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Real Customer Homes. Real Sections. Real Lives.
DesignerPod - Otago
Used by a customer as an AirBnB. On track to pay itself off in 8 months.
The Studio - Canterbury
Used as a backyard studio for a massage business.
Customer 30ft - Northland
Customer upgraded their 30ft as a luxury guesthouse for their property.
8 Months In. Still Loving It
Polly’s been living in her 30ft Expanders® for the past 8 months and it’s become the go-to spot for family BBQs and gatherings. Love seeing customers make these spaces their own.
350+ Installs. Every Region. Every Climate.
From Kaitaia to Bluff, from coastal humidity to Central Otago frost. Expanders® units have been tested in conditions you can actually point to on a map. Each pin is a real install.
The map below provides a rough guide of Expanders® installations across New Zealand. Pin locations are approximate and may vary by ±10km.
We're not a website. We're a team you can drive to.
Most companies importing portable buildings into NZ disappear the moment your deposit clears. We built the opposite of that — a local team, a local warehouse, and a delivery system that doesn't depend on an offshore phone call when something needs fixing.
Every Expander runs AS/NZS-certified electrical and NZ-compliant plumbing. Not "should comply." Certified. Our installers are local. Our after-sales team is local. We're a registered NZ company you can call, email, or — if you really want to — turn up to.
350+ deliveries across NZ and 9 Pacific Islands. One team behind every single one.
We'll tell you the truth, even when it costs us the sale.
Here's the honest stuff most companies leave off the brochure.
This isn't right for everyone.
If your section has poor truck access, or you need something built into a hillside, we'll tell you to look elsewhere. We've turned away around 1 in 8 enquiries — and we sleep better for it.
Imported means imported.
Our units are manufactured overseas to our spec, then certified locally for electrical and plumbing. Anyone telling you "100% NZ-made" at our price point is either lying or losing money.
Damage in transit happens.
Rarely, but it does. When it has, we've replaced or repaired — at our cost, no arguments. Ask us for the photos and we'll show you exactly how we handled it.
The cheapest unit isn't the best unit.
We're not the cheapest on the market. There's a reason — better materials, certified trades, real warranties, real support. Ask us and we'll walk you through exactly where the money goes.
Our Journey
Early 2023
Spotting the Opportunity
While living in The Gold Coast, Australia, Shad (Founder) was working in marketing for a tiny home company. Expandable homes were already gaining strong popularity across Australia, but very few people in New Zealand were aware of them. Recognising the potential for a faster and more affordable housing solution back home, the idea for bringing expandable homes to New Zealand began to take shape.
Late 2023
Expanders® Is Founded
In 2023, Expanders® was founded with the goal of making building more affordable and accessible. Shad returned to Christchurch to establish the company, working alongside a network of trusted friends and industry professionals including builders, electricians, plumbers, architects and engineers to bring expandable homes to the New Zealand market.
2024
Warehouse, Trade Shows & Rapid Growth
As demand for Expanders® homes began growing quickly, Taylor and Shanae joined the team, helping strengthen operations and customer support as the company expanded.
Around this time, Expanders® also attended its first major trade show — the Christchurch A&P Show, where the homes proved to be a massive hit, with long queues of visitors lining up to step inside and experience expandable living firsthand.
With demand continuing to rise, Expanders® established its Christchurch warehouse and operations base, and throughout the year delivered over 100 homes across New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, helping more customers access faster and more flexible housing solutions.
2025
Production Expansion & Product Innovation
To support growing demand and improve build quality, Expanders® upgraded its overseas production facility to a purpose-built $11 million factory, equipped with modern machinery and advanced manufacturing capabilities.
Over time, Expanders® homes have been refined and upgraded more than 16 times, with improvements made based on real customer feedback and New Zealand conditions - fixing common issues like leaking and non-compliant materials. This ongoing development has helped ensure customers receive some of the most advanced expandable homes available.
During this period, Expanders® also secured an agreement with its overseas production team to become the exclusive distributor of these New Zealand-optimised Expanders® across the Pacific region.
2026 & Beyond
International Projects & Expansion
In 2026, Expanders® was awarded a contract with the Government of Kiribati to supply 16 tiny homes, marking an exciting milestone as the company continues expanding internationally.
At the same time, plans are underway to establish a new Auckland location, allowing Expanders® to better serve customers across the North Island of New Zealand.
As demand for flexible and affordable housing continues to grow, Expanders® remains focused on improving its homes, expanding its reach, and helping more people across New Zealand and the Pacific access practical living solutions.
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