[veronica]

From the Bunnings (similar to B & Q) price paper.
10 litre ext. gloss $75 (white)
8 litre Dulux wash and wear white $95
brushes from..$3.25
1.8 mt aluminium steps (double sided) $135
yard broom $17.44
75l rubbish bin $15.91
Kitset kitchen cupboards wall unit 600x800 $150 broom cupboard 1800x 800x418 $198
rotary hammer drill 850w $99.99
cordless drills from $39. (12v) $149 (18v) $196 (14.4v)
impact drills from $67 (13 mm 700w) $99.50 (16mm 1100w)
jig saws from $39.79 to really posh ones scrolling pendulum action! $179.87
185 circular saw $55.50 to $289
sander $49.95basic to $124finishing sander
planer $29.87
angle grinder $47 to bench grinder $128
24l compressor $115 5 piece access. pack spray gun tyre inflat. enginecleanergun blow gun recoil hose $48.69
40 piece socet set $24
40 piece tool set $29
double power socket $7.98
light switch $9.93
25m extension lead $12.98
Fence posts, treated 100x75x1800mm $8.88
1800 x width (looks about 30)mm $19.40
mixer taps $95
loo suite $135
bath $159
ok that should keep a few of you happy (or not) will do a separate gardeners post next.

[richard]

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light switch $9.93
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A useful list Veronica, thanks. Can anyone tell me what shape light switches generally are in NZ. Are they square like the ones in the UK or a different size and shape? We have some light switches that double as timers for security and we would like to bring one with us.

Tanya wants to bring the one in our bedroom too as it has a remote control :no

[veronica]

The outside of the lightswitches looks the same, don't ask me about the innards though. Won't hurt to bring them and try.

[AliJax]

dont forget to bring a uk dry-line box though - to flush fit your switch, the distance the screw holes are apart may differ from the uk !

[jo b]

Thanks veronica,

I know shouldn't comapre but just for interest think I may print off the equivilant B&Q prices so if anyone hasn't left the Uk can bring stuff.

Paint maybe an exception so please all check out the MAF site.

Jo

[richard]

Thanks Veronica and AliJax. It may have sounded like an odd question but I am sure that my MIL's light switches are much larger. Must be a West Coast thing. I'll go get my screwdriver. The shippers should be here any moment so I had better be quick!

[DB]

Can anyone tell me what shape light switches generally are in NZ.

NZ light switches and sockets are American sized, they fit into the standard "J Box".

The two big manufacturers of electrical stuff available here are Clipsal and PDL. You can see pictures of NZ fittings on their websites.

www.pdl.co.nz
www.clipsal.co.nz

Interestingly, both are now owned by Schneider Electric...