NZ SEO Citation Sites
Citations — consistent mentions of your business name, address, and phone number across the web — are a core local SEO ranking signal. These platforms collectively build the trust signals Google uses to rank local businesses.
Core Platforms
Do these firstLocation data platforms that feed into other apps and services — each one extends your reach beyond the platform itself.
Controls your listing on Apple Maps — used by every iPhone for directions and local search.
Major location data aggregator. A Foursquare listing feeds into dozens of apps and platforms that pull business data from it.
Open-source map database used by many apps and platforms. Adding your business here increases location data coverage across the web.
Navigation platform with growing NZ usage. A Waze listing ensures your business appears when drivers search nearby.
NZ Citation Directories
NZ-specificHigh-authority NZ directories frequently recommended by local SEO professionals.
The most-cited NZ directory in local SEO guides. High domain authority, free listing.
High-authority NZ directory frequently recommended by NZ SEO professionals for citation building.
NZ section of the global EnrollBusiness citation network. Free listing builds a useful international citation.
Global free business directory with strong NZ coverage. Frequently included in NZ citation lists.
Local business review and citation directory with NZ listings. Adds a review-based citation.
Additional Citation Options
Secondary options for filling out your citation footprint. Lower authority than the directories above — tackle these once the core and NZ-specific listings are done.
Free business listing with user reviews and regional/city coverage. Useful citation addition, though lower authority than the top-tier NZ directories.
Free listing with broad NZ category coverage. Better suited as a citation opportunity than a lead-generation platform.
International directory with an NZ-specific domain. Good as a secondary citation for broader coverage.
Beyond citations, see how top-ranked NZ businesses differentiate themselves at Top5.nz.