Ceramic & porcelain tiles

Ceramic & porcelain tiles in New Zealand: prices and what to check

Updated 4 November 2026

Ceramic and porcelain tiles in New Zealand cost roughly NZ$8 to NZ$70 each in shop listings, and standard 600 x 600 mm porcelain mostly sits between NZ$11 and NZ$43. For a price that fits your room, size and finish, send a request on BlaBlaPrice and the AI will check local sellers' price lists for you.

Wet areas and guarantees

Tiles for showers and bathroom floors have to be suitable for wet areas: the E3/AS1 code requires wet-area tiles to absorb less than 6% water. The government's code of practice for internal wet-area membrane systems also covers ceramic tile, so ask the installer which membrane they use under the tiles. Guarantees differ. Some porcelain is sold with a 25-year guarantee against manufacturing defects, while installation warranties typically run 10 to 15 years, and one durability warranty applies only if the tiles are installed to accepted tiling standards. Ask for the guarantee in writing before you pay.

Season and timing

New Zealand's summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August. November is the start of the warm season, a good time to plan floor and outdoor work. Tiling outdoors or in damp weather is easier in summer, because cold, wet weeks in winter slow setting and grouting. Clearance stock can run out, such as a 450 x 450 mm grey tile listed at NZ$20, so check how many tiles are left before you commit.

How tiles are bought here

Listings give tile sizes in millimetres, and most prices are per tile or per piece. Ask for the price per square metre and the number of tiles per box, and check whether the quote includes GST. Ask too whether delivery reaches your suburb, especially outside Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton and Tauranga.

What to write in your request

Give the floor area in square metres, the tile size in millimetres, the finish and design you want, the manufacturer or grade if you know it, your delivery suburb and city, and your budget. A photo of the room helps sellers estimate how many tiles you need.

Getting offers through BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. Describe the room and the tiles in your own words in the chat, and add a photo if you like. The AI asks for anything missing, looks through local sellers' websites and price lists, and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Registered sellers receive your request and reply in the chat with price, terms and delivery, while your contacts stay hidden until you choose to share them. You can start with a request on the home page or browse building and renovation categories.