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Auckland's Trusted Sourcing Agents. Import Smarter from China & Vietnam.
We're a New Zealand sourcing agency based right here in Auckland. We help Kiwi businesses find verified suppliers, manage quality control, navigate MPI biosecurity, and get products shipped door-to-door — without the stress, scams, or hidden fees.
Importing from Asia Is Harder Than It Looks
Every week, Auckland businesses come to us after a painful experience — a dodgy supplier, a biosecurity seizure at the port, a container full of wrong goods, or an Alibaba nightmare. You're not alone. Importing from China or Vietnam without local support is genuinely risky.
Can't find a reliable supplier
Alibaba is a minefield. Trade alerts, gold suppliers, verified badges — none of it guarantees the factory is legit or that they'll actually deliver to spec.
Goods held at the border
MPI biosecurity requirements are strict and complex. Wood, leather, soil, seeds, animal products — one wrong declaration and your shipment gets seized or destroyed.
Landed costs blowing out
The factory price is just the beginning. Freight, customs duty, GST, MPI inspections, port handling, cartage — the real cost of importing is rarely what you budgeted for.
Quality issues on arrival
You paid the deposit, waited 8 weeks, and when the goods arrived — wrong colour, wrong size, substandard materials. With no one on the ground, there was nothing you could do.
No one speaks Mandarin or Vietnamese
Language and culture gaps cost money. Misunderstood specs, missed production deadlines, and suppliers who agree to everything on WeChat and deliver something completely different.
Wasting hours on the wrong things
You're a business owner, not an import logistics specialist. The hours you spend chasing freight quotes, reading HS codes, and deciphering customs forms are hours not spent on growing your business.
There's a better way.
That's why we built Epic Sourcing New Zealand team.
Based in Auckland. Connected across Asia.
Your Dedicated Sourcing Team in New Zealand
Epic Sourcing is New Zealand's specialist product sourcing agency. We're based right here in Auckland, which means you can sit down with us, talk through your project in plain English, and know exactly what's happening with your supply chain at every stage.
While we're local to you, our team has boots on the ground in China and Vietnam — visiting factories, inspecting quality, managing logistics, and building the supplier relationships that take years to develop on your own.
We work on an hourly rate with no hidden commissions — so our interests are always aligned with yours. We don't earn more by sourcing you a more expensive factory.
✅ Auckland-based team you can meet face to face
✅ Mandarin and Vietnamese-speaking staff
✅ Factory-level QC and audit capability in China & Vietnam
✅ Deep knowledge of NZ MPI biosecurity rules
✅ Transparent hourly pricing — no surprise invoices
✅ Working with NZ SMEs since 2019
Auckland Sourcing Services Built for Kiwi Businesses
Whether you're importing for the first time or scaling an established product range, we have a service for where you're at.
Supplier & Manufacturer Search
We identify and vet verified factories in China and Vietnam that match your product, quality standards, and MOQ requirements. No more Alibaba roulette.
Factory Audits & Quality Control
Our team physically visits factories and inspects goods before they leave Asia. Pre-shipment inspection reports with photos, measurements, and pass/fail summaries.
MPI Biosecurity Compliance
We help you navigate New Zealand's strict biosecurity requirements — wood treatment, material declarations, MPI permits — so your goods clear the border first time.
Freight & Customs Logistics
Door-to-door freight management from Asia to Auckland. Sea freight, air freight, customs clearance, and last-mile delivery — all coordinated from one point of contact.
Private Label & Custom Manufacturing
Want your own branded product? We manage OEM and ODM manufacturing — from initial design and prototyping through to finished, labelled goods ready for your shelves.
End-to-End Sourcing Management
Hand the whole thing over. We manage your supply chain from supplier selection to Auckland delivery — so you can focus entirely on selling and growing your business.
How We Work with Auckland Businesses
Free Consultation
We sit down with you — in Auckland, on Zoom, or by phone — to understand your product, your budget, your timeline, and what's gone wrong before (if anything). No obligation, no sales pressure.
Supplier Search & Vetting
We research and shortlist factories that genuinely match your requirements. We verify registrations, check export histories, and assess production capability before you ever talk to them.
Sampling, QC & Production
We manage sample rounds, spec approvals, and production oversight. Our team in Asia monitors quality milestones and conducts pre-shipment inspection so you know exactly what's being loaded.
Freight & Delivery to Auckland
From initial concept and customisation design, to quality control, contract negotiation, and final product handover, we’re with you all the way.
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Not All Sourcing Agents Are the Same
We Know the Auckland Import Landscape Inside Out
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions to help you get the information you need.
Epic Sourcing operates on a transparent hourly rate — you pay for the time we spend on your project, with no hidden commissions or supplier kickbacks. We can cap hours upfront so you always know your maximum exposure. Visit our pricing page for full details.
Yes — biosecurity compliance is one of our core specialisations for NZ clients. We help you understand what materials require treatment or declaration, liaise with MPI-approved providers in Asia, and ensure your documentation is correct before goods leave the factory. Read our full biosecurity support page for more.
We source from both China and Vietnam, and increasingly from other Asian markets depending on your product category. Vietnam is particularly competitive right now for apparel, footwear, furniture, and light manufacturing. We help you assess which country makes sense for your specific product.
Absolutely. Many of our best long-term clients started as complete beginners. We offer a guided sourcing service specifically designed for first-time importers — we walk you through every step, explain costs upfront, and make sure there are no nasty surprises. Start with a free consultation.
There's no minimum from our side. We work with businesses ordering a single pallet and businesses importing full containers. The MOQ you'll need depends on the supplier and product — and part of our job is negotiating those MOQs down to a level that works for your business size.
Yes, and we encourage it. We offer a free initial consultation — in person in Auckland, on Zoom, or by phone — with no obligation. It's a chance for us to understand your project and for you to decide if we're the right fit.
Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Send your questions to our friendly team.
How to get started.
Not sure where to begin? Don’t stress — we’ve made the process simple.
Book a Discovery Call
Tell us what you’re looking to source or sort. Products, packaging, supply chain chaos — we’re all ears.
Receive a Custom Plan
Based on your needs, we’ll map out a plan and send through a clear proposal. No fluff, just what you need to move forward.
Start Sourcing
Onboard, lock it in, and start sourcing like a pro — with Epic on your team.
Let’s Make It Epic
We're here to make sourcing simple – and a whole lot less stressful.
