

Tools for tradies that earn their place
Trademan’s Mate helps you finish jobs faster with tools that earn their place in your bag. More speed. Less hassle. Better days on site.
We only stock tools we'd use ourselves
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“The tools hold up on site”
"Finding decent gear down in Nelson without a huge markup or long wait can be tricky, but they’ve been good. The tools I've bought have held up on site, which is the main thing. Pricing seems reasonable, and things have turned up when they said they would. Definitely a solid option if you’re looking for reliable tools in NZ."
Dave R. - Builder, Nelson
“They stock gear that’s useful for electricians”
"I needed a particular insulated screwdriver set and some decent pliers, and Tradesman's Mate actually had the specific ones I was after. It’s good to see they stock gear that’s actually useful for electricians. The ordering process was straightforward, and it arrived in Hamilton pretty quickly. Nice to have another option for sourcing tools that cater to the trades across NZ."
Sarah K. - Electrician, Hamilton
"Tools that won't break the bank"
"As an apprentice, you're always looking for tools that won't break the bank but will still do the job. A colleague suggested Tradesman's Mate. I've picked up a fair bit of my starting kit from them, and so far, the quality seems decent for the price. It’s also handy that they ship right down to Dunedin without the freight costs being ridiculous. For anyone building up their toolset, they're worth considering."
Mike T. - Apprentice Plumber, Dunedin
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KREW EYEWEAR CARBONS MATTE BLACK
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Conduit King XL Cable Snake Feeder (10mm-16mm Snakes)
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Conduit King Cable Snake Feeder (Upto 10mm Snakes)
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SAW-SKIN Mitre Saw Cover - Universal Fit - 7" – 9"
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At Tradesman’s Mate, we believe the right tool should earn its place in your bag.
When you’re on site, the right tool can be the difference between a tidy finish and a time-suck. That’s why we stock proven gear - gear we’ve tried and we’re happy to use - and back it with clear shipping and fair returns, so you can work quicker and feel confident on site.
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from 49 reviewsthis has saved me alot of time and would reccomend to any sparky
Had a dead circuit in a residential home, normally that’s a bit of a time sink. Followed the steps and traced it back to a loose connection in a junction box. Got it sorted first visit.”
Solid bit of kit. Takes a bit of getting used to, but once you dial it in, it’s a game changer for lifting and repetitive work.
Came for the back recovery section and ended up reading the whole thing in one sitting. The mental health part hit different. Didn't expect that to be in there but it's the most honest thing I've read about what this job actually does to you over time. Good on them for having the guts to include it.
Game changer. I do a lot of repetitive lifting in a warehouse and I’m way less fatigued at the end of the day. Wish I had this years ago. Would buy again.
My back has been giving me grief for years and I just assumed it was part of the job. Turns out half of what I was doing was making it worse. The lifting section alone was worth it, simple stuff but nobody ever showed me. Knees are already feeling better after just two weeks of using the reset routine.
as a homeowner I was nervouse but this guide made everything straight forward
I’ve been in construction 15+ years and this is the first thing that’s actually made a noticeable difference. My lower back used to be cooked by midday, now I can go a full shift and still feel good.
Half the stuff in the recovery section is exactly what I've been told by physios over the years but could never remember between appointments. It's all in one place now. The soreness vs injury table is genuinely useful, I've been ignoring things I shouldn't have and pushing through things I really should have rested.
Lost a mate to suicide two years ago. Didn't see it coming. Read this and felt like someone finally put into words what this industry does to people and why it's so hard to ask for help. Bought three copies for colleagues. The mental health section is the most important resource I've seen written specifically for our industry.
I like that I can pull it up on my phone while I’m on the job. Used it on a commercial panel issue and it basically kept me from overthinking it.
Half the crew has read it now. The sleep section was the biggest eye opener for me. I knew I was tired all the time but didn't connect it to everything I was doing wrong in the evenings. The nutrition stuff was an easy read too. Would be 5 stars if there was a bit more on shoulder-specific recovery.
Years of warehouse work wrecked my back. This doesn’t eliminate the pain completely, but it reduces it enough that I can actually get through the day without being miserable.
Bought it half expecting generic content with a construction skin on it. It's not. Whoever wrote this actually understands the job. The section on knees is spot on, I've been kneeling wrong for over a decade and I dread to think how much damage has been done. At least now I know exactly what to do going forward.
this paid for itself within a few hours of doing callouts












