The Kiwikrane franchise system is New Zealand's largest operator of amusement crane machines with over 56 established territories completely filling New Zealand. We are the leaders and innovators in this exciting industry and even founded Koalakrane in Australia. Kiwikrane was founded in 2000 by Cliff Hopkins and has been successfully franchising since 2001, and there are currently approximately 750 Kiwikranes spread throughout New Zealand.

The franchise directors Cliff Hopkins and Paul Hydes have extensive combined experience in this industry, and Kiwikrane is one of the few home-grown New Zealand franchises that has taken its model overseas and succeeded. We have established a solid, proven, and profitable franchise system that’s flexible and fun to be involved in.

We operate a national support office and warehouse (stock and parts) in Auckland. We have our own online franchisee shop, Facebook group, and technical hotline. We offer Kiwikrane franchisees the opportunity to purchase licensed and officially branded products for their cranes and the full backup of a national franchise operator.