About Us

Trusted Asset Valuers

About AVB Group

At AVB Group, we specialise in the valuation, disposal and brokerage of plant, machinery and vehicle assets across New Zealand and Australia.
For more than three decades, we have built a reputation for independence, professionalism and accuracy — helping clients make informed financial decisions.
We combine local expertise with personal service, delivering outcomes that are transparent and built on trust. Whether you are managing assets, buying equipment or preparing for sale. Our licensed professionals provide the insight and clarity you need to know your worth and act on it.

A Family-Run Firm with National Reach

Our Story

Founded in 1993, AVB Group began as a small, independent valuation practice committed to providing honest assessments and straightforward advice.
Over the years, we have grown into one of New Zealand’s most trusted names in asset valuation. Working with clients across the civil, construction, transport, agricultural and industrial sectors.
Despite our expansion, our approach remains personal. As a family-run business, we value relationships, attention to detail and the confidence that comes from dealing directly with experienced professionals.

Meet Tim Upston

With more than 25 years’ experience in the trucking, automotive, and capital equipment industries, Tim leads AVB Group in delivering globally benchmarked, audit-ready valuation reports for banks, insolvency practitioners, corporates, and government agencies.

Tim’s Qualification:

BSc (Bachelor of Science)
CMEA (Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraiser)

What we Do…

Call Tim To Discuss Your Needs

Valuations

Certified onsite and desktop valuations for machinery, vehicles and equipment — trusted by insurers, councils and contractors nationwide.

Online Disposal

Licensed auctioneers managing transparent, results-driven sales for surplus and decommissioned assets.

Brokerage

Private treaty and tender sales handled with complete independence, ensuring fair value and smooth transactions.

Advisory

Independent guidance on asset management, acquisition and disposal — helping businesses plan with precision.

Grounded in Integrity, Driven by Results

These values shape every report, every sale and every client interaction — reinforcing our belief that credibility is not claimed; it is earned. Backed by full professional accreditation and industry compliance, AVB Group delivers every valuation and transaction with the confidence, integrity and accuracy our clients trust.

Our Values & Approach

Integrity – We act honestly and independently in every engagement.
Clarity – We communicate in plain language, ensuring clients understand their options.
Expertise – Our licensed valuers and brokers draw on over 30 years of real-world industry experience.

Our Credentials

Licensed Auctioneers under New Zealand law
Accredited plant and machinery valuers
Members of key professional valuation and asset-management bodies
Fully insured and compliant with recognised industry standards

Experience the AVB Difference

Whether you need a certified valuation, professional brokerage or asset-sale advice, AVB Group is here to help. Our independence, expertise and long-standing reputation make us the partner of choice for businesses across New Zealand.