As all gardeners will come to know, the amount of tools, supplies and equipment tends to accumulate. Whether it be lawnmowers, rakes, hedgeclippers or bags of soil, these much-loved treasures require dry and secure storage.
The mighty garden shed is a must-have addition to any Kiwi’s backyard. Our outdoor living and gardening are integral parts of daily life, and a garden shed can be a game-changer for maintaining our spaces and enjoying our hobbies.
Today, there are plenty of aesthetic options on the market. Never an eyesore, the garden shed can add to your garden’s appeal while also providing a tidy, cohesive look.
The best garden sheds to buy online in NZ

Rivergum Kitset Garden Shed
$299.00 at Trade Tested
This little kitset garden shed has been designed specifically for New Zealand conditions by a bunch of shed-mad Kiwis. Made from durable, double-pressed, galvanised steel, this study shed won’t warp or lose its shape. Better still, assembly has been made as easy as can be with a hinged door and interlocking u-channels.
Key features:
- Ideal for a small backyard
- Size: 1.55m (W) x 1.0m (D) x 1.92m (H)
- Material: Steel
- Home delivery available

Keter Darwin Garden Shed
$999.00 at Trade Tested
If you’re looking for the look and feel of wood without maintenance, this handy little shed is for you. Constructed from an Evotech composite material, it is weather resistant and UV-stabilised, so it won’t peel, dent, or rust, and it will last for years to come.
The tongue-and-groove panels allow for simple assembly, which can be completed in under two hours. Thanks to the window, which can be moved depending on your needs, the inside is light and airy.
Key features:
- Size: 1.30m (W) x 1.92m (D) x 1.98m (H)
- Material: Evotech wood-look composite
- Home delivery available

Woodridge Cedar Shed
$3,312 at Bunnings
For something that’s built to last and provide that aesthetic appeal to your backyard, the Cedar Shed is a standout in the shed department. Made from one of the world’s most durable timbers, cedar will last decades even in the harshest environments.
The Woodridge shed has been designed to offer ample and practical storage for your gardening equipment, tools and even bikes, all while taking up a smaller footprint.
Plus, the modular assembly is easy to install with pre-made panels.
Key features:
- Size: 2.4m (W) x 1.2m (D) x 2.36m (H)
- Special orders with customisation availability
- Home delivery available

Duratuf Kiwi Garden Shed
$2,389 at Mitre10
If you need plenty of space for your backyard essentials, the Duratuf range will deliver. The sliding door allows easy access into almost 6.5 square metres of floor space, too, all of which will be dry due to the construction’s weather resistance.
This range also comes in over 33 colour cladding options, so you can customise it to your very needs and aesthetic.
Key features:
- Size: 2.54m(W) x 2.54m (D) x 2.11m (H)
- Customisation available
- Home delivery available
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