Regions
Why Free Directories Fall Short
Multi-Platform Regional Presence
Regional Coverage That Works
The Howling Times delivers targeted regional business profiles across New Zealand, connecting customers with trusted local service providers through quality content.
Generic Free Business Directory sites offer minimal value because they provide minimal content. A business name, phone number, and street address don’t persuade anyone to make contact. They don’t explain your expertise, showcase your services, or build confidence with potential customers. These bare-bones listings sit alongside hundreds of competitors in identical formats, offering no differentiation and no reason for customers to choose you over anyone else.
Our network operates differently. We provide comprehensive coverage across major New Zealand regions through professionally written features that explain what you do, how you do it, and why local customers should choose your business. Each regional page connects to detailed business profiles, service articles, and product reviews that give readers the information they actually need. This approach delivers measurably better results than static directory entries because it provides substance, context, and genuine value to people searching for services in their area.
Businesses that rely solely on free directories miss the advertising reach and marketing power that comes from appearing across dozens of interconnected publications. Our system amplifies your presence through multiple high-quality placements, not one forgotten listing.
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Our Network is Growing
New regions open regularly across our publication ecosystem, and businesses that claim their spot early gain lasting advantages over competitors who wait. We enforce strict category exclusivity: one business per industry sector, per region. Once your category fills in your area, that opportunity closes to everyone else. Your competitors will find themselves locked out while you enjoy undivided exposure across our entire network.
Traditional directory sites belong to a different era. They list a business name and contact details without engaging users, influencing modern search systems, or helping customers discover your services. People don’t use them anymore because they fail to promote your brand or explain your value. Search engines now prioritise useful, informative, creative content rather than keyword lists or backlink volume. Cheap overseas backlinks and static directory entries make no impact and often dissuade customers when they appear in search results.
Our system was built for modern search behaviour. Each publication ranks in the top one to two percent for performance, accessibility, and SEO. They load quickly on mobile phones, tablets, and desktop computers. Slow websites lose customers instantly.
Claim Your Spot Early
✅ Secure your region before competitors move in ✅ One business per industry, per region, with no duplication ✅ Strengthen your online visibility ✅ Raise brand awareness and reach new audiences ✅ Enhance your web presence ✅ Boost your brand awareness ✅ Increase your business exposure ✅ Strengthen visibility with authentic, relevant content ✅ Gain AI and search exposure across dozens of websites
Old directories list you. Our system promotes you intelligently. When customers find one of our targeted service articles, it’s like having dozens of websites working for you instead of one. Join today to future-proof your visibility and dominate your industry in your region.