For Vendors

Kiwi Smart Tech is a New Zealand focused site that looks at smart home, homelab, and general around-the-home tech through the eyes of normal Kiwi households. The goal is simple: clear guidance, honest opinions, and practical insights that help everyday people choose gear that actually works here.

If you represent a brand, distributor, agency, or PR contact, this page outlines how Kiwi Smart Tech works with vendors across reviews, news, announcements, and ongoing coverage.

What I cover

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Kiwi Smart Tech focuses on products and solutions that are useful in and around typical New Zealand homes.

Indoors

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• Smart lighting and switches
• Sensors of all kinds
• Smart plugs and energy monitoring
• Cleaning robots and home helpers
• Wi-Fi, mesh, and networking gear
• Hubs, bridges, controllers
• Climate devices, fans, and air purifiers
• Audio devices and smart assistants

Outdoors and Garden

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• Outdoor lighting and floodlights
• Garden sensors and soil monitors
• Smart hose timers and irrigation controllers
• Weather stations and environmental monitoring
• Smart gates, roller doors, and perimeter devices
• Outdoor cameras and security gear
• Smart Wi-Fi gear for garages, sheds, and sleepouts
• Robot lawnmowers and automated outdoor equipment
• Outdoor power and energy monitoring solutions

If it helps Kiwi homes work smarter, cleaner, safer, or easier, it is in scope.

How I work with vendors

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There are several ways to collaborate:

1. Product reviews

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Honest, real world testing based on daily use in a normal NZ home.
Reviews are always balanced, practical, and focus on real results rather than marketing talking points.

2. Long term testing

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Some devices benefit from being used for weeks or months. I am open to longer-term evaluations where appropriate.

3. Ecosystem and integration testing

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Many Kiwi Smart Tech readers use Apple, Google, Amazon, or Home Assistant.
I can test compatibility and integration reliability across these ecosystems.

4. News, announcements, and industry updates

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If you have:

• a new product release
• region availability updates
• firmware improvements
• platform integrations
• pricing or distribution changes
• insights about the NZ smart home market
• early announcements you want shared

I am happy to cover these in a clear, factual, Kiwi friendly way.

I can also support these updates through additional channels as Kiwi Smart Tech grows, including social media posting and short-form announcements.

5. Insights, interviews, and behind-the-scenes stories

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If you would like to share insights about:

• product development
• your NZ roadmap
• integration journeys
• sustainability stories
• support improvements

I can help turn these into accessible, reader friendly content.

Any partnered or sponsored content will be clearly disclosed.

What matters for NZ audiences

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Because Kiwi Smart Tech focuses specifically on New Zealand:

• Regional models and NZ plugs
• Local support and availability
• Weather suitability
• Correct app region support
• Local distributor information
• Shipping and warranty notes

Anything NZ specific is always helpful.

Getting in touch

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If you would like to work together, please email me (below) and share:

• Your name and company
• Product or announcement details
• Region/model information
• Timeline or embargo dates
• Any supporting material, press kits, or insights

I aim to keep communication simple, clear, and friendly. If you’d like to discuss reviews, testing opportunities, or announcements, you’re welcome to get in touch.

Steve

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