Strategic Communications Agencies in New Zealand
Pead PR
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.
BMW, Xero, Unilever +1
One Plus One Communications
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.
2degrees
Payper
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.
PR Partners NZ
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.
Pursuit PR
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.
Eleven NZ
New Zealand public relations agency within the TBWA network, creating integrated PR campaigns across media, influencers, and communities.
Lily & Louis PR
Boutique PR agency based in Auckland providing media representation, influencer management, content creation and crisis communication for consumer and lifestyle brands.
MediaPA
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.
Acumen New Zealand Auckland
Acumen New Zealand provides corporate communications, issues and crisis management, government relations, and marketing communications advice for organisations operating in New Zealand.
Microsoft
Badger Communications Ltd
B2B Supplier of Telecom Equipment, electronics, remote monitoring systems, gate and entrance security, installation supplies and more.
Boyd Public Relations Ltd
A public relations agency based in Auckland providing media relations, brand storytelling, and strategic communications for local and international companies in New Zealand.
Boyes Public Relations
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.
Brainchild
A PR and reputation management agency based in Hamilton providing earned media, thought leadership, creator partnerships, and strategic communications.
Dempsey Buses
Dempsey Buses are a locally owned, with many years experience, transport company based in Raetihi. Call today.
Dove Communications Taranaki
VoIP Business phones systems installation & services, Surveillance, CCTV & Security Cameras, Managed IT, Computer & Cabling in Los Angeles, CA, Washington
Farmside
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Heft Communications
New Zealand communications and government relations consultancy offering strategic advisory, media relations, and stakeholder engagement for organisations navigating reputation, policy, and regulatory processes.
Last Word - Wellington
Communications and public relations consultancy based in Wellington. Provides media relations, communications strategy, content writing, branding, web design, and digital marketing services.
Marsh Web Solutions
SEO agency providing search engine optimisation, pay-per-click advertising, web design and hosting for New Zealand small businesses.
Naked PR
NAKEDPR Belfast: A leading Public Relations (PR) agency specialising in media relations, reputation management, and strategic storytelling.
Payper – New Zealand Public Relations – Auckland
Auckland-based PR firm operating on a pay-per-coverage model, charging clients based on media coverage achieved rather than flat retainers. Works across Auckland and Christchurch securing coverage in New Zealand news, lifestyle and trade media.
Publica
A New Zealand agency providing brand strategy, custom web development, and digital integrations for tourism, events, and non-profit organisations.
Silvereye Communications
A Wellington-based government relations, public relations, and strategic communications consultancy with over 25 years in the industry, also serving Chinese businesses operating in New Zealand.
Synthesis Marketing
Wellington-based marketing agency combining strategy, digital marketing, traditional marketing, and sales to help businesses achieve growth.
About the strategic communications agencies ranking
Agencies listed
72
Verified profiles
1
Claimed profiles
0
Average score
49/200
Regions covered
13
Which strategic communications agencies rank highest?
Pead PR, One Plus One Communications and Payper currently rank highest in this listing.Pead 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 strategic communications 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.