Lee Brothers Cabinets and Joinery

16/10/2026

This might be a familiar sight to many of you!

Photo courtesy of rotoruadailypost

Photographer and exact date unknown.

02/10/2026

A towering 3m giant in the workshop this afternoon!

25/09/2026

Celebrating 100 years of craftsmanship

In 1926, Kenneth Lee and his brothers opened Lee Bros Joinery on Lake Rd, Rotorua. A century later, Lee Brothers is still crafting bespoke timber joinery, now from its View Road factory.

From building bridges and houses across the region, to Army huts during WWII, to restoring the dual staircases in the iconic Rotorua Museum, the Lee Brothers story has been crafted by generations of skilled hands.

Today the business is led by Owner and Managing Director Paul Ingram, who started out sweeping the joinery factory floor in the 1980s and is deeply passionate about honouring the Lee family's legacy while building on it for the future.

"A lot has changed since 1926, but the craft and culture of Lee Brothers remains the same. We have a diverse team with a range of talents and backgrounds, but we all share the same work ethic and joy of crafting."

Congratulations to the whole Lee Brothers team on reaching this milestone. Read the full story on our website – www.masterjoiners.nz/member-spotlight/

Lee Brothers Joinery has been a Master Joiner Member since 2001.

25/09/2026

From Old to New.
A beautiful recent job, crafting a pair of authentic replica doors fitted into a heritage property in Otakiri Springs.

16/09/2026

A century of craftsmanship!
A lot has changed since 1926, but the heart of Lee Brothers remains the same: quality crafting, pride in our work and the relationships we’ve built along the way.

Lee Brothers Cabinets and Joinery has survived the Great Depression, numerous recessions, and changing technology to celebrate 100 years in business. Annabel Reid reports. 👇

15/09/2026

We recently had the pleasure of creating a special coffee table built to specifically house an old radio desk for MediaWorks’ Rotorua building. It’s always exciting to see our work in situ!

13/09/2026

The Lee Brothers Story - 100 years in the making.

From its foundation on Lake Road, Lee Bros Ltd quickly expanded, at one time including a Tutanekai and Eruera Street General Store.

ACK ‘Ken’ Lee was the main driving force throughout every development, supported by his brothers and extended family.

10/09/2026

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02/09/2026

Celebrating 100 years of Lee Brothers Cabinets & Joinery - thoughtfully crafted since 1926.

Earlier in the year we shared this milestone and hinted at sharing more of our work with you. We’re thrilled to officially start commemorating our celebrations by starting to look back at where it all began.

It was in 1926 that A.C.K ‘Ken’ Lee founded ‘Lee Bros Joinery’ on Lake Road, where it would be located for the next 86 years.

16/07/2026

A typical day in the workshop ⚒️

From remaking a traditional wooden window to crafting timber stair treads and hand-carving joinery details, every project is built with care, precision and respect for traditional craftsmanship.