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Updated 2026·56 agencies·Avg score 56/200·Auckland, Hawke's Bay, Waikato, Canterbury, Bay of Plenty, Wellington, Tasman, Otago, Manawatū-Whanganui, Taranaki

Public Relations Agencies in New Zealand

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

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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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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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Sandpiper
90
markcomms

Sandpiper

Hastings, Hawke's Bay

Our multinational team combines expertise in communications, public affairs, and research, with a deep understanding of industry sectors.

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Sling & Stone
80
markcomms

Sling & Stone

Auckland, Auckland

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Goode PR - PR Agency Auckland
75
creative

Goode PR - PR Agency Auckland

Auckland, Auckland

Auckland-based independent PR and communications agency with over 30 years' experience serving New Zealand and global brands across consumer, health, and corporate sectors.

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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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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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S
73
markcomms

Special PR

Auckland, Auckland

Delivers PR, influencer, and activation campaigns as the specialist communications division of Special Group New Zealand.

Notable clients

Tourism New Zealand, Kiwibank

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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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Lily & Louis PR
70
markcomms

Lily & Louis PR

Auckland, Auckland

Boutique PR agency based in Auckland providing media representation, influencer management, content creation and crisis communication for consumer and lifestyle brands.

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Campbell+Co | Public Relations
65
markcomms

Campbell+Co | Public Relations

Auckland, Auckland

Campbell+Co is an engagement agency delivering PR campaigns, influencer marketing, experiential activations, events, and digital and social media strategies for brands in New Zealand.

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MediaPA
60
digital

MediaPA

Hamilton, Waikato

Full-service digital marketing agency serving small to medium-sized New Zealand businesses across social media, SEO, PR, content marketing, and web design. Also runs the NZ Business Connect networking group and Social Giving community initiative.

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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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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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C
50
markcomms

Convergence Communications

Christchurch, Canterbury

Public relations agency with senior consultants in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Queenstown, providing communications, issues management, and reputation management for corporate, public sector, and not-for-profit clients.

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Digital Pr World
50
markcomms

Digital Pr World

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Digital marketing agency serving small and mid-size businesses in New Zealand with SEO, social media marketing, PPC advertising, and content creation.

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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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Naked PR
50
markcomms

Naked PR

Auckland, Auckland

NAKEDPR Belfast: A leading Public Relations (PR) agency specialising in media relations, reputation management, and strategic storytelling.

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About the public relations agencies ranking

Agencies listed

56

Verified profiles

4

Claimed profiles

0

Average score

56/200

Regions covered

10

Longest established

2013

Which public relations agencies rank highest?

Impact PR, Pead PR and Bastion Aotearoa currently rank highest in this listing.Impact PR leads with a directory score of 125/200. Rankings recompute automatically as directory data changes — placement is never paid or sponsored.

How the ranking works

Every public 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.