Managed WordPress Hosting NZ
Managed WordPress hosting, fully looked after.
Managed web hosting for WordPress, run by the Auckland team that builds the websites. Cloudflare security, daily backups, SSL, uptime monitoring, plugin licences and updates are all included, so you can focus on your business.
Pricing
Simple and clear managed plans.
No lock-in contracts. Month-to-month, or save 10% when you pay annually.
All prices in NZD, exclusive of GST.
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Everything your WordPress site needs to stay fast, secure and up to date.
- 1 website and database
- 5GB storage, unmetered bandwidth
- Monthly WordPress plugin updates
- Daily backups, malware scans
- 24/7 uptime monitoring
- SSL certificate
- CDN and caching
- Email support
- Essential plugin licences included
Expert care for your WooCommerce store, on top of everything in the base plan.
- Everything in Managed Hosting
- WooCommerce updates and monitoring
- E-commerce specific backups
- Monitoring to avoid disruptions
Boost speed and rankings with advanced Cloudflare and NitroPack optimisation.
- Advanced CDN configuration
- NitroPack performance optimisation
- Faster load times globally
- Image optimisation
Optional Add-Ons
Bolt on what you need. All add-ons are billed monthly alongside your hosting plan.
Running a WordPress multi-site network? Each additional site on the same installation is billed at a flat monthly rate.
A clone of your live site for safe testing and staging before changes go live.
Need more space? Expand your storage as your site grows. Billed per additional GB.
We register or renew your domain for you and make sure it never lapses. Standard TLDs (.co.nz, .com, .nz).
What's included
Everything your WordPress site needs.
Every hosting plan includes the essentials to keep your site fast, secure and running smoothly.
SSL Certificate
HTTPS is standard on every site. Fully managed and automatically renewed so you never have to think about it.
Daily Backups
Automatic off-site backups every day. If something goes wrong, we can restore your site quickly and cleanly.
Uptime Monitoring
24/7 monitoring means we know the moment something goes wrong and action it immediately. Most issues are resolved before you even notice.
Security and Malware Scans
Daily scans and proactive protection through Cloudflare firewall rules. We keep the bad stuff out.
WordPress Updates
Core, theme and plugin updates handled for you. We test before applying so nothing breaks unexpectedly.
Essential Plugin Licences
The licences for the standard plugins we build with, all included. No extra costs, no separate subscriptions to manage.
CDN and Caching
Cloudflare CDN included as standard for faster load times across New Zealand and globally.
Email Deliverability
Mailgun relay for verified and reliable email delivery. Your contact forms actually reach the inbox, not spam.
Server Maintenance
Regular server-side optimisation and security updates. We handle the infrastructure so you don't have to.
Already have a WordPress site?
We can take it from here.
You don’t need a brand new website to host with us. If you already have a WordPress site and want it properly looked after, we can bring it across to our platform.
We do need to assess it first to make sure it was built to a standard we can confidently support. We work with sites built on Elementor Pro, Divi, WPBakery and custom themes. If it checks out, we handle the full migration at no cost.
We assess your site
We review your WordPress build, theme, plugins and overall code quality to make sure we can support it properly.
Free migration
Once approved, we migrate your site to our hosting environment at no charge. No downtime, no hassle.
DNS and domain setup
We configure your DNS through Cloudflare for security and performance. You keep ownership of your domain, we handle the technical side.
Fully managed from day one
From the moment your site is live on our platform, it gets the same updates, backups, monitoring and support as every other site we host.
Free website check
Will your site move across easily?
Pop in your website address and we'll check it from the outside in a few seconds: what it's built with, roughly how big it is, and whether anything looks out of date.
If it looks like a good fit, you can request your free assessment straight from the result.
Why managed hosting?
Not all hosting is created equal.
Most hosting companies give you server space and leave you to figure out the rest. Updates, security, backups, performance? That’s your problem.
With managed hosting from Control Shift, we handle all of it. Your site stays fast, secure and up to date without you having to lift a finger. And because we built your site, we know exactly how to look after it.
We know your site inside out
Whether we built it or migrated it, we assess and understand every site on our platform. That means faster diagnosis, better support and fewer issues.
Updates that don't break things
We test WordPress core, theme and plugin updates before applying them. No surprises, no broken pages.
Real people, real support
When something goes wrong, you deal directly with the people who actually built your site. No outsourced support teams.
One roof, zero finger-pointing
Development, hosting and support all in one place. If there's a problem, we own it and fix it. No passing the buck.
Managed hosting explained
What managed WordPress hosting really means.
Budget hosting rents you space on a server. Managed hosting means someone is responsible for keeping your website healthy.
