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New Zealand · Packaging Design

Packaging Design agencies in New Zealand

14 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.

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The short answer

Retail and e-commerce packaging built for shelf impact, compliance and production reality.

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
Bold CreativeNot yet documented——limited
Brother DesignNew Zealand food and beverage brands using packaging design to win shelf space.—1-10agency provided
Creative JamNot yet documented——limited
DowningNot yet documented——agency provided
Forme CreativeNot yet documented——agency provided
Marx DesignNot yet documented——limited
MeanwhileNot yet documented——agency provided
MilkNot yet documented——limited
RedfireAmbitious and challenger brands in FMCG, food and beverage, wellness, beauty, tourism and professional services needing brand strategy, identity and packaging design.——limited
The MarkNot yet documented——limited
Think PackagingNot yet documented—11-50agency provided
TomorrowAmbitious businesses looking to rebrand, scale or launch.——limited
Utopia CreativeNot yet documented——limited
White RabbitNot yet documented——limited
  • 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.

  • Brother Design

    Auckland, New Zealand

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    Brother Design is a strategic brand and packaging design studio working with New Zealand food, beverage and consumer brands from startup through to national listing.

    • Packaging Design
    • Branding
    • Brand Strategy
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    1-10
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 13, 2026.

  • Creative Jam

    New Zealand

    ListedLimited public evidence

    New Zealand brand and packaging design studio working with FMCG products including beverages, spirits and supplements.

    • Packaging Design
    • Branding
    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 9, 2026.

  • Downing

    Nelson, New Zealand

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    A Nelson brand strategy, marketing and web agency serving clients in New Zealand and Australia.

    • Packaging Design
    • Web Design
    • Paid Media
    • Branding
    • 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.

  • 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.

  • Marx Design

    Auckland, New Zealand

    ListedLimited public evidence

    Independent New Zealand design studio established in 2012, working on brand identity and packaging design.

    • Packaging Design
    • Branding
    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 9, 2026.

  • Meanwhile

    Christchurch, New Zealand

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    Meanwhile is a brand and packaging design studio based in Ferrymead, Christchurch. Its published project list covers brand and packaging work for clients including Whitestone Cheese, Kolorex and Garston Hops, alongside brand identity and environment projects. The studio works across brand creation and packaging design for New Zealand businesses.

    • Packaging Design
    • Branding
    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 14, 2026.

  • Milk

    Auckland, New Zealand

    ListedLimited public evidence

    Auckland design agency with a long-running packaging practice across FMCG and retail categories in Australasia, from single products to portfolio programmes.

    • Packaging Design
    • Branding
    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 9, 2026.

  • Redfire

    Auckland, New Zealand

    ListedLimited public evidence

    Auckland brand strategy and design agency working with challenger brands across brand identity, storytelling and specialist FMCG packaging design.

    • Packaging Design
    • Branding
    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 9, 2026.

  • The Mark

    Christchurch, New Zealand

    ListedLimited public evidence

    A Christchurch creative agency working across strategy, branding and digital. Its services include brand and marketing strategy, packaging, website design and development, and digital marketing.

    • Packaging Design
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Web Development
    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.

  • Think Packaging

    Auckland, New Zealand

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    Auckland design-led structural packaging agency engineering cardboard packaging solutions for clients worldwide.

    • Packaging Design
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    11-50
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 13, 2026.

  • Tomorrow

    Auckland, New Zealand

    ListedLimited public evidence

    A branding and design agency with studios in Auckland and Christchurch. It provides strategy, naming, identity design, websites, advertising and packaging, either as an integrated engagement or standalone projects.

    • Packaging Design
    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Creative and Advertising
    • 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.

  • Utopia Creative

    New Zealand

    ListedLimited public evidence

    Small New Zealand design company specialising in FMCG packaging, graphic design, branding and websites.

    • Packaging Design
    • Web Design
    • Branding
    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 9, 2026.

  • White Rabbit

    Auckland, New Zealand

    ListedLimited public evidence

    Auckland design studio specialising in packaging design for retail and online, alongside wider brand and creative work.

    • Packaging Design
    • Branding
    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 9, 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.