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Be understood.
Be trusted.
Your website is just one voice. Localist builds the verified profile that customers, Google and AI actually trust when they're deciding who to call.
Bay Electrical Ltd
Your business is
already listed here.
Every New Zealand business with an NZBN is already in our directory. Search your name to see your score, check your details are right, and take control of the profile your customers and AI see.
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List your business →Your business is
already on Localist.
We've listed every New Zealand business with a New Zealand Business Number. Your profile exists — it's waiting for you to claim it, check your score, and take control.
Your customers don't just Google you anymore.
They ask AI, check Maps, read reviews and talk to their phone. Localist makes sure every one of those channels knows exactly who you are — so you get the call, not your competitor.
One verified profile — understood everywhere your customers look.
See how it worksWhy Localist
Most directories just list your name. Localist builds the proof that earns you the enquiry.
Your Website
Your website tells your story — but on its own, it's just one voice among millions.
See exactly how findable you are
One dashboard shows your visibility, AI readiness, profile score, enquiries and reviews — so you know what's working and what to fix.
Meet Koru — your listing sidekick, on hand from day one
From your very first paid plan, a calm, grounded helper is right there in your dashboard — suggesting the next step, cheering your wins, and lifting a hand to the Localist Crew when you need it.
- Suggests the next bit of profile content to fill in
- Nudges you toward a higher AI & Authority score
- Logs a ticket with the Localist Crew when you're stuck
Google's own words prove the point
These aren't our claims — they're quotes from Google's own documentation about how AI search now works.
“AI Mode and AI Overviews may use a 'query fan-out' technique — issuing multiple related searches across subtopics and data sources.”
Why it matters
Google doesn't just analyse one webpage. It performs many related searches and gathers information from multiple data sources to build its answer.
“Our advanced models identify more supporting web pages...”
Why it matters
Not the webpage. Supporting web pages. Google AI is actively looking for corroborating evidence across the web.
“...allowing us to display a wider and more diverse set of helpful links...”
Why it matters
For years, SEO focused on ranking one website. Google is now designed to surface a wider and more diverse set of websites.
“...a comprehensive AI-powered response with links to supporting websites.”
Why it matters
Not 'from your website.' Supporting websites — plural. Your business needs to be one of them.
“AI Overviews... help you quickly understand information from a range of sources.”
Why it matters
A range of sources. Not one website. If your business isn't represented across those sources, AI can't recommend it.
“Focus on making unique, non-commodity content...”
Why it matters
Google isn't rewarding duplicated marketing copy. It wants original information that provides unique value.
If Google is looking for supporting sources across the web — make sure your business is one of them.
Check your business visibilityYour website is beautiful.But the AI can't see it.
Here's the honest truth about how customers find you now. When someone asks ChatGPT or Google AI for a local business, it doesn't read every website — it checks a library of trusted facts. If your business isn't in that library, you're invisible.
Plans that pay for themselves
From 95¢ a day. No contracts, cancel anytime. Each business gets its own plan — start small and upgrade when you're ready.
Claim your Localist profile, connect your NZBN, edit your business description and contact form. The foundation for your AI-ready presence.
NZBN-verified badge, business description, up to 3 services, locations, logo gallery, contact form and basic analytics.
AI Visibility Score, FAQs and products, up to 10 services and photos, monthly visibility report and competitor comparison. Everything in Verified included.
Case studies and portfolio, team profiles, credentials and awards, unlimited services and locations, advanced competitor tracking. Everything in Visible included.
Review monitoring, AI support in your listing, multiple location pages, AI opportunity recommendations and priority support. Everything in Authority included.
Prices include GST. Daily charges are indicative and are calculated by dividing the monthly price into 30 days. Each business listing can be upgraded or downgraded independently. Compare all features →
The questions every Kiwi business owner asks
Plain answers — no jargon, no tech degree required.
Your website is your shop. But today's customers ask ChatGPT, Gemini and Google AI where to go — and those assistants only recommend businesses they can verify and trust. Localist puts your verified profile where the AI actually looks, so you get recommended instead of quietly skipped.