About Wackrows Joinery
For over 50 years and with a combined staff experience of over 100 years, Wackrows has been providing quality timber and manufactured products with a focus on traditional craftsmanship combined with modern techniques.
Originally founded by Gus Wackrow, today the company is owned by Carl Riley & Bryce Norris – both qualified joiners and Liam Wackrow. Carl and Liam have both been President of the local Waikato Master Joiners chapter with Liam progressing to become the New Zealand Master Joiners President.
What We Do
Wackrow offers a comprehensive selection of timber joinery, ranging from budget-friendly timber doors and window joinery to exclusive, custom-designed, and expertly crafted timber creations. Specialising in doors, windows, kitchen and bathroom cabinets, wall units, shelving and more, Wackrow meets all your wooden joinery needs with precision and quality.
Wackrows also project manages kitchen installations (and bathroom cabinetry) from the computer design through to completion. Cabinetry is available in a wide variety timber, melteca or lacquered finishes.
Master Joiners and winners of national awards
- Supreme Award Winner 2025
- Best Creative Use of Timber 2025
- Best Timber Project 2025
- Best Kitchen Award 2016
- Best Waikato/Bay of Plenty Region Award 2016
- Best Waikato/Bay of Plenty Region Award 2015
- Best Kitchen 2013
- Best Use of Colour 2013
- Best Door or Window 2007, 2008
- Best use of Imported Timber 2008
- Best Entrance or Door 2002
100% satisfaction guaranteed with our 5 year warranty
Wackrows are Registered Master Joiners and guarantee their work. We offer a 5-year warranty – we will repair or replace at our option – covering repair or replacement of any defects in materials, components, or workmanship due to manufacturing issues.
Cambridge based but cabinetry and joinery work found NZ wide
Although based in Cambridge, Wackrows craftsmanship can be found throughout the country – Auckland, Pauanui, Taupo, Hamilton, Hastings, Napier and Wellington to name a few.
If the only time that suits you to visit us would be the weekend – please contact us as we’re happy to make an appointment …. or alternatively, we are happy to visit you in your home to discuss your individual needs and provide a quote.
Do you need…
- Superbly crafted wood window joinery
- Award-winning wooden door joinery
- Standard range or custom made French doors
- Wood bifold doors or timber sliding doors
- Project management of kitchen installations
- Custom made kitchen cabinetry
- Wooden bathroom cabinets
- Wooden joinery including wall units
- Exterior timber joinery
“Wackrows did a superb job in meticulously following the drawings and resolving any constructional difficulties The work was beautifully executed and on programme.”
Geoff Lentz
Antanas Procuta Architects