with specification of beautiful and functional items, including from our exclusive collections. In the warehouse our trade consultants pride themselves on their product knowledge, supplying residential, commercial, industrial, drainage and civil projects.

The people at Oakleys are specialists in every water solution you may need!

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Since 1875

In 2025 Oakleys celebrates 150 years of service to Cantabrians, supplying beautiful bathroomware and quality plumbing fittings to all sectors of the industry. The company began life as Taylor & Oakley in 1875, and though it has changed hands and locations, its values remain the same: locals supporting locals, best service, best products. Late in 2024 the company undertook a major renovation of its Cashel St showroom, inspiring homeowners and designers with innovative concept bathrooms and beautiful product combinations, reinforcing Oakleys' place in the forefront of the market.

Get in touch with our Christchurch team

The Christchurch team

Denis Willis

Managing Director / Owner / Operator

MOBILE: 03 379 4750

Colin Spratt

General Manager / Owner / Operator

PHONE: 03 379 4750

Tim Williams

Branch Manager

PHONE: 03 379 4750

Paul Lewis

Branch Manager Peter Divers

Shane Jeffs

Warehouse Manager / Owner / Operator

PHONE: 03 379 4750

Craig Johns

Procurement Manager / Owner / Operator

PHONE: 03 379 4750

Karen Kim

Bathroom Designer / Owner / Operator

PHONE: 03 353 6538

Lisa Lemon-van Eijk

Architectural Consultant

PHONE: 03 379 4750

Jasmine Fraser

Showroom Manager / Account Manager

PHONE: 03 379 4750

Ashlee Reed

Showroom Consultant / Diploma Interior Design (Residential)

PHONE: 03 379 4750

Ally Rawhiti

Showroom Consultant / DIPLOMA OF INTERIOR DESIGN

PHONE: 03 379 4783

Hollie Houghton

Showroom Consultant / DIPLOMA OF INTERIOR DESIGN

PHONE: 03 379 4783

Erica Whykes

Showroom Consultant / DIPLOMA OF INTERIOR DESIGN

PHONE: 03 379 4783

Gary Hibberd

Trade Sales

PHONE: 03 379 4750

Jaden Johnston

Trade Sales

Lizzie Brown

Trade Sales

PHONE: 03 379 4750

Matthew Comyns

Trade Sales Peter Divers

PHONE: 03 379 4750

Graeme Fridd

Delivery Driver

PHONE: 03 379 4750

Jordan Mason

Delivery Driver

PHONE: 03 379 4750

Matt W

Delivery Driver

PHONE: 03 379 4750

Wendy Lynch

Administration and Accounts

PHONE: 03 379 4783

Vicki Rule

Administration / IT / Payroll

PHONE: 03 379 4750

Derek Rule

IT Support

PHONE: 03 379 4750

Lynne Deavoll

Accounts

PHONE: 03 379 4750

Jill Schroeder

Accounts Payable

PHONE: 03 379 4750

Meet all Oakley's Staff

The Southern Arm

Oakleys Dunedin opened in 2009. Owner/operator Dean Stuart has a warehouse bustling with activity, and is the preferred merchant for many of the region's plumbers and trade companies. The showroom consultants are involved with residential and light commercial projects and are thrilled with their recently renovated showroom. The 2024 remodel has walk-in concept bathrooms and beautiful products on display that suit a range of domestic applications, reinforcing Oakleys' reputation as the go-to for all things water in the Otago region.

