:: PARTNERS ::
Here is a list of business and partner sites that we use and recommend. If you would like to exchange links with www.findadj.co.nz, please email sam@findadj.co.nz.
Auckland :: Partners
WeddingWise
Planning your wedding takes more than just great entertainment. Need a venue, dress, caterer, cake, photographer, or florist? Search thousands of vendors with user ratings & reviews in New Zealand's most comprehensive wedding directory. Easily search by vendor type, location, keyword, or tag, and plan your perfect wedding all from one place. User ratings & reviews from other brides and grooms help you make smart choices.
www.weddingwise.co.nz
Wedding Bands
An entertainment agency specialising in bands and entertainment suitable for weddings.
www.weddingbands.co.nz
Wedding Band
(Same as weddingbands.co.nz) An entertainment agency specialising in wedding bands and entertainment.
www.weddingband.co.nz
Catch Media
Catch Media is New Zealand's only fully digital direct response agency.
We have the measurement tools, planning models, media independence and most importantly the experience to create the most effective online advertising campaigns for your business.
www.catchmedia.co.nz
Nicky Clarke PR
NCPR is an Auckland agency with a world of experience. With clients in the UK, Australia and New Zealand we’ve done most things in many places.
Whether we're creating the perfect event or a great headline - it’s about us working behind the scenes to make our clients look brilliant.
www.ncpr.co.nz
Flicks
Flicks.co.nz is the nation’s most comprehensive and popular independent movie publication. It features every film playing in New Zealand with full info, uber fast-playing trailers, user and press comments, session times, cinema profiles, film reviews, film news and a panel of talented writers all bundled up with an unashamed, passionate to the point of disgusting, love of the movies.
www.flicks.co.nz
Get Frank
Getfrank is New Zealand's online men's lifestyle magazine, a no-bullshit, spin-free alternative to other men’s publications in the New Zealand marketplace. We've got a strong business & political focus, enjoy being outdoors and active, thrive on the creative industries and robust debate, and aspire to better the world en route to the finer things in life.
www.getfrank.co.nz
Wag The Dog
Wag The Dog do digital stuff. Ad stuff. Creative and media stuff. Strategies and so on. It's all a bit secret squirrel so we won't say more just yet....
www.wagthedog.co.nz
Stereotype
We recommend Stereotype for all your hifi requirements. Brendan really knows his stuff and will get you the best gear in the world at a reasonable price. From the site: "We only sell Hifi gear we would like to own ourselves and all our products are backed up by NZ distributors".
www.stereotype.co.nz
Blue Steel
Blue Steel is one of Auckland's top covers bands, offering a range of hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s through to modern classics.
www.bluesteelband.co.nz
Dragonfly
Dragonfly is the best acoustic duo in New Zealand, specialising in weddings on Waiheke Island.
www.dragonflyband.co.nz
Kristina Lane web and graphic design
Web designer for the Blue Steel and Dragonfly websites. Find A Band recommends Kristina Lane for band sites. Full service graphic design and web design in one very reasonably priced package.
klane.co.nz
Auckland :: Venues
Gracehill Vineyard Estate
Gracehill offers an elegant and sophisticated environment allowing for privacy, comfort and flexibility to suit your wedding, birthday, anniversary celebration or corporate event.
http://www.gracehill.co.nz
Auckland :: Photographers
Mike Child Photography
Mike Child is an award winning photographer, based in Western Heights in West Auckland, who loves photographing people and the special moments of their lives.
www.mikechild.co.nz
Kelly Newland
At Kelly Newland Photography, we can offer you a wide range of professional photographic services.
www.kellynewland.com/
Fine Photography
Fine Photography specialises in creative, award-winning wedding photography in Auckland, NZ.
www.finephotography.co.nz
Mark Barber
A fantastic photographer based in Auckland. We recommend Mark for all band photo shoots.
www.markbarber.co.nz
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Jamie Whitehouse Rock Photography
Jamie Whitehouse is an exceptional young talent in live music photography. Find A Band recommends him for all bands requiring top quality photography for their press kits, CDs or Find A Band profiles.
www.myspace.com/nzrockphotos
Conor Clark
Conor Clark is a very talented photographer based in Mt Eden, Auckland. Her work appeared in Real Groove, Groove Guide, Rip It Up and Metro.
www.conorclarke.co.nz
Angela Scott Photography
Angela’s passion for photography is the culmination of a lifetime of being fascinated by people – and bringing out the very best in people. A deeply spiritual person herself, Angela likes nothing better than to capture the real spirit of a person, their uniqueness and their individuality.
www.angelascott.co.nz
Auckland :: Wedding Planners
Wedding Heaven
Wedding Heaven has everything at your fingertips from services that include celebrants, florists to photographers and venues.
www.weddingheaven.co.nz
NZ Wedding and Honeymoon Directory
Our aim at NZ Wedding Directory is to promote some of the best wedding suppliers available to help make your day special.
