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D&D Signs is a Whangārei signwriting and sign manufacturing business at 9 South End Avenue, Raumanga, owned and operated by Northlanders for more than 40 years. Formerly known as Dudley & Dennis Signs, the team designs, prints and installs vehicle signs and wraps, building and window signage, banners, flags, health and safety signs, LED neon, digital signage and bulk printing. It suits businesses, events, builders and boat owners across Northland who want design, production and installation from one local team.

Why customers choose D&D Signs

40+ years in Whangārei – locally owned and operated by Northlanders.
One place for everything – design, printing, manufacturing and installation in-house.
In-house design – artwork, proofs and logo design before anything is printed.
Modern equipment – an HP Latex wide format printer that can print white ink.
Industry memberships – member of Site Safe and the New Zealand Sign & Display Association (NZSDA).
Free quotes – no-obligation quotes and on-site inspections across Northland.

Services

Vehicle signs and wraps

Signage for cars, utes, vans, trucks and whole fleets, from simple door lettering and phone numbers to full wraps and one-way vision on rear windows. Paint protection film is also available.

Boat and trailer graphics

Boat names, registration numbers and graphics, plus trailer signs.

Building signs

Shopfront and building signage, channel letters, 3D and routed signs, and honours boards with gold leaf.

Window signs, frosting and tints

Window graphics, vinyl lettering, frosting, etched-look films and window tinting for privacy, sun control and branding.

Promotional signs

PVC banners, flags, corflute signs, footpath signs, pull-up banners, point of sale displays and real estate signs.

Health and safety signs

Standard safety signs and symbols, as well as custom site signage with your own wording and branding, to help businesses meet health and safety requirements.

LED neon and digital signage

LED neon signs for shops, hospitality and events, and Samsung digital display screens for businesses.

Printing

Wide format printing, bulk posters, stickers, labels and vinyl graphics.

How it works

Get in touch – call, email or visit the South End Avenue premises.
Site visit and quote – the team can inspect the vehicle or site and provide a free quote.
Design and proof – artwork is prepared and proofed for approval.
Production and installation – signs are made in-house and installed.

Who it’s for

Tradies and businesses wanting their vehicles signwritten
Shops, cafés and offices needing building and window signage
Builders and contractors needing site safety signs
Event organisers, schools and sports clubs
Boat owners and real estate agents

Signwriting in Whangārei

For many Northland trade businesses, a signwritten ute or van is the main form of advertising, seen every day around town and on rural roads. Northland’s strong sun is hard on signage, so it pays to use good-quality vinyl and inks, and to keep signs out of direct salt spray where possible.

Tips for planning signage

Keep it simple – a business name, what you do and a phone number are easier to read at a glance.
Bring your logo files – high-resolution or vector files give the best result.
Check council rules – larger building signs may need council approval.
Consider the whole fleet – matching signage across vehicles builds recognition.
Ask about durability – choose materials to suit how long the sign needs to last.

Background

D&D Signs began as Dudley, Malcolm & Dennis Signs, later became Dudley & Dennis Signs, and now trades as D&D Signs. The business brought one of the first computer sign-cutting machines to Whangārei in the early 1980s and has kept up with new technology since, from vinyl cutting to digital printing and LED signage.

Areas served and pricing

D&D Signs is at 9 South End Avenue, Raumanga, Whangārei, and is open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. The team works across Whangārei and Northland, with on-site inspections available. Every job is quoted individually, and quotes are free.