Active Electrical Suppliers Ltd
hardware_store — Burnside · Christchurch
About Active Electrical Suppliers Ltd
Active Electrical is a New Zealand trade electrical wholesaler operating under the GoActive brand, supplying licensed electricians, contractors, and trade professionals with a comprehensive range of electrical products and tools. The business offers an extensive catalogue spanning thousands of SKUs across tools, switchgear, conduit, cable management, air conditioning, EV charging infrastructure, and consumer electrical products.
The trade-first model is built around a dedicated online account portal, giving registered customers direct access to pricing, order history, and account management. Active Electrical also publishes trade pages covering latest news, promotions, upcoming events, and new product arrivals — keeping the professional installer community informed of market developments and deals.
The product depth is a standout: electricians can source everything from multimeters and appliance testers to domestic switchboards, RCDs, MCBs, and surge protection devices, through to specialist items such as exothermic earth connections, EV wall-box chargers, and RFID smart chargers. The tools range covers hand tools, battery and power tools, height and access equipment, safety gear, test and measurement equipment, data and technology cabling tools, and van storage solutions — making Active Electrical a genuine one-stop wholesaler for the working sparky.
Active Electrical: New Zealand's Trade Electrical Wholesale Supplier
Active Electrical (goactive.nz) is a New Zealand trade electrical wholesaler serving professional electricians, contractors, and tradespeople across the country. The business operates primarily as a trade-account supplier, with an online platform that lets registered customers browse stock, place orders, and stay current on promotions and new product arrivals.
A Comprehensive Trade Catalogue
What sets Active Electrical apart is the sheer breadth of its product range. The catalogue spans two major pillars — Tools and Electrical — each subdivided into dozens of specialist categories.
On the tools side, electricians can source everything from basic hand tools (pliers, screwdrivers, side cutters, tape measures) through to power and battery tools, height and access equipment such as platform and extendable ladders, and a full safety range covering hard hats, eye wear, ear protection, gloves, knee pads, respiratory masks, and lockout kits. Test and measurement is well covered too, with multimeters, clamp meters, appliance testers, voltage testers, infrared heat detection, and multifunction meters all listed.
The electrical supply catalogue is equally deep. Core categories include MCBs, RCDs, RCBO combos, residential switchgear, meterboards and switchboards, surge protection, UPS and power rails, fuse carriers and fuse links, enclosures (plastic, metal, and IP-rated), conduit and duct systems in galvanised, rigid, flexible, maxi, mini, and skirting formats, cable supports, cable pits, and a full fasteners and fixings range.
Forward-Looking Product Lines
Active Electrical stocks product lines that reflect the direction New Zealand's electrical industry is heading. Their Electric Vehicle category covers wall box chargers, standard EV chargers, and RFID/smart chargers — catering to the growing demand for residential and commercial EV infrastructure installation work. A dedicated Solar and Alternative Energy category rounds out the renewable energy offer.
Air conditioning and ventilation products are also stocked, including air con units, pair coil, duct and fittings, and grilles — making Active Electrical a one-stop trade counter for installers working across HVAC alongside standard electrical work.
Trade Account and Online Ordering
Active Electrical operates as a genuine trade supplier. Customers apply for an online account through the website, after which they can log in to browse the full catalogue and manage their orders. The Trade Pages section of the site keeps account holders up to date with the latest news, active promotions, upcoming events, and newly listed products — a useful resource for contractors who want to stay across pricing changes and new lines before they hit the wider market.
The business also maintains a Supplier Partners portal, pointing to established relationships with product manufacturers and distributors that underpin stock reliability and range depth.
Signature items
- Domestic Switchboards & Meter Boards
- EV Wall-Box & Smart Chargers
- Appliance & Multifunction Testers
- Exothermic Earth Connections
- Battery & Power Tools
- Data & CCTV Technology
Menu
Tools — Hand Tools
- Pliers & Side Cutters — Trade-grade pliers and side cutters
- Crimpers — Hand crimpers for cable terminations
- Tape Measures & Levels — Tape measures, spirit levels, measure wheels
- Knives & Hacksaws — Utility knives, hacksaws and replacement blades
- Tackers & Staplers — Cable tackers and staplers
Tools — Accessories
- Drill Bits (full range) — Masonry, metal, wood, ceramic, long-series, step and spade bits
- Hole Saws & Kits — Hole saws, holesaw kits and accessories
- Cable Rods & Accessories — Rods, jacks, rollers, snakes for cable pulling
- Soldering & Gas — Soldering equipment and gas accessories
- Torches & Head Lamps — Job-site lighting including torches and headlamps
- Tool Bags & Carriers — Bags and carriers for on-site tool transport
Tools — Safety & PPE
- Eye Wear — Safety glasses and goggles
- Ear Protection — Ear muffs and plugs
- Gloves — Electrical and general safety gloves
- Hard Hats — Site safety helmets
- Knee Pads — Trade knee pads
- Respiratory Masks — Dust and particulate respiratory masks
- Lockout Kits & Tags — Electrical lockout/tagout safety kits
