Time Tracking for New Zealand Freelancers
Built by a Kiwi freelancer with 25 years of experience. Works seamlessly with Hnry. Time tracking without the faff.
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“So good I had to recommend it to my peers”
It’s been super awesome for tracking my time on my design projects. I’ve found the layout simple to follow as well as aesthetically pleasing, and I even recommended it to a couple of my peers.
- Lee M., Graphic Design Student, NZ
Built by a Kiwi Freelancer
Drawing on 25 years of graphic design and web development experience, I built TallyHo to solve my own time tracking frustrations.
Hnry-Ready Timesheets
Generate formatted timesheets and paste directly into Hnry’s invoice line items. Multiple templates to suit your style. See how it works.
Built for Solo Operators
No team management, no enterprise bloat. Just simple time and expense tracking that stays out of your way - while keeping your records tidy for IRD.
No Timers, No Interruptions
Track time as you finish each task. Smart gap detection suggests durations based on when your last task ended - no timers to remember.
Budgets & Burn Tracking New
Set a budget in hours or a fixed fee per project, then watch it burn down as you log time. Know you’re close before your client has to tell you.
Archive, Don’t Delete
Wrap up a finished client or project and it gets out of your way - without losing a single hour of history.
Lightning Fast
With Quick Add, smart suggestions pre-fill from your last task. Just press Tab to continue where you left off, or type to track something new.
Priced for Kiwi Freelancers
Free forever for up to 5 clients. Pro is just ~$7.80 NZD/month* - no enterprise pricing designed for Silicon Valley (or Sydney!) budgets.
Bill Clients in Their Currency New
Billing an Aussie client in AUD? Set their currency and their rates, budgets and timesheets show A$, while your Kiwi clients stay in NZD.
Three-Tier Hourly Rate System
Set hourly rates at user, client, or project level with automatic fallback to ensure the most specific rate is always applied.
Invoice-Ready Timesheets
Generate professional timesheets in multiple formats. Track what’s been invoiced and what’s still billable.
AI Data Feed
Give Claude, ChatGPT or any AI tool a private link to your tracked time, and let it draft invoices and reports for you.
Kia ora, I’m Steve - the Auckland freelancer behind TallyHo.
I’ve been self-employed since 1996, about half of that here in NZ and the rest in Asia. Along the way I’ve tried spreadsheets, notebooks and more time tracking apps than I can count. They were all built for teams or obsessed with timers, so I built my own. I still design it, code it and use it every day to track my own hours.
The story behind TallyHoDesigned for the Hnry Workflow
Hnry changed how I freelance, and I built TallyHo to match that simplicity. Track time, generate timesheet, paste into Hnry. Easy as!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TallyHo based in New Zealand?
Yes! I’m Steve Leggat, a designer and developer based in Kingsland, Auckland. After 25 years of freelancing and running my design agency Front&Back, I built TallyHo to solve my own time tracking frustrations.
Does TallyHo integrate with Hnry?
While we don’t have a native integration yet, TallyHo generates formatted timesheets you can copy and paste directly into Hnry’s invoice line items. Takes about 30 seconds. See our complete guide.
Does TallyHo work with NZ accounting software?
TallyHo generates timesheets you can use with any invoicing or accounting tool. It works great alongside Xero, MYOB, or Hnry. Export your timesheet, paste it into your invoice, and you’re done.
Can I track time in NZD?
Yes. NZD is your home currency, and any client can have its own: a client you bill in AUD gets A$ rates, budgets and timesheets, while everyone else stays in NZD. Rates are stored as base amounts - you add GST when invoicing if you’re registered.
Can I use TallyHo if I'm not GST registered?
Absolutely. TallyHo tracks your time and calculates totals based on your hourly rate. Whether you’re GST registered or under the threshold, it works the same way - just track your hours and generate timesheets.
More questions? View all FAQs or get in touch.
The going rates for NZ creatives
Freelance hourly rates across the New Zealand creative industry, sourced from The Creative Store NZ Salary Survey 2026.
| Role | Salary Range | Freelance Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Designer | $50k–$140k | $30–$120/hr |
| UI Designer | $50k–$140k | $40–$110/hr |
| UX / Product / Service Designer | $55k–$180k | $50–$155/hr |
| Frontend Developer | $55k–$150k | $45–$150/hr |
| Full-stack Developer | $50k–$160k | $45–$130/hr |
| Backend Developer | $50k–$180k | $45–$120/hr |
| Copywriter | $50k–$120k | $30–$120/hr |
| Motion Designer | $50k–$120k | $30–$120/hr |
| Art Director | $50k–$160k | $30–$140/hr |
| Photographer | $50k–$100k | $100–$200/hr |
| Digital Marketing Manager | $90k–$140k | $90–$120/hr |
| Digital Producer / Project Manager | $65k–$180k | $45–$140/hr |
Source: The Creative Store NZ Salary Survey 2026. Freelance rates are indicative and vary by experience and specialisation.
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Free forever up to 5 clients. No credit card required. Built in Aotearoa New Zealand.
* Based on $55 USD/year, billed annually. Jan 2026 exchange rates.