The 10 Best Induction Cooktops in NZ

The best induction cooktop in NZ for most kitchens is the Fisher & Paykel 60cm Series 5, thanks to its low-current 20A design that drops into existing wiring and its Link Mode rangehood control. But the ten cooktops below cover every situation, from a compact 30cm two-zone unit for a tiny flat to a 90cm five-zone Parmco for a busy family kitchen, and a clever Parmco model with a downdraft extractor built into the glass.

Induction is the fastest and most controllable way to cook, heating the pan directly through a magnetic field while the glass stays relatively cool, and using up to around 50% less energy than a traditional element. The picks here run from budget Devanti and Parmco units to European control from Bosch. If you are also kitting out the rest of the kitchen, it is worth pairing your choice with the best air fryers for fast everyday meals.

How these picks were chosen

Every cooktop here was opened on its New Zealand retailer page to confirm it is a current, available listing, then checked against manufacturer spec sheets and NZ owner feedback for zone count, power, controls, safety features, installation needs and warranty. Widths, wattages and dimensions are quoted from the published NZ data. Prices are not listed because cooktop pricing changes often and many are sold as supply-and-install jobs that vary by kitchen.

Quick comparison

Model	Best for	Width	Zones	Warranty	Standout
Midea FreeZone MC-6F74A0H556	Flexible pan placement on a budget	60cm	FreeZone flex	2 years	Schott glass, 9 levels
Parmco Downdraft DDC800BI	Kitchens with no rangehood	80cm	4	7 years	Built-in 600m³/h downdraft
Devanti 70cm 7000W	Extra width on a budget	70cm	4	2 years	7000W, 99-min timer
Parmco Series3 HO36BIZ4	True zoneless cooking	60cm	Zoneless (4)	7 years	14 levels, touch slider
Devanti 60cm	Cheapest standard 4-zone	60cm	4 (flex)	2 years	Keep-warm + BBQ mode
Parmco Series3 HO39BI5	Large families	90cm	5	7 years	Frameless, 3.0kW boost
Devanti 30cm	Small kitchens / second hob	30cm	2	2 years	3500W domino unit
Fisher & Paykel CI604CTPB2	Replacing without rewiring	60cm	4	2 years	20A low current, Link Mode
Bosch Series 6 PIE631FB1E	Precise European control	60cm	4	2 years	17 levels, CombiZone
Westinghouse 60cm (WHI644BA)	Simple, well-rated value	60cm	4	2 years	Pause + keep-warm

1. Midea FreeZone – Best for flexible pan placement on a budget

Best for cooks who hate fussing over pan position, the Midea 60cm FreeZone (model MC-6F74A0H556) lets its flexible FreeZone area take pots of almost any shape or size without lining them up over fixed rings. It measures 590 x 520 x 53mm, so it drops into a standard 60cm cutout, and the cooking surface is a quality Schott glass panel. Control is through a slider touch panel with a nine-stage power setting and a long timer that runs up to 7 hours 59 minutes.

For a sub-premium cooktop it covers the safety basics well, with a pan sensor, an automatic safety switch-off, residual-heat indicators and a child lock, plus a boost setting for fast boils. The honest trade-offs: Midea does not publish the individual zone wattages, the warranty is a shorter 24 months (with a 12-month extension noted on the listing), and TSB Living sells it delivery-only, showing high stock in Auckland but out of stock in Wellington and Christchurch. As a built-in unit it needs a licensed electrician to install.

Pros & cons

• FreeZone flexibility for odd-shaped or large pots
• Quality Schott glass, slider control, full safety set
• Con: zone wattages not published and only a 2-year base warranty
• Con: delivery-only, with stock limited to Auckland

Key specs: 60cm; 590 x 520 x 53mm; FreeZone flexible area; slider touch, 9 power levels; 7h59m timer; pan sensor, child lock, residual-heat; Schott glass; 2-year warranty (plus 12-month extension).

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2. Parmco Downdraft Induction – Best for kitchens with no rangehood

Best for island benches or kitchens where an overhead rangehood is not an option, the Parmco DDC800BI builds the extraction straight into the cooktop. This 800mm black ceramic glass unit has four cooking zones (two rated 1500W and two rated 2100W) and a central downdraft that pulls steam and smoke down and away at up to 600m³/hour across three speed settings, through removable aluminium filters.

In use, that means clear sightlines and no bulky hood overhead, which suits open-plan living. The zones are touch-controlled with nine heat settings and a timer, and there is a child lock. It is the rare TSB cooktop shown as genuinely in stock in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. The trade-offs are real: the downdraft motor is rated at 72dB, so it is audible on full extraction, it needs a meaty 40A supply and under-bench space for the ducting, and Parmco does not quote pan-detection or a residual-heat indicator in its spec. It is backed by an excellent 7-year manufacturer warranty.

