Join us and put the wellbeing and
safety of your people first!

NFAD Ltd focus on both offering and providing your business with solutions for meeting your Health & Safety requirements.

Our preference is to meet with you face to face so we can get to know you and also fully understand your need.

From there we provide a concise yet detailed proposal to meet these needs. There is no charge for this service, nor any obligation to trade with us.

NFAD (formerly known at National First Aid Distributors Ltd) is a medium sized business that initially specialized in Civil Defence and First Aid. Over the past 10 years there has been an additional focus on the development of Safety Equipment and Footwear with resulting additions to our original core focus.

The addition of these categories have been well supported with specifically allocated, dedicated and well trained staff. It's essential to provide full customer support, be well versed in industry knowledge within the specific product group. There's a commitment to ongoing development within each respective category as well as an active synergy as they interrelate.

NFAD are 100% New Zealand owned and privately operated. Our staff are professional, trained and dedicated to their specific field of expertise so you can be assured of their ability to understand and provide for your needs.

We strive for 100% satisfaction in service and product choice, with competitive pricing.

Choose NFAD and you could not be in better hands.

Your friendly NFAD team

Industry Health & Safety innovators

This lies at the heart of NFAD. You are always offered the highest quality health and safety products and service. We currently source products from all over the world to ensure you get the best products from the best, ethical companies. Some products are proudly manufactured in our warehouse in Upper Hutt.

We work to help your business increase workflow and productivity. By using our services, you can reduce accidents, increasing productivity. Feel free to talk to us for a full audit of your workplace or visit our warehouse to find out more.

Much of our business are referrals from happy customers.

NFAD will take care of your obligations under current Health & Safety legislation

We know what is required by law, so will provide this information and exactly what you need to comply. This saves you time so it can be spent in more important areas of your business. You can feel confident that you will always have the right safety equipment and you know how to use it correctly.

You will be dealing with great people

Each member of the NFAD team is professional, has integrity, is knowledgeable in their specific field and is dedicated to seeing your business succeed. They are constantly up-skilling and are wholeheartedly involved in the success of the company.

Mo Taito - Customer Services Representative

Mo is likely to be the first person you come across at NFAD. His understand and patience makes people feel at ease, and he is more than happy to solve any challenge. Mo says the working environment at NFAD makes it a pleasure to come to work, and really values the honesty that is shared with customers.

Email: orders@nfad.co.nz
Phone: 0800 826 826

Stu Williams - Sales - Safety & Clothing

Stu has nearly 20 years of sales experience in retail and wholesale markets. Meeting new clients is something that he really enjoys. He finds he doesn’t really have to sell, because he totally believes in what NFAD has to offer. Like most staff, he says he has a great boss, and really enjoys working in the current team.

Email: stu@nfad.co.nz
Phone: 027 280 2394

Brendan Kelly - Sales - Civil Defence & First Aid

Brendan is trained in sales and mainly deals with government departments, plus some residential customers, providing solutions to meet government safety legislation. He enjoys the fact that each day is different and really enjoys getting to know clients over time. Many of Brendan’s clients say they really appreciate the piece of mind that Brendan can bring to their business.

Email: brendan@nfad.co.nz
Phone: 027 663 4599

David Kaijser - Sales - Footwear

David has extensive knowledge and experience in retail and trade sales, and has a good understanding of the drive small businesses need to succeed. He travels from Cape Reinga to Bluff signing up new businesses and encouraging the growth of those companies. He enjoys seeing the positive ends results of happy customers! David’s upfront and honest approach makes him popular with clients.

Email: dave@nfad.co.nz
Phone: 027 288 0517

Jenny Verbokkem - Sales - Safety & Clothing (Upper Hutt region)

Jenny is the youngest member of the NFAD team and came up through the warehouse ranks. She has thrived in her new sales role and loves the customer contact aspect of her job. Jenny is not only dedicated to providing customers with the best possible solutions, but hopes to brighten someone’s day along the way!

Email: jenny@nfad.co.nz
Phone: 021 450 598

Jos Landkroon - Warehouse Manager

After 20 years in the New Zealand Fire Service, Jos became NFAD’s Warehouse Manager. He’s been there for five years and likes the challenge of running a well organised warehouse – he takes pride in how well-stocked the warehouse always is. And he’s thankful for the strong ethical environment at NFAD and enjoys seeing everyone work to achieve the best possible result for clients.

Email: jos@nfad.co.nz
Phone: 0800 826 826

Geraldine Askew

She is kept busy with customer accounting, invoices, statements, paying bills, arranging foreign exchange for global suppliers and looks after our Attache BP accounting software and the general ledger.

Email: accounts@nfad.co.nz
Phone: 0800 826 826

Jantina Leenders

Tina is a part time worker and she generally does just a morning per week, working with admin and other accounts and wages tasks. She is an important member to the team as she pays all the wages and the end of month bonuses!

Phone: 0800 826 826

Ed Leenders - Managing Director

Ed is married to Tess and they have five lovely children. Running a successful business through all economic times has kept Ed very busy! He ensures the team do their best for their customers, and sources products that suit the needs of the New Zealand market. Ed is a hands-on manager and helps unload trucks and serves in the showroom. Looking after the wellbeing of NFAD’s staff, and customers, is what keeps Ed in business.

Email: ed.leenders@nfad.co.nz
Phone: 0800 826 826
Mobile: 027 446 3782

Thank you for reading about us, and we really look forward to getting to know you and your business.

Join us and put the wellbeing and safety of your people first!