It’s May 2nd, and the call is out — three auctions are open and bidding now.
Headlining the action is our May the 4th Live Outcry Auction, streaming online from Birkenhead’s iconic Rag & Bone Factory. Expect a wide-ranging mix of eclectic, character-filled treasures — from antiques and art to memorabilia and collectables you won’t see every day.
🕙 Viewing from 10am 🕚 Auction from 11 am Join us onsite or online and be part of the buzz.
Also open for bidding:
Police Auction - THURSDAY
Furniture & General Goods Auction - FRIDAY
– Team Thorntons We Sell Cool Stuff.
The Rag & Bone Factory End of Lease Auction
AUCTION DATE: Monday, May 4th - 11 AM
AUCTION TYPE: Onsite & live-streamed Auction
ONLINE PREBIDDING OPEN
- AUCTION MONDAY -
VIEWING FROM 10 AM
The Rag & Bone Factory is closing its Birkenhead store, and as a result, all remaining stock must be sold.
This end‑of‑lease auction presents an outstanding opportunity to acquire a wide range of eclectic and character-filled items, including:
Furniture – statement pieces, industrial and decorative forms
Lighting – distinctive and eye‑catching designs
Artworks – varied styles and mediums
Glassware & Pottery – decorative and collectible pieces
Collectables – unique and unusual items with strong visual appeal
The sale features an eclectic selection of “statement pieces” ideal for collectors, interior designers, and those looking to create distinctive spaces.
Join auctioneer Rob and the team onsite or via the online webstream for this awesome auction event.
Viewing: Monday, May 4th from 10 am & throughout the auction
LIVE BIDDING OPEN NOW (Note the 11 am closing time)
Finally live!
A last‑minute delivery of beautiful, high‑end, ex‑showroom pieces has just landed — make sure you scroll to the end of the auction to catch them.
You’ll find a wide mix of new and used items up for grabs, including beds, chairs, barbershop furniture and mirrors, drawers and cabinets – plus a generous sprinkling of trinkets, household goodies, DIY gear and more.
Everything must go, so don’t miss your chance to snag a bargain.
Our latest Police Auction is live and packed with variety, featuring everything from everyday goods and electronics through to standout speciality items. The catalogue also includes motorbikes and project scooters, making this a must‑view auction for bargain hunters, collectors, and tinkerers alike. All bidding is online, with viewing recommended where possible.
This clearance auction features a wide range of damaged freight, commercial stock, and hospitality equipment, with on‑site viewing highly recommended.
What’s included: Hospitality gear ranging from well‑loved workhorses to well‑serviced, near‑new kit, alongside a huge selection of damaged‑freight bargain buys.
You’ll also find a large quantity of drinks and alcohol, from kombucha and quirky RTDs to beers and wines, plus:
DIY and building supplies (including Kaboodle, bathroom items, and timber sheets)
Food goods
Commercial stock
Electronics
Many items as new, with others second‑hand
Plenty of bargains on offer — everything must be cleared.
Expressions of interest are sought in respect to the purchase of the company’s business and assets as a going concern. The business operates as a commercial laundry and dry cleaner from leased premises located in Mangere Bridge, Auckland. The majority of the current activity is providing regular services to hotels and motels, along with other well-established bulk customers.
It is a great owner-operated business with significant potential for growth through a more active focus on business development.
Annual turnover of circa $400k; and
Net profit in FY2025 (before shareholders' remuneration) of circa $150k
