# RobotCrew — Humanoid Robot Hire New Zealand > Robot hire in New Zealand means booking a real humanoid robot, with its trained operator, to appear at your event. Every booking includes delivery, setup, custom greetings and public liability insurance, with a fixed quote tailored to your event. The robot greets guests, poses for photos and can MC or host. Last updated: 2026-10-29 ## Key facts - Service: humanoid robot hire for events, with a trained on-site operator - Based in: Auckland, New Zealand - Serves: all of New Zealand — Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga, Dunedin, Queenstown, Napier, Nelson - Pricing: fixed quote tailored to each event (NZD, GST shown separately). Check availability: https://www.robotcrew.co.nz/book - Contact: 022 255 5999 · hello@robotcrew.co.nz - Quote: https://www.robotcrew.co.nz/book ## Packages - Standard appearance: 2–3 hours at one venue, operator, setup and pack-down, custom greeting. - Extended / multi-session: Half-day conferences, trade shows or several appearances on one day. - Custom & branded: Scripted MC/host role, product launches, branding and multi-day bookings. ## Every booking includes - Trained on-site operator: A dedicated operator runs every appearance end to end. - Delivery, setup & pack-down: We arrive early, set up, and leave no trace. - Custom greetings: Names, talking points and brand messaging tailored to you. - Public liability insurance: Certificate supplied for venues that ask for one. ## Event types - Corporate events: Guest greeter, ice-breaker and the photo everyone shares. - Conferences: Registration greeter, stand magnet or keynote walk-on. - Product launches: An on-stage reveal guests pull their phones out for. - Trade shows: Stand magnet that pulls foot traffic and starts conversations. - Robot MC & host: Scripted intros, announcements and crowd interaction. - Christmas & end-of-year functions: Work dos with festive greetings, dance-offs and photo moments. - School visits: Hands-on STEM and digital technologies session for NZ schools, showing real humanoid robotics. - Weddings: Ring bearer, dance cameo or guest greeter. - Birthday parties: The party guest kids and adults won't stop talking about. ## FAQ ### How much does robot hire cost? Every quote is tailored to your event's duration, location and customisation, and always includes the operator, setup, pack-down, travel and insurance. Send your date and venue for a fixed quote within 24 hours. ### What events can the robot attend? Corporate events, conferences, launches, trade shows, weddings, birthdays, school visits and private functions. ### Do you travel outside Auckland? Yes. We cover the whole country, North and South Island, and travel is included in your quote. ### How far ahead should I book? 2–4 weeks is typical. For November–December, book 6–8 weeks ahead. ### Is the robot safe around children? Yes. A trained operator is present at all times and controls the robot's movement. ### Can the robot be customised? Yes — name, personality, greetings, talking points and brand or product messaging. ### Where can I hire a humanoid robot in New Zealand? We're based in Auckland and travel to events across the North and South Island, including Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga, Dunedin, Queenstown, Napier and Nelson. Request a quote with your date and venue to check availability. ### What does a robot do at an event? It greets guests by name, poses for photos and videos, dances, delivers scripted announcements and can MC or host segments. The operator adapts the routine to your run sheet. ### What does the venue need? A flat, dry floor area of about 3 × 3 metres, a standard power point nearby and indoor or covered space. Tell us about stairs or tight access when you book. ### Can I hire a robot for a work Christmas party or end-of-year function? Yes. November and December are the busiest months for work Christmas parties and end-of-year functions in New Zealand, so book 6–8 weeks ahead to secure your date. ### Are quotes in NZD and is GST included? Quotes are in New Zealand dollars with GST shown separately and include the operator, setup, pack-down and travel. ## Pages - [Home](https://www.robotcrew.co.nz/): overview, services, quote form - [Robot hire Auckland](https://www.robotcrew.co.nz/robot-hire/auckland): Auckland, No travel cost within the Auckland region. Waiheke and Hauraki Gulf islands include ferry costs in the quote. - [Robot hire Wellington](https://www.robotcrew.co.nz/robot-hire/wellington): Wellington, Flights and freight from Auckland are included in your quote. Multi-day Wellington bookings reduce the per-day travel share. - [Robot hire Christchurch](https://www.robotcrew.co.nz/robot-hire/christchurch): Canterbury, Flights and freight from Auckland are included in your quote. - [Robot hire Hamilton](https://www.robotcrew.co.nz/robot-hire/hamilton): Waikato, We drive from Auckland, so Waikato travel is kept low and included in your quote. - [Robot hire Tauranga](https://www.robotcrew.co.nz/robot-hire/tauranga): Bay of Plenty, We drive