For New Zealand service businesses
AI receptionist for New Zealand businesses
Reply to new leads in under 2 seconds, start a voice callback instantly, and keep follow-up moving while you are on the job. NZ Leads is software, not a staffed call centre, and every price below is shown in US dollars.
What an AI receptionist does here
A new enquiry needs a quick first response and a clear next step. NZ Leads handles that sequence for supported lead platforms: an immediate first reply, qualification questions, an optional voice call, and follow-up that stops when the customer replies or books.
Lead messages
Answer the lead while the job is still fresh
Yelp leads get an AI draft for staff review. Other supported sources follow their own reply rules. The under-2-second figure is the response-time claim used across the current product.
Voice follow-up
Start an outbound call instantly
When a callable number is available, the voice agent can dial instantly. A dedicated number costs US$10 per month, and outbound use costs US$1 per minute.
Supported lead sources
Choose the sources you actually use. NZ Leads currently supports the following channels:
- Yelp, including Request a Quote
- Thumbtack
- Facebook Messenger
- Facebook Lead Ads
- Instagram DMs
- Google Local Services Ads
Published pricing
Pay for the channels you use
| Channel | Price |
|---|---|
| Yelp auto-response | US$99/month |
| Thumbtack auto-response | US$99/month |
| Facebook Messenger | US$49/month |
| Facebook Lead Ads | US$19/month |
| Voice-agent number | US$10/month |
| Outbound voice use | US$1/minute |
Every plan has a 7-day trial. There is no contract, setup fee, per-lead fee, or lead cap.
Before you choose any provider
A practical New Zealand buying checklist
Search results for AI receptionist NZ mix local answering providers, voice-agent software, and offshore platforms. Ask each provider the same questions before comparing prices:
- Is the service software or a staffed answering bureau? The operating model changes what happens when a call falls outside the script.
- Which number and voice options are actually available in New Zealand? Do not infer local availability from a New Zealand landing page.
- Where is call and lead data processed? Ask for the privacy and retention terms that apply to your customer data.
- Which lead sources work today? Get the supported list in writing, especially for Yelp, Thumbtack, Meta, and Google LSA.
- What stops follow-up? A sequence should stop when the customer replies or books, not keep sending messages.
- What currency and usage fees apply? NZ Leads publishes its prices in USD so the conversion is visible before you start.
Standard setup
From source connection to first test
- Start the trial. Create an NZ Leads account. The trial runs for 7 days with no contract.
- Choose a supported source. Connect Yelp, Thumbtack, Facebook Messenger, Facebook Lead Ads, Instagram DMs, or Google Local Services Ads.
- Add the facts the responder can use. Provide your services, service area, hours, and the questions you want asked when a lead arrives.
- Check the first reply. Run a test lead and confirm the wording, qualification questions, and handoff suit your business.
- Turn on follow-up. Enable the Day 1, Day 3, and Day 7 sequence. It stops when the customer replies or books.
The under-2-minute setup time is owner-stated. It is consistent with the existing onboarding demo, but the demo is not an independent timing study.
Questions from New Zealand buyers
What does NZ Leads mean by an AI receptionist?
NZ Leads is lead-response software, not a staffed New Zealand call centre. It combines instant replies for supported lead channels with a voice agent for calling and follow-up.
How quickly does NZ Leads respond?
The first automated text or message reply is sent in under 2 seconds after the lead webhook arrives. An outbound voice callback or dial can start instantly.
Which lead sources does NZ Leads support?
Supported sources are Yelp, including Request a Quote, Thumbtack, Facebook Messenger, Facebook Lead Ads, Instagram DMs, and Google Local Services Ads.
How much does the voice agent cost?
A voice-agent number is US$10 per month. Outbound voice use is US$1 per minute. Prices on this page are in US dollars.
What do the lead-channel plans cost?
Yelp and Thumbtack are US$99 per month each, Facebook Messenger is US$49 per month, and Facebook Lead Ads is US$19 per month.
Is there a contract or setup fee?
No. NZ Leads has a 7-day free trial, no contract, no setup fee, no per-lead fee, and no lead cap.
How does automated follow-up stop?
A multi-touch sequence can run on Day 1, Day 3, and Day 7. It stops as soon as the customer replies or books.
How long does setup take?
The owner-stated setup time is under 2 minutes for the standard do-it-yourself flow, with same-day activation.
One supported channel is enough to test the workflow
See the first reply before you commit
Start the 7-day trial, connect a supported source, and run a test lead against your own instructions.
Start the 7-day trial