New Zealand · Media Planning and Buying
7 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.
Cross-channel media plans and buys across digital, out-of-home, radio, print and broadcast inventory.
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.
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| Agency | Best suited for | Min. project | Team size | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bespoke Media | New Zealand businesses across sectors (FMCG, pharmaceutical, government, retail, banking, automotive) that need hands-on media planning and buying support from a solo, highly experienced practitioner overseeing the account personally, run on a no-fee commission-based model. | — | — | agency provided |
| Independent Media New Zealand | Not yet documented | — | — | agency provided |
| MBS Advertising | Not yet documented | — | — | agency provided |
| MEA | Not yet documented | — | — | agency provided |
| MintHC | Not yet documented | — | — | limited |
| Performance Media | Not yet documented | — | — | agency provided |
| Squid Group | Not yet documented | — | — | agency provided |
Auckland, New Zealand
An Auckland-based specialist media agency planning and buying advertising campaigns across New Zealand.
Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 16, 2026.
New Zealand
New Zealand-owned media buying agency delivering rates and placement across television, BVOD, print, outdoor, radio, search, social and programmatic.
Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 21, 2026.
Auckland, New Zealand
Accredited New Zealand advertising agency specialising in the planning, negotiation and buying of media across TV, radio, print, digital and out of home.
Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 21, 2026.
Hamilton, New Zealand
Creative and digital marketing agency in Hamilton blending strategy, design and technology across digital marketing, media planning, graphic design and web development.
Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 22, 2026.
Christchurch, New Zealand
A strategic marketing and creative agency with Christchurch and Auckland offices. It combines strategy, design, performance marketing and website technology, with media planning and buying across traditional and digital channels.
Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified October 19, 2026.
Auckland, New Zealand
An independent Auckland media planning and buying operation with broadcast and online production, serving clients in New Zealand and Australia since 2006.
Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 16, 2026.
Auckland, New Zealand
An Auckland digital marketing company offering lead generation, video and media management for car dealerships.
Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified October 13, 2026.
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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.
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.
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.
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.