Confinement Escape Rooms Taupō has been bringing people together for over four years through a range of creative, interactive team-building experiences. Their offering extends well beyond traditional escape rooms, with immersive scavenger hunts, puzzle-based adventures, and tailored team-building products that challenge groups to think, communicate, and collaborate in new ways.
What makes Confinement truly unique is its commitment to delivering experiences that combine fun with local creativity. Their adventures are designed for anyone aged five and up, making the business a go-to destination for families, school groups, corporate teams, tourists, and local thrill-seekers. Over time, they’ve become a much-loved part of the Taupō experience, known for their innovative approach and dedication to creating memories that last.
The Challenge
Like many growing businesses in the entertainment and tourism sector, Confinement reached a stage where they needed more clarity and structure behind the scenes. The team wanted to improve profitability, strengthen cashflow, and gain better insight into the financial performance of the business — all without compromising the exceptional customer experience they were known for.
A major challenge was time: the owner found themselves spending too much time working in the business and not enough time working on it. This made strategic planning difficult and limited the ability to make proactive, confident decisions.
“I wanted support from someone with a growth mindset who could truly understand my business, my aspirations, and my goals.”
This need for alignment — someone who understood both the numbers and the vision — prompted Confinement to seek support.
Why Confinement Chose MBP
The relationship began through Business Mentors New Zealand, where Deiryn was paired with Chris from MBP. From the very beginning, the connection was strong, and it quickly became clear that MBP’s support went far beyond compliance.
Impressed by Chris’s expertise, practical advice, and genuine commitment to seeing the business succeed, Confinement chose to continue working with MBP long-term. The partnership has since grown into a core part of their business support system.
“We chose MBP because of the exceptional expertise Chris brings; he and the team consistently go above and beyond for their clients.”
Trust, reliability, and a sense of true partnership were the key deciding factors. Confinement felt seen, heard, and genuinely supported — something that mattered as much as the technical accounting knowledge.
The MBP Experience
MBP provides Confinement with ongoing support through, bi-monthly AIM and GST, end-of-year accounts, advisory services, including strategic planning and structured 90-day goals.
One of the most transformative tools has been the 90-day goal strategy, which helps break down big-picture ambitions into clear, achievable milestones. This structure has helped the team stay focused, track progress, and celebrate wins along the way.
“The 90-day goal strategy keeps our business on track and reminds us to revisit our business plan to see how far we’ve come.”
This process has brought clarity to daily operations, strengthened decision-making, and aligned the entire team around the same priorities.
The Results
Working with MBP has delivered tangible benefits for Confinement over the past few years. They’ve gained greater confidence in their numbers, improved financial stability, and developed decision-making processes that support growth while protecting work-life balance.
Since partnering with MBP, Confinement has experienced:
- Stronger cashflow management
- Greater peace of mind
- Better-quality business decisions
- Sustainable growth and a healthier work-life balance
“Working with MBP has given us clarity, direction, and the confidence to grow. Their guidance keeps our business moving forward while helping us achieve the balance we need in life.”
These results have created a strong foundation for the future and given the team the confidence to pursue their next big opportunity.
Looking Ahead
Confinement Taupo has just taken control of Confinement New Zealand, becoming the master licensee for the country. With strong systems, clear goals, and ongoing advisory support in place, Confinement is now preparing to expand, refine its branding, and open another location.
“As we look to open another Confinement in the next year, I know MBP will be there to support us.”
The partnership continues to strengthen, and MBP is proud to play a role in helping Confinement grow, innovate, and bring even more people together through world-class experiences.