Creative Advertising Agencies in New Zealand
DDB New Zealand
DDB Aotearoa is the Emotional Advantage Agency, unlocking human emotion to move people, culture, and business.
Tourism New Zealand, New World, Google
Colenso BBDO
Colenso BBDO is an Auckland creative advertising agency that has been destroying indifference since 1969.
Pedigree, DB Breweries, Spark +2
Special Group
Operates as an independent creative network with offices in Auckland and Wellington, working across advertising, PR, design, and brand activation.
DB Breweries, Tourism New Zealand, Kiwibank +6
Art of the Possible
artofthepossibleagency
Rushton Marketing
A Canterbury-based digital marketing agency providing SEO, Google Ads, social media advertising, content creation, and website services.
PHQ Studios
Auckland digital creative studio producing interactive experiences, browser-based games, motion-sensor installations, social media filters and projection-mapped exhibits for clients including Google, DDB and Auckland Museum.
HNDRX
Branding and web design studio based in Hamilton, partnering with businesses on brand identity, strategy, and digital experiences including Webflow development.
Atawhai Creative Communications
A Māori-owned, kaumātua-supported full-service creative agency providing strategic communications, public relations, and creative content for boards, senior leadership, and community engagement.
Aunty Frank - Digital Marketing
A digital marketing agency providing lead generation, social media advertising, website creation, and branding services for small businesses across New Zealand.
B DESIGN
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Blend Creative & Co.
A multidisciplinary creative agency based in Wanaka offering brand strategy, graphic design, web design, Shopify development, and digital marketing.
BMR Creative
A graphic and digital design studio based in Marton providing branding, print design, and website design for businesses across the Manawatu region.
Cloake Creative
Creative agency based in Timaru, providing graphic design, web design and maintenance, advertising, copywriting, and branding services across South Canterbury.
Conceptial
Creative marketing and design agency based in Taupo and Auckland, offering web design, branding, social media management, and content creation.
Copyfast
Graphic design, web design, and print agency based in Timaru, providing branding, logo design, website development, and printing services.
Crave Design Ltd
Graphic design studio based in Hamilton providing branding, logo design, website design, illustration, signage, and packaging services for tourism, public sector, and commercial clients across New Zealand.
CrazyPrint
New Zealand based company providing custom real estate printing with a fast turn around.
Creative Classrooms
NZs favourite shop for educational resources and school supplies. The very best in teaching resources, art and craft, stickers, educational games for primary school teachers and early education center
CRISPIN DESIGN
Ashburton-based graphic design and marketing agency operating as a virtual collective of skilled creatives, delivering branding, website design, marketing, copywriting, and photography across New Zealand.
Dimple - Digital Marketing Made Simple
Digital marketing agency working remotely across New Zealand and Australia, providing websites, online advertising, SEO, and AI engine optimisation for small businesses.
Drip Digital Marketing
Website design and digital marketing agency with offices in Pukekohe, Whangamatā, and Taupō, offering custom website builds, pre-made templates, SEO, and content creation.
Elan Design & Illustration
Graphic design, web design, advertising, and illustration agency serving Auckland and Ruapehu. Produces packaging, labels, brochures, logos, and custom websites.
Family Creative
With the guidance of legendary athlete Daley Thompson, she found the motivation and discipline needed to push her limits and return to competitive sport.
Frank Communication NZ
Te Awamutu-based marketing, communications, and administration business serving Waikato clients including local councils. Provides content marketing, PR, copywriting, and outsourced office management.
About the creative advertising agencies ranking
Agencies listed
183
Verified profiles
3
Claimed profiles
2
Average score
46/200
Regions covered
14
Longest established
2018
Which creative advertising agencies rank highest?
DDB New Zealand, Colenso BBDO and Special Group currently rank highest in this listing.DDB New Zealand leads with a directory score of 145/200. Rankings recompute automatically as directory data changes — placement is never paid or sponsored.
How the ranking works
Every creative advertising agency 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.