The business also reported a lower gain from other income, $4m in 2026 compared to $18.2m in 2025.
That larger portion in 2025 came from a gain on a sale and leaseback transaction of $15.2m, with finance income of $2.8m, inflating the result.
For the year, Repco New Zealand reported a net profit of $6.2m, down from $29.6m.
GPC Asia Pacific managing director and group chief executive Rob Cameron says new retail formats are planned for several of its stores.
GPC Asia Pacific managing director and group chief executive Rob Cameron said sales across the country indicated that the market remained strong and resilient.
“We attribute much of this demand to the age of New Zealand’s vehicle fleet. People appear to be keeping their cars longer instead of replacing them,” Cameron said.
On categories performing well, Cameron said larger car parts and sales of engine oils and filters had been popular.
He said this growth was aided by more customers opting to do maintenance themselves, especially as cars require more attention from age or use.
Cameron said the business continued to make strong gains from its $34m parts distribution centre in Wiri, South Auckland, which opened in 2023.
“We designed it for high-efficiency automotive and industrial parts supply for the next 30 years. It uses our latest automation technologies. It was the most advanced centre of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere when it was completed.”
Cameron said new retail formats were planned for more than 40% of Repco NZ’s branches in the coming years, but couldn’t give any further detail.
One such updated store, Takanini, had already returned increased sales, according to Cameron.
Larger car parts requiring repairs from age or use, and DIY maintenance products are popular categories at Repco.
Supercheap Auto New Zealand reported total revenue of $199.7m in the year to June 27, 2026, up from $195.6m the year prior.
Supercheap Auto New Zealand is a subsidiary of Super Retail Group based in Australia, which also owns outdoor apparel brand Macpac.
Expenses for the business rose from $185.7m to $192.1m, largely driven by increases in finance costs and the cost of sales and goods.
The company benefited from a reduction in income tax, down from a payment of $3.2m last year to $1.9m in 2026.
Supercheap Auto NZ reported a net profit of $5.67m, down 15% from $6.6m.
Super Retail Group held its annual general meeting on October 29, where it gave an update on first-quarter sales for the 2027 financial year.
Supercheap Auto reported total sales growth, including the New Zealand and Australian businesses, of 3.4% compared to the same quarter last year.
Supercheap Auto managing director Ben McConnell said the company was focused on providing value.
“Conditions are still challenging for many New Zealand households and times are tough with elevated fuel prices and household costs,” McConnell said.
“We are seeing many customers turn to do-it-yourself servicing and car maintenance, and we are focused on helping deliver value at a time with high cost-of-living pressure.”
Tom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald, covering small business, retail and tourism.
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