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Heltec · Starter board
WiFi LoRa 32 V3
A compact, well-supported board for building a first fixed node or sensor.
NZ$31–34approx. NZD
- ESP32-S3 + LoRa
- OLED display
- USB-C setup
- 915 MHz option
NEW ZEALAND MESH · BUYING GUIDE
Join the mesh.
Popular Meshtastic and MeshCore-capable devices, arranged from low-cost boards to ready-to-run handhelds.
For New Zealand: choose the 915 MHz / ANZ band where offered. Prices below are approximate NZD conversions before shipping and GST; the seller’s checkout is the final price.
Popular picks, not a paid ranking
Meshtastic, MeshCore or both
Official purchase links
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Heltec · Starter board
WiFi LoRa 32 V4.3
A newer, efficient development board with more memory and a bright onboard display.
NZ$31–47approx. NZD
- ESP32-S3
- LoRa + Wi-Fi/BLE
- OLED display
- Meshtastic and MeshCore capable
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Meshtastic
RAKwireless · Build kit
WisBlock Meshtastic Starter Kit
A modular kit when you want to choose your enclosure, sensors, antenna and power setup.
NZ$42–104approx. NZD
- Core + base board
- Modular expansion
- GPS options
- Good for fixed nodes
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Meshtastic
Seeed Studio · GPS tracker board
Wio Tracker 1110
A low-power tracker platform for location-aware nodes, experiments and field projects.
NZ$51approx. NZD
- nRF52840
- LR1110 LoRa
- GNSS/GPS
- Bluetooth Low Energy
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RAKwireless · Modular node
WisMesh Board ONE
A small RAK node base that can grow into a custom sensor, router or gateway.
NZ$51–73approx. NZD
- nRF52840
- RAK WisBlock modules
- Low-power design
- 915 MHz option
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Meshtastic
LilyGO · GPS handheld board
T-Beam Meshtastic
A popular GPS-equipped board with a screen, battery support and a large community.
NZ$52approx. NZD
- ESP32
- GPS
- 0.96-inch OLED
- Battery connector
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Meshtastic
LilyGO · GPS handheld board
T-Beam Supreme
A more capable T-Beam with improved positioning and a rugged, maker-friendly layout.
NZ$63–69approx. NZD
- SX1262 LoRa
- GPS
- USB-C
- Battery support
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StandaloneMeshtastic
LilyGO · Standalone handheld
LilyGO T-Echo
A self-contained e-paper handheld with GPS, battery and a low-power nRF52840 radio for portable mesh use.
NZ$83approx. NZD
- nRF52840
- 1.54-inch e-paper
- GPS + 850mAh battery
- 915 MHz option
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StandaloneBoth
Seeed Studio · Standalone GPS node
Wio Tracker L1 Pro
A ready-to-use handheld with an OLED, GPS, battery and enclosure—no separate phone required for basic node use.
NZ$90approx. NZD
- nRF52840
- 1.3-inch OLED
- GPS + 2000mAh battery
- Meshtastic or MeshCore
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StandaloneBoth
LilyGO · Premium communicator
T-Deck Plus Meshtastic
A larger-screen communicator for people who want a complete, everyday mesh terminal.
NZ$131approx. NZD
- Larger display
- Physical keyboard
- Bigger battery
- MeshCore option
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StandaloneBoth
RAKwireless · Ready-to-run handheld
WisMesh Pocket V2
A finished pocket node for people who want to get on air quickly with minimal assembly.
NZ$153approx. NZD
- Pre-flashed firmware
- Screen + controls
- Battery included
- USB-C