Transparent Pricing
We know how frustrating it is for Kiwi businesses to face vague pricing for website design and development. That’s why we offer affordable monthly or yearly plans with no hidden costs.
Time Saving
Running a business is demanding, building a website shouldn’t be. We handle the full setup so you save time, skip technical headaches, and get a polished, professional website without lifting a finger.
Custom Design
Your site is custom built by experienced kiwi developers and designers who understand local businesses. We focus on clean design, user experience and mobile responsiveness to help your brand look its best.
Ongoing Support
We don’t disappear after launch. Your monthly website rental includes updates, security checks, and one free content change every month, so your website stays fresh, secure, and performing at its best.
We Build for free. Rent to Own within 24 months — no contracts, cancel anytime.
Business
For growing businesses needing advanced features and hands-on support.
Up to 5-pages Custom Design
Mobile Optimized Website
Unlimited bandwidth
Unlimited Photo & Video Uploads
Built-in Customer Reviews Section
Built-in Newsletter / Contact Form
Monthly Content Updates
Mini eCommerce
Designed for SMEs wanting a managed store with simple inventory.
Online Store (sell up to 20 products/services)
Fully integrated eCommerce & checkout
Weekly Product & Content Updates (we do it for you)
Customer accounts & order notifications
Premium Email Support
* All plans are billed in advance. Payments are non-refundable for the current billing period.
Stores connect to Stripe for payments. Stripe sets its own fees (e.g. typically 2.9% + 30¢ per successful domestic card transaction) and these may change.
Frequently Asked Questions
All plans are billed upfront Monthly. There are no contracts, and you’re free to cancel anytime. Please note: all payments are non-refundable. If you cancel partway through a paid period, the remaining time won’t be reimbursed.
We build your website for FREE on a premium platform (Squarespace). There are no upfront costs, no contracts, and you can cancel anytime.
Business — $99 NZD / month (Rent to Own)
+ Squarespace hosting approx. $36 USD / month (or save ~36% if paid annually).
For growing businesses needing advanced features and hands-on support. Includes up to 5 custom pages, mobile-optimised design, unlimited bandwidth, unlimited photo/video uploads, built-in reviews, newsletter/contact form, and monthly content updates.
Mini eCommerce — $199 NZD / month (Rent to Own)
+ Squarespace hosting approx. $40 USD / month (or save ~30% if paid annually).
Everything in Business, plus an online store (up to 20 products/services), fully integrated eCommerce & checkout, weekly product & content updates (done for you), customer accounts & order notifications, and premium email support.
Rent to Own — 24 months interest-free. After 24 months of uninterrupted payments, the design and any custom code we’ve added become fully yours. From then on, you only pay Squarespace directly for hosting. If your circumstances change, you can cancel anytime (you’ll simply forfeit progress towards ownership).
Squarespace hosting fees are set by Squarespace and may change.
Whether you're setting up a wedding registry, selling your home, or just need a personal page to promote yourself for a short term, this service is designed for anyone who wants a professional online presence without the hassle. It’s perfect for startups, tradies, cafes, restaurants, sports teams, real estate agents, and small to medium sized businesses looking to sell few products or services online. If you’re not tech savvy, don’t have time to manage a website, or simply don’t want to invest upfront without knowing if it’ll pay off, this flexible, rental based website model is made for you.
No contracts here — all Website Rental plans are month-to-month or yearly, depending on what suits you best. You can cancel at any time by emailing us at least 7 days before your next billing date. For monthly plans, your service will continue until the end of the paid month. For yearly plans, your service remains active until the end of the paid year. In both cases, no refunds are provided for unused time after cancellation. We don’t use direct debits. you’ll receive an invoice and pay when it is due. You’re in full control with no hidden fees or pressure. If you decide to return later after cancellation, we’ll charge a setup fee to get everything back online for you.
Our standard turnaround is 2 to 4 weeks from onboarding to go-live, depending on how quickly we receive your content and feedback. This includes onboarding, content prep, design, development, and testing. Timelines may vary based on project scope, but if you need a faster launch, let us know—we’re happy to explore accelerated options.
Yes, the domain needs to be purchased separately. We recommend using CrazyDomains for a simple and affordable setup. If you already own a domain, we’ll help connect it to your new website. If not, we’ll guide you through the purchase and setup process.
Absolutely. All our websites are fully mobile-responsive and optimised to look great and function smoothly across all devices, screen sizes, and browsers.
Yes, we include essential on-page and technical SEO in every website build. That means fast load times, clean code, mobile optimisation, and proper structure - giving your site the best chance to rank on Google.
No. Our service is designed to manage everything for you so you can focus on your business. All three plans include one free minor content update per month, while the Mini eCommerce plan includes weekly product updates handled by our team. Any major code or content changes fall outside these plans and will be discussed separately if required.
No, we don’t manage email services. We recommend using platforms like Google Workspace for your custom domain email. This keeps your email separate from your website, making it easier to manage and transfer if you ever decide to cancel our service in the future. We’re happy to guide you through the setup.
You’re free to cancel anytime with no lock-in contracts—but you must give at least 7 days’ notice before your next billing date. Late or missed payments may incur fees, and your website will be taken offline. If payments remain unresolved, your website will be permanently deleted. If you decide to return later, a small reactivation fee will apply to set everything up again.
Yes — our Mini eCommerce Rent to Own plan is designed for small to medium businesses wanting to sell products or services online without any upfront payment. It includes a custom-built online store with up to 15 products, unlimited pages, and weekly product updates (up to 1 hour per week) managed by us, so you can focus on running your business.
You pay a flat monthly rental fee for 24 months. After completing these payments without interruption, you will fully own the website. From then on, you only pay Squarespace's monthly plan fee (currently around $39 USD, subject to change).
We also provide training and support to help you learn how to use the Squarespace CMS, so you can view orders, manage inventory, and track your store’s performance confidently.
If you plan to sell a high volume of products or need advanced eCommerce functionality, this is outside our current Website Rental plans. It will require a separate discussion and custom quote. We're happy to explore options with you.
Still have questions?
Email us anytime at support@websiterental.co.nz and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
With our website design service,
you get everything done for you
Built for Kiwi businesses
We understand local needs. Our websites are designed specifically for New Zealand businesses, helping you connect with your audience and grow your presence online.
No upfront cost
You don’t need thousands to get started. We design and build your site for FREE — just pay a simple monthly or yealy rental that includes hosting, updates, and support.
Fully managed
Forget about the tech. We handle design, setup, SEO basics, and monthly maintenance, so you can focus on running your business, not your website.
Mobile & SEO friendly
Your website will be fast, responsive, and optimised for search engines right out of the box. From mobile to desktop, we make sure you look good everywhere.
Easy content updates
Need to update info or swap a photo? No problem. Every plan includes one free content update per month.
Cancel anytime
No lock-in contracts. If you’re not happy, you can cancel anytime with no penalties. It’s risk-free, flexible, and built around your needs.