Advertise in Palmerston North
Be the first name locals see when they search for your trade, with the top spot in your best-of guide and a full listing in the Explore Palmerston North business directory.
Is your top spot free?
Type your trade or type of business to see if the top spot in its Palmerston North guide is available.
Choose your plan
Both are billed yearly. Cancel before your renewal and you won't be charged again.
Featured top spot + listing
- The exclusive top spot in your best-of guideOne business per category, held for 12 months. No one can outbid you.
- Call, website and message buttons under your namePlus a Call bar that follows readers on phones.
- Your Google reviews on the guideLive rating and recent reviews, right under your write-up.
- Featured first in the directoryTop of your category, and first in the directory section of every guide in it.
- A free article written for youOn a topic your customers search for, linked to your spot and listing.
- Your $48 listing included
Everything else included
- Up to 3 offers on Local Offers, shown first
- Up to 3 events on What's On, featured
- Rotated on the homepage all year
- Written, designed and built for you
- Built for Google and AI search
Directory listing
- Your own page in the Explore Palmerston North business directoryBuilt to be found in local Google searches.
- Logo, cover photo and galleryShow your work, premises and team.
- Live Google reviewsYour rating and recent reviews on your page.
- Call, website and enquiry formCustomers contact you straight from your page.
- Map, hours and directionsWith a live open or closed sign.
- Verified badgeA sign of trust for visitors.
Everything else included
- Full business description
- Social links and intro video
- Up to 3 offers on Local Offers
- One event on What's On
- Filed under the right category and area
How we compare
A guaranteed top spot and a full profile, built for your city.
| Explore Palmerston North | TopChoice Spotlight | NoCowboys | Top5.nz | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 a year | $563.50 a year($490 + GST) | $999 a year | $113.85 a year($99 + GST founding rate) |
| Your place on the page | Top spot: the one paid business, first on the page | Spotlight above the Top 5(one per trade and area) | Above free listings(shared with other members) | Not for sale(ranked on Google reviews only) |
| Full business profile (photos, map, hours) | ✓ included | Basic profile on request(no photos, map or hours) | ✓ | Profile for subscribers(hours and address; no photos) |
| Local or national | Local: built for Palmerston North | National | National | National |
| Entry-level option | $48 a year | None | Free basic listing | Free claim |
Competitor details from their own pages, checked 2 November 2026.
How it works
You tell us about your business. We do the rest.
Frequently asked questions
What's included with the top spot?
The top spot in your category's best-of guide on Explore Palmerston North, with Call, website and message buttons, your Google reviews and an enquiry form. It also includes your full directory listing (normally $48 a year), a free article written about a topic your customers search for, up to 3 featured offers and events, and a place in the homepage rotation.
How much does advertising in Palmerston North cost?
Both plans are billed yearly. The top spot is $199 a year and includes the $48 directory listing. A directory listing on its own is $48 a year. The price shown is the full amount, with nothing added.
Where can I advertise locally in Palmerston North?
Local radio, newspapers and community magazines, billboards and bus backs, Facebook and Google ads, and local websites all reach people in Palmerston North. Explore Palmerston North is a local website: you can take the top spot in your category's best-of guide, which includes a listing in the Explore Palmerston North business directory, or have a directory listing on its own.
What's the best place to advertise in Palmerston North?
It depends on who you want to reach. Radio, social media and billboards reach people who aren't looking for you yet. A local guide reaches people who are already searching for your type of business in Palmerston North, when they are ready to call. If those are the customers you want, start where they search: the top spot in your best-of guide puts you first in front of them.
Can I cancel?
Yes. Cancel any time before your renewal date and you won't be charged again. Your spot or listing stays live until the end of the year you've paid for. There are no cancellation fees.
More questions
What if there's already a business in the top spot?
Each category has one top spot, first come, first served. If yours is taken you're still welcome to a directory listing, and we can let you know if the spot comes free.
How long does it take to go live?
Usually 1 to 3 business days once we have your details. We'll send you the links when everything is live.
What happens after I send the form?
We check availability for your category and get back to you, usually within a working day. If the spot you want is taken, we'll talk through the options.
What is a best-of guide?
A guide to the best businesses in one category in Palmerston North, for example the best electricians. Each one is researched from the businesses' own details and written for locals choosing who to call.
Why a local site instead of a national directory?
Explore Palmerston North is built around Palmerston North and the people who live and visit here. When someone looks for a local trade, cafe or service, a local guide is what they trust, and it's where your business sits.
Do you write the article?
Yes. Suggest a topic or two, or leave it with us. We write and publish every article ourselves so it reads as genuine advice, which is what makes it worth reading.
Can I update my details later?
Yes. Send us any changes to your contact details, hours, photos or services during the year and we'll update them for you.