About Kiwi Lift
Local experts. Honest advice. Proven forklifts.
Kiwi Lift is a proudly New Zealand-owned forklift sales, rental and fleet-solutions partner. We're brand-agnostic, hands-on, and built around the people who actually have to run the trucks.
Meet the Experts
Industry Leaders
At KiwiLift, Matt Whalen and Philip Walsh bring hands-on industry experience and a sharp focus on results. Their leadership ensures every forklift recommendation is tailored to your business — maximising uptime, performance, and long-term value.
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Matt Whalen
Co-owner
Decades in supply chain, logistics and material-handling equipment. Matt leads on fleet strategy, lease structures and matching the right truck to the right site.
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Philip Walsh
Co-owner
Hands-on operations and servicing background. Phil works alongside warehouse and trade clients across Auckland, Hamilton, Cambridge and the wider North Island to keep fleets moving.
Trusted Leadership, Smarter Forklift Solutions.
Why Choose Us
Forklift Experts
KiwiLift is your go-to forklift partner for reliable sales, flexible hire, and fleet management. Whether you're running a warehouse or a construction site, we customise forklift solutions to fit your budget and application — with no single-brand limitations.
- 35+ years of industry experience
- 4+ premium forklift suppliers
- Proudly Kiwi-owned and locally supported
- Custom solutions, not single-brand pitches
- 35+Years Industry Experience
- 4+Premium Forklift Suppliers
- $250kLease Deal & More Long-Term Partnerships
- NZ OwnedProudly Kiwi Owned, Local Support
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