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    New Zealand company director search — find directors and officers

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    Reviewed by LemReveal Research TeamLast verified June 2026Primary source: NZBN

    How do I find the directors and officers of a company in New Zealand?

    To run a company director search in New Zealand, search the company in NZBN at https://www.companiesoffice.govt.nz and open its filings / officers tab. New Zealand law requires each entity to publicly list its current directors or legal representatives, along with the effective date of each appointment.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Search the entity in NZBN

      Go to https://www.companiesoffice.govt.nz and search by name or registration number.

      https://www.companiesoffice.govt.nz
    2. 2

      Open the officers or filings section

      Every New Zealand entity profile has a dedicated section listing directors, board members, or legal representatives with appointment and resignation dates.

    3. 3

      Note the roles

      Different jurisdictions use different titles — "director", "managing director", "gérant", "geschäftsführer", "administrateur". The role, not the label, is what confers signing authority.

    4. 4

      Download the extract for KYC

      A registry extract listing officers is the artifact banks, procurement teams, and legal counterparties accept as proof.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Are New Zealand company directors public information?

    Yes — NZBN publishes current directors and officers for every registered entity, along with dates of appointment and resignation.

    How do I check a company's directors in New Zealand?

    Search the company name on NZBN (https://www.companiesoffice.govt.nz) and open the officers or filings section of its record. Current directors are listed with appointment dates; past appointments and resignations are shown in the filing history.

    Can I run a directorship search by a person's name in New Zealand?

    Most registers, including NZBN, index by company rather than by person. The reliable route is to open each company's record and read its officer list. Where a register does offer an officer-name index, it appears as a separate search on the official site.

    Where can I find a New Zealand company's board free of charge?

    Search the entity on NZBN (https://www.companiesoffice.govt.nz). Basic officer listings are free; formal certified extracts sometimes carry a small fee.

    How current is director data on NZBN?

    Companies are legally required to file changes within days to weeks depending on jurisdiction, so the register is generally the most current public source.

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    Is the New Zealand company register free to search?

    Yes. Basic company lookups on the Companies Office / NZBN are free — you can search by company name or registration number, view legal status, registered address and (usually) directors at no cost. Some jurisdictions charge a small fee only for downloading full filed documents.

    What is the official New Zealand business registry?

    The Companies Office / NZBN is the official public register of companies incorporated in New Zealand. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://www.companiesoffice.govt.nz.

    Are New Zealand company directors public information?

    Yes. New Zealand legally requires companies to disclose their current directors / officers on the Companies Office / NZBN. This is public, free to look up, and typically shows name, appointment date, and role. Home addresses are usually redacted; a service address is shown instead.

    How current is director information on the Companies Office / NZBN?

    Directors and officers must be updated within a statutory window of any change — usually 14 to 30 days depending on the jurisdiction. What you see on the register is legally required to reflect the current position.

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