# Top 30 retail chains in Auckland

Tamtam tracks 50 retail chains headquartered in Auckland. This list ranks the 30 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Fletcher Building, Bank of New Zealand and The Warehouse Group. Their median headcount is 695. Half of them were founded in 1985 or later.

These companies are large retail chains and service providers based in Auckland, New Zealand. They include major players in banking, real estate, and hospitality, alongside prominent retailers. For instance, Fletcher Building manufactures and distributes building products, while the Bank of New Zealand is a financial institution. The Warehouse Group is a leading retail group, and SkyCity Entertainment Group operates casinos and hotels.

A notable pattern is the strong presence of companies in the wholesale building materials sector, such as Fletcher Building, PlaceMakers, and CARTERS. This indicates a significant local industry supporting construction and development. Additionally, several companies, including Bank of New Zealand and Barfoot & Thompson, have long histories, with founding dates stretching back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

🇳🇿 Auckland · 30 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Fletcher Building](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fletcher-building) (fletcherbuilding.com)<br>Manufacture and distribute building products, develop housing, and deliver commercial, infrastructure, and roading projects across New Zealand and Australia. | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 7,075 |  |
| 2 | [Bank of New Zealand](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bank-of-new-zealand) (bnz.co.nz)<br>A leading financial institution in New Zealand with a 160-year history of helping customers achieve their financial goals and create a better future | Banking | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 5,522 | 1861 |
| 3 | [The Warehouse Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-warehouse-group) (twgcareers.co.nz)<br>A leading retail group in New Zealand with three core brands, over 180 stores, online presence, and focus on sustainability and community initiatives | Retail | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 5,359 |  |
| 4 | [Countdown Supermarkets](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/countdown-supermarkets) (woolworths.co.nz)<br>New Zealand's largest supermarket chain with over 190 stores, serving 3 million customers weekly Committed to providing choice, value, and convenience to customers | Retail Groceries | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 4,358 |  |
| 5 | [Barfoot & Thompson](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/barfoot-and-thompson) (barfoot.co.nz)<br>Leading New Zealand real estate salespeople in Auckland and Northland, offering residential, rural, commercial property sales, and property management services | Real Estate | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 2,983 | 1923 |
| 6 | [SkyCity Entertainment Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/skycity-entertainment-group) (skycityentertainmentgroup.com)<br>A leading gaming, entertainment and hospitality business with five casinos, luxury hotels, restaurants, bars, convention centers, and ongoing expansion projects in New Zealand and Australia | Hospitality | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 2,525 |  |
| 7 | [Foodstuffs North Island Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/foodstuffs-north-island-limited) (foodstuffs.co.nz)<br>A cooperative serving over 14 million customers weekly through various stores, offering career opportunities and recognized for being a top employer | Retail | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 2,227 | 1922 |
| 8 | [Hato Hone St John](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hato-hone-st-john) (stjohn.org.nz)<br>A charity organization in New Zealand offering essential health services, Ambulance Services, first aid training, event medical services, and community programs | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 1,860 | 1885 |
| 9 | [One New Zealand](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/one-new-zealand) (one.nz)<br>An organization representing New Zealand on LinkedIn | Telecommunications | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 1,820 | 2023 |
| 10 | [2degrees](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/2degrees) (2degrees.nz)<br>Full service telecommunications provider offering mobile network coverage and internet services across New Zealand with strong customer focus. | Telecommunications | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 1,707 |  |
| 11 | [Farmers Trading Company Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/farmers-trading-company-ltd) (careers.farmers.co.nz)<br>Retailer offering contemporary home and fashion products across 59 stores nationwide, focusing on updated, on-trend merchandise for Kiwis. | Retail | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 1,381 | 1909 |
| 12 | [PlaceMakers](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/placemakers) (placemakers.co.nz)<br>New Zealand's largest supplier of building materials and hardware, with 61 stores nationwide and over 74,000 product lines available | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 1,367 |  |
| 13 | [AA New Zealand](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aa-new-zealand) (aa.co.nz)<br>Providing roadside assistance, diverse automotive services, and evolving business opportunities to over 1.8 million members in New Zealand. | Consumer Services | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 905 | 1903 |
| 14 | [CARTERS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/carters) (carters.co.nz)<br>A company with 150 years of building history in New Zealand, focused on partnership, growth, and creating opportunities for employees | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 840 |  |
