‍STIHL SHOP Petone, Porirua & Upper Hutt

100 Years of Experience – Established in 1926

Your One-Stop Shop for Outdoor Power Equipment, Lawnmowers & Fireplaces

For 100 years, STIHL has been helping people get the job done with quality outdoor power equipment. Established in 1926, the STIHL name is recognised worldwide for innovation, reliability and performance.

Today, STIHL SHOP Petone, Porirua and Upper Hutt are proud to continue that tradition, providing expert advice, quality outdoor power equipment and professional servicing to customers throughout Wellington, Porirua and the Hutt Valley.

Since 2016, Thomson Retail Group, owned by Lou and Alastair Thomson, has built a reputation for exceptional customer service across its three Wellington STIHL SHOP locations.

Whether you're a home gardener, arborist, landscaper, sports field manager, council worker or civil construction professional, our team can help you find the right outdoor power equipment for the job. We cater to professionals who rely on dependable equipment every day, as well as customers looking for quality tools for their own properties.

From chainsaws and lawn mowers to line trimmers, hedge trimmers, blowers and pole saws, we offer a comprehensive range of outdoor power equipment to help you work efficiently and get the job done.

Outdoor Power Products for Professionals

As your local STIHL SHOP, we're proud to support the people and businesses who keep Wellington's gardens, properties, parks, streets and infrastructure maintained.Our outdoor power equipment range includes:

A STIHL Chainsaw being servicd, with a STIHL Varioclean Spray bottle next to it.

Chainsaws

Professional and reliable equipment for arborists, tree workers, landscapers, farmers and property maintenance.

Lawn Mowers & Ride-on Mowers

Equipment for everything from regular lawn maintenance to large commercial and lifestyle properties.

A man using a STIHL Hedge trimmer to flatten the top of a garden hedge.

Line Trimmers & Brushcutters

Practical solutions for gardeners, landscapers, councils and property maintenance professionals.

Hedge Trimmers

Designed to make hedge and vegetation maintenance more efficient.

Leaf Blowers & Blowers

Powerful solutions for clearing leaves, grass clippings and debris.

Pole Saws & Pruning Equipment

Useful equipment for tree care, pruning and vegetation management.

Generators

Reliable portable power solutions for homes, farms, worksites and commercial properties.

Cleaning Tools

High-performance cleaning equipment for homes, commercial properties, worksites and outdoor maintenance.

Hand Tools & Outdoor Accessories

A range of practical tools and accessories to complement your outdoor power equipment.

Woodburners for Your Home

Alongside our extensive range of outdoor power equipment, we are also specialists in home heating, with one of Wellington's largest ranges of indoor wood burners and fireplaces.

If you're a homeowner looking for an efficient and comfortable heating solution, our team can help you explore a range of options to suit your home, lifestyle and heating requirements.

To make it easy for you, we work closely with installation partners, who can take care of the council consent process, as well as the physical install.

Expert Servicing, Repairs & Support

When your equipment is an essential part of your business, downtime can cost you time and money. That's why we focus on providing reliable servicing, repairs and ongoing support to help keep your outdoor power equipment performing at its best.

Our services include:

‍Power Tool Servicing & Repairs – We service and repair STIHL products along with many other leading outdoor power equipment brands.

‍Lawn Mower Servicing & Repairs – Professional servicing and repairs to help keep your mower performing at its best.

‍Chainsaw Sharpening & Chain Replacement – Professional chain sharpening and replacement to keep your chainsaw cutting efficiently and safely.

‍Equipment Maintenance & Repairs – Our experienced workshop team can diagnose issues, carry out repairs and help maintain your outdoor power equipment.

‍Home Heating Advice – We also have extensive experience with indoor woodburners and fireplaces and can help homeowners choose a suitable heating solution. STIHL can recommend reputable woodfire or fireplace installers in your area.

‍Expert Advice & Support – From choosing the right equipment to understanding servicing and maintenance requirements, our team provides practical, face-to-face advice.

‍Open 7 Days – Our Petone, Porirua and Upper Hutt stores are open seven days a week, making it easy to access our team, equipment, parts, accessories and support.

some of the team

We pride ourselves on giving the best advice and support.

Alastair and Louise Thomson

Business Owners & Porirua Store Manager

David Jones

Group Operations Manager & Upper Hutt Store Manager

Brendon Ottow

Group Workshop Manager

Catherine Green

Group Accounts

Andrew Whitehead

Group Business Development & Marketing Manager

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Get in touch with us today

Whether you have a question, need expert advice, or want to learn more about our products and services, we’re here to help. Reach out and let us know how we can assist you.