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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.
1
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 handymen in your area who can contact you directly.
3
You chooseCompare responses and choose who to hire. No reply after 10 minutes? Re-send to 3 more.
The difference
Most sites still work like a directory

You search, filter, compare, message, and wait. The process might be online, but you still do all the work.

Needed starts with the request

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.

Each service category is built properly before expanding, so you get real replies from pros who are ready to take the job.

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Find a handyman by locationChoose your area to send one request. Up to 3 available handymen can contact you.
Northland
Handymen in WhangāreiHandymen in KerikeriHandymen in KaitaiaHandymen in DargavilleHandymen in Kaikohe
Waikato
Handymen in HamiltonHandymen in TaupōHandymen in CambridgeHandymen in TokoroaHandymen in Te Awamutu
Gisborne
Handymen in GisborneHandymen in RuatōriaHandymen in Tolaga Bay
Taranaki
Handymen in New PlymouthHandymen in HāweraHandymen in WaitaraHandymen in StratfordHandymen in Inglewood
Wellington
Handymen in WellingtonHandymen in Lower HuttHandymen in PoriruaHandymen in Upper HuttHandymen in Paraparaumu
Nelson
Handymen in NelsonHandymen in Stoke
West Coast
Handymen in GreymouthHandymen in WestportHandymen in HokitikaHandymen in Reefton
Otago
Handymen in DunedinHandymen in QueenstownHandymen in MosgielHandymen in OamaruHandymen in Wānaka
Auckland
Handymen in AucklandHandymen in Hibiscus CoastHandymen in PukekoheHandymen in WaiukuHandymen in Waiheke Island
Bay of Plenty
Handymen in TaurangaHandymen in RotoruaHandymen in WhakatāneHandymen in Te PukeHandymen in Kawerau
Hawke's Bay
Handymen in NapierHandymen in HastingsHandymen in Havelock NorthHandymen in WairoaHandymen in Waipukurau
Manawatū-Whanganui
Handymen in Palmerston NorthHandymen in WhanganuiHandymen in LevinHandymen in FeildingHandymen in Marton
Tasman
Handymen in RichmondHandymen in MotuekaHandymen in WakefieldHandymen in BrightwaterHandymen in Tākaka
Marlborough
Handymen in BlenheimHandymen in PictonHandymen in RenwickHandymen in Havelock
Canterbury
Handymen in ChristchurchHandymen in RollestonHandymen in TimaruHandymen in AshburtonHandymen in Rangiora
Southland
Handymen in InvercargillHandymen in GoreHandymen in Te AnauHandymen in WintonHandymen in Bluff
Frequently asked questions
How much does a handyman cost?
Most charge by the hour or provide a fixed quote. Discuss pricing when the handyman contacts you.
How fast can a handyman respond?
Available handymen are notified when you send a request. Most customers hear back within minutes, but times vary by area.
What jobs can a handyman do?
Handymen handle assembly, minor repairs, painting touch-ups, hanging items, door adjustments, and general maintenance.
Are handymen licensed for all work?
Handymen are great for general tasks. For electrical, plumbing, or gas work, a licensed tradesperson is required.
Can I book for a specific time?
Yes, choose your preferred timing. Handymen confirm availability when they contact you.
How do payments work?
Pay the handyman directly after the job. Most accept cash, card, or bank transfer.
What if nobody replies?
If you don't hear back after 10 minutes, re-send your request to reach 3 more available handymen.
Is this free to use?
Yes, Needed is free for customers. You only pay the handyman for their work.
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