Who we Are
We are a nationwide importer and distributor of construction machinery. Since 1976 we have grown to become leaders in the industry through the passion of our people and an unwavering commitment to supply top quality machinery, unbeatable service, and tailor made solutions for our customers. Whether you want to hire or buy, you’ll be dealing with the best in the business.
Why Choose Us
50 Years’ Experience
We’ve been around since 1976 and have a team of industry experts in our showrooms and out onsite around New Zealand.
Quality Equipment
Whether you are hiring or buying you will be guaranteed the best brands, reliable top spec machinery, and 100% site compliance.
Service Support
Our huge NZ parts holding, 24/7 mobile maintenance team, and nationwide network of service partners promises you maximum uptime.
Custom Solutions
Safety requirements, tight site, or budget constraints? Our expert team will tailor make a solution to meet your needs.
Latest News
Glenbrook rebrands as MetroHire
From April 2, 2024, Glenbrook Machinery will be known as MetroHire. So, what’s changed after 50 years? Just the brand name.
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Winter Construction Equipment to Get the Job Done Right
Winter construction equipment is a must-have for any company operating in a winter climate. While NZ summers can be picturesque, NZ
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How to Choose the Best All-terrain Forklift
An all-terrain or rough-terrain forklift differs from conventional forklifts when considering lifting power and accessibility. That’s why you must ensure you’re
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Construction Equipment Comparison: Track Loaders vs Skid Steers
Construction work is a demanding job that requires reliable and sophisticated construction equipment to assist with on-site tasks such as preparing and cleaning
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Digging into the Benefits and Uses of Ride-On Trenchers
When working on a project that requires some serious earthmoving power, you’ll most likely want to hire a trencher. Ride-on trenchers
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Buying Heavy Machinery with MetroHire
MetroHire offers simple solutions to tricky worksite problems with industry-leading construction vehicles for sale from global brands AVANT and AUSA. When
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Dust Control Measures on Construction Sites
Dust control measures should be applied to any construction site where there is potential for dust pollution. Dust pollution can pose
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Ute-Mounted Cherry Pickers For Portability & Productivity
An elevated work platform (EWP), also known as a cherry picker, boom lift, man lift, basket crane, or hydra-ladder, is a
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What to Look for in Quality Earthmoving Equipment
If you are comparing equipment to use for your next earthmoving job, we have some great ideas to help you complete
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Introducing the Avant Loader
The Avant Loader has been called ‘the most multi-functional compact loader in the world’, and this is borne out by our
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What to Consider During a Heavy Machinery Demonstration
There are many factors to consider during a heavy machinery demonstration, so it is a good idea to have an extensive
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The Best Versatile Machinery for Your Construction Site
If you are looking for a piece of equipment that can get multiple jobs done on-site, MetroHire has the industry-leading options
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Explore the Latest Property Maintenance Machine Models
Property maintenance can take up a lot of time but with the right machinery, you can fly through property maintenance tasks.
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Late Model Machinery for Your Landscaping Business
To ensure the best results for your landscaping business, you’ll need to find quality equipment. Landscaping requires a fairly substantial investment
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How Our Machinery Hire Process Works
Are you looking for construction equipment but don’t have the budget to buy your machinery outright? Maybe you need an emergency
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The Complete Guide to AUSA All-Terrain Forklifts
MetroHire ensures our customers achieve their goals with industry-leading equipment. Assembled in Europe to the highest quality standards, the AUSA All-terrain
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Tips for Maintaining Heavy Machinery
Heavy machinery isn’t cheap, and it can be a big liability for a company to replace damaged equipment. A construction business
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Land Clearing: The Equipment You Need for the Job
Whether you’re a professional arborist or a DIY enthusiast looking to clear part of your own section, there are several critical
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The Manitou Telehandler Range: Choosing a Model
Manitou telehandlers range in size. The most common models are those we carry, which vary between the MT 625 telehandler which
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Hiring vs Buying Construction Equipment
What are the benefits of buying vs hiring construction equipment and machinery? You might be surprised how these two options stack
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AUSA Site Dumpers: Benefits & Uses
There are a great variety of AUSA dumpers on offer here at Glenbrook, ranging from smaller models that can move 850kg
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New super-compact bucket truck added to the fleet…
Check out the latest addition to our fleet… New super compact bucket truck now available for hire. This new unit has
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Innovation from AUSA
AUSA has introduced the world to its five new machines released in 2020. Unlike other years, the onset of COVID-19 meant
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Fully Electric Avant E-Series
In an industry first Avant has released a fully electric wheel loader unlike anything else ever seen before. This machine is
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Introducing the All New AUSA DR1001AHG
Ausa has officially announced the arrival of its range of new reversible dumpers. Their reversible design is an industry first, further
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