Pros & cons

• Built-in 600m³/h downdraft removes the need for a rangehood
• Four zones up to 2100W, 7-year warranty, in stock nationwide
• Con: 72dB on full extraction and needs a 40A supply plus under-bench space
• Con: pan detection and residual-heat indicator not specified

Key specs: 800mm; 4 zones (2 x 1500W, 2 x 2100W); downdraft 600m³/h, 3 speeds, aluminium filters, 72dB; touch, 9 heat settings, timer, child lock; 40A supply; black ceramic glass; 7-year warranty.

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3. Devanti Cooktop — Best for extra cooking width on a budget

Best for cooks who want more room than a 60cm unit without paying premium money, this Devanti 70cm induction cooktop spreads four zones across a wider 700mm surface. It measures 70 x 52 x 6cm with a 56.5 x 49.5cm cutout, and totals 7000W, with two zones boosting to 2000W for fast searing. The black ceramic glass is controlled by a touch panel with an LED display, nine power stages and independent 99-minute timers.

The safety package is surprisingly complete for the price: child lock, residual-heat indicator, overheating protection, pan detection and an automatic switch-off, and the unit is SAA certified. The catches: it is a dropship product shipped from Australia, so TSB quotes an estimated 15 working days for delivery and lists it delivery-only with stock in Auckland but not Wellington or Christchurch, and the warranty is a shorter two years. There is no published brand pedigree to lean on, so it is best seen as a value workhorse rather than a heritage appliance.

Pros & cons

• Extra 70cm width and a strong 7000W output for the money
• Full safety set, 99-minute timers, SAA certified
• Con: 15-working-day dropship from Australia and only a 2-year warranty
• Con: a value brand without the support network of the majors

Key specs: 70cm; 70 x 52 x 6cm (cutout 56.5 x 49.5cm); 4 zones; 7000W, boost to 2000W; touch, 9 levels, 99-min timers; child lock, pan detection, overheat, residual-heat; black ceramic glass; 2-year warranty.

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4. Parmco Zoneless – Best for true zoneless cooking

Best for cooks who want to put a pan down anywhere, the Parmco HO36BIZ4 is a genuine zoneless 600mm induction cooktop rather than one with fixed rings. Its surface is split into two independent halves, each with its own touch-slider control, so cookware is detected and heated wherever it sits within each zone. Each burner runs to 1800W and boosts to 2200W, drawing from a 32A supply, and there are 14 power settings for fine control.

That zoneless layout is the standout: it happily takes a large oval pan, a fish kettle or several small pots without worrying about ring size. Safety covers a child lock, excessive-heat protection and heat indicators, and the cooktop automatically recognises cookware. It is in stock in all three main centres. The trade-offs: it is still listed delivery-only, the surface is the more compact 600mm rather than a wide format, and Parmco does not separately confirm an auto shut-off in its listed spec. The 7-year Parmco warranty is a real plus at this price.

Pros & cons

• Genuine zoneless surface with two independent slider-controlled halves
• Fine 14-level control, boost to 2200W, 7-year warranty
• Con: compact 600mm width and delivery-only fulfilment
• Con: auto shut-off not separately specified

Key specs: 600mm; zoneless (2 independent zones); 4 x burner 1800W / 2200W boost; touch slider, 14 power settings, digital timer; child lock, overheat, heat indicators; 32A supply; black glass; 7-year warranty.

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5. Devanti 60cm (DS-NA) – Best cheapest standard 4-zone

Best for a first induction cooktop on the tightest budget, this Devanti 60cm unit delivers a standard four-zone layout with a useful flex zone for very little outlay. The glass measures 52 x 59 x 6cm and the total output sits between 6800W and 7400W, with the largest zones boosting to 2600W. It is run by a touch-and-slider panel with power levels 1 to 9 plus boost, 99-minute timers, and the handy addition of keep-warm and BBQ functions.

For the money, it is a lot of cooktop, and the flex zone with square coils makes it easy to use bigger pans across two rings. Safety includes a child lock, spillage protection, auto safety switch-off, residual-heat indicators and SAA certification. The trade-offs match the price: it is a dropship-from-Australia item on an estimated 15-day lead time, stock is low in Auckland and out elsewhere, pan detection and overheat protection are not separately listed, and the warranty is two years. It is a value pick, not a forever appliance.

Pros & cons

• Four zones plus a square-coil flex zone at a very low price
• Boost to 2600W, keep-warm and BBQ modes, 99-minute timers
• Con: dropship lead time, thin stock and a 2-year warranty
• Con: pan detection not separately specified

Key specs: 59cm; 52 x 59 x 6cm; 4 zones with flex; 6800–7400W, boost to 2600W; touch & slider, 1–9 + boost, 99-min timers; child lock, spillage protection, auto switch-off, residual-heat; black ceramic; 2-year warranty.

