Local Engineering & Mechanical Experts proudly serving Dunedin, Otago & Southland
Local Engineering & Mechanical Experts proudly serving Dunedin, Otago
& Southland
WAE is the trusted, community-rooted engineering partner – delivering versatile, hands-on solutions with the responsiveness and reliability clients depend on.
From structural steel fabrication and erection to heavy vehicle maintenance and general automotive, our team combines community knowledge, technical expertise, and a commitment to quality on every project.
Local people. Local knowledge. Built around you.
Expert Engineering & Mechanical Services
Expert Engineering & Mechanical Services
We provide end-to-end solutions across multiple disciplines, ensuring clients have a single trusted partner for all engineering needs.
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From large commercial builds to residential projects, our structural steel fabricators and erectors deliver offsite and onsite fabrication, earthquake strengthening and compliance, plus more.
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Specialising in everything from heavy to light fabrication, we provide comprehensive steel fabrication services including repairs, architectural design and finishes, press work and more.
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We offer expert plant maintenance and fitting services across Otago, Southland and Canterbury.
With a highly skilled team, we can solve any problem on your site whether it’s preventative maintenance, breakdowns or a planned shutdowns, we have everything you need to get things back up and running.
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From major industrial projects to precision pipework, our skilled team and fully equipped machine shop deliver expert pipe fitting, repairs, fabrication, installation services and more.
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Delivering solutions for projects of all shapes and sizes, our design, fabrication and installation services include heavy-duty stainless steel work for architectural design and corrosive environments, presswork and more.
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With our well-equipped machine shop in Dunedin, which includes a CNC Lathe and mobile machining, we can handle a wide range of machining projects including milling, lathe work and more.
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Our responsive and flexible engineering-based labour hire services include tradesmen for mechanical, engineering, construction, project management, and more.
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We deliver tailored commercial construction and maintenance services, including new builds and renovations, structural repairs, ongoing facility upkeep and more.
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WAE Engineering proudly serves trade and the general public from our retail stores in Palmerston (Otago) and Balclutha. We supply quality engineering, agricultural, and industrial products to support local businesses, farms, and DIY customers alike.
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Specialising in mechanical solutions for heavy motor vehicles, commercial trailers, and industrial machinery, our team handles scheduled servicing, COF inspections, repairs and more.
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Servicing light and medium vehicles, trailers, generators, and pumps, we offer basic servicing, complex engine diagnostics, WOF inspections and more.
Why Choose WAE?
Why Choose WAE?
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With four fabrication workshops in Waikouaiti, Dunedin, Palmerston and Balclutha, we’re deeply connected to Otago and Southland. Our crews, workshops, and community partnerships have been built over decades of working in the region.
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From general automotive to onsite fabrication, pipe fitting, mobile line boring or our machine shop – we handle it all inhouse to reduce complexity and ensure quality. One partner for all your needs.
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We understand the cost of downtime. Our teams are available and dependable when you need them.
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Our workers undergo regular site-based health and safety training to meet the strictest requirements, ensuring both workers and the project site are always safe and compliant.
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We stay close to the work throughout, whether that’s structural steel fabrication, commercial construction or mobile welding. The people who quote the job are the same ones who help build it - locally, reliably, and inhouse.
Let’s Talk
If you’re looking for a local, reliable and trusted engineering partner committed to quality, efficiency, and seamless project delivery, WAE Engineering is here to help.