Locksmiths in New Zealand
Top 5 rankings across New Zealand
Anyone can call themselves a locksmith in New Zealand, since the trade has no licence. Membership of the Master Locksmiths Association of Australasia means the business employs trade-qualified locksmiths and has passed police and insurance checks, and its member search is public. For a lockout, get the full price before they set off, including the call-out fee and any after-hours surcharge, and ask whether they will try to open the lock without drilling it first. Expect to be asked for proof that you live there.
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Locksmiths across New Zealand
Each location at its own latest check, largest markets first by the review count of the business ranked 5th. Ratings and shares cover the businesses listed in that location.
| Location | Reviews at #5 | Lowest rating | 1-star share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch | 296 | 4.6 | 2.9% |
| Auckland | 253 | 4.7 | 1.7% |
| North Shore | 115 | 4.7 | 1.8% |
| Hamilton | 84 | 4.0 | 3.5% |
| Wellington | 68 | 4.5 | 3.4% |
| South Auckland | 61 | 4.1 | 4.2% |
| Tauranga | 57 | 4.4 | 2.7% |
| Napier and Hastings | 36 | 4.2 | 5.1% |
| New Plymouth | 13 | 4.4 | 6.2% |
| Nelson | 8 | 4.4 | 2.4% |
Across the 10 locations we assess locksmiths in, the 91 businesses listed have a median rating of 4.8, and one-star reviews are 2.7% of their total. The review count needed for 5th place runs from 8 to 296.