List of Network Marketing Businesses in New Zealand

• 9 years ago

Here’s my list of of multi-level marketing businesses in New Zealand. If you know one that isn’t on the list, please add it to the comments below. The terms most commonly used are:

• Multi-Level Marketing
• Multi-Level Selling
• Network Marketing
• Binary System
• Party Plan Direct Selling

Multi-Level Marketing Businesses in New Zealand:

This list of NZ businesses are legitimate (and legal) MLM businesses. Profit sharing occurs when products are consumed and members are encouraged to grow the network by getting their friends to set up their own business units.

1. Agel International (MLM. Supplements + Skincare)
2. ACN Pacific Pty Ltd (MLM. Telecommunications)
3. Aim New Zealand (MLM. Health)
4. Amway of New Zealand (MLM. Various)
5. Biopro Technology Australasia (MLM. Bullshit)
6. Freelife International Australia Pty Ltd (MLM. Supplements)
7. GNLD International New Zealand (MLM. Various)
8. Herbalife (NZ) Ltd (MLM. Supplements + Skincare)
9. Homecare Direct Shopping Ltd (MLM/Direct. Household + Gifts)
10. Lifeforce Australasia Pty Ltd (MLM. Supplements)
11. 4life (MLM. Supplements)
12. Mannatech New Zealand (MLM. Supplements)
13. New Image International Ltd (MLM. Supplements)
14. Nu Skin (NZ) Inc (MLM. Health + Beauty + Supplements)
15. Pro-Ma Systems (NZ) Ltd (Party Plan/MLM. Various)
16. Phoenix Trading Ltd (MLM. Gift cards + Ribbon + Wrapping Paper)
17. Reliv New Zealand (MLM. Supplements)
18. STEMtech New Zealand Ltd (MLM. Supplements)
19. Morinda (MLM. Noni Juice, Hair Care, Skin Care)
20. USANA New Zealand Limited (MLM. Supplements)
21. Club Prenzel (MLM. Gourmet Food & Beverage)
22. Arbonne (MLM. Cosmetics + Supplements)

Party Plan Direct Selling Businesses in New Zealand

This list of businesses are legitimate (and legal) where a host holds a “party” for friends and friends of friends. The host earns a commission on the items they sell.

1. A & S Fashions (Party Plan. Clothing)
2. Atise Limited (Party Plan. Candles, Fragrances)
3. Creative Memories Ltd (Party Plan. Photo Albums)
4. ENJO New Zealand Ltd (Party Plan. Cleaning products)
5. Intimo Lingerie (Party Plan. Lingerie)
6. Le Reve New Zealand Ltd (Party Plan. Perfume + Aromatherapy)
7. Mary Kay Cosmetics Ltd (Party Plan. Skincare)
8. Nutrimetics International (NZ) Ltd (Party Plan. Skincare + Cleaning Products)
9. Oriental International Trade (NZ) Co Ltd (Party Plan. Health Products)
10. Pro-Ma Systems (NZ) Ltd (Party Plan/MLM. Various)
11. Tupperware New Zealand (Party Plan. Plasticware)
12. Adorabella Jewellery (Party Plan. Jewellery)
13. Whitehot Jewellery Ltd (Party Plan. Jewellery)
14. LinenParties.com (Lorraine Lea Linen. Party Plan. Linen)
15. StampinUp.com (Party Plan. Scrapbooking)
16. YouniqueProducts.com (Party Plan. Cosmetics)
17. Jamberry Nails (Party Plan. Nails)
18. Moutique (Party Plan. Jewellery)

Direct Selling Businesses in New Zealand

Members of these businesses earn commissions on the products they sell door to door and to friends.

1. Avon Cosmetics New Zealand Ltd (Direct)
2. Home Direct Ltd (Direct. Manchester + Clothing)
3. Homecare Direct Shopping Ltd (MLM/Direct. Household + Gifts)
4. Lux Sales and Service (Direct. Vacuum Cleaners)
5. NZ Natural Therapy Ltd (Direct. Therapeutic Beds & Chairs)
6. Club Prenzel (Direct. Gourmet Food & Beverage)

Illegal Pyramid Selling Schemes To Stay Away From

Unless you get in really early, stay away from the following pyramid schemes. (My little joke). Many of these businesses have been prosecuted by the NZ Commerce Commission

1. Skybiz (Prosecuted 2005)
2. Infinity Concierge NZ Limited (Prosecuted 2003)
3. Alpha Club New Zealand Limited (Prosecuted 2003)
4. Net Guard (New Zealand) Limited (Prosecuted 2002)
5. Focus International Credit Card Plan (Prosecuted 2000)
6. World Net International Inc (Prosecuted 2000)
7. Maximus Intermediaries Limited (Prosecuted 2000)
8. Black Magic (Prosecuted 1997)

How big is the multi-level marketing industry in NZ?

• 121,000 New Zealanders are involved distributors, agents or salespeople of the organisations below (Source)
• Another 400+ are full time employees based in NZ
• Sales in each category for 2009:
  • Personal Care Products $79,433,909
  • Household Products $28,539,237
  • Nutritional Products $58,718,978
  • Foodstuffs & Food Products $3,869,414
  • Clothing $22,969,360
  • Manchester $5,036,499
  • Jewellery & Fashion Products $10,893,112
  • Services $3,900,000
  • Other $19,300,770

More Resources

• Distinction between pyramid selling and MLM provided by the NZ Commerce Commission
• Advice from the Direct Marketing Association of New Zealand about Multi-level Marketing and Pyramid Schemes