About us

White Refrigeration is a family-owned business with 50 years of experience in commercial refrigeration and air conditioning. We offer services from design and installation to maintenance and repair – all under one roof.

Our close-knit team of skilled professionals handle refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation, plus custom-built wine cellars – a rare combination that sets us apart. We've grown to become one of Auckland's largest engineering teams, serving prestigious clients like DHL, Auckland Hospital, NZ Blood and Eden Park.

At White’s, we're all about family values, exceptional customer service, and innovative problem-solving. Our friendly and easy-to-deal-with team is dedicated to finding solutions that work for you.

We're passionate about providing exceptional customer service to our clients. Our goal is to be the absolute best in the industry. We believe in quality over quantity, and that starts with our team.

We treat each other like family, and this attitude extends to our clients too. Honesty, trust, and open communication are at the core of everything we do. We acknowledge challenges, address them head-on, and work together to find solutions.

Our success stems from creating a positive environment where people can grow. Our business thrives because our team is happy, engaged, and proud of their work.

At White's, we believe the difference lies in our people. We're a professional, friendly, and approachable team, passionate about learning and improving. We're not a slow-moving corporate giant—we're nimble and responsive, able to act quickly for your needs.

We're big enough to provide 24/7 service for critical situations, yet small enough for you to directly access our management team. We value personalised service and believe in building strong connections with our clients.

Our family values are at the heart of everything we do. We understand that you do business with people, not just companies. We focus on great communication, from initial contact to ongoing service and support.

Founded in the 1960s by Don White, the business first focused on manufacturing under-bench drink coolers, walk-in cool rooms for keg storage and servicing residential refrigerators.
In 1988, Don retired and sold the business to the Begg family. We ceased the manufacturing side of the company in 2008, focusing on the growing commercial services sector.

In 2014, we consolidated our operations, offering a one-stop shop for refrigeration and air conditioning needs. We moved from three buildings on Great North Road to a larger facility on the Grey Lynn/Ponsonby border. In September 2025, we reached another significant milestone by relocating to Mt Albert, where we now operate from our own purpose-owned building.

We are supported by a dedicated team who share our customer-centric vision and values. This has propelled White’s toward greater strength and success, bringing us to where we stand today.

Due to being IQP registered and compliant, we can assist our clients to qualify for their building Warrant of Fitness, as required by the Building Code legislation. Our certification means we can complete building surveys on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, and sign off PS1 & PS3.