Our Partners

Waipuna Hotel Auckland is one of New Zealand’s largest and most comprehensive conference and accommodation venues primarily dedicated to staging conferences, meetings, exhibitions, product launches, seminars, weddings and special events. Our 150 spacious accommodation options and 18 conference rooms are specifically designed to encourage learning and serenity with effective use of natural light, views of the lagoon and spacious garden surroundings offer a relaxing and invigorating outdoor environment. Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre is a prestigious four-star venue and has a variety of outstanding facilities including 450 free off-street car parks, a 400 seat theatre, Wellington’s Restaurant & Bar, business centre, pool, spa and gymnasium to name but a few. Our comprehensive service includes professional coordinators to help you plan a successful conference or a romantic wedding to remember. Waipuna is a fully integrated venue designed to serve your specific needs.

Franchise New Zealand was founded in 1992 to help people learn about franchising. Today, it operates web, print, digital and social media platforms and is THE hub for anyone looking for information on buying a franchise in this country. We are proud to be media partners for the Franchise Association and to operate the Member’s Directory for FANZ.

Franchise New Zealand is founded upon a deep knowledge of franchising and of the needs of franchise buyers and franchisors. Editor Simon Lord has almost 40 years’ experience in franchising both in New Zealand and overseas. His roles have included being marketing manager for a multi-national fast-food franchise and franchise manager for a new start-up operation.

Readers can send for a free print or digital copy of the quarterly magazine by visiting www.franchise.co.nz. The website also contains hundreds of articles with advice on buying a franchise and franchising your own business, as well as a comprehensive Directory of over 275 franchise opportunities and details of specialist advisors.

If you want to recruit franchisees, advise business buyers, or are interested in reaching New Zealand’s $27 billion franchise sector, email info@franchise.co.nz to find out about advertising and promotional opportunities.