We're proud to be Kiwis fueling Kiwis
Founded in 1947 by Desmond Ormsby, our journey started in Te Kuiti, fueling the Waitomo region. Now we’re one of New Zealand’s largest independent fuel suppliers. During this time, Waitomo’s has been run by three generations of the Ormsby family, with a period of joint ownership with Mobil Oil New Zealand, before reverting to 100-percent family ownership in 2003.
Desmond’s vision was a company built around honesty and integrity and those values remain front of mind today at Waitomo. Following in his father’s footsteps, Grey Ormsby worked tirelessly to ensure Waitomo’s customers benefited from innovative supply solutions, outstanding service, and a fairer fuel price. Now owned by his son Jimmy Ormsby who joined the team in 2003, Waitomo is in rapid national expansion mode. We’re agile, innovative and future-focused.
Kiwis deserve a fairer price for their fuel, so as a low-cost operator that’s what Waitomo is 100-percent focused on delivering. In areas where we operate, we offer much-needed competition and choice in the market. For example, following our entry into Wellington, prices have dropped by up to 20 cents a litre. That’s savings that go directly back into Kiwi pockets and the local economy.
Our vision
Kiwis first choice for fuel
Our mission
To disrupt the market by being easy to deal with, delivering innovative, low-cost, and sustainable fuel solutions for Kiwis
The health and safety of our team, our customers and the communities we operate in is paramount at Waitomo. We want all our people to go home safely to their whānau and friends each day.
The same level of care applies to the environments and communities we work in. Our Waitomo whakapapa is intrinsically linked to the whenua (land) where we operate.
Find out more about our environmental, social, and governance record.
