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The Central App brings local to your fingertips. Simply download the app, and we'll keep you updated with the latest information. Together, we're proudly supporting our local community.

As of June 2024, over 60,000 people have already downloaded the app!

Download today and be in the know of Everything Central Otago.

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Trusted by organisations all around Central Otago

Built for local clubs & groups

Clubs and Groups on Central App

A great community is a connected community. That's why we make it free to share your clubs and community groups with everyone!

Add all your information and we'll show it in-app and online. Too easy!

Simply complete our form and we'll get you live on Central App, asap. 

Thanks to our member advertisers who make this community connectivity possible for all of us, 24/7!

Built for local events

What's On - Events on Central App

A community that plays together, stays connected. That's why it's free to share your events; including regular recurring events as well as those one-off special events. 

Tell everyone all your details, right down to where they can get tickets and how to find your venue. You'll be doing us all a favour!

Simply complete our form and we'll get you live on The Central App, asap. 

Thanks to our member advertisers who make this community connectivity possible for all of us, 24/7!

Built for local business

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When your audience is local, we're the place for you.

Baffled by Google-de-gook? Can't figure out Fakebook? That's why we created Local Focus. Simple but powerful, you promote what you offer directly to people who actually live, work or visit here.

Not only are we the most cost-effective marketing tool for local businesses (just $49 + GST per month), by advertising with us - you're helping support the free services that help keep our community thriving and connected.

We make Google work for you! The Central App is mobile first (Google loves that) but we're also online. That means Google can't help but notice you when you advertise with us. 

Because we're digital, we don't limit what you want to say. That means - no word or picture limits. 

We cost much less than print media and we're on the go, at people's fingertips, 24/7. 

Pretty awesome huh?!

Mobile-savvy smart links put your business in the hands of locals like never before!

That's one-click links to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn PLUS your choice of any and all of the following; your website, your booking or ticketing site, your video, your reviews, your location and things like your webcam or weather updates. 

When you choose to display your location, The Central App provides in-app, step-by-step navigation to your door. 

That puts the power in our readers' hands. Power that you're right there to harness. 

Your Local Focus listing with us is your ticket to massive discounts on everything we offer. 

That means a minimum 20% discount on all our other advertising options and exclusive member only packages. 

Throughout the year, we give our members bonus offers, special events and first right of refusal for the most sought after advertising real estate. 

As part of Local Focus, members get a bespoke text link to your business - in the News!

By far, the most-read section of The Central App, the News text ads actively promote your business to local people. 

We take care to keep the balance, we don't want to annoy our readers with too many ads but we work with you to make your in-News ad as enticing as possible.

Built for local job vacancies

Jobs Vacancies on The Central App

A working community is great for everyone. That's why we make it super affordable to promote your job vacancies. 

Looking for new team members? List your job on The Central App. Pay just $30+ GST per week (20% off for members) to reach a local audience of over 15,000 unique readers, who look here for new jobs weekly.  You pay a weekly fee for as long as you need and that fee includes News links - Reaching even more readers and exposing your vacancy to thousands. It's a fixed fee for as long as it takes to find the right person for your team. 

Want local? Talk to locals.
Our people live here, so it just makes sense.

Simply complete our form and we'll get you live on The Central App on a Monday and Thursday.

A working community is great for everyone! That's why we make it super affordable to advertise your job vacancies. 

Looking for staff? List your job on Waitaki App. Pay $49+ GST to reach a growing local audience - that's a one-off fee for as long as you need!

Trade Me costs $499 / month + GST. On Seek it's $995 / month + GST. 
That's because you're paying for a national campaign. 

Want local? Try local?
Our audience lives here - you know it makes sense.

Simply complete our form with all your job vacancy details and we'll get you live on Waitaki App, asap. 

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It's free to list your clubs
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We make it easy for
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You even get in-app, one click navigation... all free!

Built for local clubs & groups

A strong community is a connected community. That's why we make it FREE to share your clubs and community groups with everyone.

Add your information, and we'll feature it in-app and online—it's that easy!

Just fill out our form, and we'll get you live on The Central App as soon as possible. 

Thanks to our 'local focus' members, whose advertising keeps us going.  Support them by shopping local.

Built for local events

A community that plays together, stays connected. That's why all non-ticketed events, including regular recurring and one-off special events, can be listed for FREE.

Ticketed events can be listed on the app for a fixed rate of $50 + GST.

Share all your event details, from ticket information to venue location, all in one place.

Just complete our form, and we'll get your event live on The Central App as soon as possible.

Thanks to our 'local focus' members, whose advertising keeps us going.  Support them by shopping local.

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It's free to list your events - ordered by date!
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We navigate people
right to your door.

Built for local business

When your audience is local, we're the place for you.

We've created Local Focus—a simple yet powerful way to promote your business directly to those who live, work, or visit here.

We are the most cost-effective marketing tool for local businesses, at just $49 + GST per month. By marketing with us, you’re also supporting the free services that keep our community thriving and connected.

We make Google work for you! The Central App is mobile-first (which Google loves), but we're also online. This ensures Google notices you when you advertise with us.

Being digital means no limits on words or pictures, allowing you to share as much as you want.

We cost much less than print media and are accessible 24/7, right at people's fingertips.

Pretty awesome, right?!

Mobile-savvy smart links put your business in the hands of locals like never before!

That's one-click links to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn PLUS your choice of any and all of the following; your website, your booking or ticketing site, your video, your reviews, your location and things like your webcam or weather updates. 

When you choose to display your location, The Central App provides in-app, step-by-step navigation to your door. 

That puts the power in our readers' hands. Power that you're right there to harness. 

Your Local Focus listing with us is your ticket to massive discounts on everything we offer. 

That means a minimum 20% discount on all our other advertising options and exclusive member only packages. 

Throughout the year, we give our members bonus offers, special events and first right of refusal for the most sought after advertising real estate. 

As part of Local Focus, members get a bespoke text link to your business - in the News!

By far, the most-read section of The Central App, the News text ads actively promote your business to local people. 

We take care to keep the balance, we don't want to annoy our readers with too many ads but we work with you to make your in-News ad as enticing as possible.

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Jobs
It's free to see job vacancies and only *$30+ GST per week to list them! 
Are you a Local business?
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Plenty of room for all the job vacancy details.
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And all the application details and instructions are in one place.

Built for local job vacancies

A working community is great for everyone. That's why we make it super affordable to promote your job vacancies. 

Reach thousands of potential candidates with The Central App! Our job section attracts over 3,000 views every week. For just $30 + GST per week (20% off for members), you can list your job and connect with a local audience.

Your weekly fee covers as many weeks as you need and includes News links, expanding your reach and exposing your vacancy to over 18,000 unique readers, every month.

Want local? Talk to locals.
Our people live here, so it just makes sense.

Ready to find your next team member? Simply complete our form and we'll get you live on The Central App as soon as we can.

“Being on the Central App allows our advertising to be very focused in one place.”
“It’s very measurable as we can see all our click through rates.”
“It’s more affordable for the exposure we get than traditional media.”

Dewald C&R Insurance

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