Our Story

Originally called the Kiwi Garden Shed Company, we operated out of a small shed yard and factory on Greenwood street, Hamilton's legendary fast food district. It was there that Basil Dunn, his sons, and a few helping hands would manufacture, assemble and deliver customized garden sheds to discerning Waikato locals. 

Over the years the team built a reputation for service, and our sheds built a reputation for quality. More and more Kiwis wanted them, but trying to reach the entire country from one little yard simply wasn't going to work. So around the turn of the century we shook things up. We changed our name, moved to a bigger factory, and left the selling to the emerging big box DIY stores and specialist shed retailers.

This allowed Kiwis from all over the country to get themselves into a Duratuf shed, while freeing us up to focus on what we do best. Building New Zealand's toughest garden sheds. 

Today Duratuf sheds are still designed and manufactured right here in Hamilton, but at a new purpose built facility in Te Rapa. We continue to invest heavily in our community, contributing generously to charitable organisations, providing jobs locally, and supporting local suppliers where possible. 

Although Basil has supposedly retired, he still comes in to check the team are keeping true to our core values. So you can be sure when you buy a Duratuf shed you're making a wise investment in a quality product, backed by superior customer service.