| 15 | [Woolworths NZ](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/woolworths-nz) (woolworthsnz.co.nz)<br>Leading New Zealand supermarket brand with over 180 stores, committed to providing choice, value, and convenience through retail innovation and various supporting divisions | Supermarkets | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 695 |  |
| 16 | [PB Tech](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pb-tech) (pbtech.co.nz)<br>A New Zealand-owned retailer specializing in computing and IT products with multiple superstores, service centers, and dedicated divisions nationwide | Technology, Information and Internet | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 641 | 1993 |
| 17 | [HRV](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hrv) (hrv.co.nz)<br>The company specializes in providing ventilation, heating, cooling, water filtration, window solutions, and solar technology to create healthy environments in New Zealand homes | HVAC and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 608 | 2003 |
| 18 | [Steel & Tube Holdings Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/steel-and-tube-holdings-ltd) (steelandtube.co.nz)<br>Leading provider of steel solutions with over 60 years of history, offering a comprehensive range of steel products, services, and solutions nationwide | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 598 | 1953 |
| 19 | [Star Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/star-group) (stargroup.nz)<br>A hospitality network in New Zealand connecting communities through diverse eateries, pubs, and venues, with a focus on exceptional experiences and world-class loyalty | Hospitality | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 589 | 2008 |
| 20 | [Briscoe Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/briscoe-group) (briscoegroup.co.nz)<br>A leading retailer in New Zealand with stores in homeware and sporting goods sectors, focusing on community engagement and employee development | Retail | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 561 |  |
| 21 | [Les Mills New Zealand](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/les-mills-new-zealand) (lesmills.co.nz)<br>Les Mills helps New Zealanders embrace fitness, offering top-notch facilities, classes, and personal training to make a positive impact on people's lives | Wellness and Fitness Services | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 561 | 1968 |
| 22 | [NumberWorks'nWords](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/numberworks-nwords) (numberworksnwords.com)<br>This organization offers after-school math and English tutoring classes for students aged 5 to 15, focusing on individual needs and progress monitoring | Education Administration Programs | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 551 | 1985 |
| 23 | [Green Cross Health](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/green-cross-health) (greencrosshealth.co.nz)<br>A leading provider of primary health care services in New Zealand, offering pharmacy, medical, occupational health, and community care divisions nationwide | Wellness and Fitness Services | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 476 |  |
| 24 | [Four Square](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/four-square) (foursquare.co.nz)<br>A nationwide grocery store chain offering locally sourced products, fresh produce, meat, beer, wine, and friendly service to all customers | Food and Beverage Services | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 450 | 1924 |
| 25 | [Superette](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/superette) (superette.co.nz)<br>An Australian brand offering curated fashion and lifestyle products in five retail stores and online, founded from a passion for creativity and global inspiration | Retail | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 448 | 2002 |
| 26 | [Tourism Holdings Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tourism-holdings-limited) (thlonline.com)<br>Global family of RV brands offering design, rental, sales, manufacturing services worldwide Connected to tourism industry, creating enriching travel experiences for customers | Travel Arrangements | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 440 | 1986 |
| 27 | [BurgerFuel Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/burgerfuel-group) (burgerfuel.com)<br>Operates three brands specializing in gourmet burgers, quick grab-and-go meals, and chicken dinners, with a focus on high-quality, fresh ingredients and unique dining experiences | Food and Beverage Services | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 427 | 2018 |
| 28 | [Warehouse Stationery](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/warehouse-stationery) (twgcareers.co.nz)<br>A nationwide retailer offering a wide range of products and services focused on work, study, creativity, and connectivity for customers | Retail | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 418 | 1991 |
| 29 | [Lumino The Dentists](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lumino-the-dentists) (lumino.co.nz)<br>New Zealand's leading dental provider with over 100 nationwide practices, offering general and specialist care while prioritizing clinician training and patient satisfaction | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 415 | 2002 |
| 30 | [Hynds Pipe Systems Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hynds-pipe-systems-limited) (hynds.co.nz)<br>Leader in manufacturing and supplying drainage, watermain, environmental, and rural products for New Zealand's civil construction industry, providing tailored solutions | Construction | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 406 | 1973 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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