Get in touch with our Dunedin team

The Dunedin team

Dean Stuart

Branch Manager / Owner / Operator

PHONE: 03 466 3600

Craig Patrick

Warehouse Manager

PHONE: 03 466 3600

Maxine Garside-McInnes

Management Assistant / Trade Sales

PHONE: 03 466 3600

Rhys Farquhar

Trade Account Manager / Trade Sales

PHONE: 03 466 3600

Cavell Mokotupu

Trade Account Manager / Trade Sales

PHONE: 03 466 3600

Dianne Tosh

Showroom Consultant

PHONE: 03 466 3600

Gail Rowley

Showroom Consultant

PHONE: 03 466 3600

Colleen King

Showroom Consultant

PHONE: 03 466 3600

Abbie Laughton

Showroom Consultant

PHONE: 03 466 3600

Whitney Martin

Showroom Consultant

PHONE: 03 466 3600

Ben Ferris

Trade Sales / Storeperson

PHONE: 03 466 3600

Helen Le Pine

Stock Management / Storeperson

Briana Kennedy

Trade Sales / Storeperson

Michael Apthorp

Storeperson

Matt Hopkins

Storeperson / Delivery Driver

PHONE: 03 466 3600

Karen Betts

Administration

PHONE: 03 466 3600

Meet all Oakley's Staff

The Nelson story

Oakleys Nelson opened in 2018 with owner/operator Clayton Knowles at the helm. In 2020 the team moved into new, custom-built premises on Gladstone Road in Richmond. The inspirational showroom provided a new standard of showroom presentation in the region and continues to wow homeowners and designers with its concept bathrooms, working displays and extensive product collections. The warehouse supplies residential, commercial, horticultural and civil projects across the region and is known for its expert advice and quality products.

Get in touch with our Nelson team

The Nelson team

Clayton Knowles

Branch Manager / Owner / Operator

PHONE: 03 544 3455

MOBILE: 027 216 3774

Rachel Knowles

Marketing / HR / Owner / Operator

PHONE: 03 544 3445

MOBILE: 021 343 690

Ricky Edwards

Trade Account Manager

PHONE: 03 544 3456

MOBILE: 027 216 2880

Lisa King-Turner

Showroom Manager / Architectural Consultant

PHONE: 03 544 3448

Mona Cockerell

Showroom Consultant

PHONE: 03 544 3451

Amanda Woodthorpe

Building Group Consultant

PHONE: 03 544 3453

Samantha Russell

Showroom Consultant

PHONE: 03 544 9396

Abby Harris

Showroom Consultant

PHONE: 035449392

Greg Pellowe

Trade Manager

PHONE: 03 544 3447

MOBILE: 027 544 9392

Dylan Eginton

Trade Sales

PHONE: 03 544 3446

Tim Newman

Trade Sales

PHONE: 03 544 3452

Dylan Murray

Inwards Goods

MOBILE: 027 900 7504

Harry Carmichael

Delivery Driver

MOBILE: 0272777657

Pavol Nekl

Digital Content Editor

PHONE: 03 544 9414

Kathy Rowe

Accounts

PHONE: 03 544 3444

Tanya Swanepoel

Health & Safety Officer / Administration Assistant

PHONE: 03 544 3450

Meet all Oakley's Staff

Centre of it all

Oakleys Cromwell opened in 2019 in partnership with owner/operator Patrick Rivett. The company services all of Central Otago, supplying product to many of the architectural homes seen in the region. The stunning showroom was the inspiration for the company-wide renovation programme undertaken in subsequent years, and remains a drawcard for homeowners, architects and designers from across the vast region. The warehouse supplies quality plumbing and drainage fittings to plumbers, builders and tradespeople for residential and commercial products in Cromwell and surrounding districts.

Get in touch with our Cromwell team

The Cromwell team

Patrick Rivett

Owner / Operator

PHONE: 03 445 0008

MOBILE: 027 525 0759

Roseanne MacLeod

Branch Manager

PHONE: 03 445 0008

Lynda Abernethy

Showroom Manager

PHONE: 03 445 0008

Melanie Lamond

Sales consultant

PHONE: 03 445 008

Jessica Cole

Counter Sales

PHONE: 03 445 008

Meet all Oakley's Staff

Oakleys Wanaka opened in 2024 as a trade only store. Established in response to the growth in the township and surrounding areas, the store grew rapidly and quickly became the preferred plumbing merchant for many of the town's plumbers, builders and tradespeople. The branch stocks an extensive range of plumbing, pipe, rainwater and drainage fittings and is supported in supply by the Cromwell warehouse.

Get in touch with our Wanaka team

The Wanaka team

Daniel Bosworth

Branch Manager

PHONE: 034432400

MOBILE: 0279349052

Darryl Carter

Delivery Driver

PHONE: 03 445 008

Meet all Oakley's Staff

Oakleys Alexandra opened in 2024 as a trade only store. Established to enable a wider reach into the Central Otago district and to lessen the many miles travelled by some of Cromwell's trade customers, the store quickly became the preferred plumbing merchant for many of the town's plumbers, builders and tradespeople. The branch stocks an extensive range of plumbing, pipe, rainwater and drainage fittings and is supported in supply by the Cromwell warehouse.

Get in touch with our Alexandra team

The Alexandra team

Rebecca Jenkins

Branch Manager

PHONE: 034485445

Kim Clarke

Trade Sales / Delivery Driver

PHONE: 034485445

Meet all Oakley's Staff
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