12A Smart Rd, Waiwhakaiho, New Plymouth, New Zealand
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At Dominator Garage Doors Taranaki, we specialise in delivering top-notch garage door solutions right here in New Plymouth. You’ll find us at 12A Smart Rd, Waiwhakaiho, ready to provide the Taranaki region with reliable garage door services and products that meet the needs of our local community.
Pete and Karen Michielsen have owned the business since September 2016. They are both strongly customer-focused, having spent their lives working in customer service. Pete has a building and building supplies background and is known for his roles with PlaceMakers, Plumbing World, and Mico Plumbing & Pipelines. Karen is a registered nurse with many years of experience and is a specialist skin cancer nurse.
We at Dominator Garage Doors Taranaki are proud to be part of one of the largest Garage Door Dealer networks in New Zealand.


Dominator Taranaki sell and install the full range of Dominator Garage Doors and Auto Openers – many with a 10-year guarantee.
We provide insurance quotes and can supply a range of speciality and customer-made garage doors.
As Domestic Garage Door specialists, we cover all of Taranaki and supply to most of the Group Home Builders in the region, as well as retail clients and homeowners and are experts at repairs and installation of Domestic Garage Doors, whether new build or retro fit.
Please use the contact details above for a no obligation measure & quote or further information.

Explore our comprehensive range of high-quality products designed for style, durability, and convenience:
We don't just sell garage doors; we keep them working, too, with a range of garage door repair and maintenance services:
Get in touch with the team today to talk about our garage door repair services.
Each year Ronald McDonald House Charities New Zealand, provides families around 35,000 nights of accommodation and support free of charge at its facilities throughout the country.
The need for their services to house families that need a home-away-from-home while their child is in hospital is as great as ever.
Dominator is a proud Room Sponsor, providing and maintaining comfortable, beautifully furnished bedrooms and bathrooms so essential to families’ well-being at some of the most difficult times in their lives.
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All contractors who sign up to the SiteWise system complete an annual health and safety assessment with the goal of achieving SiteWise Green.
For a more detailed look at our Dominator garage door products, check out our product brochures.
Explore the Dominator warranties that back all of our products.
If you would like a quote on any Dominator product, please complete our Measure and Quote form or contact us using the details above.
In awarding this Dealership the Dominator Innovative Dealership Award, a number of criteria are used to evaluate the sales and product marketing efforts of the business.
Success in the market via the promotion of new products, opener and accessory upgrades, and use of innovative and customer-centric tools are evaluated to measure how well the business is keeping up with changing market trends and meeting the evolving needs of its customers. This award recognises the Dealership that is leading the way in innovation and customer-centricity within the network.
Congratulations to Dominator Taranaki for winning the 2023/2024 Innovative Dealership Award.
We can now arrange 12 Months of Interest Free Finance* on your new Dominator Garage Door & Opener purchase, so give us a call or email to find out how we can get your new garage door underway for less than you may think.
Minimum purchase $1,000. Minimum monthly payments required. NZ customers only, not available in all areas.
*Credit and lending criteria and fees apply, including a Gem Visa $55 establishment fee and annual fees ($55 Gem Visa (charged $27.50 half yearly) / $55 Gem CreditLine (charged $27.50 half yearly)). Prevailing interest rate (currently Gem Visa 28.99% p.a./Gem CreditLine 29.95% p.a.) applies after any interest free term ends. Paying only the minimum monthly repayment of 3% of the outstanding monthly balance or $20 (whichever is more), will not be sufficient to repay the purchase amount(s) within the promotional period. Amount payable will be shown on your monthly statement. Available on participating Gem Visa or Gem CreditLine credit cards only. New customers must apply and be approved for a Gem Visa credit card. Credit provided by Latitude Financial Services Limited, full T&C’s can be found here.

When Pete Michielsen bought Dominator Taranaki in 2016, he knew nothing about garage doors. However, always eager to learn and take on new challenges, Pete decided he was up for it. Growing up in a family of builders and with extensive experience in the building and plumbing industries, he felt ready to dive in.
After years in corporate management, Pete wanted to build something of his own, where he could directly influence outcomes and drive success. Reflecting on his journey, Pete admits, “After eight years, I can tell you that I don’t know everything and there’s always something more to learn. It’s a fun but intense learning curve.”
Today, Pete’s team includes two full-time and one part-time installer/servicemen, and his wife Karen handles administration. Pete remains hands-on, joining his team for installations, repairs, and servicing. Together, they form a dedicated and cohesive unit, committed to providing excellent service.
Karen, a former practice nurse, joined the business in 2020. Initially helping out during the uncertain times of the lockdown, she quickly became an integral part of the team. “She now manages many of our key operations,” Pete says with a smile. Karen’s duties include quoting, ordering, scheduling, and sales. “Her organisational skills have been a huge asset to us,” Pete adds.
Full-time installers Gary and Brad have been with Pete for seven and three years, respectively. Dean, who works part-time, has been with the business for almost eight years and brings valuable engineering expertise. The team often works in pairs for installations and repairs, ensuring versatility and knowledge sharing. Pete emphasises the importance of team collaboration: “We mix the teams up so that no one team is the better team. The customer is always entitled to the best service we can give. They’re all the best.”
Each year Ronald McDonald House Charities New Zealand, provides families around 35,000 nights of accommodation and support free of charge at its facilities throughout the country.
The need for their services to house families that need a home-away-from-home while their child is in hospital is as great as ever.
Dominator is a proud Room Sponsor, providing and maintaining comfortable, beautifully furnished bedrooms and bathrooms so essential to families’ well-being at some of the most difficult times in their lives.