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Updated 2026·96 agencies·Avg score 48/200·Auckland, Canterbury, Waikato, Manawatū-Whanganui, Taranaki, Wellington, Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay, Tasman, Southland, Otago, Northland, Gisborne

Media Relations Agencies in New Zealand

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

Independently ranked by client portfolio, expertise, and track record.See how we rank
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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Sling & Stone
80
markcomms

Sling & Stone

Auckland, Auckland

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One Plus One Communications
75
markcomms

One Plus One Communications

Auckland, Auckland

One Plus One Communications is a New Zealand-owned corporate communications agency with offices in Auckland, Wellington, Sydney, and Brisbane, providing media relations, crisis management, and government relations. It has been named Large Agency of the Year by the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand for three consecutive years.

Notable clients

2degrees

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Payper
75
markcomms

Payper

Christchurch, Canterbury

New Zealand results-based PR firm charging clients per media placement achieved, with offices in Auckland and Christchurch. Pitches stories to national news, lifestyle and trade outlets including ThreeNews, 1News, NBR, Stuff and the NZ Herald.

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PR Partners NZ
75
markcomms

PR Partners NZ

Auckland, Auckland

Auckland PR agency based in Grey Lynn, founded by experienced journalists and communications practitioners offering media relations, brand building, creative content and strategic communications for New Zealand clients.

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P
75
markcomms

Pursuit PR

Auckland, Auckland

An Auckland-based boutique B2B technology PR agency working with New Zealand tech startups and established companies across AI, fintech, cybersecurity, and clean tech sectors.

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Rise & Shine Agency
75
markcomms

Rise & Shine Agency

Auckland, Auckland

An Auckland PR and communications agency specialising in media relations, influencer marketing, events, and brand partnerships for lifestyle brands.

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The PR Shop
75
markcomms

The PR Shop

Auckland, Auckland

Consumer PR agency established in 2005 offering media relations with a guaranteed return on investment, operating in both the New Zealand and Australian markets.

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Common Ground PR
70
markcomms

Common Ground PR

Auckland, Auckland

Public relations agency based in Auckland, specialising in media relations, brand storytelling, and strategic communications for FMCG, startups, and consumer brands in New Zealand.

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Eleven NZ
70
creative

Eleven NZ

Auckland, Auckland

New Zealand public relations agency within the TBWA network, creating integrated PR campaigns across media, influencers, and communities.

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Acumen New Zealand Auckland
50
creative

Acumen New Zealand Auckland

Auckland, Auckland

Acumen New Zealand provides corporate communications, issues and crisis management, government relations, and marketing communications advice for organisations operating in New Zealand.

Notable clients

Microsoft

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Aiwin Media | Web Designers in Hamilton, New Zealand
50
software

Aiwin Media | Web Designers in Hamilton, New Zealand

Hamilton, Waikato

Hamilton-based web design and development company offering website design, ecommerce solutions, domain registration, hosting, and digital marketing services.

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B
50
creative

Badger Communications Ltd

Auckland, Auckland

B2B Supplier of Telecom Equipment, electronics, remote monitoring systems, gate and entrance security, installation supplies and more.

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Belle PR
50
creative

Belle PR

Cambridge, Waikato

A Cambridge-based boutique communication, public relations, engagement, and marketing consultancy servicing the Waikato region across health, education, government, agriculture, and professional services.

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Boyd Public Relations Ltd
50
creative

Boyd Public Relations Ltd

Auckland, Auckland

A public relations agency based in Auckland providing media relations, brand storytelling, and strategic communications for local and international companies in New Zealand.

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Boyes Public Relations
50
creative

Boyes Public Relations

Auckland, Auckland

Boyes Public Relations is a strategic communications consultancy specialising in healthcare, policy, and public reputation. The firm provides senior strategic counsel to organisations navigating complex regulatory and political environments in New Zealand and internationally.

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Brainchild
50
creative

Brainchild

Hamilton, Waikato

A PR and reputation management agency based in Hamilton providing earned media, thought leadership, creator partnerships, and strategic communications.

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Corbie Films
50
creative

Corbie Films

Taupō, Waikato

Video production company based in Taupo, offering corporate video production, drone filming, photography, web design, and digital marketing services.

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C
50
digital

Cube Media NZ Limited

Auckland, Auckland

Hamilton and Auckland-based digital creative and marketing agency providing brand strategy, website design and development, SEO, digital marketing, and content generation for businesses of all sizes.

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Dempsey Buses
50
markcomms

Dempsey Buses

Raetihi, Manawatū-Whanganui

Dempsey Buses are a locally owned, with many years experience, transport company based in Raetihi. Call today.

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Dove Communications Taranaki
50
digital

Dove Communications Taranaki

New Plymouth, Taranaki

VoIP Business phones systems installation & services, Surveillance, CCTV & Security Cameras, Managed IT, Computer & Cabling in Los Angeles, CA, Washington

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Farmside
50
creative

Farmside

Timaru, Canterbury

Home - Farmside Get connected with Farmside rural mobile.

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Heft Communications
50
strategy

Heft Communications

Wellington, Wellington

New Zealand communications and government relations consultancy offering strategic advisory, media relations, and stakeholder engagement for organisations navigating reputation, policy, and regulatory processes.

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Ice Marketing Limited
50
software

Ice Marketing Limited

Pukekohe, Auckland

Auckland-based web development and application specialist trading as RAZOR, offering Laravel and VueJS development, UX/UI design, API integrations, and applied AI solutions.

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About the media relations agencies ranking

Agencies listed

96

Verified profiles

2

Claimed profiles

0

Average score

48/200

Regions covered

13

Which media relations agencies rank highest?

Scope Communications, Sling & Stone and One Plus One Communications currently rank highest in this listing.Scope Communications leads with a directory score of 100/200. Rankings recompute automatically as directory data changes — placement is never paid or sponsored.

How the ranking works

Every media relations 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.