Waipu Hammer Hardware

31/08/2026

The shield stays!!

25/08/2026

Still cold enough for the heater.
Come have a look at these HOT deals!

23/08/2026

Full range of Soudal marker spray ready to be uncaged.

21/08/2026

Potato potato!!
Competition time is on!!

19/08/2026

Hammer Hardware Annual Awards.

What an incredible moment for our team!
We are beyond excited and deeply honoured and humbled to have won the Garden Centre of the Year!!

This recognition reflects the commitment, enthusiasm and teamwork that our staff bring every day. We are so proud of every member of our team and grateful to our loyal customers who support us year after year.

Thankyou for being part of our journey
This award belongs to our whole community

14/08/2026

Clean deals on 30 seconds.

13/08/2026

Get some sport into ya.

Another season of the Bream Bay Have a Go Sports Festival is here!

This is your chance to try something new, get out and about, be active, and socialise in your community. These free events are designed for newcomers and are proudly provided by local sports groups in your community.

A big shout out to the Bream Bay Sports Trust for this event and to all the Have a Go sponsors for their continued support.

11/08/2026

Why Waipu? Part Four

Because sometimes it’s not just about what you need, it’s about who’s there to help you find it.

Hammer Hardware Waipu is one of those local businesses that feels like so much more than a hardware store.

Owners Alana and Dean McCathny and their team have created a place where you're greeted with a smile, genuine help is never far away, and the staff are always happy to go the extra mile.

And clearly, the community feels the same way as in 2025, Hammer Hardware Waipu was named Community Store of the Year, chosen as the best of 40 Hammer Hardware stores across New Zealand!!!

That's a pretty incredible achievement for a small Northland community, don’t you think!

Whether you're tackling a DIY project, fixing something around the house, working on a renovation or simply don't know exactly what you need, you can pop in and know there's someone there who will take the time to help.

And that's what I love about Waipu. It's the local businesses, familiar faces and people who genuinely care about the community that make this such a special place to live.

Why Waipu? Because our people make the difference.

07/08/2026

Garden is a go...

With spring only a month away there's plenty to do in the garden. It's time to start thinking about preparing and planning for spring planting, including sprouting your seed potatoes to ensure a Christmas harvest.

05/08/2026

Smoke alarms. They’re in our homes, they criticise our cooking, and most importantly, they save lives. But have you ever wondered how they actually work?

Most modern smoke alarms - and ones we recommend, use a photoelectric sensor. Inside the alarm is a small beam of light and a sensor that sits out of the light’s path.

When the air is clear, the light never reaches the sensor. But when smoke enters the alarm, the smoke particles fracture the light, causing some of it to hit the sensor. When there is enough interference from smoke, and more light reaches the sensor, that then triggers the alarm to sound.

However, this is also how false alarms can happen. If enough dust particles build up inside the sensing chamber, that can interfere with the light beam in the same way smoke does and trigger the alarm.

That's why keeping your smoke alarms clean is so important.
✅ Vacuum your smoke alarms regularly using a soft brush attachment.
✅ Keep them free from dust, cobwebs, and insects.
✅ Test them monthly to make sure they're working.
✅ Replace the entire alarm when it reaches the end of its service life (usually 10 years).

A clean smoke alarm is a reliable smoke alarm. By taking a few minutes to maintain yours, you'll reduce nuisance alarms and help ensure it works when you need it most.

After all, the smoke alarm that goes off during burnt toast today could be the one that saves your life tomorrow.

Take a moment today to check your smoke alarms. Are they clean, tested, and ready to protect your whānau?
https://www.fireandemergency.nz/home-fire-safety/smoke-alarms/