website hosting

Dedicated. Fast. Secure. It's just better.
Is your current website hosting letting you down when you need it most? Our website hosting service keeps your site running smoothly 24/7, so you can focus on what you do best instead of worrying about technical headaches. Trusted by hundreds of Kiwi businesses from Kaitaia to Bluff, we provide rock-solid hosting that simply works – no drama, no downtime, no worries.

Blazing-fast speeds

Your website loads quickly and reliably – because nobody's got time to wait around for slow sites these days.

Advanced security

We keep the digital threats away with enterprise-level security that's robust and reliable. Your site stays protected from hackers, malware, and all the online troublemakers.

Daily backups

Sleep easy knowing we've got your back. Daily automated backups mean your site's always protected, even if something goes sideways.

Dedicated servers

No sharing resources with dodgy neighbours. Your site gets its own dedicated space to perform at its absolute best without any slowdowns.

Emails that deliver

Professional email delivery that actually works. Your important messages reach customers' inboxes, not their spam folders.

SSL certificate

Free SSL certificates included because secure websites aren't optional anymore. Essential for customer trust and keeping Google happy.

No contracts

Month-to-month flexibility because we're confident you'll love our service. No sneaky contracts that lock you in unnecessarily long-term.

Expert support

Real Kiwis who actually know their stuff, not offshore call centres reading from scripts. When you need help, you'll talk to someone who gets it.

Simple, honest pricing

Pick your perfect fit from three dedicated managed website hosting tiers. All with enterprise-grade performance, scaled to grow with you and your business.

Bronze

$50 per month
A virtual private server with 1GB memory, 1 processor, 25GB of SSD storage and 10TB of bandwidth.
Comes with SSL certificate, hCaptcha spam protection, daily off-server backups, third-party SMTP service connected to your domain name and 24/7 uptime monitoring.
Can be upgraded to include managed updates to WP core, plugins and themes.
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Silver

$100 per month
A virtual private server with 2GB memory, 2 processors, 65GB of SSD storage and 25TB of bandwidth.
Comes with SSL certificate, hCaptcha spam protection, daily off-server backups, third-party SMTP service connected to your domain name and 24/7 uptime monitoring.
Can be upgraded to include managed updates to WP core, plugins and themes.
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Gold

$200 per month
A virtual private server with 8GB memory, 4 processors, 160GB of SSD storage and 100TB of bandwidth.
Comes with SSL certificate, hCaptcha spam protection, daily off-server backups, third-party SMTP service connected to your domain name and 24/7 uptime monitoring.
Can be upgraded to include managed updates to WP core, plugins and themes.
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Answers to your website hosting questions!

Here are the questions we get asked most about our website hosting, along with our straight-up answers.

What happens if my website goes down?

Our monitoring systems catch issues quickly and efficiently. We maintain 99.9% uptime, and if something does go wrong, our team jumps on it immediately. Most issues are resolved within minutes, not hours, keeping your business running smoothly.

Can I upgrade or downgrade my hosting plan?

Absolutely! Businesses change, traffic fluctuates, and sometimes you need different resources. You can switch plans anytime without fuss – just give us a bell and we'll sort it out. No penalties, no drama, just flexibility when you need it most.

Do you provide email hosting too?

We provide SMTP service to ensure emails sent from your website (like contact forms, notifications, and automated messages) are delivered reliably. This improves deliverability and keeps your website communications out of spam folders. For full email hosting, we can recommend trusted providers.

What about website backups and security?

We take daily automated backups of everything and store them securely offsite. Our security systems are constantly updated to keep hackers out. Think of it as insurance for your digital assets – hopefully never needed, but absolutely essential for peace of mind.

Is technical support actually helpful?

Our support team are real people based right here in New Zealand who genuinely know their stuff. No offshore call centres or generic responses – when you contact us, you'll speak with someone who can actually solve your problems quickly and effectively.

How easy is it to migrate my existing website?

We handle the entire migration process for you – it's straightforward and hassle-free these days. We'll move your site and databases with minimal downtime (if any). You just sit back while we do the heavy lifting and technical work.

What if I'm not happy with the service?

We require just 30 days' notice to cancel – no long-term lock-in contracts or complicated cancellation processes. If you need your website files packaged up for migration elsewhere, there may be additional fees involved depending on the complexity of the transfer.

See what others are saying:

I'm very impressed with Sidebar, their service is consistently excellent whenever I need help. My site experienced zero downtime and loads much quicker than previously, which has helped drastically with user experience. Their customer service is fantastic, responses are quick and are genuinely helpful resolving any questions I have. I wholeheartedly recommend them for anything website related!
Rebecca
GeekHQ
My site was painfully slow, and my hosting provider was useless. Sidebar offered dedicated hosting for barely more than I was paying for shared hosting, and migrated me across. The speed improvements impressed me – way beyond what I expected. And Lane's a genuinely nice guy who's super responsive, and always generous with his time and advice. I'd absolutely recommend them.
Lisa
Copy By Kudo
Working with Sidebar on our custom dashboard was a great experience. They integrated all our existing applications and created a central hub that changed how we operate across our group of companies. Their team was very collaborative, skilled at solving problems, and full of fresh ideas that really improved our vision. We couldn't be happier with the results!
Mitchell
Optimus Group
The biggest challenge you helped us solve was ensuring our website remained functional, up to date, and aligned with our goals - something we didn't have the in-house expertise to manage effectively. What you delivered that exceeded our expectations was your ongoing support. That kind of follow-through is rare and really appreciated. We would absolutely recommend you and your company to anyone needing a website, support with an existing one.
Louise
SAM Property
I moved my webhosting late 2024 and after 6 months something wasn't working right. I meet Lane at Sidebar and then he worked his magic!! I say that because in the 6 weeks or so since Sidebar has been hosting my website, business has taken off - Literally. Like turbo charged. Lane says he only did what should have been done. But he knows what needs to be done and completed the change over without fuss. Thank you!!
Rob
BuildQual NZ
We recently worked with Lane for our new website build. From the moment he came in for the initial meeting, I knew he was the right man for the job. He is extremely knowledgeable, professional and efficient. The website is now complete and looks amazing. If anyone I know is ever needed a website build or update, I will have no hesitation in recommending Lane & Sidebar to complete this job. One of the best in the business.
Sean
Collinson Forex

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