Our Story

 

We are local.

100% owned and operated we're a homegrown kiwi business, born and bred right here in New Zealand. Every single one of our owners; Henry, Daniel, James and Richard, Anton and Simone is hands-on, working right in the heart of Van Dyks.

 

We've got more than 100 awesome staff who are experts in their field and who are committed to understanding exactly what you need and making sure you are well taken care of. Our Google reviews are testament to this, because at the end of the day, it's all about people doing business with people, not faceless companies.

 

We are a great place to shop.

We know that home is where the heart is, which is why we stock quality products from well-known brands. We're your go-to spot for dining, living, kitchen and bedroom furniture, flooring and appliances.

 

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Van Dyks BedRus showcases the complete Sleepyhead range with large showrooms in Cambridge, Te Rapa, Mount Maunganui, Putaruru, Rotorua, Tauranga, Tauriko and Taupo. More than mattresses, we provide complete solutions – from bed frames, bedding and pillows to doorstep delivery and professional setup.

 

 

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At Van Dyks Living showrooms, you'll discover a thoughtfully curated selection of designer furniture from brands like Furniture by Design, Coastwood, Aspire, Debonaire and Hawthorne. Our showrooms in CambridgeRotorua, and Putaruru not only highlight local and international furnishings but also showcase the renowned La-Z-Boy range.

 

 

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Ready for a flooring upgrade? Visit our Flooring Xtra showrooms in CambridgeHamiltonTe RapaPutaruru and Rotorua for an extensive selection of carpets, vinyl, laminate, and timber flooring options. We're your all-in-one destination – we'll even handle the installation. We are committed to the training of flooring installers and consistently have several apprentices. The commercial division has supplied flooring to many large local projects where their expertise and large team were essential.

  

 

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Putaruru, the original location of Van Dyks, not only showcases BedsRus and Living, it also houses the local 100% Appliance range. Here you can choose home appliances and whiteware from trusted brands like Panasonic, Fisher & Paykel, Beko, Bissell, DeLonghi, Dyson, Mitsubishi, Panasonic to name just a few.

  

 

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Don’t miss Van Dyks Bikes by the roundabout in Putaruru, because this is one of the largest bike showrooms in the Waikato. Browse quality brands of Bikes, E-bikes, Bike Accessories, clothing and parts.

 

 

Free delivery.

As part of our commitment to service, we deliver free across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty. For our famous free delivery services, we use our own trucks and staff who can set up and take rubbish away.

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Van Dyks take pride in actively supporting and sponsoring local groups, contributing to the growth and success of our community.

 

 

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1974

Van Dyk Furnishers is established, with a total of 3 staff, when Joe & Ali Van Dyk purchase an existing business of Rex Mora Furnishers, trading in Princes Street, Putaruru.

 

1975

Isles & Burgess, the only other furnishing store in town closes its doors, and Van Dyks Furnishers is relocated to Duke Street, expanding its furniture department. 

 

1980s

Van Dyks introduces Mobile Curtain and Carpet Showcase vans to service the South Waikato.

 

1986

The three brothers, Henry, John and Leighton, purchase the business from their parents and expand the range, adding showrooms in surrounding towns. Their passion is to be the most modern and largest furnishing showroom outside of the main centres.

 

1988

Van Dyks moves into the Elders Pastoral building and adjoining properties.

 

1989

The floor covering and textile divisions are launched based in Duke Street.

 

 

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1990s

Van Dyks purchases the electrical appliance business of Ian Rolls Ltd, which has a trading history of 35 years. Doubling the total floor area and adding to the range, they are the leading furnishing and appliance store in the South Waikato.

 

1994

Mayor Gordon Blake officially opens extensions to the current building in Putaruru on the roundabout, a day etched in the company's history forever. Hundreds of people from near and far turn up to help celebrate the occasion.

 

1996

Flair Furnishers of Rotorua is acquired and now trades as Van Dyks Rotorua, the showroom featuring a wide selection of beds and furniture.

 

2004

The Cambridge Carpet Court opens (now the local Van Dyks Flooring Xtra showroom).

 

2005

Van Dyks purchases the former South Waikato News building in Taupo Street, Putaruru. This enables them to house the commercial department of the Flooring division as well as supplying much needed warehousing.

 

2010

With both Furniture Court and ‘Furniture To Go’ closing down, Van Dyks seizes the opportunity to expand their furniture division with a new Furniture & BedsRus store in Cambridge.

 

2013

Selecta Carpets in Hamilton is purchased to cement Van Dyks as the largest Flooring company in the Waikato/Bay of Plenty.

 

2016

BedsRus Te Rapa is added to Van Dyks and quickly becomes Waikato’s largest specialist bedding store and one of the most successful stores in the BedsRus group.

 

2018

onwards                                                            

Following the success of the Hamilton store, BedsRus Tauranga & Mount Maunganui are added to Van Dyks and a full renovation makes them the first stores in NZ to embrace the new BedsRus branding.

 

Bike Barn (now Van Dyks Bikes) opens in the Putaruru store to accommodate the ever-increasing demand for bikes due to popularity of the nearby river trails.

 

As the Hamilton Flooring Xtra goes from strength to strength and Hamilton city continues to grow, an additional Flooring Xtra showroom is opened in Te Rapa, and a bulk/warehousing store for beds & flooring in Maui Street.

 

The original store in Duke Street, Putaruru is currently occupied by Low Bucks, Van Dyks' discount store which resells pre-loved and seconds-quality furniture.