from Auckland; travel is included in your quote. Rotorua can be added on the same trip. - [Robot hire Dunedin](https://www.robotcrew.co.nz/robot-hire/dunedin): Otago, Flights and freight from Auckland are included in your quote. - [Robot hire Queenstown](https://www.robotcrew.co.nz/robot-hire/queenstown): Otago, Flights and freight from Auckland are included in your quote. Remote or alpine venues may need a site check. - [Robot hire Napier](https://www.robotcrew.co.nz/robot-hire/napier): Hawke's Bay, Flights or road travel from Auckland are included in your quote. - [Robot hire Nelson](https://www.robotcrew.co.nz/robot-hire/nelson): Nelson Tasman, Flights and freight from Auckland are included in your quote. ## Robot hire by event type - [Robot hire for corporate events in NZ](https://www.robotcrew.co.nz/robot-hire-for/corporate-events): Hiring a humanoid robot for a corporate event in New Zealand gives your guests a greeter, an ice-breaker and the photo everyone shares. A trained operator runs the robot the whole time, and every booking includes setup, custom greetings and public liability insurance, with a fixed quote within 24 hours. - [Robot hire for conferences in NZ](https://www.robotcrew.co.nz/robot-hire-for/conferences): A humanoid robot at a New Zealand conference can greet delegates at registration, draw crowds to the expo hall and walk on for a keynote. Multi-day bookings are common, and a trained operator stays with the robot throughout. Setup, travel and insurance are included in a fixed quote. - [Robot hire for trade shows and expos in NZ](https://www.robotcrew.co.nz/robot-hire-for/trade-shows): A humanoid robot on your trade show stand pulls foot traffic, starts conversations and gets your stand filmed and shared. We plan appearances around peak visitor hours, script greetings that mention your brand, and a trained operator stays with the robot throughout. Bookings across New Zealand include setup, travel and insurance. - [Robot hire for Christmas parties in NZ](https://www.robotcrew.co.nz/robot-hire-for/christmas-parties): A humanoid robot at a work Christmas party or end-of-year function in New Zealand greets the team with festive messages, joins a dance-off and poses for photos. November and December are the busiest months, so book 6–8 weeks ahead. Operator, setup and insurance are included in every fixed quote. - [Robot hire for weddings in NZ](https://www.robotcrew.co.nz/robot-hire-for/weddings): A humanoid robot at a New Zealand wedding can greet guests, act as ring bearer or make a surprise dance-floor cameo. A trained operator controls the robot the whole time, and greetings can use the couple's and guests' names. Setup, travel and insurance are included in a fixed quote. - [Humanoid robot school visits in NZ](https://www.robotcrew.co.nz/robot-hire-for/school-visits): A humanoid robot school visit gives New Zealand students a hands-on STEM and digital technologies session with a real humanoid robot. Students see how it moves, balances and is controlled, and get to ask questions. A trained operator runs the session, and every booking includes public liability insurance. - [Hire a robot MC or host in NZ](https://www.robotcrew.co.nz/robot-hire-for/robot-mc): A robot MC or host delivers scripted intros, announcements and crowd interaction at New Zealand events, from conferences to product launches and awards nights. You send the script, and a trained operator delivers it on cue and adapts to the room. Setup, travel and insurance are included in a fixed quote. ## Guides - [How robot hire works in New Zealand](https://www.robotcrew.co.nz/guides/how-robot-hire-works): Hiring a humanoid robot in New Zealand takes four steps: send your date, venue and event type; get availability and a fixed quote within 24 hours; plan the greetings, timing and branding together; then on the day a trained operator sets up, runs the appearance and packs down. - [What affects the cost of robot hire in NZ](https://www.robotcrew.co.nz/guides/robot-hire-cost-nz): Robot hire quotes in New Zealand depend on four things: how long the robot appears, where the event is, how much customisation you want, and the date. Every quote is fixed, in NZD with GST shown separately, and always includes the operator, setup, pack-down, travel and public liability insurance. - [Venue requirements for a humanoid robot](https://www.robotcrew.co.nz/guides/venue-requirements): A humanoid robot needs a flat, dry floor area of about 3 × 3 metres, a standard power point nearby, and indoor or covered space. Tell us about stairs, lifts or tight access in advance. Most New Zealand function rooms, conference centres, hotels and marquees with flooring work well. - [How to plan a robot appearance at your event](https://www.robotcrew.co.nz/guides/plan-the-appearance): A robot appearance works best when it's tied to the moments guests gather: arrivals, a product reveal, after speeches and the photo rush. Plan sets of activity with short breaks, script a few personal greetings, and give the robot one clear job, such as greeter, host or photo star.