The Kiwi Muslim Directory has launched a mobile app called Locate to help users find Halal service providers.

Immigrant Naveed Ahmed created the Muslim directory 16 years ago, but its reach has been limited to a basic website and physical directories distributed at places of worship. The NZ Halal Food Guide, as it was called, was created in partnership with Tourism NZ and the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ).

Nawaz hopes to expand the app’s offerings soon to include Muslim-friendly tourist attractions and experiences tailored to families and travellers.

“Through the app, Muslims arriving in New Zealand can instantly access a reliable directory of service providers they can trust,” said Nawaz Ahmed, Naveed’s son.

“This will help support the New Zealand economy by catering to and making it more attractive to Muslim travellers.”

“Developing this app has been a labour of love and reflects the trust and support we’ve received from the Muslim community over the years,” concluded Nawaz.