# Top 35 corporate groups and holding companies in New Zealand

Tamtam tracks 35 corporate groups and holding companies headquartered in New Zealand. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Fonterra, The Warehouse Group and Mainfreight. Their median headcount is 438. Half of them were founded in 1986 or later. The most common headquarters are Auckland (22), Wellington (3) and Christchurch (2).

This list compiles corporate groups and holding companies in New Zealand, primarily focusing on large firms. It includes Fonterra, a global dairy product exporter, The Warehouse Group, a retail group, Mainfreight, a global supply chain company, and Fletcher Construction, dedicated to infrastructure projects in New Zealand and the South Pacific. Other notable companies are HealthcareNZ Limited, providing healthcare services, and Gentrack Ltd (Global), offering transformative solutions for utilities and airports.

A significant concentration of these companies, including Fonterra, The Warehouse Group, Foodstuffs North Island Limited, and Gentrack Ltd (Global), have their headquarters in Auckland. This suggests a regional hub for major corporate operations within New Zealand, spanning sectors such as food and beverage manufacturing, retail, transportation, and IT services.

🇳🇿 New Zealand · 35 companies · Updated Nov 15, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Fonterra](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fonterra) (fonterra.com)<br>Global dairy product exporter with expertise in dairy science, innovative brands in Asia Pacific, and key partnerships with leading food companies worldwide Headquarters in New Zealand | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 13,138 |  |
| 2 | [The Warehouse Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-warehouse-group) (twgcareers.co.nz)<br>A leading retail group in New Zealand with three core brands, over 180 stores, online presence, and focus on sustainability and community initiatives | Retail | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 5,359 |  |
| 3 | [Mainfreight](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mainfreight) (mainfreight.com)<br>A global supply chain company focusing on developing and growing the potential of its people to provide end-to-end logistics services worldwide | Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage | 🇳🇿 Otahuhu | 4,955 |  |
| 4 | [The Warehouse](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-warehouse-north-shore-city) (twgcareers.co.nz)<br>Largest general merchandise retailer, offering a wide range of products including clothing, technology, and gardening items across over 90 stores in New Zealand. | Retail | 🇳🇿 North Shore City | 2,685 | 1982 |
| 5 | [Foodstuffs North Island Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/foodstuffs-north-island-limited) (foodstuffs.co.nz)<br>A cooperative serving over 14 million customers weekly through various stores, offering career opportunities and recognized for being a top employer | Retail | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 2,227 | 1922 |
| 6 | [Fletcher Construction](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fletcher-construction) (fletcherconstruction.co.nz)<br>A team dedicated to planning, building, maintaining, and managing infrastructure in New Zealand and the South Pacific for generations to come | Construction | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 2,139 |  |
| 7 | [HealthcareNZ Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/healthcarenz-limited) (healthcarenz.co.nz)<br>HealthCare NZ provides a wide range of healthcare services, specializing in community health, rehabilitation, disability support, mental health, behavior services, and training | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇳🇿 Wellington | 1,047 |  |
| 8 | [AA New Zealand](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aa-new-zealand) (aa.co.nz)<br>Providing roadside assistance, diverse automotive services, and evolving business opportunities to over 1.8 million members in New Zealand. | Consumer Services | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 905 | 1903 |
| 9 | [IHC New Zealand](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ihc-new-zealand) (ihc.org.nz)<br>Advocates for the rights, inclusion, and welfare of people with intellectual disabilities through various charity subsidiaries and community programs | Individual and Family Services | 🇳🇿 Wellington | 841 | 1949 |
| 10 | [Gentrack Ltd (Global)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/gentrack-ltd-global) (gentrack.com)<br>Leader in transformative solutions for utilities and airports, empowering operational efficiency, revenue growth, and outstanding customer experiences through innovative software and technology partnerships | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 776 | 1987 |
| 11 | [Vista Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vista-group) (vista.co)<br>Provides comprehensive software and technology solutions for cinema management, film distribution, marketing, analytics, and moviegoer engagement worldwide. | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 714 | 2014 |
| 12 | [SCOTT](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/scott) (scottautomation.com)<br>Global automation expert delivering solutions for industries worldwide, specializing in smart products for operations improvement, safety enhancement, and future-proofing success | Automation Machinery Manufacturing | 🇳🇿 Dunedin | 653 | 1913 |
| 13 | [Briscoe Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/briscoe-group) (briscoegroup.co.nz)<br>A leading retailer in New Zealand with stores in homeware and sporting goods sectors, focusing on community engagement and employee development | Retail | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 561 |  |
| 14 | [Citycare Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/citycare-group) (citycare.co.nz)<br>Provider of maintenance and construction services in New Zealand, offering integrated solutions for key infrastructure assets with a focus on community well-being | Construction | 🇳🇿 Christchurch | 526 | 1999 |
| 15 | [Talley's Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/talley-s-limited) (talleys.co.nz)<br>Exporting top-quality New Zealand seafood, meat, vegetables, and dairy products globally to showcase the country's best produce | Seafood Product Manufacturing | 🇳🇿 Nelson | 524 |  |
| 16 | [Green Cross Health](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/green-cross-health) (greencrosshealth.co.nz)<br>A leading provider of primary health care services in New Zealand, offering pharmacy, medical, occupational health, and community care divisions nationwide | Wellness and Fitness Services | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 476 |  |
