If you’re like us and already back at work, it’s the perfect time to beat the back‑to‑work blues with some bidding bargains at Thorntons!

If you’re still on holiday, don’t make the mistake of forgetting your auto-bids for tonight’s Art Auction and tomorrow night’s Mega New Year Auction.

Our first Police Auction of 2026 is now live too!

We’re back in action Wednesday, 7 January, so book in any collections now — and give us a bell if you’d like to view the art auction items closing tonight.

👉 Browse, bid, and bag your bargains today!

Cheers,
The Thornton Auctions Team
We sell cool stuff.

Looking to freshen up your space or find something unique?

View lovely originals and stunning prints, along with a few other great shelf display and art-inspired items to brighten your home

There’s something for everyone—don’t miss out on this chance to grab great deals and unique finds!

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ONLINE BIDDING OPEN NOW

New Year Auction Bonanza – Drinks, Homewares & More!

500 items are online now, so you can start the year with a bang!

Spirits, wines, beers, and bubbles to refill your drinks cabinet, plus homewares, furniture, tools & DIY, clothing, shoes, hair care, tech, and more—all must sell, bids from $5, and most have no reserves! 

Don’t miss out on our New Year bargains!

Join the auction and grab incredible savings across every category.

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Exceptional Estate Collection.

Join us on-site and online for a unique auction experience featuring an extraordinary selection of items.

Highlights include:

• Exquisite furnishings and elegant household pieces
• Rare collectables and unique décor
• Vintage tools
• A lifetime collection of fragile chemistry set pieces
• Books, a piano, and more treasures that reflect the character and history of this remarkable home

Don’t miss this chance to secure exceptional items with timeless appeal—whether you bid in person or online!

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The farm has been sold, the move is on, and the farm, workshop, and everything must be cleared!

Farm and engineering machinery, from welders to insulated wall panels, furniture to a digger claw, Hi-Ab attachments, and plenty more.

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Don’t Miss Our First Police & Others Auction of 2026!

From tech and jewellery to toys, tools, and clothing—there’s something for everyone. A massive variety and unbeatable deals you won’t want to miss!

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Kaboodle to cupboards, commercial kitchen appliances and chillers to homewares, food, alcohol and more.

Many items are as new, some are seconds, and all are bargains, and everything must go.

Viewing for this auction is highly recommended

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UNRESERVED AUCTION NOTICE – SAFETY GEAR PALLETS MUST GO

No matter your industry — mining, oil & gas, construction, forestry, emergency services, or food production — Safe-T-Tec’s product range has been refined through innovation and industry feedback to meet the highest safety standards.

We’re offering multiple pallets of quality safety gear that need to be cleared.

These are all new items.

• Per Pallet Pricing
• Nationwide Delivery Available to MAIN CENTRES ONLY
  • $85 + GST per pallet North Island
  • $185 + GST per pallet South Island 
• Collection available from Palmerston North by arrangement

This is a prime opportunity to secure trusted safety equipment at exceptional value.

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