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Houzz Inc., the world’s leading platform for home renovation and design, today launched a dedicated New Zealand site, houzz.co.nz, and apps for Kiwi iOS and Android users — specifically tailored for the New Zealand market. Strong local demand for the Houzz offering, which helps people renovate and design their homes from start to finish, prompted the company’s expansion into New Zealand.
Over 200,000 New Zealanders are already using Houzz every month to find design inspiration, get advice from the largest home community on the web, source products, research and hire home professionals, and manage home projects from start to finish. Kiwi trade professionals are also active on Houzz, with over 4,000 using the site to showcase their work, build their brands and reach new clients. Globally, Houzz has grown organically to more than 40 million monthly unique users, 90 percent of whom are homeowners, and over one million active home renovation and design professionals in more than 60 categories including architects, interior designers, product designers and more.
Houzz is free and easy to use, removing the barriers between those looking to design their home and the professionals who can help them do so with technology.
By using houzz.co.nz, New Zealand homeowners and design lovers can:
For Kiwi trade professionals, houzz.co.nz provides a platform to showcase their work, build brand awareness, and connect with homeowners both in New Zealand and across the world. Professionals can also leverage Houzz technology to collaborate with clients at all stages of a project.
Adi Tatarko, Houzz cofounder and CEO, says: “Our mission from day one has been to deliver the best technology and experience for home renovation and design by addressing every aspect of the process. We’re thrilled to provide New Zealand users and home professionals with dedicated local content and the technology to make the renovation and design process more fun and productive. We also look forward to connecting New Zealand professionals and homeowners with our community around the world. The integration of the indoor outdoor lifestyle in the Kiwi home is very popular among the global Houzz community. We know that people are eager to have more access to New Zealand design inspiration, products, talent and expertise.”
Houzz has established a dedicated New Zealand team led by Asia-Pacific Managing Director Jason Chuck, to help both professionals and homeowners get the most from the new Kiwi platform.
About Houzz
Houzz is the leading platform for home renovation and design, providing people with everything they need to improve their homes from start to finish – online or from a mobile device. From decorating a small room to building a custom home and everything in between, Houzz connects millions of homeowners, home design enthusiasts and home improvement professionals across the country and around the world. With the largest residential design database in the world and a vibrant community empowered by technology, Houzz is the easiest way for people to find inspiration, get advice, find products and hire the professionals they need to help turn their ideas into reality. Headquartered in Palo Alto, Calif., Houzz also has international offices in London, Berlin, Sydney, Moscow and Tokyo. Houzz and the Houzz logo are registered trademarks of Houzz Inc. worldwide. For more information, visit houzz.co.nz.