New Zealand's largest Kiwi-owned sports supplier

Sports gear for every court, field and playground in New Zealand.

Over 1,800 lines for schools, clubs and councils, shipped from our Mt Maunganui warehouse. Order online, build a quote, or apply for a funding package.

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Price breaks from 6+

Order six or more of a line and the per-unit price drops in your cart, with further breaks at 12 and 25 on Avaro.

Prices include GST

Every price shown is GST inclusive, so what you see is what your school pays.

8% back in SD Dollars

Every online order earns SD Dollars to spend on the next one. How the rebate works

Free freight over $1,000

Orders over $1,000 ship free. Rural and oversize rules are on the shipping page.

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Add products to your quote list from any page, or send us your list and we price it for you.

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Funding packages

Sport-by-sport kit lists priced for funding applications, with guidance on which funders to approach.

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Kitsets & bundles

Complete sets for a class, a team or a whole sports shed, at a bundle price.

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Custom print & teamwear

Your logo on balls, bottles and bags, and Avaro teamwear designed your way with the kit builder.

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Home of Avaro

Our own brand, built for school use.

Avaro balls and gear are designed in New Zealand for hard daily use in PE sheds and club rooms: over 700 lines, all with 6+ price breaks.

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Common questions

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Are your prices GST inclusive?

Yes. Every price on the site includes GST, so the figure you see is the figure your school or club pays.

Do you price bulk and team orders?

Order six or more of a line and the per-unit price drops in your cart automatically, with further breaks at 12 and 25 on Avaro gear.

Can we get a written quote first?

Yes. Add products to your quote list from any product page and send it through, or send us your list and we will price it for you. Request a quote

What does freight cost?

Everything ships from our own warehouse in Mt Maunganui, Tauranga, with free freight on orders over $1,000. Rural addresses and oversize items have their own rules. Shipping info

What are SD Dollars?

Every online order earns 8% back in SD Dollars on the order value, and you can spend them on your next order. How the rebate works

How do I track an order?

Enter your order number and the email address you ordered with, and the tracking page will show you where the order has got to. Order tracking

Why schools buy from us

New Zealand's largest and longest-established Kiwi-owned sporting goods supplier.

Founded in 1963, Sports Distributors is the home of the Avaro brand: NZ designed and manufactured to our highest standards, so you can concentrate on your performance and not the performance of your gear.

One warehouse in Mt Maunganui, a rep team across the country, and a range built around what schools, clubs and councils actually order.

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