www.nzweddingdirectory.co.nz
Wedding Essentials
Your wedding day will probably be the biggest function you may ever get to organise. Our company, WEDDING ESSENTIALS is here to help you plan your day. Use this website to find the services you will need for your wedding day.
www.weddings-nz.co.nz
The Weddings Guide
Your complete guide to New Zealand Weddings, in-depth articles, wedding stories, announcements, as well as a local services directory for all your wedding needs.
www.weddingsguide.co.nz
Amare
Debbie Gribble of Amare has over 15 years experience organising exquisite events all over the world including at the Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix. She has also worked closely with very high profile clients including Princess Diana.
www.amare.co.nz
Designed Weddings & Events
Designed Events co-ordination services provides you with the perfect solution to your event planning requirements.
http://www.designedevents.co.nz
Premier Weddings
Premier weddings is here to help you plan your wedding. Sometimes the wedding planning can become a little overwhelming, but help is at hand!
http://premierwedding.co.nz
Auckland :: Wedding Stationery
Photomaxing
Let PhotoMaxing custom design your wedding invitations & stationery to suit your unique style. Professionally printed cards using the latest in digital technology, a large range of themes including beach, kiwiana, damask and rose. Create your own photo thank you cards online using our interactive website.
www.photomaxing.co.nz
Auckland :: Florists
Auckland :: Jewellers
WeddingBands.com
Wedding Bands .com offers wedding bands and diamond wedding rings in gold, platinum and titanium.
www.weddingbands.com
Auckland :: Musician Services
More Core Audio
CD/DVD production, Replication, Duplication. Recording Studio. Rehearsal Space. Based in West Auckland.
www.morecoreaudio.co.nz
Sound Works
A complete sound hire service in Auckland with FREE delivery, set-up, sound check and collect*.
www.soundworks.co.nz
Hill Street Studios
Hill Street Studios is a professional recording studio based in Onehunga, Auckland. Hill Street offers the quality and comfort of Auckland's finest studios without the expense.
www.hillstreetstudios.co.nz
Mr Glyn Guitar Repair
Mr Glyn is the luthier of choice for all Find A Band bands. Highly recommend for electric, acoustic and bass instrument repairs, mods and maintenance.
www.mrglyn.co.nz
Poolside Studios
Poolside Studios offers fantastic guitars, basses, amps and more for sale. Check out Reverend guitars, Top Hat amps and Ultrasound acoustic amps.
www.poolsidestudios.co.nz
Greenstone Amplifiers
Greenstone Amplifiers was formed to build high quality all-tube guitar amplifiers and associated products which represent the best of New Zealand design, craftsmanship and technology.
www.greenstoneamplifiers.co.nz
Guitar Pedals
Trueman Guitar Pedals is a New Zealand owned company selling high end/boutique guitar effects, pedalboards, power supplies, guitar/patch cables and custom solutions. Since 2006 Trueman Guitar Pedals have been helping musicians get serious about their tone!!
www.guitarpedals.co.nz
NZ Rockshops
NZ Rockshops have stores located throughout 19 locations in 13 cities.
www.rockshop.co.nz
Ash Custom Works
Ashcustomworks brings the art and craft of hand made guitars together with carefully selected materials to create the guitar of your dreams.
www.ashcustomworks.com
Auckland :: Directories
Corporate Events Guide
The Corporate Events Guide is New Zealand's Little Black Book for corporate event planning.
www.corporateeventsguide.co.nz/
New Zealand Search Engine
New Zealand Search Engine
http://www.whatsonnz.com/
New Zealand search directory and city guides.
www.whatsonnz.com/
Official Wedding Guide
The Official Wedding Guide.com covers a diverse range of products and services that are available to create your dream wedding day.
www.officialweddingguide.com
Auckland :: Other
Hil Cook Makeup, Hair & Prosthetics artists
The Hil Cook Team is the most successful freelance makeup artistry team in New Zealand. They are recognized for their high quality of work, cutting edge products and professional, yet fun approach.
http://www.hilcook.co.nz
The Red Boats Party Cruises
The Red boats provide Harbour cruises, Tours, Charters, Party boats, and Fishing trips, for any group or individual.
http://www.theredboats.co.nz
Parasol Marquees and Gazebos
We stock a large range of marquees and gazebo tents at very affordable prices. When you buy a marquee from us you are buying a quality unit with full parts back up available
http://www.marqueesandgazebos.co.nz/
Tenvor Productions
Tenvor Productions is a website design, graphic design and audio recording company.
www.tenvor.co.nz
View Auckland
View Auckland is an Auckland entertainment guide, restaurant guide and more. Check them out for a great selection of venues too.
www.viewauckland.co.nz
The Little White Dress
he Little White Dress is home to fashion forward Couture Wedding Dresses with a Vintage flair
www.thelittlewhitedress.co.nz/
Nick Clarke PR and Events
Nicky Clarke has nearly a decade of experience in the events and PR industry and has worked both in New Zealand and internationally.
www.nickyclarkeprandevents.co.nz
Jonny Love
Jonny Love is a new talent on the NZ music scene. Fans of Coldplay, David Gray, Snow Patrol, Op Shop and Damien Rice will enjoy his music.
