About | Big Save
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  • SALE
  • WHITEWARE
  • SOFAS
  • BEDS
  • FURNITURE
  • COMMERCIAL
  • SUSTAINABILITY

Our Story

Family-owned and operated since 1973
Big Save is proud to have a valued legacy at the heart of New Zealand's furniture and bedding industry. As a family-owned and operated business, we take pride in offering more than just great-value furniture and beds — we provide a homegrown commitment to quality, value for money, and personalised service.

 

Where it started
Big Save opened its first store in Paraparaumu in 1973, founded on the common-sense ideals of exceptional customer service and excellent value for money. The name reflects our promise: a ‘Big’ selection where you can always ‘Save’ heaps. Today, we continue to uphold these simple values, blending tradition with innovation to curate a beautiful collection of furniture and beds that resonates with New Zealanders.
Ray McKimm, outside the first Big Save in Paraparaumu (1973)
New Zealand Proud
What sets us apart is our passion for consistently delivering New Zealanders the best-value furniture and beds — not just in New Zealand, but (we think) in the world.
Big Save is New Zealand’s largest privately owned furniture and bed retailer, with 29 stores (and an online presence) across the country. We are immensely proud that many New Zealanders have fond memories of growing up with Big Save furniture and beds in their homes. What drives us is the excitement sparked by a new piece of furniture or a bed you’ll always remember.
Best-Value Furniture and Beds
Our buyers travel across New Zealand and around the world to work with skilled craftsmen, sourcing furniture that helps everyone decorate their homes in their own unique style.
We understand that life is busy, and you shouldn’t have to wait for furniture or beds. That’s why we have three large warehouses located throughout New Zealand, stocked full of furniture and beds. We know that having stock on hand is a crucial part of delivering a seamless and satisfying customer experience.
Committed to Our Future
Sustainability is a responsible and ethical choice for Big Save — and we believe it’s an investment in our future. We’re actively achieving this by installing solar panels on our roofs, using energy-efficient transport, and incorporating recycled materials into our furniture, beds, and packaging.
Big Wool
Big Wool grew from a simple question asked in 2019 -How can we do better for the place we call home?
The turning point came during a visit to a friend’s farm, where strong wool was being buried because there was no market for it — revealing its potential. The goal: restore value to this natural fibre while transforming it into high-performance materials that serve people well and care for the land they come from. To learn more, visit bigwool.co.nz