Hosting vs managed hosting
With standard hosting you get a server account and a control panel. Updates, backups, security and speed are left to you, and when something breaks, the host points you back to your developer. Managed WordPress hosting puts all of that with one team. We update WordPress, themes and plugins for you, keep daily off-site backups, watch your site around the clock, and fix things when they go wrong.
Why it matters for a business website
Your website is often the first thing a new customer sees. A slow page, a security warning or a site that’s down for a weekend costs you enquiries you’ll never hear about. Most of the problems we’re asked to fix, like hacked sites, broken updates and expired certificates, come from sites nobody was looking after. Managed hosting stops those problems before they start.
NZ-based hosting, Auckland support
Your site runs on NZ-based hosting behind Cloudflare, so pages load quickly for New Zealand visitors and attacks are filtered out before they reach your site. When you need help, you deal with the Auckland team who know your site, not an overseas ticket queue.
Is managed hosting worth the price?
Our plans cost more than budget hosting, and that’s deliberate. The price covers the time we spend updating, testing, monitoring and fixing, plus licences for premium plugins like Elementor Pro, Gravity Forms and Smush Pro that you’d otherwise pay for separately. For most businesses it replaces a hosting bill, several plugin subscriptions and the cost of emergency fixes. If you’d also like regular changes and development time each month, add an ongoing care plan. Need a new site to host? We build custom WordPress websites too.
The difference
Managed hosting vs set-and-forget.
Here’s what you get with Control Shift compared to a standard hosting provider.
| Feature | Control Shift | Standard Hosting |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress plugin updates | ✓ Handled for you | ✗ You manage it yourself |
| Daily backups | ✓ Automatic off-site | ✗ Manual or extra cost |
| Uptime monitoring | ✓ 24/7, we're alerted instantly | ✗ No monitoring |
| Security and malware | ✓ Daily scans, proactive protection | ✗ Limited or none |
| SSL certificate | ✓ Managed and auto-renewed | ✗ Manual renewal |
| Performance | ✓ NZ servers with CDN | ✗ Basic, slower setup |
| Email deliverability | ✓ Mailgun relay, verified | ✗ PHP mail, goes to spam |
| Essential plugin licences | ✓ Key licences included | ✗ Buy your own |
| Server maintenance | ✓ Regular optimisation | ✗ Rarely done |
| Developer support | ✓ Real NZ-based developers | ✗ Limited or none |
Frequently asked
Managed hosting questions
Common questions about our managed WordPress hosting.
What is managed WordPress hosting?
It’s hosting where the provider looks after the website as well as the server. We handle WordPress, theme and plugin updates, daily backups, security, SSL and uptime monitoring, and we fix problems when they happen, so you don’t have to.
Is your hosting based in New Zealand?
Yes. Sites run on NZ-based hosting with Cloudflare in front for speed and security, and support comes from our team in Auckland.
What's included in your managed hosting?
NZ-based hosting, daily backups, malware scans, SSL certificates, server-side updates, monthly WordPress and plugin updates, uptime monitoring, email delivery monitoring, and licences for Elementor Pro, Divi, Gravity Forms and Smush Pro. The technical stuff, handled.
Why do I have to host with you to get my site built or supported?
Because we can’t guarantee performance, security or reliability on environments we don’t control. Hosting and development go hand-in-hand for us, which is what allows us to deliver the kind of long-term care we’re known for.
Is my website actually backed up?
Yes, daily. Backups are stored offsite and we test our restore process regularly. If something ever goes wrong, we can have your site back online quickly.
What if my site goes down?
We monitor uptime 24/7 and get notified the moment something’s wrong, often before you even notice. Most issues are resolved before they affect anything. If something bigger happens, we’re on it straight away.
Do you offer email hosting too?
No, email is a specialist IT service and best handled by professionals who do it full-time. We work with trusted IT partners and can introduce you to the right people.
Can you migrate my existing site to your hosting?
Yes. We handle the entire migration with zero downtime, including testing everything before we switch over. You don’t lift a finger.
Reviews
5-star rated on Google, here's why
Since switching my hosting to Control Shift well over two years ago now, my site’s been running smoothly without any of the usual headaches. Nothing terrifies us more than an issue with our site that we don’t understand, interrupting our customer experience, and impacting our business. But we feel so at ease and take great […]
“Jenna McGregor
Refinery Shutters
As the marketing person for MasterJack and Gilligan Sheppard, we recently transferred our website hosting to Control Shift and couldn’t be happier with the decision. The migration was quick and painless—nothing broke, which was a relief. What’s really impressed us is the value. Yes, the hosting is more expensive than typical providers, but they actually […]
“Lisa Garrud
MasterJack Marketing
Paul and Sean are amazing!! Their hosting service is insane – mega fast speeds and much better website performance overall. Anything to do with my website I head to Control Shift
“Ben Male
Team Empathy