# Kitchens in Botany, Auckland *23+ years in trade · 2,000+ kitchens supplied & installed across Auckland · Laminex NZ fabricator* MTN Kitchens is an Auckland kitchen manufacturer based in East Tamaki, just up the road from Botany. We design, build and install kitchens from our own workshop, which means one company, one contract and one invoice from first measure to final handover. Because everything is made in-house at trade pricing with no showroom to pay for, our kitchens can land up to around 20% below what you would expect to pay a typical Auckland kitchen company for comparable quality. Botany is one of our closest catchments. We are only a few minutes away via Te Irirangi Drive or Ti Rakau Drive, so site measures, deliveries and the install itself are straightforward and quick, with no long travel adding to your day. For most Botany kitchens we complete the physical install in a single 5 to 7 day run. In 23-plus years we have built more than 2,000 kitchens across the wider Auckland region. We are Site Safe accredited, we turn quotes around within 24 hours, and you can start your own layout right now with our free online 3D kitchen designer. > Developing multiple units in Botany?This page is for homeowners. We're fully booked for multi-unit and development projects until April 2027 and aren't taking new ones.[Read more →](/developers) ## What we do in Botany ### Botany family home renovations Most Botany homes are 1980s to 2000s brick-and-tile and weatherboard family houses, and we replace the original builder-grade kitchens with hard-wearing, modern layouts. Engineered stone benchtops and easy-care 2-pac or Melteca cabinetry suit the busy households here. ### Newer Botany Downs and Huntington builds Around Botany Downs, Huntington Park and Northpark there are plenty of larger group-home and architectural builds wanting a sharper, higher-spec kitchen. We match open-plan living with island layouts, scullery or butler's pantry add-ons and stone surfaces. ### Rentals and landlord upgrades Botany has a strong rental and investor market, and landlords come to us for durable, sharp-looking kitchens that lift rent and survive tenants. Laminate benchtops with Melteca doors give the best value, and our single-invoice supply-and-install keeps the project simple. ### Infill homes for builders Infill townhouse developments are common across the Flat Bush and Botany fringe. For builders putting up a one-off infill home, we supply and install the kitchen to spec, on schedule and at trade pricing. ## Local context Botany sits in East Auckland's South catchment and is largely a planned suburb, so the housing is newer than the older inner-city villas. Expect 1980s through 2000s brick-and-tile and plaster homes around Botany Downs, Huntington Park, Northpark and Dannemora, with a band of newer townhouses and standalone homes pushing toward Flat Bush and Ormiston. Kitchens from that era are often closed-off, builder-spec, and tired, so the most common job here is opening the space up and modernising it. The buyer mix is broad. There are long-settled owner-occupier families upgrading the original kitchen, second-generation owners renovating before they sell, a large multicultural community that values generous cooking and prep space, and a very active investor segment given how close Botany is to schools, the town centre and motorway links. Each of those wants a different balance of price and finish, and because we manufacture our own cabinetry we can quote the right specification for each rather than a one-size template. Practically, Botany is one of the easiest suburbs for us to service. Our East Tamaki workshop is only minutes away, so measure-ups, deliveries and call-backs are quick and we are not building travel into the cost. That proximity is part of why we can keep prices keen and timeframes tight for Botany homeowners. ## Popular choices in Botany - Engineered stone benchtops for busy family kitchens - Melteca or 2-pac doors in soft greys and warm whites - Laminate benchtops with Melteca doors for rentals and investors - Island layouts to open up 1980s-2000s closed kitchens - Scullery or butler's pantry add-ons for larger Botany Downs homes - Timber-look finishes to warm up brick-and-tile interiors If you are renovating in Botany, the easiest first step is our free online 3D kitchen designer. You can shape your own layout, try finishes and benchtops, and get a feel for the space before you commit to anything. When you are ready, send it through and we will have a detailed quote back to you within 24 hours. Because we are right next door in East Tamaki and manufacture in-house, we can move quickly on the measure and usually complete a Botany install in a single 5 to 7 day run, at trade pricing with quality that stands up. ## Cabinet makers & joiners for Botany We are a manufacturer, not a reseller: everything is made in our own East Tamaki workshop and installed by our team. For Botany that covers the lot. - **Kitchens** — designed, made and installed, from a villa galley to a new-build island. - **Cabinetry & joinery** — pantries, laundries, wardrobes, vanities and storage built to the room. [Custom cabinetry](/products). - **Benchtops** — supplied and installed, including onto cabinets someone else fitted. [Benchtops](/benchtops) · [replacement tops](/benchtop-replacement). - **Commercial joinery** — offices, hospitality, clinics and community buildings. [Commercial fit-outs](/commercial-joinery). ## Frequently asked questions ### Do you cover Botany and the surrounding suburbs? Yes. We service all of Botany including Botany Downs, Huntington Park, Northpark and Dannemora, plus the wider East Auckland area. Our workshop is in East Tamaki, only minutes from Botany. ### How much does a new kitchen cost in Botany? It depends on size, layout and finishes, but because we manufacture in-house at trade pricing with no showroom markup, our kitchens often come in well below typical Auckland retail kitchen companies for comparable quality. Send us your space through the 3D designer and we will give you an exact quote within 24 hours. ### How long does the installation take? For most Botany homes we complete the physical install in a single 5 to 7 day run. Being so close to your suburb, our measure-ups and deliveries are also quick to schedule. ### Can you do a good-value kitchen for a rental property? Yes, this is common in Botany. For investors we recommend durable laminate benchtops with Melteca doors, which look sharp, handle tenants well and keep the cost down. One contract and one invoice covers supply and install. ### What benchtop and finish options do you offer? Benchtops range from laminate through to engineered and natural stone, and door finishes include 2-pac, Melteca and timber. For busy Botany family kitchens engineered stone with 2-pac or Melteca is a popular, hard-wearing choice. [Get a quote](/#quote) · [What kitchens cost](/pricing-guide) · [Garage spice kitchens](/garage-spice-kitchens) · [Cabinetry & wardrobes](/products) · [For developers & builders](/developers) · [Design your kitchen in 3D](/#designer)