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New Zealand · Graphic Design

Graphic Design agencies in New Zealand

18 published agencies currently meet the research standard for this page. Each entry below states what it is best suited for and what evidence supports that.

Last researched: not yet publishedReviewed by: Agency Review Guide editorial teamIndexable

The short answer

Layout, typography and production design for print, digital and brand collateral.

The agencies below have enough source-backed evidence to be compared meaningfully. Use the comparison table for a scan, then read the profiles for the evidence behind each claim.

Agencies

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Quick comparison of agencies on this page
AgencyBest suited forMin. projectTeam sizeEvidence
Bee CreativeOrganisations in Hamilton/Waikato and wider New Zealand needing an integrated creative partner for video, animation, graphic design, branding, photography and website/AI-strategy support, especially those without a clear brief who want a small agency's guidance rather than a large agency structure.——agency provided
Better CreativeNot yet documented——agency provided
Blooom CreativeSmall-to-mid-sized businesses in Auckland/New Zealand (and beyond) needing cost-effective web design, branding, Shopify/Craft CMS/WordPress development, or print design from a small, personal, founder-led studio with a network of local creative and dev collaborators for larger jobs.——agency provided
Bold CreativeNot yet documented——limited
Coast & CoNot yet documented——agency provided
Design DistrictNot yet documented——agency provided
Forme CreativeNot yet documented——agency provided
George DesignNot yet documented——agency provided
HOOFNot yet documented——agency provided
HothouseNot yet documented——agency provided
Kindred StudioNot yet documented——agency provided
MEANot yet documented——agency provided
No9 Marketing & DesignNot yet documented——agency provided
Publik AgencyNot yet documented——agency provided
Studio SoleNot yet documented——agency provided
Superbloom MarketingNot yet documented——agency provided
SwordfoxNot yet documented——agency provided
Walsh & BeckNot yet documented——agency provided
  • Bee Creative

    Hamilton, New Zealand

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    A Hamilton, Waikato agency bringing design expertise to video production, animation, websites, digital strategy, photography and branding.

    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 21, 2026.

  • Better Creative

    Dunedin, New Zealand

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    Full-service creative agency in Dunedin specialising in brand strategy, identity development, digital design, web development and social media management.

    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Graphic Design
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 22, 2026.

  • Blooom Creative

    Auckland, New Zealand

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    An Auckland digital agency offering web and print design, branding and web development using Craft CMS and Shopify.

    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Graphic Design
    • Shopify
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 16, 2026.

  • Bold Creative

    Auckland, New Zealand

    ListedLimited public evidence

    An independent design agency offering branding and graphic design services from Auckland. Its capabilities include brand strategy, identity design and packaging design.

    • Packaging Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Brand Strategy
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified October 19, 2026.

  • Coast & Co

    Napier, New Zealand

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    A Napier graphic design studio specialising in brand identity and brand development.

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Brand Strategy
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 28, 2026.

  • Design District

    Nelson, New Zealand

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    A Nelson studio specialising in web design, print design, logo design and branding.

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 28, 2026.

  • Forme Creative

    Christchurch, New Zealand

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    A Christchurch brand and design agency offering strategy, identity design, packaging, and website design and development for New Zealand businesses.

    • Packaging Design
    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Graphic Design
    • Brand Strategy
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 17, 2026.

  • George Design

    Christchurch, New Zealand

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    A Christchurch creative studio providing strategy, brand identity, and Squarespace and Shopify website design and development for businesses.

    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Graphic Design
    • Brand Strategy
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 17, 2026.

  • HOOF

    Wellington, New Zealand

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    HOOF is a Wellington creative agency offering creative strategy, video direction and design for campaigns, content and brands.

    • Graphic Design
    • Creative and Advertising
    • Brand Strategy
    • Video Production
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 17, 2026.

  • Hothouse

    Nelson, New Zealand

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    A Nelson team of brand strategists, designers and web developers offering identity, content and digital services.

    • Web Design
    • Content Marketing
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Brand Strategy
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 28, 2026.

