Scooters & skateboards

Scooters and skateboards in New Zealand

Updated 3 November 2026

In New Zealand a complete skateboard usually costs NZ$45 to NZ$200, and a complete stunt scooter NZ$130 to NZ$560. Electric skateboards are a different price band, with one listing at about NZ$2,000. For a price on the exact board or scooter, describe it in a request on BlaBlaPrice, and sellers will reply with their own offers.

Riding on the road

Electric scooters that meet certain criteria are exempt from being classed as motor vehicles, under a notice that the transport agency extended in July 2024 for another five years. Skateboards and unpowered scooters follow their own rules, set out in community law guidance, so check where you may ride before you buy a board or scooter for commuting.

Warranty, water and consumer rights

Products bought in New Zealand are generally covered by New Zealand consumer protection laws. On top of that, some brands give two years on scooters and skateboards and 12 months on the batteries of electric products. Manufacturers commonly say that water damage voids the warranty, and scooters and boards are not waterproof, so keep them dry on wet days.

Season and buying time

Summer, from December to February, is the easiest time to ride outdoors. Winter, from June to August, is the colder part of the year, when riding outside is less pleasant. November is a good month to buy, so you have time to set the board or scooter up before the summer riding season begins.

What to specify in a request

• The item and the rider: skateboard, longboard, stunt scooter or electric board, and the rider's height in centimetres.
• The riding style, such as street, park, commuting or cruising, because it changes the deck and the wheels.
• Brand and model, your budget in NZ$, and the delivery city, such as Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch.

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