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May 15

Police & Others Auction 15.5.25 TH132711

  •   May 13 @ 5:00pm NZST (Start)
  •   May 15 @ 6:00pm NZST (End)
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Get Ready for the Event of the Year! Attention, bargain hunters and treasure seekers! The Police Auction Extravaganza is here—your ultimate destination for unbeatable deals on high-quality items. Here's your chance to snag amazing gear at incredible prices, all while supporting your community. What’s Up for Grabs? Cutting-edge tech and smartphones to keep you connected. Reliable tools to tackle any project. Sporting goods for your next big adventure. Bicycles ready to hit the road or trails. And so much more! Onsite viewing on the day of Auction A selection of items will be ready to view online and bid on over the weekend prior.

May 19

Machinery, Tools & Treasures Estate Auction 19.5.25 OS132730

  •   May 12 @ 5:00pm NZST (Start)
  •   May 19 @ 6:00pm NZST (End)
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Online Timed Auction The family needs to clear this commercial premises to ready it for the future owners/tenants. Large industrial machinery, tools, retro/collectable audio equipment and many other treasures. Bid via our app or website   Viewing: On the day of the auction – MONDAY 19th – 10am until 2pm (16 Hall Avenue, Otahuhu) Collection: Monday & Tuesday, 26th and 27th May by appointment (book via our collections link on our homepage www.thorntons.net.nz)

May 22

DIY & Tools Auction 22.3.2025 - TH132738

  •   May 20 @ 5:00pm NZST (Start)
  •   May 22 @ 6:00pm NZST (End)
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We have so many tools; we are planning another massive tool auction. Plenty of new and used items for the trade or DIYer in us all!  

May 26

Clothing & General Goods 26.5.25 MO132709

  •   May 22 @ 5:00pm NZST (Start)
  •   May 26 @ 6:00pm NZST (End)
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A change of seasons means changes of wardrobes! Join us for our fantastic fabric fiesta!

May 29

Thorntons Select 29.5.25 MO132710

  •   May 16 @ 5:00pm NZST (Start)
  •   May 29 @ 1:00pm NZST (End)
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UPDATE: New Auction Date THURSDAY MAY 29TH - 1PM Thortons Select brings you an exquisite auction of rare and valuable period pieces to excite the astute collector. This is a must-see event, with viewing and bidding available in our auction rooms – so add it to your calendar now. Prebidding will be available leading up to and during the live outcry auction event. You can participate online or onsite, with the first lot being auctioned at 1pm on Thursday, May 29th. To add your items to the offering, please contact scott@thorntons.net.nz

Jun 3

Newshub Tech, & Office Clearance Auction 3.6.25 OS132721

  •   May 16 @ 5:00pm NZST (Start)
  •   Jun 3 @ 6:00pm NZST (End)
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This is the second-to-last Newshub auction before the whole operation has been cleared. Office furniture, computers, laptop docks, computer monitors, office lighting, studio equipment, kitchenware, lounge furniture, laptops and other IT equipment, and everything you'd expect to see in this clearance of modern offices and TV studio production equipment. For more information and to register, head to www.thorntons.net.nz. Onsite viewing times are to be confirmed. 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: Thursday, June 5th Friday June 6th

Jun 9

Fabric & Sewing Store Auction 9.6.25 OS132730

  •   May 14 @ 5:00pm NZST (Start)
  •   Jun 9 @ 6:00pm NZST (End)
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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 Viewing: June 3rd & 4th - 10am - 2pm - 16 Hall Street, Otahuhu Collection: TBC

Jun 12

Damaged Freight & Commercial Auction 12.6.24 TH132739

  •   Jun 10 @ 5:00pm NZST (Start)
  •   Jun 12 @ 6:00pm NZST (End)
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Another 2-part auction starting with damaged freight and ending with commercial goods from catering to computing. Some packaging gets ripped, an item is dropped, something gets wet, marked, or 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 the day of the auction closing.