Updated 22 October 2026
Hospital consumables distributors in New Zealand: 13 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 13 establishments in New Zealand whose registry records include general hospital and consumables: 0 with a channel role (importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative), 2 registration holders without a channel role, and 11 registered as manufacturer or exporter only, out of 42 medical device establishments in New Zealand overall. The records come from US FDA (openFDA) and Health Canada, last seen on 22 October 2026.
General hospital and consumables covers syringes, gloves, wound care, infusion, sterilisation and infection control. It is a high-volume, low-margin business where wholesalers and group purchasing dominate. Local manufacturing is common, so many establishments here are domestic producers rather than importers.
By role
| Role | Establishments | Share | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration holder | 2 | 15% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 10 | 77% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 5 | 38% | Registered with the US FDA as an exporter of devices made for export. |
An establishment can hold several roles, so the shares add to more than 100%.
Who holds the registration in New Zealand
Who holds the registration varies by market and often sits with the local importer. Check the national rule before signing a distributor; the Next 10 Markets report covers it for your target markets.
Top 13 general hospital and consumables establishments by size
Channel roles first, then registration holders, then manufacturers. Size is a 0 to 100 score; Complete is 0 to 5.
| # | Establishment | Roles | Segments | Products | Registrations | Principals | Size | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FISHER AND PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LTD. EAST TAMAKI Auckland | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +4 more | 336 | 91 | 0 | 67.7 | 3/5 |
| 2 | AROA BIOSURGERY LTD. Airport Oaks Auckland, AU | Holder Registration holder, Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Surgery and endoscopy | 14 | 5 | 0 | 37.5 | 3/5 |
| 3 | Arthrex New Zealand Limited Auckland | Manufacturer Exporter | Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat +5 more | 169 | 1 | 0 | 39.0 | 3/5 |
| 4 | Device Technologies New Zealand Albany Auckland | Manufacturer Exporter | General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +2 more | 100 | 1 | 0 | 36.3 | 3/5 |
| 5 | Think Green Limited. Kumeu Auckland | Manufacturer Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Dental, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +2 more | 12 | 2 | 0 | 31.2 | 3/5 |
| 6 | SHIPSERVE NEW ZEALAND LIMITED Ellerslie Auckland | Manufacturer Exporter | Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables, Gastroenterology, urology and OB/GYN +3 more | 35 | 1 | 0 | 31.1 | 3/5 |
| 7 | ADEPT MEDICAL LTD AUCKLAND | Manufacturer Manufacturer | Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat +2 more | 14 | 1 | 0 | 26.7 | 3/5 |
| 8 | ManukaMed Limited Partnership Masterton Wellington | Manufacturer Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables, Ear, nose and throat, Surgery and endoscopy | 4 | 1 | 0 | 21.1 | 3/5 |
| 9 | Howard Wright Limited New Plymouth Taranaki | Manufacturer Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables | 3 | 1 | 0 | 20.0 | 3/5 |
| 10 | SHOWERBUDDY NEW ZEALAND LTD WELLINGTON | Manufacturer Manufacturer, Exporter | General hospital and consumables | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18.7 | 3/5 |
| 11 | D3 NEW ZEALAND LIMITED Rosedale Auckland | Manufacturer Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables | 2 | 1 | 0 | 18.5 | 3/5 |
| 12 | ACCORD PRECISION LIMITED Manukau Auckland | Manufacturer Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16.5 | 3/5 |
| 13 | Keraplast Limited Christchurch Canterbury | Manufacturer Manufacturer | General hospital and consumables | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16.5 | 3/5 |
Questions about general hospital and consumables distributors in New Zealand
How many general hospital and consumables distributors are there in New Zealand?
The Index counts 13 establishments in New Zealand with general hospital and consumables in their registry record, of which 0 hold a channel role as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative. The number comes from US FDA (openFDA) and Health Canada and was last refreshed on 22 October 2026.
Who can hold a general hospital and consumables device registration in New Zealand?
Who holds the registration varies by market and often sits with the local importer. Check the national rule before signing a distributor; the Next 10 Markets report covers it for your target markets.
How do I find a general hospital and consumables distributor in New Zealand?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and New Zealand to reveal three profiles. For a ranked shortlist for your device, get the Next 10 Markets report.
What does the Distributor Index count as a general hospital and consumables distributor in New Zealand?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in New Zealand and whose linked device listings fall in the general hospital and consumables segment, in any of the roles importer, distributor, wholesaler, authorised representative, registration holder, manufacturer or exporter. Each company is counted once.
Other segments in New Zealand
General hospital and consumables in other Asia Pacific markets
Sources
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 13 establishments, last seen 22 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- Health Canada MDALL active licence listing and MDEL establishment licence listing: 3 establishments, last seen 22 October 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence, Canada.
Index build 22 October 2026. Each establishment is counted once per country after resolving names across sources. Named individuals are never collected.
Registry data. Bastion Hale does not vouch for any establishment.