OUR COMPANY

About Us

DIY NZ Pty Ltd is a leading wholesaler and distributor of quality paint brushes, and paint accessories in New Zealand. We supply into major paint specialists and hardware stores.

Our brand Monarch is renowned for its handcrafted paintbrushes and continues to drive the evolution and development of the Australian and New Zealand paint accessory market. Whether you are a professional trade painter or DIYer, Monarch will have the right painting tool for your next painting project.

Our brush products have helped to genuinely revolutionise the move from natural bristle to a combination of more environmentally sustainable blends, through to synthetic, high-performance materials.

Today, Monarch is considered a one stop shop for all your painting requirements.  From brushes, through to rollers, drop sheets and buckets, if you are painting, be sure to look for our premium quality products.  Monarch also provides the right painting tips and tricks of the trade to help with all projects large or small.  Walls and Ceilings, Doors and Trims, Outdoor Decks and Fences or even Furniture Restoration, Monarch has exactly what you need.   

Our comprehensive customer service and sales team, with warehouses throughout New Zealand, allows us to deliver industry-leading customer service and support to our customers and retailers.

Our History

2020
Monarch launches its new innovative Filler Product – Monarch Mini Fill Sand Go.
ABC was awarded a Good Design Award from Good Design Australia for the Monarch Mini Fill Sand Go Product.

2017
ABC celebrates its 20th anniversary.

2016
Monarch branded product launched into the UK and IRE markets.

2015
Monarch releases its new innovative compact size Mini Caulking Gun.
ABC was awarded a Good Design Selection Award from Good Design Australia for the Monarch Mini compact caulking gun & mini cartridge.

2014
ABC successfully acquired the distributorship of SHUR-LINE Painting Products from the US and is now the exclusive distributors in Australia and New Zealand.
The Monarch Mini compact range of silicones and adhesives is launched into the sealant market.

2008
The Monarch Detail and Finishing range of paint brushes are successfully introduced into the market.

2005
Monarch expands its business into other paint accessory categories including roller covers, trays, buckets, poles, drop sheets and kits.

2000
ABC contributes to the evolution of pure bristle paint brushes to synthetic brushes with its release of the Monarch Advance paint brush.

1997
ABC was established along with the Monarch brand.
New Offices and Warehouse in Victoria (Campbellfield) was built.