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Emergency locksmith,
any hour of the day.

Locked out of your home, car or business? Keys lost, stolen or snapped in the lock? Our emergency locksmiths are on call 24/7 across New Zealand — and you'll know the price before we start.

What counts as an emergency

If you're locked out, this is us

Most emergency calls fall into one of these. If yours isn't listed, phone anyway — we'll tell you honestly whether we can help.

House lockouts

Door slammed behind you, key left inside, or a lock that's stopped turning. We get you back in, usually without touching the lock.

Car lockouts

Keys locked in the car or boot. We open a wide range of vehicles safely, without the smashed-window horror stories.

Business lockouts

Can't open the shop, office or warehouse? We'll get you trading again and can re-secure the premises if needed.

Lost or stolen keys

We can rekey the lock so the old keys no longer work, or cut and program a fresh set — including car keys and remotes.

Broken keys in locks

Snapped a key off in the door or ignition? We extract the broken piece and, where needed, cut you a replacement on the spot.

Break-in repairs

After an attempted or actual break-in we can secure the property fast — replacing damaged locks so you can sleep tonight.

What happens when you call

Clear, calm, and no surprises

You call, we listen

Tell us where you are and what's happened. We'll confirm we can help, agree an upfront price, and give you a realistic ETA.

We're on our way

The nearest available locksmith heads to you with a fully stocked van, so most jobs are finished in a single visit.

Back in, and secure

You're inside or back on the road. We check everything works, confirm the agreed price, and you're sorted.

What to do when you're locked out in New Zealand

Being locked out is stressful, but it's rarely an emergency in the dangerous sense — so the first thing to do is take a breath. Check the obvious first: back doors, windows, a spare key with a neighbour or in a lockbox. If you're standing outside in the cold or it's late, get somewhere safe and warm before you start problem-solving.

Resist the urge to force a door or window. In our experience, the damage people do trying to break back into their own home usually costs far more than the callout would have — a cracked door frame or a broken window is a much bigger bill than a lockout. It's also worth being wary of "cheap" quotes that sound too good to be true; the classic trick is a low phone price that balloons on arrival. That's exactly why we quote you a real price up front and stick to it.

Car lockouts

If keys are locked in the car and there's a child or pet inside on a hot day, treat it as a genuine emergency and call 111 first. Otherwise, a mobile automotive locksmith can usually open the vehicle without damage and, if the keys are lost rather than locked in, cut and program a replacement. Modern transponder and proximity keys are more involved than the old cut-metal keys, so have your make, model, year and registration ready when you call.

After a break-in

If you've come home to signs of a break-in, don't go inside — call the Police on 111 from a safe place. Once it's safe and any scene has been cleared, we can replace damaged locks and re-secure doors and windows quickly, so the property is locked down again the same day.

A safety note

If anyone is in danger, or a child or pet is locked in a hot car, call 111 first. A locksmith is for property access — not life-threatening emergencies.

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Where we work

Emergency locksmiths near you

Available 24/7 in every region of New Zealand. A few of the main centres:

Emergency locksmith FAQ

Quick answers

How fast can you get to me?
It depends on your location and the time, but lockouts are a priority. When you call 0800 000 706 we'll give you a realistic arrival time before we set off — no vague promises.
Is it more expensive at night or on holidays?
After-hours and public-holiday callouts can cost more than a standard daytime job. Either way, you get an upfront price before any work begins, so there's never a surprise at the end.
Will you damage my lock to get in?
Wherever possible we use non-destructive entry, so your existing lock keeps working. If a lock genuinely can't be opened that way, we'll explain why and quote any replacement before we start.
Do you cover my town?
We cover all 16 regions of New Zealand. Find your city or suburb on the site, or just call and we'll send the nearest available locksmith.
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