  • Kindred Studio

    Taranaki, New Zealand

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    A remote-first New Zealand studio with a photography studio in Taranaki offering branding, photography and web services including product photography.

    • Photography
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 17, 2026.

  • MEA

    Hamilton, New Zealand

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    Creative and digital marketing agency in Hamilton blending strategy, design and technology across digital marketing, media planning, graphic design and web development.

    • Media Planning and Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
    • Graphic Design
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 22, 2026.

  • No9 Marketing & Design

    Napier, New Zealand

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    No9 is a design, web and print studio in Napier, Hawke's Bay offering graphic design, website design and print services.

    • Web Development
    • Graphic Design
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile.

  • Publik Agency

    Nelson, New Zealand

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    A Nelson marketing, design and PR agency offering strategic planning, brand development and digital marketing.

    • Digital Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Graphic Design
    • Email and Retention
    • Brand Strategy
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 28, 2026.

  • Studio Sole

    Christchurch, New Zealand

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    A Christchurch-based creative studio designing custom websites and brand identities, including Shopify and Squarespace online stores.

    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Graphic Design
    • Shopify
    • Ecommerce Marketing
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 17, 2026.

  • Superbloom Marketing

    Palmerston North, New Zealand

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    Superbloom is a Palmerston North based marketing agency blending brand identity, digital marketing, creative design and campaign strategy.

    • PPC and Search Advertising
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile.

  • Swordfox

    Queenstown, New Zealand

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    Swordfox is a brand, digital and marketing agency based in Queenstown, New Zealand, offering branding, web design and development, and advertising.

    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Graphic Design
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile.

  • Walsh & Beck

    Dunedin, New Zealand

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    Dunedin creative agency offering graphic design, digital, marketing, research and strategy, production and website services.

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
    • Graphic Design
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 22, 2026.

How these agencies were evaluated

  • 25Demonstrated results and case-study evidenceDocumented outcomes with a verifiable source. Claims without an attached source receive no points.
  • 20Verified review quality, quantity and recencyOnly reviews that pass identity verification and are published on this site count toward this component.
  • 15Depth of specialty expertiseEvidence of sustained, senior-level work in the specialty rather than a services page listing it.
  • 15Portfolio relevance and qualityRelevance of published work to the buyer segment the page addresses.
  • 10Client and industry fitConsistency of client size, sector and engagement model with the stated best-fit buyer.
  • 10Team expertise and leadershipNamed practitioners, tenure and the seniority actually attached to client work.
  • 5Transparency and information freshnessPublic pricing signals, verifiable facts and how recently information was confirmed.

Read the full methodology, including evidence-confidence levels and methodology versioning.

Typical pricing

We publish pricing ranges only where an agency has disclosed them or a source documents them. Where a minimum project size or hourly range is missing on this page, it means we have not confirmed it — not that the agency is inexpensive or expensive.

How to choose an agency in this market

Start from the decision you are actually making: the stage of your business, the outcome you need in the next twelve months, and the internal team that will own the work afterwards. Specialty depth matters more than agency size for most buyers.

Ask every shortlisted agency for two references in your sector, the names of the people who will do the work, and one example where the engagement did not go to plan. Compare the answers against the evidence recorded on their profile here.

Market-specific considerations

Contracting norms, currency, tax treatment and time-zone overlap all change the real cost of an engagement. Where a market-specific factor is documented for an agency, it appears on that agency's profile with a source attached.

Frequently asked questions

Why are some pages empty?
Because we do not fabricate directory content. A page is populated only when agencies have completed research with attached sources.
Does verification mean an agency is recommended?
No. Verification describes what we confirmed — identity, claim ownership or reviewer identity. It is separate from editorial score and evidence confidence.
Can an agency pay to appear here?
No. Sponsorships are labelled and separated from editorial results, and cannot change a score, a ranking or a review.

Sources and methodology

Every factual claim on an agency profile carries a source URL, a source type, a verification status and a last-verified date. Sources for the agencies above are listed on each profile.