Lead generation · New Zealand
FairTrades NZ
NZ quote marketplace: homeowners post jobs free, tradies quote with no lead fees or commission
Market position
FairTrades is a New Zealand job marketplace where homeowners post a job free, compare quotes side by side and share contact details only after accepting a quote. Tradies build a profile and must pass FairTrades' minimum provider review before quoting; FairTrades says it charges no lead fees and no success commission, and earns from tradie plans instead. Its site lists 28 trades in four groups, and the 6 recent jobs it showed on 30 September 2026 were all in Christchurch.
New Zealand-specific note
FairTrades calls itself Kiwi owned and operated, but its site, terms and privacy policy do not name the company behind it. Its terms say the provider review does not mean every licence, qualification or insurance policy has been checked. The recent jobs shown were all in Christchurch, so check demand in your area before paying for a plan.
Pros
- + No lead fees and 0% success commission on every plan
- + Free plan allows up to 3 quotes per rolling 30 days once verified
- + Paid plans do not auto-renew
- + Pro and Business include JobLedger for jobs, reminders and invoices
Cons
- − Operating company not named on the site, terms or privacy policy
- − Recent jobs shown on the site were all in Christchurch
- − More than 3 quotes per 30 days needs a paid plan
- − Plans page does not say whether prices include GST
Typical New Zealand pricing
Tradies: Free $0 (up to 3 quotes per rolling 30 days); Pro $50 per 30 days; Business $95 per 30 days with 2 tradie seats, extra tradies $45 each. No lead fees or success commission, no auto-renewal; GST treatment not stated. Free for homeowners
Why this matters for New Zealand trades
Only EWRB-registered and licensed workers can carry out or supervise prescribed electrical work, with the practising licence renewed every 2 years; the PGDB registers and licenses plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers and prosecutes unauthorised work; and Restricted Building Work on homes must be done or supervised by a Licensed Building Practitioner. WorkSafe enforces the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and says amendments take effect on 1 April 2027. The payroll tools listed here file payday information with Inland Revenue, and some act as PAYE intermediaries that pay PAYE to Inland Revenue for you. Master Builders and Master Plumbers membership is voluntary and does not replace licensing.
New Zealand trades vendor selection is shaped by registration and licensing (the EWRB for electrical workers, the PGDB for plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers, and the LBP scheme for Restricted Building Work on homes), payday filing with Inland Revenue, KiwiSaver deductions, Holidays Act leave calculations, 15% GST, and health and safety duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
Frequently asked
Is FairTrades NZ a good fit for New Zealand trades?
FairTrades is a New Zealand job marketplace where homeowners post a job free, compare quotes side by side and share contact details only after accepting a quote. Tradies build a profile and must pass FairTrades' minimum provider review before quoting; FairTrades says it charges no lead fees and no success commission, and earns from tradie plans instead. Its site lists 28 trades in four groups, and the 6 recent jobs it showed on 30 September 2026 were all in Christchurch. FairTrades calls itself Kiwi owned and operated, but its site, terms and privacy policy do not name the company behind it. Its terms say the provider review does not mean every licence, qualification or insurance policy has been checked. The recent jobs shown were all in Christchurch, so check demand in your area before paying for a plan.
What does FairTrades NZ cost in New Zealand?
Tradies: Free $0 (up to 3 quotes per rolling 30 days); Pro $50 per 30 days; Business $95 per 30 days with 2 tradie seats, extra tradies $45 each. No lead fees or success commission, no auto-renewal; GST treatment not stated. Free for homeowners. Pricing and availability can change by region; confirm current New Zealand pricing on the vendor's site before committing.
Does FairTrades NZ publish its prices?
Yes. FairTrades NZ is Tier S in our New Zealand directory, which means our check found its prices published on its own website (see the typical pricing above). The tier is not a quality ranking, so compare it against the alternatives for your trade and region.