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6. Parmco Series3 900mm 5-Burner – Best for large families

Best for busy family kitchens and keen entertainers, the Parmco HO39BI5 is a wide 900mm frameless cooktop with five heating zones, so several pots can run at once without crowding. The zones are well spread in capacity, topped by a powerful burner rated 2300W that boosts to 3000W, alongside 1800/2200W, 1400/1600W and a pair of 1600/2000W zones. It runs from a 32A supply with touch controls, an inbuilt timer and nine power settings.

The extra width is the whole point: it makes weeknight cooking for a full household far less of a juggling act, and the frameless black glass sits flush for a clean, modern look that wipes down easily. Safety includes excessive-heat protection, heat indicators and a child lock. It is in stock in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. The trade-offs: a 900mm cooktop needs the bench space and a suitable cutout, Parmco does not quote a single combined wattage or the overall dimensions on the listing, and pan detection is not separately stated. The 7-year warranty again stands out.

Pros & cons

• Five zones across a wide 900mm frameless surface
• Strong 3000W boost burner, 7-year warranty, in stock nationwide
• Con: needs significant bench space and a large cutout
• Con: combined wattage and overall dimensions not listed

Key specs: 900mm frameless; 5 zones (2300/3000W, 1800/2200W, 1400/1600W, 2 x 1600/2000W); touch, 9 power settings, timer; child lock, overheat, heat indicators; 32A supply; black glass; 7-year warranty.

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7. Devanti 30cm (DS-NA) – Best for small kitchens & second hobs

Best for apartments, tiny homes, sleepouts or as a second hob beside a main cooktop, this Devanti 30cm domino unit packs two strong zones into a narrow footprint. It measures just 28.7 x 52 x 5.6cm with a 26 x 49cm cutout, yet totals 3500W, with the lower zone boosting to 2300W. The black ceramic glass is run by a touch panel with an LED display, nine power stages and 99-minute timers.

Despite the compact size it carries the full safety set: child lock, residual-heat indicator, overheating protection, pan detection and an automatic switch-off, and it is SAA certified. That makes it a tidy way to add induction to a galley kitchen or a bach. The trade-offs are inherent to the format: two zones limit how much you can cook at once, it is a dropship item listed delivery-only with stock in Auckland but not the other centres, and the warranty is two years. It must be hard-wired by a licensed electrician.

Pros & cons

• Fits a 30cm space yet delivers 3500W across two zones
• Complete safety set including pan detection, SAA certified
• Con: only two zones and a 2-year warranty
• Con: delivery-only, with stock limited to Auckland

Key specs: 30cm; 28.7 x 52 x 5.6cm (cutout 26 x 49cm); 2 zones; 3500W, boost to 2300W; touch, 9 levels, 99-min timers; child lock, pan detection, overheat, residual-heat; black ceramic; 2-year warranty.

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8. Fisher & Paykel Series 5 — Best for replacing without rewiring

Best for a straightforward upgrade in an existing kitchen, the Fisher & Paykel 60cm Series 5 (CI604CTPB2) is engineered as a low-current cooktop, so its 4.5kW output runs on a 20A circuit and can often use the existing wiring. That alone can save a meaningful chunk of an installation budget. It measures 61 x 600 x 530mm with four cooking zones, and adds Link Mode, which automatically switches on a compatible rangehood as cooking starts.

As a Fisher & Paykel, it brings the brand’s reputation in NZ for durability and an intuitive interface, with guided setup and tips through the SmartHQ app. It is the easiest pick here for a like-for-like replacement that avoids a switchboard upgrade. The trade-offs: Noel Leeming currently lists it as on special order rather than in stock for immediate dispatch, the warranty is the category-standard two years, and the low-current design means total power is capped at 4.5kW, so it is a touch less punchy than a full 7kW-plus cooktop when every zone is flat out.

Pros & cons

• Low-current 20A design fits existing wiring, cutting install cost
• Link Mode rangehood control and SmartHQ app, trusted NZ brand
• Con: listed on special order rather than in immediate stock
• Con: 4.5kW total is lower than full-power rivals

Key specs: 60cm; 61 x 600 x 530mm; 4 zones; 4.5kW total, 20A low current; Link Mode rangehood control; SmartHQ app; 2-year warranty.

9. Bosch Series 6 — Best for precise European control

Best for cooks who want fine, repeatable control, the Bosch 60cm Series 6 brings the brand’s precision to a standard 60cm footprint of 51 x 592 x 522mm. Its four zones offer 17 power levels each through Bosch’s DirectSelect touch panel, so dialling in a low simmer or a hard sear is quick and exact. A CombiZone joins the two left zones into one large area for oversized cookware, and PowerBoost lifts heating by up to around 35%, with the front-right zone reaching 3.7kW on boost.

