Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: 9 July 2026

Welcome to Find Local (“Find Local”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). By accessing or using our website, creating an account, submitting a business listing, advertising with us, or using any of our services, you agree to these Terms & Conditions.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our website.

1. About Find Local

Find Local is an online business directory designed to help people discover local businesses throughout New Zealand. We also provide business listings, advertising opportunities and other services designed to help businesses grow.

2. Eligibility

By using Find Local you confirm that:

  • You are at least 18 years old.
  • Any information you provide is accurate.
  • You have authority to represent any business you list.
  • You will keep your account details secure.

3. Business Listings

Businesses are responsible for ensuring that all listing information is accurate and up to date.

This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Business name
  • Contact information
  • Website
  • Opening hours
  • Images
  • Description
  • Services offered

Find Local may edit formatting, spelling or layout to improve consistency across the directory.

4. Listing Approval

Find Local reserves the right to:

  • Approve or decline any listing.
  • Request additional information.
  • Remove listings that breach these Terms.
  • Suspend or remove accounts where necessary.

Submission of a listing does not guarantee publication.

5. Advertising

Advertising opportunities may be available throughout the website.

Advertisers are responsible for ensuring their advertising material is lawful, accurate and does not infringe the rights of others.

Find Local reserves the right to reject or remove advertising at any time.

6. User Reviews

Users may submit reviews based on genuine personal experiences.

Reviews must:

  • Be truthful.
  • Be respectful.
  • Not contain abusive, defamatory or offensive language.
  • Not include false or misleading information.
  • Not be written by the business owner, employees or competitors.

Find Local may moderate or remove reviews that breach these Terms.

7. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Submit false information.
  • Impersonate another person or business.
  • Upload harmful software or malicious code.
  • Attempt to interfere with the operation of the website.
  • Use Find Local for unlawful purposes.
  • Harvest user information without permission.

8. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content on Find Local, including our logo, branding, website design, graphics and written content, belongs to Find Local and may not be copied without written permission.

Businesses retain ownership of the content they submit but grant Find Local a licence to display, promote and use that content for the purpose of operating and marketing the directory.

9. Accuracy of Information

While we aim to keep information accurate and up to date, Find Local cannot guarantee that all listings, reviews or business information will always be complete or accurate.

Users should independently verify information before relying on it.

10. Third-Party Websites

Our website may link to external websites.

Find Local is not responsible for the content, products or services provided by third-party websites.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by New Zealand law, Find Local will not be liable for:

  • Loss of income
  • Loss of business
  • Loss of profits
  • Indirect or consequential losses
  • Errors or omissions in listings
  • User-generated content
  • Temporary website outages

Use of Find Local is at your own risk.

12. Privacy

Your use of Find Local is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

By using our website you agree to our collection and use of personal information as described in that policy.

13. Payment Terms

Where businesses purchase premium listings or advertising:

  • Fees are payable in advance.
  • Subscription fees will renew automatically unless cancelled before the renewal date.
  • Fees are generally non-refundable except where required by New Zealand law.
  • Prices may change with reasonable notice.

14. Cancellation

Businesses may cancel their subscription at any time.

Cancellation prevents future renewals but does not automatically entitle the business to a refund for the current billing period.

15. Suspension or Termination

Find Local may suspend or terminate accounts that:

  • Breach these Terms.
  • Provide false information.
  • Engage in fraudulent activity.
  • Misuse the platform.

16. Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time.

The latest version will always be available on this website.

Continued use of Find Local constitutes acceptance of any updated Terms.

17. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand.

Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.

18. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact us.

Find Local

Email: info@findlocal.co

Website: www.findlocal.co

Consumer Protection

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits any rights you may have under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, Fair Trading Act 1986, Privacy Act 2020, or any other applicable New Zealand legislation.

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