Superior service, creativity, passion to win.

About us

Quality, Innovation, and Community at the Heart of what we do

Founded in 1992, Riverlea Group Ltd is a family-owned business proudly serving New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, and Australia. For over 30 years, we've earned a reputation for delivering top-quality products and innovative construction methods, all backed by exceptional customer support.

Our core brands include trusted, locally manufactured brands such as Duratuf garden sheds, Armorsteel, NZ Wheelbarrows, and Greens Wheelbarrows, all produced in Hamilton, NZ. Complementing our range, we also import high-quality products from globally trusted suppliers.

At Riverlea Group, we are deeply committed to our community. We invest in local jobs, support charitable organisations, and actively promote New Zealand manufacturing. Our values drive our strong relationships with suppliers, staff, and customers alike, ensuring world-class outdoor products with a personal touch.

Timeline

From Humble Beginnings
to Industry Leaders

Our story

Riverlea Group was founded in 1992 by Basil Dunn, it started as a small family-owned business in New Zealand and remains as a NZ family owned business today.

Our vision

We are a profitable and well-structured organisation that cares deeply for our community and customers. We strive to excel in every market we enter, delivering high-quality solutions and fostering strong relationships built on trust and innovation.

Our growth

Over the years, we've expanded our operations and product range, specialising in outdoor storage, wheelbarrows, steel products, and outdoor lifestyle solutions. Our growth reflects our commitment to quality, innovation, and meeting the evolving needs of our customers.

Our achievements

We have established ourselves as industry leaders, renowned for our high-quality products and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction.

April 1992

Riverlea was Founded from an office in the laundry

March 1993

First property purchased in Colombo St, Frankton

April 1993

A retail yard called Greenwood Court started to market products locally

Oct 2001

Sheds are rebranded, and the first ever Duratuf-branded shed has been produced!

March 2002

Sale of Colombo and shift to the new location in Kells place

July 2006

1st Roll former commissioned

April 2009

Purchase of Greens wheelbarrow business

August 2010

Acquisition of a Cedar Shed business

July 2011

The lifestyle business is acquired, forming a new division

May 2013

With multiple leased sites for storage, the decision was made to purchase land for a new build on Maui Street

July 2015

Riverlea Shifted all operations to a brand new facility in Maui St, which has 3000m2 of manufacturing space and 500m2 of office space

August 2018

The Armorsteel brand is created after early market testing

July 2019

The Duratuf Lifestyle range was launched to market

Oct 2019

NZWB company acquisition

Spring 2020

Covid brings rapid growth to Riverlea, and more space is acquired to support growth

Feb 2021

Land for future development is purchased at Northgate, Horotiu

July 2024

Riverlea Shift all operations to new purpose-built facility in Northgate with 7000m2 manufacturing space and 1000m2 office

Our core values
that drive us

Positive passionate people

Positive passionate people

Think & feel like our customers

We think like them, feel like them, we walk in their moccasins.

Just make it happen

We have grit, enthusiasm, and stamina to "Get stuff done".

Never stop improving!

Striving for excellence every single day in every single way.

Care about others

We are warm & friendly; we show appreciation and have each other's backs.

Meet some of our team members

Expertise and commitment
to excellence

Basil Dunn
Founder
Laurie Dunn
Director
Kerry Dunn
Director
Bradley Beatson
General Manager
Lynley Elliott
HR & Customer Care Manager
Jacob Palmers
Finance & Systems Manager
Ricardo Bessa
Marketing & IT Manager
Josh Allaway
Sales Manager
Dave Cox
Armorsteel BDM
Stephen Thomas
Product Development Manager
Anton Waller
Operations Manager
Ian McDonald
Logistics Manager
Richard Sealey
Sheds Group Lead
Meet THE ENTIRE team

The culture at Riverlea is to nurture and empower to create
a Winning Team

Our home

Take a closer look at our world-class facility, where all our brands come together under one roof, purpose-built for the future of Riverlea Group.

Learn more about our

Career Opportunities