TopChoice is an independent New Zealand directory that publishes curated Top 5 lists of trusted local trades and service businesses — so you can compare a short list of proven providers instead of trawling through dozens of options.
We do the research, so you can choose with confidence.
Finding a good local tradesperson or service business shouldn't be a gamble. Open directories list everyone, paid ads dominate the top of search, and reviews can be hard to read at a glance. We wanted something simpler: a short, trustworthy shortlist for each trade in each city.
So TopChoice publishes just five recommended businesses per category, per location. Five is enough to give you real choice, but few enough that you can actually compare them and make a decision the same day.
Our recommendations are editorially curated by a New Zealand-based team. We don't host our own reviews and we don't sell places in the Top 5. Instead, we research each local market and draw on public reputation signals from Google and other platforms, alongside our own checks. Every business is assessed on factors such as:
Lists are reviewed periodically and can change as businesses grow, improve or fall short — so the recommendations stay current and worth trusting.
TopChoice is an independent editorial platform. Some pages include a clearly labelled featured placement that businesses can pay for — but featured placements sit separately and never influence the editorial Top 5 rankings.
We're free for the public to use. You always contact businesses directly; we're not an intermediary and don't take a booking fee or commission.
We currently publish Top 5 lists for trades and home services — builders, plumbers, electricians, roofers, painters, landscapers, arborists, drainlayers, fencing contractors, heat pump installers, plasterers and tilers — across Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Hamilton, Tauranga and Dunedin. More categories (automotive, professional services, health and beauty, home and lifestyle, hospitality and events) and locations are on the way.
TopChoice is a digital growth project by EightySix Digital. Questions or feedback? Get in touch — we'd love to hear from you.
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