- First Aid Kits — Site first aid kits
Tools — Height & Access
- Extendable Ladders — Multi-section extendable trade ladders
- Platform Ladders — Platform-top work ladders
Tools — Power & Battery
- Battery Tools — Cordless battery-powered trade tools
- Power Tools — Corded power tools
Electrical — EV Charging
- EV Wall Box — Home and commercial EV charge point wall boxes
- RFID / Smart Charger — Smart EV chargers with RFID access control
- EV Charger — Standard EV charging units
Tools — Data & Technology
- Cat6 Patch Leads — Pre-made Cat6 patch leads
- Crimpers & Punch-Down Tools — RJ45 crimpers and IDC punch-down tools
- Tone Source / Tracers — Cable tone generators and tracers
- Dome & Turret Cameras — CCTV dome and turret camera units
- WiFi & Wireless Equipment — Wireless access points and antennas
- HDMI & Splitters — HDMI cables and AV splitters
Tools — Test & Measurement
- Multimeters — General-purpose digital multimeters
- Clamp Meters — Current clamp meters for live circuit testing
- Appliance Testers — PAT testers for appliance certification
- Multifunction Meters / Testers — Installation testers and multifunction meters
- Voltage Testers — Non-contact and contact voltage testers
- Infrared Heat Detection — IR thermometers and heat detection devices
- Distance Measurers — Laser distance measurement tools
Electrical — Air Conditioning
- Air Con Units — Residential and light-commercial air conditioning units
- Pair Coil — Refrigerant pair coil for AC installation
- Air Con Duct & Fittings — Ductwork and fittings for air conditioning
- Grilles — Return air and supply grilles
Electrical — Consumer Products
- Smoke Alarms — Residential smoke alarm units
- Extension Leads — Heavy-duty extension leads
- Powerboards — Multi-outlet powerboards
- USB Charging — USB charge points and adapters
- Door Chimes & Accessories — Wired and wireless door chime systems
- Battery Chargers — Battery chargers for consumer batteries
Electrical — Enclosures & Earth
- IP Rated Enclosures — Weatherproof IP-rated electrical enclosures
- Metal & Plastic Enclosures — General-purpose enclosures for switchgear
- Earth Pegs — Copper earth pegs
- Exothermic Connections — Cadweld-style exothermic earth connections
Electrical — Fasteners & Fixings
- Wall Fixings & Wall Mates — Cavity wall fixings and plasterboard anchors
- Self-Drilling Screws — Tek screws for metal framing
- Pan Head & Wood Screws — General fixing screws
- Coach & Eye Bolts — Coach bolts and eye bolts for cable support
Electrical — Heating & Ventilation
- Heating — Electrical heating products
- Ventilation — Exhaust fans and ventilation products
- Ceiling Sweep Fans — Ceiling fans and accessories
- Heat Transfer Kits — Heat transfer systems and accessories
Electrical — Switchgear & Protection
- MCBs — Miniature circuit breakers for domestic and commercial boards
- RCDs (Residual Current Devices) — Residual current devices for fault protection
- MCB/RCD/RCBO Combos — Combined RCBO devices
- Surge Protection — Surge protection devices for switchboards
- Main Switches (DIN & Surface) — DIN-rail and surface-mount main switches
- Domestic Meter Boards & Switchboards — Complete domestic switchboard enclosures
- Residential Switchgear — Residential-grade switchgear components
Electrical — Conduit, Duct & Fittings
- Electrical Duct & Fittings — PVC electrical duct and associated fittings
- Rigid & Galvanised Conduit — Rigid PVC and galvanised steel conduit
- Flexible Conduit & Fittings — Flexible conduit and connectors
- Mini Duct & Maxi Duct — Surface-mount mini and maxi cable ducting
- Skirting Duct — Skirting-level cable management duct
- Carpet Duct — Under-carpet flat duct
Frequently asked questions
- Who can buy from Active Electrical?
- Active Electrical is a trade supplier. Customers apply for an online account through goactive.nz before they can order — the site is oriented toward professional electricians and contractors rather than the general public.
- How do I open a trade account?
- You can apply directly on the website using the 'Open An Account' link. Once approved, you'll be able to log in and access the full product catalogue and pricing.
- Does Active Electrical stock EV charger products?
- Yes. The Electric Vehicle category includes wall box chargers, standard EV chargers, and RFID/smart chargers for residential and commercial installations.
- Does Active Electrical carry solar and renewable energy products?
- Yes, there is a dedicated Solar and Alternative Energy category within the electrical product range.
- What safety equipment does Active Electrical supply?
- The Safety and Hazardous Equipment range covers hard hats, eye wear, ear protection, gloves, knee pads, respiratory masks, first aid kits, and lockout kits and tags.
- How do I stay updated on promotions and new products?
- Trade account holders can access the Trade Pages section of the website, which lists the latest news, current promotions, upcoming events, and newly added products.
- Does Active Electrical have job opportunities?
- Yes, the website includes a 'Work for Us' section for people interested in joining the team.
Tips
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- {"body":"The Trade Pages section lists current promotions and new product arrivals. Worth a look before placing a large order — you may find a deal on items you regularly stock.","title":"Check Trade Pages for active promotions"}
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- {"body":"If you're working on EV charging installations alongside solar or alternative energy jobs, both categories are available in the electrical range — consolidating your order with one supplier saves time.","title":"Source EV and solar products in the same order"}
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