Stoddart NZ knows many Kiwi businesses are doing it tough right now, with costs continuing to push through from multiple directions.
Like others across the sector, the business is seeing increases in imported materials, freight, and domestic transport, largely driven by exchange rate fluctuations and fuel-related surcharges linked to the current Middle East situation. These pressures are coming through quickly and are affecting planning, pricing, and project timing across the board.
For now, Stoddart NZ has made the call to absorb those additional costs rather than pass them straight on. To also help customers keep things moving, a 2.5 percent additional discount has been applied to a limited list of stock for orders placed and delivered by 30 April 2026. The intent is to provide some short-term certainty and support customers who are looking to lock in projects or bring forward purchasing decisions.
“The reality is everyone is feeling it at the moment, from suppliers through to operators,” said Adrian Dixon, Country Manager New Zealand.
“We have taken the view that holding pricing where we can, even for a period, helps customers keep projects moving and gives a bit more certainty in what is still a pretty unsettled environment.
“We are focused on doing what we can in the short term to support our customers, while keeping a close watch on how these cost pressures continue to develop.”
The aim is simple, keep supply steady and take a bit of pressure off where possible in the short term.
Stoddart NZ will review this position weekly and will make further adjustments as needed.
Customers with upcoming jobs or forward planning in mind are encouraged to get in touch with the team.
Subscribe to the Restaurant & Café newsletter for weekly industry updates and event coverage.
