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Manufacturing Times

Current estimated manufacturing times:

NEW ZEALAND MANUFACTURE

5 working days for New Zealand manufactured 5 DAY ROLLER, 5 DAY FAUX WOOD VENETIAN and 5 DAY HONEYCOMB blinds

7-8 working days for New Zealand manufactured ROLLER & FAUXWOOD venetians

15 working days for New Zealand manufactured VERTICAL & ALUMINIUM venetians

Please note: working days exclude weekends, public holidays and factory closure periods such as Christmas 2024/25 factory closures are 19 December until 6 January. The good news is that by ordering over the holiday period we will be processing orders and you will secure your place in the production schedule upon the factory’s return.

IMPORTED

** see below – 35-50 working days for imported HONEYCOMB, FAUX WOOD, ALUMINIUM and PHOENIXWOOD blinds

** see below – 50-60 working days for imported SHUTTERS

** IMPORTED Chinese New Year.  The factory closes 25 January and re-opens on the 2 February (factory cut-off times are around 10-14 days prior to this, depending on the product type).  This unfortunately means that orders placed after the 13th of January will take longer to get here than usual as it takes the factory a while to catch up on manufacturing after the 1-week annual closure.  Generally, there is 3-4 weeks added to manufacturing times when they return to work.  Shipping is also disrupted as this holiday affects the entire country and everyone scrambles to get containers out in a hurry when everything is back up and running.  We expect shipping to take 1-3 weeks longer than usual in the 6 weeks following CNY.

Three Ways Blinds Can Save You Money in the Long Run

There are plenty of reasons why blinds are such a popular choice for window coverings. Not only do you get to choose from a variety of styles, colours, and patterns to fit your personal needs and interior aesthetic preference. You also get to choose from a wide selection of materials and fabrics. There are thermal blinds, sunscreen blinds, honeycomb blinds which can be made from wood, bamboo, plastic, or vinyl, and other fabrics that offer their own unique benefits. If that still doesn’t convince you, read on to see our three main reasons why blinds are such a great and economical choice for homeowners!

You control the light coming in

Through their convenient blind strings, you can choose how much your blinds open or close so you can get natural lighting just right. This can help you save tons on energy costs, because you don’t have to rely so much on artificial lighting. It can also help you manage ambient temperature.

Blackout roller blinds, on the other hand, completely block out the amount of sunlight entering your room. Blackout roller blinds are ideal for rooms in your home that require complete darkness such as bedrooms, or increased privacy such as bathrooms. Much like thermal blinds, blackout blinds are still a great option to keep your space cool in the summer, and warm in the winter.

You can choose the material

Thanks to modern technology, innovations such as energy-efficient blinds have become more and more accessible in the market. Thermal blinds are specifically designed to provide insulation for your home, drastically reducing your energy bills. Because these blinds provide a layer of insulation to your windows, you can keep warm air inside during winter and let it out during the summer. It’s a valuable feature that increases the sustainability of your homes and reduces your carbon footprint.

Sunscreen blinds are designed with special mesh fabric to protect your home’s interiors from the sun’s glare and rays without compromising light quantity. It also protects your furniture from fading out commonly caused by harsh sunlight.

You can install blinds on your own

Blinds are really easy to install! With the help of installation instructions, you too install your blinds yourself. This can help you save, as a big part of a blind installation is spent on labour. When you DIY, you don’t need to pay installers.

Also, when you learn on your own, you get to be the expert, because you know how they were exactly installed. This means you’ll be able to potentially carry repairs on your own too. We at NZ Blinds can help you if you have questions regarding the best way to measure your windows for your style of choice.

Blinds are a smart investment

More than just a pretty addition to your windows, blinds also make for practical window coverings. When it comes to making a decision on the right blinds for your home, NZ Blinds can provide you with the assistance you need. With 30 years of experience in the industry, NZ Blinds is the perfect team to help you choose the right kind of blinds for your home. We provide customers with quality New Zealand-made blinds and can custom make blinds to suit your measurements. For the best blinds New Zealand has to offer, contact us today!