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Needed helps Kiwis find local professionals for urgent fixes and everyday jobs. In one request, you tell us what you need, where you are, and when you need it. Up to three available professionals near you can contact you directly, so you can choose the right fit without browsing listings, chasing quotes, or following up on silence.

How it worksGet help in 3 simple steps. Less than 60 seconds. No browsing. No chasing replies.
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Describe the jobPick a service, describe the job in a few words, and choose when you need it done.
2
Pros contact youYour request goes to up to 3 available electricians in your area who can contact you directly.
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You chooseCompare responses and choose who to hire. No reply after 10 minutes? Re-send to 3 more.
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You describe the job once. Pros who are available and nearby contact you directly. That's not a bolt-on feature — it's the entire model.

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Find an electrician by locationChoose your area to send one request. Up to 3 available electricians can contact you.
Northland
Electricians in WhangāreiElectricians in KerikeriElectricians in KaitaiaElectricians in DargavilleElectricians in Kaikohe
Waikato
Electricians in HamiltonElectricians in TaupōElectricians in CambridgeElectricians in TokoroaElectricians in Te Awamutu
Gisborne
Electricians in GisborneElectricians in RuatōriaElectricians in Tolaga Bay
Taranaki
Electricians in New PlymouthElectricians in HāweraElectricians in WaitaraElectricians in StratfordElectricians in Inglewood
Wellington
Electricians in WellingtonElectricians in Lower HuttElectricians in PoriruaElectricians in Upper HuttElectricians in Paraparaumu
Nelson
Electricians in NelsonElectricians in Stoke
West Coast
Electricians in GreymouthElectricians in WestportElectricians in HokitikaElectricians in Reefton
Otago
Electricians in DunedinElectricians in QueenstownElectricians in MosgielElectricians in OamaruElectricians in Wānaka
Auckland
Electricians in AucklandElectricians in Hibiscus CoastElectricians in PukekoheElectricians in WaiukuElectricians in Waiheke Island
Bay of Plenty
Electricians in TaurangaElectricians in RotoruaElectricians in WhakatāneElectricians in Te PukeElectricians in Kawerau
Hawke's Bay
Electricians in NapierElectricians in HastingsElectricians in Havelock NorthElectricians in WairoaElectricians in Waipukurau
Manawatū-Whanganui
Electricians in Palmerston NorthElectricians in WhanganuiElectricians in LevinElectricians in FeildingElectricians in Marton
Tasman
Electricians in RichmondElectricians in MotuekaElectricians in WakefieldElectricians in BrightwaterElectricians in Tākaka
Marlborough
Electricians in BlenheimElectricians in PictonElectricians in RenwickElectricians in Havelock
Canterbury
Electricians in ChristchurchElectricians in RollestonElectricians in TimaruElectricians in AshburtonElectricians in Rangiora
Southland
Electricians in InvercargillElectricians in GoreElectricians in Te AnauElectricians in WintonElectricians in Bluff
Frequently asked questions
Is this free to use?
Yes, Needed is free for customers. You only pay the electrician for their work - no booking fees.
How many electricians will contact me?
Up to 3 available electricians can contact you after you send your request. They'll call or message you directly.
How fast can an electrician respond?
Available electricians are notified when you send a request. Most customers hear back within minutes, but times vary by area.
What if nobody replies?
If you don't hear back after 10 minutes, re-send your request to 3 more available electricians with one tap.
Can I book for a specific time?
Yes. Choose 'Today (URGENT)', 'This week', or 'Flexible' when sending your request. Electricians will confirm availability when they contact you.
What electrical work can be done?
Services include power points, lighting, rewiring, switchboard upgrades, fault finding, and safety inspections.
How do payments work?
Pay the electrician directly after completion. Most accept bank transfer, cash, or card. A quote is provided before work begins.
How much does an electrician cost?
Costs depend on the job complexity and parts required. Electricians contact you directly to assess the work and provide a quote.
Are the electricians registered?
All electricians should be registered with the Electrical Workers Registration Board. You can verify their registration when they contact you.
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