The weekend may be winding down, but the bidding is only just heating up.
With wet and windy weather lingering after the passing cyclone, now’s the perfect time to stay indoors, stay dry, and browse our latest auctions – bidding is live right now.
🔥 Hospitality Heavy Hitters
The Wynyard Grill Relocation Auction is underway, with viewing and a live on‑site auction tomorrow. Yes, it's still on, regardless of the weather outside; you can brave the elements (or just bid online), and you might just bid on a serious bargain.
🍰 Uncle Tetsu’s Cheesecake – Asset Auction with online bidding opening later this week – registration now open.
Plus, this week our most popular auction returns: 🚓 Police Auction Highlight – Thursday Night
Already 50% loaded, with the balance going online tomorrow ahead of what promises to be a standout Thursday evening event.
Stay safe, stay warm, and start bidding now. We’ll see you soon at Thornton Auctions.
We sell cool stuff.
Thornton Auctions – Hours
Wednesday, 9:30am–4:30pm — Collections by booking only Thursday, 9:30am–4:30pm — Collections, auction viewings
Late-night Thursday collections available on request
Friday, 9:30am–4:30pm — Collections, auction viewings Saturday, 9:00am–12:00pm — Collections by booking only
Please note: To avoid storage charges, items must be collected within one week of the auction closing (unless otherwise advertised).
SALE OF ASSETS / BUSINESS AS A GOING CONCERN
Expressions of interest are sought in respect to the purchase of the company’s business and assets as a going concern. The business operates as a commercial laundry and dry cleaner from leased premises located in Mangere Bridge, Auckland. The majority of the current activity is providing regular services to hotels and motels, along with other well-established bulk customers.
It is a great owner-operated business with significant potential for growth through a more active focus on business development.
Annual turnover of circa $400k; and
Net profit in FY2025 (before shareholders' remuneration) of circa $150k
Wynyard Grill, the steakhouse and wine lounge located in the heart of Auckland’s Wynyard Quarter, is moving around the corner!
The need to clear their old location for the new tenants, including everything from the extraction systems, audio, TVs, counters, shelves, fixtures and fittings to furniture, kitchen appliances and front-of-house features.
So if you're after a planter box for home, a lectern for your meeting room, a sound system for the basement or anything in between, don't miss this auction!
Featuring a range of commercial kitchen equipment and hospitality assets, including mixers, refrigeration units, glass display cabinets, and other professional-grade appliances.
The auction also includes domestic fridges and appliances.
Additional lots comprise retail shelving and shop fittings, mannequins, furniture, giftware, jewellery, decorative items, and assorted household goods.
An excellent opportunity for hospitality operators, retailers, resellers, and home buyers to secure quality items across multiple categories.
Police Auction – 200 Lots Online Now with more to come!
Don’t miss our latest police auction featuring an extensive range of tools, a few motorbikes, plenty of jewellery, audio gear, and tech. From everyday essentials to unique finds, this sale is packed with value and variety.
After 8 memorable years serving Auckland, Uncle Tetsu’s Auckland has closed its doors for the final time.
This sale presents a rare opportunity to acquire quality commercial kitchen and café assets from a much‑loved international brand, thoughtfully selected and maintained throughout its operation.
All assets are offered via online auction, featuring baking and kitchen equipment, refrigeration, display cabinets, café furnishings and back-of-house items—ideal for cafés, bakeries, restaurants or catering operations.
Viewing: By appointment or on Wednesday, April 22nd: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Rag & Bone Factory is closing its Birkenhead store, and as a result, all remaining stock must be sold.
This end‑of‑lease auction presents an outstanding opportunity to acquire a wide range of eclectic and character-filled items, including:
Furniture – statement pieces, industrial and decorative forms
Lighting – distinctive and eye‑catching designs
Artworks – varied styles and mediums
Glassware & Pottery – decorative and collectible pieces
Collectables – unique and unusual items with strong visual appeal
The sale features an eclectic selection of “statement pieces” ideal for collectors, interior designers, and those looking to create distinctive spaces.
Everything must be sold with pre-bidding open from April 25th