The build is classic Bosch: frameless black glass with a bevelled front edge, pan recognition that only heats when cookware is present, a child lock and a timer with automatic switch-off for every zone. It is the connoisseur’s choice in this lineup. The trade-offs: Bosch sits at the premium end, the warranty is the standard two years, and CombiZone bridges only the left pair rather than offering full zoneless freedom. Note that the exact model and figures here are confirmed from Bosch’s NZ and Australian data rather than the live retailer listing, so the installer should verify the specific SKU on order.

Pros & cons

• 17 precise power levels per zone via DirectSelect
• CombiZone bridging, PowerBoost to 3.7kW, premium frameless glass
• Con: premium pricing and only a 2-year warranty
• Con: bridging limited to the left pair of zones

Key specs: 60cm; 51 x 592 x 522mm; 4 zones, 17 levels each; CombiZone bridging; PowerBoost (front-right to 3.7kW); DirectSelect touch, timer with auto switch-off; pan recognition, child lock; frameless bevelled black glass; 2-year warranty.

10. Westinghouse 4-Zone – Best for simple, well-rated value

Best for buyers who want a no-fuss, well-reviewed cooktop from a familiar name, the Westinghouse 60cm four-zone keeps things simple and does the basics well. It measures 590 x 520 x 46mm with a 560 x 490mm cutout and a 7.4kW connected load, led by a strong left-front zone rated 2300W that boosts to 3200W. Touch controls sit on the frameless black ceramic glass, with a programmable 99-minute countdown timer, a pause function and a keep-warm setting.

It is the kind of cooktop that just gets on with dinner, which is reflected in a strong owner rating of around 4.6 out of 5 on Westinghouse’s own NZ listing. Safety covers a child lock, residual-heat warning lamps, a safety cut-off and a fault indicator. The trade-offs: it skips the flashier extras such as bridging or rangehood linking, the warranty is two years, and it is worth confirming current stock and the exact model with Noel Leeming, as Westinghouse has refreshed this line (the closely matching WHI644BA is shown as superseded by a newer equivalent on the manufacturer site). For straightforward everyday cooking it is a safe, sensible buy.

Pros & cons

• Simple, reliable four-zone cooking with a strong owner rating
• 3200W boost, pause and keep-warm, frameless black glass
• Con: no bridging or rangehood-link features
• Con: confirm current model and stock, as the line has been refreshed

Key specs: 60cm; 590 x 520 x 46mm (cutout 560 x 490mm); 4 zones; 7.4kW connected, left-front 2300W/3200W boost; touch, 99-min timer, pause, keep-warm; child lock, residual-heat, safety cut-off; frameless black ceramic; 2-year warranty.

How to choose the best induction cooktop

Pick the width for your bench and household

Cooktops run from 30cm up to 90cm. A 60cm four-zone unit suits most households and most existing cutouts, a 70cm or 80cm gives more elbow room between pans, and a 90cm five-zone model is the choice for big families and keen entertainers who regularly run several pots at once. A 30cm domino is ideal for a small flat or as a second hob.

Zones, flex zones and zoneless

Standard cooktops have fixed zones. A flex or bridge function joins two zones for a long pan or griddle, while a fully zoneless surface like the Parmco HO36BIZ4 detects cookware anywhere within each half, which is the most forgiving layout for odd-shaped pots. If you batch-cook or use big roasting pans, flexibility is worth paying for.

Power, boost and your electrical supply

More watts means faster boils and better searing, but it also means a bigger circuit. Many full-power cooktops need a dedicated 32A or 40A supply, which can add wiring cost. Low-current models such as the Fisher & Paykel CI604CTPB2 run on 20A and often reuse existing wiring, which is the cheaper path when replacing an old cooktop. Always have a licensed electrician confirm the circuit.

Controls, safety and cookware

Touch-slider controls are quicker to adjust than plus-minus buttons. Look for a child lock, residual-heat indicators, pan detection and an auto switch-off. Remember induction needs magnetic (ferrous) cookware, so check a magnet sticks to your pots before switching. Once the cooktop is sorted, the electric frypans and the deep fryers can free up a zone for everything else.

The verdict

For most New Zealand kitchens, the Fisher & Paykel 60cm Series 5 (CI604CTPB2) is the smart all-rounder, because its low-current 20A design keeps installation simple and it carries a trusted name. Renovators wanting an island with no rangehood should look at the Parmco 800mm downdraft, large families at the 900mm five-zone Parmco, and small kitchens at the 30cm Devanti. Bosch’s Series 6 rewards cooks who want the finest control, while the Devanti 60cm and 70cm units are the value picks for a first induction cooktop.

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