Catalyst Cloud

Cloud built for Aotearoa

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Kia ora, welcome to genuine cloud sovereignty.

For 11 years, we've been building something unique in New Zealand: world-class cloud infrastructure that's completely owned, operated, and controlled by New Zealanders for New Zealanders.

Catalyst Cloud New Zealand’s public data infrastructure — the only genuine sovereign data centres delivered for New Zealand by New Zealanders.

While others talk about sovereignty, we've been quietly delivering it. Every day. For over a decade.

Here's what makes us different.



The 5 Pillars of Genuine Sovereignty

True sovereignty isn't just about where your data is stored. It's about who controls every aspect of your infrastructure. Here's what genuine sovereignty looks like:

Controlled by New Zealand entities Local teams only New Zealand legal protection Local economic impact Complete authority
Fully owned by New Zealanders, with all decisions made here in Aotearoa Every engineer who can access your data is employed right here under New Zealand law Your data is governed exclusively by New Zealand law - no foreign jurisdiction applies Every dollar you spend drives New Zealand innovation, employment, and growth New Zealand leadership makes all decisions about your infrastructure and data access
This is what 5-out-of-5 sovereignty looks like. This is Catalyst Cloud.
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Test your sovereignty understanding

Want to know how genuine sovereignty compares to what you have now?

  • Is the provider controlled by New Zealand entities?

    Ultimate control

    For eleven years, Catalyst Cloud has been genuinely New Zealand-owned and operated—from our Hamilton and Porirua data centres to our Wellington headquarters.

    As a New Zealand located, owned and operated business, all our customers’ data stays safely in Aotearoa, protected by our laws and data privacy rules. Our cloud is fully managed by our own engineers located in New Zealand, meaning there is no jurisdictional risk caused by external or overseas engineers having access to our systems. New Zealand controlled.

  • Are all staff with access to customer data employed under New Zealand law?

    Who touches your data

    All our staff are employed in Aotearoa New Zealand, under NZ law.

    Our local teams control every layer of our infrastructure: hardware procurement, security protocols, feature development, and strategic direction. When you work with us, you're working directly with the people who built and run the platform.

    We offer direct accountability—customers can walk into our offices and meet the people running their infrastructure.

  • Can foreign governments access customer data through their laws?

    Real jurisdiction

    Overseas governments may require cloud providers that come under their jurisdiction to hand over the keys to their digital vaults. Even if the data is held in New Zealand, a foreign-owned cloud provider may be forced to comply.

    If you are a customer of Catalyst Cloud no foreign jurisdiction can use their laws to access your data.

    Read Dr James Every-Palmer KC’s legal opinion on the jurisdictional risk associated with hosting data in a cloud provider with foreign ownership.

  • Where do profits and intellectual property go?

    Economic sovereignty

    Catalyst Cloud is owned, operated and controlled by New Zealanders. No other cloud provider operating here can claim that. Our team is close to our customers, and every dollar spent on our cloud services drives local innovation, employment and growth.

    At Catalyst Cloud we’re here to support the growth of Aotearoa’s digital economy.

  • Who makes final decisions about data access?

    Ultimate authority

    As a New Zealand company, we can hold your data securely on these shores under NZ law.

    Catalyst Cloud ensures that your decisions can not be over-ruled by foreign governments or foreign-owned businesses.

    This fact leads our customers to see a ‘logical answer’ to their Data Sovereignty questions.

    For Tohu Media, who are creating digital fingerprints to protect indigenous content and cultural heritage in the age of generative AI, data sovereignty was non-negotiable. As co-founder Kandy Wahanui-Peters explains, "sovereignty is important as it gives us a voice over our data." Tohu Media ensures everything is physically located and run from Aotearoa New Zealand in companies headquartered here, enabling all their data to be protected by New Zealand law. Most critically, this means no Māori data would be uploaded to a non-New Zealand cloud provider during their AI identification process. For Tohu, final decision-making authority had to rest in New Zealand hands, under New Zealand law, with no risk of foreign government override. The only logical answer was Catalyst Cloud.

Why Choose Genuine Sovereignty

This is the benefit highlight block

  • Your Data Stays Yours

    When your infrastructure is completely controlled under New Zealand law, your data governance policies actually mean something. No foreign laws can override your decisions.

  • Your Investment Stays Local

    Every dollar you spend on Catalyst Cloud creates New Zealand jobs, drives local innovation, and builds our digital capabilities. Your technology budget becomes economic development.

  • Your Future Stays Under Your Control

    Building on genuinely sovereign infrastructure means your digital strategy serves your interests, not someone else's. Complete independence, world-class capability.

Built for Aotearoa, Proven at Scale

Local Excellence

Our Wellington, Hamilton and Porirua teams designed, built, and operate every layer of your infrastructure. When you call for support, you're talking to the engineers who created your platform.

Government Trust

All-of-Government Cloud Framework Agreement. ISO 27001, ISO 27017, PCI-DSS certified. Toitū net carbonzero certified. The credentials that matter for serious workloads.

Open Source Foundation

Built on OpenStack, giving you complete transparency and portability. Your infrastructure, your rules, your future.

Enterprise Performance

New Zealand data centres delivering 99.95% uptime. Thousands of satisfied customers. 11 years of continuous innovation.

Perfect for New Zealand Businesses and Organisations

  • Government Agencies

    Genuine sovereignty for sensitive data, with the performance and reliability government services require.

  • Security Companies

    Keep surveillance and security data under complete New Zealand control, with the scale and speed modern security demands.

  • Growing Businesses

    World-class infrastructure that grows with you, while keeping your investment and data in New Zealand.

  • Māori Organisations

    Infrastructure that enables appropriate data governance according to tikanga Māori principles, with genuine sovereignty over your taonga.

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Hear what others think

Read about out some of our recent case studies of people and organisations who are winning with genuine sovereignty.

  • Artificial intelligence for language recognition
  • Ecological biodiversity in Aoteroa New Zealand
  • Asserting IP and Cultural Rights with AI

Ready to Experience Genuine Sovereignty?

Whether you're evaluating cloud options for the first time or considering a change from your current provider, we're here to help you understand what genuine sovereignty can do for your organisation.

Get Your Sovereignty Assessment - See how genuine sovereignty compares to other approaches

Talk to Our Local Team - Speak with New Zealand engineers about your specific needs

Explore Our Services - Discover our full range of sovereign cloud capabilities

Catalyst Cloud. 100% capable. 100% New Zealand.

At Catalyst Cloud, we believe New Zealand organisations deserve infrastructure that serves New Zealand interests. For 11 years, that’s exactly what we’ve been building.