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Updated 2026·268 agencies·Avg score 56/200·innovation, creative, digital, data-ai, markcomms, strategy, software, ecommerce

Agencies in Auckland

Discover creative, digital, and strategy agencies based in Auckland, New Zealand.

Independently ranked by client portfolio, expertise, and track record.See how we rank
V1 Innovation
169
innovation

V1 Innovation

Auckland, Auckland

We build your next big bet. V1 Innovation is a product innovation and venture building agency in Auckland, shipping products for One NZ, Sky, and Tika.

Notable clients

One NZ, Sky, Tika

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DDB New Zealand
145
creative

DDB New Zealand

Auckland, Auckland

DDB Aotearoa is the Emotional Advantage Agency, unlocking human emotion to move people, culture, and business.

Notable clients

Tourism New Zealand, New World, Google

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Colenso BBDO
140
creative

Colenso BBDO

Auckland, Auckland

Colenso BBDO is an Auckland creative advertising agency that has been destroying indifference since 1969.

Notable clients

Pedigree, DB Breweries, Spark +2

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Catch Design
135
digital

Catch Design

Auckland, Auckland

Catch Design is a digital experience agency founded in 2005 with offices in Wellington and Auckland. It provides digital strategy, user insights, UX/UI design, and digital product development, and is an approved supplier on the New Zealand government marketplace.

Notable clients

Mercury, 2degrees, Vend +1

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Journey Digital
135
digital

Journey Digital

Auckland, Auckland

A strategic design and technology agency with offices in Auckland and London, delivering AI-enabled digital products, applications, and large-scale websites for enterprises and scale-ups.

Notable clients

Air New Zealand

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Augusto
130
creative

Augusto

Auckland, Auckland

An Auckland-based creative agency providing video production, brand strategy, and content creation services. Has produced campaigns for Adidas, Tourism New Zealand, Havana, and Spark.

Notable clients

Tourism New Zealand

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Better&Better
125
creative

Better&Better

Auckland, Auckland

A boutique creative agency providing strategic communications, brand storytelling, and creative services for tech, finance, innovation, social good, and sustainability clients.

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Data Insight
125
data-ai

Data Insight

Auckland, Auckland

Data and AI consultancy with 12+ years of experience delivering Power BI, analytics, cloud platform implementation, and data strategy for New Zealand organisations.

Notable clients

TVNZ, Genesis Energy, One NZ

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Impact PR
125
markcomms

Impact PR

Auckland, Auckland

Public relations agency based in Auckland offering PR, corporate communications, social media management, influencer marketing, and event management.

Notable clients

Jaguar, Procter & Gamble

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Pead PR
125
markcomms

Pead PR

Auckland, Auckland

Auckland communications agency offering media relations, crisis management, stakeholder and government relations, creative campaigns, digital and social media strategy, content production and event activations for New Zealand brands and businesses.

Notable clients

BMW, Xero, Unilever +1

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HMC Communications
115
markcomms

HMC Communications

Auckland, Auckland

Public relations consultancy named PRINZ Consultancy of the Year in 2018, 2021, and 2023, providing media relations, crisis communications, B2B PR, digital marketing, and strategic communications advice.

Notable clients

Meridian Energy

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Motion Sickness Studio
115
creative

Motion Sickness Studio

Auckland, Auckland

An award-winning independent New Zealand creative agency producing advertising, design, film, and digital work, with recognition at Cannes Lions, Effies, D&AD, and Axis Awards.

Notable clients

Kathmandu

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Special Group
115
creative

Special Group

Auckland, Auckland

Operates as an independent creative network with offices in Auckland and Wellington, working across advertising, PR, design, and brand activation.

Notable clients

DB Breweries, Tourism New Zealand, Kiwibank +6

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Rush Digital
110
digital

Rush Digital

Auckland, Auckland

Designs and builds AI-first digital products and experiences for enterprises, spanning product strategy, engineering, and managed services in New Zealand.

Notable clients

Ministry of Health

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Scope Communications
100
markcomms

Scope Communications

Auckland, Auckland

An award-winning communications and digital consultancy providing PR, media relations, content marketing, and digital advertising services.

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The Optimisers
95
digital

The Optimisers

Auckland, Auckland

Auckland-based performance marketing agency focused on AI-era search optimisation, including generative engine optimisation, agentic SEO, and conversion rate optimisation for mid-market and enterprise businesses in New Zealand.

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Frankly Analytics | Digital and Analytics Consultancy
92
creative

Frankly Analytics | Digital and Analytics Consultancy

Auckland, Auckland

Digital growth consultancy operating at the intersection of data, digital, and technology. Works with New Zealand brands including JBWere, Aotearoa Art Fair, Land Information New Zealand, and Better Packaging Co.

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All Mighty
90
strategy

All Mighty

Auckland, Auckland

Auckland-based PR and communications consultancy offering communication strategy, media relations, social and influencer marketing, content production, partnerships, and experiential events.

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Bastion Aotearoa
90
creative

Bastion Aotearoa

Auckland, Auckland

A full-service strategic and creative consultancy offering advertising, design, social media, communications, media, and digital services. Works with clients including KFC, Spark, ASB, Air New Zealand, and Whittaker's.

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G
90
creative

Glasshouse Digital

Auckland, Auckland

Auckland-based digital marketing agency specialising in paid digital campaigns across New Zealand and global markets. Focuses on transparent, strategy-led campaign delivery.

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Lassoo Media
90
creative

Lassoo Media

Auckland, Auckland

Independent full-service media, PR, and social agency based in Auckland. Operates across online and offline media with in-house strategists, planners, and data scientists, with over two decades of industry experience.

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MONTOYA
90
creative

MONTOYA

Auckland, Auckland

An independent creative company with a presence in Australia and New Zealand, specialising in brand building, advertising, and integrated campaigns for travel, wellness, and entertainment brands.

Notable clients

Air New Zealand

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TBWA New Zealand
85
creative

TBWA New Zealand

Auckland, Auckland

Auckland advertising agency part of the global TBWA network, delivering creative campaigns and brand strategy for major New Zealand brands including 2degrees, ANZ, and Tourism New Zealand.

Notable clients

ANZ Bank New Zealand, 2degrees

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Thompson Spencer
85
creative

Thompson Spencer

Auckland, Auckland

Full-service creative and media agency with offices in Auckland, Wellington, Sydney, and Melbourne, providing strategy, creative, and media buying across the full marketing funnel.

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About the agencies in Auckland ranking

Agencies listed

268

Verified profiles

23

Claimed profiles

3

Average score

56/200

Longest established

1995

Which agencies in Auckland rank highest?

V1 Innovation, DDB New Zealand and Colenso BBDO currently rank highest in this listing.V1 Innovation leads with a directory score of 169/200. Rankings recompute automatically as directory data changes — placement is never paid or sponsored.

How the ranking works

Every agency in Auckland is scored out of 200 from five public signals: verification status, client portfolio, specialty breadth, project track record, and public presence including years in business. There are no paid placements, and scores exclude self-reported claims that cannot be checked against public sources. See the full methodology.