| 17 | [Tourism Holdings Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tourism-holdings-limited) (thlonline.com)<br>Global family of RV brands offering design, rental, sales, manufacturing services worldwide Connected to tourism industry, creating enriching travel experiences for customers | Travel Arrangements | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 440 | 1986 |
| 18 | [Heartland Bank LTD](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/heartland-bank-ltd) (heartland.co.nz)<br>Innovative financial services group with a focus on inclusivity and diversity, offering specialist products for household, business, and rural sectors | Banking | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 438 |  |
| 19 | [Enviro NZ](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/enviro-nz) (environz.co.nz)<br>Specializes in waste management and resource recovery, partnering with government, communities, and businesses to deliver sustainable environmental solutions. | Environmental Services | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 429 |  |
| 20 | [BurgerFuel Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/burgerfuel-group) (burgerfuel.com)<br>Operates three brands specializing in gourmet burgers, quick grab-and-go meals, and chicken dinners, with a focus on high-quality, fresh ingredients and unique dining experiences | Food and Beverage Services | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 427 | 2018 |
| 21 | [Sealord Group Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sealord-group-ltd) (sealord.com)<br>A global seafood company from New Zealand dedicated to sustainable fishing practices, providing high-quality seafood while focusing on excellence and environmental preservation | Fisheries | 🇳🇿 Nelson | 398 | 1961 |
| 22 | [Southern Cross](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/southern-cross-auckland) (southerncross.co.nz)<br>A health-focused group in New Zealand offering health insurance, private hospitals, and various insurance options, operating on not-for-profit principles | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 357 | 1961 |
| 23 | [UP Education](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/up-education) (up.education)<br>Leading education provider offering vocational, pathway, and higher education in New Zealand and Australia, equipping students with lifelong skills and attitudes | Education Administration Programs | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 356 | 1995 |
| 24 | [Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/te-runanga-o-ngai-tahu) (ngaitahu.iwi.nz)<br>Ngāi Tahu is an iwi organization serving the Ngāi Tahu tribe and overseeing their statutory rights, settlement benefits, and tribal activities | Non-profit Organizations | 🇳🇿 Christchurch | 340 | 1996 |
| 25 | [Holmes Aus & NZ](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/holmes-aus-and-nz) (holmesanz.com)<br>Specializing in consulting engineering with multiple international offices, combining local expertise with global best practices for creative and reliable design solutions | Engineering Services | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 339 | 1956 |
| 26 | [Ritchies Transport](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ritchies-transport) (ritchies.co.nz)<br>A leading urban and charter transport operator in New Zealand, offering reliable services with a large fleet and over 2,200 employees | Ground Passenger Transportation | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 321 | 1935 |
| 27 | [Classic Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/classic-group) (classicgroup.nz)<br>A diverse group of businesses focused on residential construction, land development, commercial construction, fund investment, technology development, and health & safety | Construction | 🇳🇿 Tauranga | 272 | 1996 |
| 28 | [Indevin Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/indevin-group) (indevin.com)<br>Leading New Zealand wine producers and suppliers offering high-quality wines from major regions, focusing on efficient industry practices and global sharing. | Beverage Manufacturing | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 240 | 2003 |
| 29 | [HW Richardson Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hw-richardson-group) (hwr.co.nz)<br>New Zealand's largest privately owned business covering transport, petroleum, concrete, contracting, environmental, and quarrying sectors, keeping the country's infrastructure moving | Truck Transportation | 🇳🇿 Invercargill | 240 | 1916 |
| 30 | [Fliway Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fliway-group) (fliway.com)<br>Global supply chain solutions provider offering international freight, warehousing, and domestic delivery services with a focus on results, technology, and customer visibility | Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 240 |  |
| 31 | [Velocity Made Good (VMG)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/velocity-made-good-vmg) (thevmggroup.com)<br>A company specializing in social video ads, resourcing solutions for publishing and marketing, marketing technology for discovery commerce, and workplace connectivity services | Media Production | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 226 | 2007 |
| 32 | [ACG Schools](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/acg-schools) (acgedu.com)<br>Offering holistic education at six schools in New Zealand and Indonesia, with a focus on academic excellence, top university placements, and global connections | Primary and Secondary Education | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 209 | 1994 |
| 33 | [Top Energy](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/top-energy) (topenergy.co.nz)<br>This company operates in electricity generation, distribution, and contracting Their extensive lines network supplies power to over 31,000 consumers | Utilities | 🇳🇿 Kerikeri | 195 |  |
| 34 | [Giltrap Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/giltrap-group)<br>Family-owned New Zealand business specializing in motoring with 50+ years of industry experience Represents 16 brands across 12 dealerships, offering sales, parts, servicing, and exceptional customer service | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 🇳🇿 Auckland | 193 | 1966 |
| 35 | [OSPRI](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ospri) (ospri.co.nz)<br>Specialists in managing animal disease in the farming industry, offering pest control expertise and a national traceability scheme to create a TB-free New Zealand and support exports | Farming | 🇳🇿 Wellington | 182 |  |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 15, 2026.

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