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Updated 2026·18 agencies·Avg score 56/200·Auckland, Canterbury, Bay of Plenty, Wellington, Otago, Hawke's Bay

Advertising Agencies in New Zealand

Independently ranked advertising agencies across New Zealand. Sorted by client portfolio, expertise, and track record.

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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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Pinnacle&Co. Ltd.
75
creative

Pinnacle&Co. Ltd.

Christchurch, Canterbury

Christchurch full-service advertising and digital marketing agency operating since 1997, offering branding, custom website development, SEO, digital advertising and marketing strategy for businesses ranging from sole traders to corporates.

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Wave Agency
75
creative

Wave Agency

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

Mount Maunganui-based full-service advertising agency offering strategy, creative campaigns, content production, social media, design, and technology services.

Notable clients

Comvita

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BluddyBrilliant Advertising & Design
70
creative

BluddyBrilliant Advertising & Design

Masterton, Wellington

An advertising and design studio based in the Wairarapa providing brand identity, graphic design, marketing strategy, web design, and print work.

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Contagion - Creative & Media Marketing Agency
70
creative

Contagion - Creative & Media Marketing Agency

Auckland, Auckland

Full-service creative and media agency based in Auckland, offering brand strategy, creative, media planning and buying, digital marketing, and design services.

Notable clients

Tourism New Zealand, NZ Football

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65
creative

Hemisphere

Wellington, Wellington

Creative agency with offices in Wellington and Tauranga providing advertising, brand design, social media management, media strategy, and content creation.

Notable clients

Inland Revenue

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55
creative

BrandAid

Dunedin, Otago

BrandAid is a design and advertising agency based in New Zealand, operating since 2004. The agency provides brand identity, advertising, copywriting, packaging design, web development, and social media services.

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50
creative

AskPeter Graphic Designer

Carterton, Wellington

Freelance graphic designer with over 20 years of experience offering branding, graphic design, web design, marketing communication, and print design.

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C i Marketing
50
digital

C i Marketing

Christchurch, Canterbury

C i Marketing is a Christchurch-based marketing agency working with tourism, healthcare, construction, and professional service businesses. Services include marketing strategy, brand identity, imagery, website design, and content creation.

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FCB Auckland
50
creative

FCB Auckland

Auckland, Auckland

New Zealand's largest full-service advertising agency with capabilities across strategy, creative, media, data, technology, content production, and design.

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Thinksmith
50
creative

Thinksmith

Napier, Hawke's Bay

Napier-based communication design studio providing visual strategy and design services for marketing and promotional projects.

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Wawata Creative
50
creative

Wawata Creative

Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

Māori-owned full-service communications agency based in Rotorua and Wellington, specialising in Māori cultural narratives, engagement, advertising, and content creation with over 20 years' experience.

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45
creative

Blitz Digital

Wellington, Wellington

Blitz Digital is a Wellington-based digital marketing agency specialising in digital strategy, social media management, online advertising, analytics and creative content to drive business growth.

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Forge Creative
45
creative

Forge Creative

Auckland, Auckland

Auckland-based web design and development agency providing branding, graphic design, SEO, and digital marketing. Operates an in-house team of designers, developers, copywriters, and strategists.

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45
creative

Harvey Cameron | Marketing & Communications Agency

Christchurch, Canterbury

Strategic marketing and creative agency, now operating as MintHC, providing brand strategy, website and technology development, and integrated marketing campaigns for NZ businesses.

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Downing | Creative Marketing
44
creative

Downing | Creative Marketing

Nelson-based creative agency with 30 years of experience offering branding, graphic design, website design, and advertising services.

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44
creative

EightyOne

Wellington creative agency producing advertising campaigns for clients including NZ Police, Inland Revenue, Powershop, BCITO, WellingtonNZ, and Women's Refuge.

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dentsu New Zealand
40
creative

dentsu New Zealand

Auckland, Auckland

Global advertising and marketing network providing media planning and buying, creative advertising, and digital services across the New Zealand market.

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