Ice skates

Ice skates in New Zealand

Updated 3 November 2026

In New Zealand ice skates cost about NZ$86 to NZ$300, depending on whether they are recreational figure skates, advanced figure skates or ice hockey skates. For a price on the exact model you need, describe it in a request on BlaBlaPrice, and sellers will reply with their own offers.

Club rules and safety

Figure skating in New Zealand follows the rules of the national figure skating association, which set the requirements a skater must meet before entering certain senior and junior events. Check your club's rules before you buy skates for competitive use. Some rinks also require a helmet or an approved safety headband while skating, so ask the rink about its rules before your first session.

Warranty and consumer rights

For goods bought in New Zealand you usually do not need an extended warranty, because the Consumer Guarantees Act already sets minimum standards and explains when you can ask for a repair, replacement or refund. Some hockey retailers publish their own limited warranties, and one such warranty for sticks must be claimed within 30 days, so read the terms before you buy.

Season and planning

November is spring, and June to August is the cold winter season. If you plan to skate through the winter months, order a few weeks before you need the skates, so there is time to check the fit and have the blades looked after. Summer, from December to February, leaves more time to get the fit right before the cold returns.

Fitting, delivery and what to ask

• Measure your foot length in centimetres and compare it with the brand's size chart, because many listings give US sizes.
• Ask whether the skates come with blades fitted and whether any sharpening is included.
• Name your delivery city, such as Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton or Tauranga, and confirm whether delivery is in the price.

In your request, state the skate type (recreational figure, advanced figure or hockey), the skater's age and level, foot length in centimetres, your budget in NZ$ and your delivery city. BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. It looks through local sellers' websites and price lists, then shows the prices and businesses it found, and sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own offer. Your contact details stay hidden until you decide to share them. You can also browse sports and leisure or send a request from the home page.