www.jonnylove.co.nz
Christchurch :: Photographers
Tracey Allsopp
Put yourself in the hands of professional Christchurch wedding photographer and makeup artist Tracey Allsopp.
www.traceyallsopp.co.nz
Tony Stewart, Photographer
Tony is an NZIPP qualified, professional photographer fiercely passionate about his work.
www.photoshots.co.nz
New Regent Studios
Todd Flygenring has been a photographer since 1998 loves the interaction between his clients and being there to share your special day.
www.photos.co.nz
Shar Devine
It is a privilege to be able to capture the amazing moments of your wedding day. Let my unobtrusive manner provide you with images
that are relaxed, natural and stylish.
www.weddingphoto.co.nz
Stacy Squires
Stacy has a background in documentary and media photography. This editorial/reportage style of photography is reflected in Stacy's photographs which are creative yet informal and candid giving you naturally beautiful wedding photographs.
www.stacysquires.com/
Christchurch :: Videographers
Wedding Videos
Going beyond the mere documentation of your wedding, capturing the excitement, the emotion... the very essence of your day. With careful attention to detail, a discrete presence, creative camera work, and cinematic editing, your wedding video will be treasured for the rest of your lives.
www.weddingvideos.co.nz
Christchurch :: Wedding Decorations
Acropolis Wedding Decorators
We specialize in decorating weddings, but can also decorate other types of functions.
www.acropolis-hire.co.nz
Christchurch :: Florists
Tall Poppies
Tall Poppies florists have an extensive range of exciting flowers, roses, floral arrangements, gifts and bouquets offering you premium quality with fantastic options in variety and colour.
www.tallpoppiesflorist.co.nz
Christchurch :: Musician Services
Voodoo Music
Voodoo Music Studio is an analog and digital recording studio designed by musicians for musicians.
www.voodoomusicstudio.com
Jansen
Jansen has been a pivotal part of the New Zealand music industry since 1949. We have retail stores in Newmarket, Auckland and Central Christchurch so you can buy from Jansen with confidence.
www.jansen.co.nz
Christchurch :: Other
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Party Warehouse
Party Warehouse is Christchurch’s leading marquee and party hire company, offering a wide range of quality and professional equipment for hire, including marquees, jukeboxes, tables, chairs, linen, glassware, catering equipment, glassware, disco lights, decorative items, heaters and lots more.
www.partywarehouse.co.nz
Gisborne :: Musician Services
Guitar Stuff
Sick of paying retail for your guitar strings, picks and accessories? Check out guitarstuff.co.nz and pay up to 40% less than retail.
www.guitarstuff.co.nz
Hamilton :: Accomodation
Riverside
Located in ambient bush-clad surroundings, the Riverside of Cambridge is an Accommodation facility with Fully Licensed Restaurant, Conference and Function Centre.
www.riversidemotel.co.nz
Hamilton :: Other
Belles & Brides
Based in Hamilton, Belles & Brides is the Waikato's most comprehensive mobile beauty service.
www.bellesandbrides.co.nz
Malborough :: Photographers
Jacqui Leslie
Jacqui Leslie Photography™ is a studio based in Blenheim, the urban heart of the Marlborough district at the top of the South Island of New Zealand. 2008 Silver: Wedding Album. Kodak Gold Awards
Nelson Bays :: Wedding Planners
NZ Wedding Planner
New Zealand weddings and everything that you need to know about getting married in New Zealand, including a bridal club, wedding software (free trial), discussion forum, chat room and wedding homepages.
www.nzweddingplanner.co.nz
Nelson Bays :: Jewellers
Jens Hansen - Maker of The One Ring
Handmade, original, precious jewelry from the maker of the ring depicted in the movie Lord Of The Rings as The One Ring.
www.jenshansen.com
Northland :: Photographers
Steve Sharp Photographer
In the last three years Steve has been NZ Wedding Photographer of the Year in 2007 and Runner Up NZ Wedding Photographer of the Year for 2006 and 2008. In 2009, he was awarded NZIPP Auckland Photographer of the Year.
shots.co.nz
Otago :: Partners
Darkside
Fantastic website design company from Queenstown.
"We are a broad spectrum Internet company capable of delivering almost anything suited to the modern web. We are the architects of the Internet, the builders of an electronic generation. Our hammers and nails are programming languages, our mortar multi-core servers located across the globe. The highway of our world is fiber optic, and we invite you to come along for the ride."
darkside.co.nz
Wellington :: Photographers
Vision Design
Wellington based wedding photographer, Luke Pilkinton-Ching provides high quality wedding photography packages for the greater Wellington area including Martinborough, Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt, Tawa, Porirua, Paraparaumu, and Levin.
www.visiondesign.co.nz
Wellington :: Musician Services
Goodtime Drum Academy
At 'Good Time Drum Academy' we are passionate about drumming and love revealing the fascinating and wonderful world of music to students of all ages. You don't have to go far to find extensive lists of how musical education has enhanced peoples' lives across all generations and cultures.
