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Paid Media agencies in New Zealand

27 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

Paid search, social and programmatic managed against contribution margin.

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
AdhesionNew Zealand small and mid-sized businesses seeking a long-standing, full-service digital marketing partner for Google Ads, SEO, social and website work, wanting an established local agency (since 2007, NZ-owned) with measurable ROI reporting rather than a project-only or DIY relationship.——limited
Aeros MarketingSuitable for ecommerce brands, including health and wellness businesses, seeking marketing support.——agency provided
AgentisNew Zealand real estate agents, agency principals and property developers (working with agencies like Ray White, Bayleys, Harcourts) wanting modern, buyer-focused property marketing campaigns, co-branded agency partnerships, or ongoing release marketing for developments, rather than passive listing-and-wait advertising.——agency provided
Authentic DigitalMulti-location brands in New Zealand seeking SEO, AI/GEO search optimisation, and Google & Meta Ads management from a senior-led team, per the site's own title 'SEO, GEO/AI Optimisation, Google & Meta Ads Agency in NZ That Drives Growth'.——limited
Bright Box CreativeNew Zealand car dealerships seeking integrated creative and digital marketing.——limited
ClickThroughNot yet documented——agency provided
Digital PieNot yet documented——agency provided
DoubleGrowing brands with $5M+ revenue in Australia and New Zealand wanting a data-led performance team for paid ads, conversion, creative and analytics.——limited
DowningNot yet documented——agency provided
Emporom MediaNZ businesses wanting one Wellington team to run Google Ads, Meta Ads, landing pages and SEO on a month-to-month basis.——limited
Firefly DigitalNZ businesses wanting SEO, Google Ads and social ads management with ongoing account management and reporting.——limited
Fully Charged MediaNot yet documented——agency provided
Grow Your GymNot yet documented——agency provided
HornTechNot yet documented——limited
Hype Digital MarketingNot yet documented——agency provided
ImpactoNew Zealand businesses improving search visibility and website conversion together.—1-10agency provided
KeetraxEstablished online stores in New Zealand and Australia, roughly $200K to $20M in sales, wanting paid ads, email, social, SEO, CRO and ecommerce development.——limited
Nudge MarketingNot yet documented——agency provided
Pickle DigitalNot yet documented——agency provided
Pickup MediaNot yet documented——agency provided
Squid GroupNot yet documented——agency provided
Storm IMCSMEs, multi-outlet businesses and ecommerce brands in NZ wanting Google Ads, SEO, social and analytics plus content production including websites and video.——limited
The Launch AgencyNot yet documented——agency provided
TooGoodBuilders, construction firms and developers seeking qualified enquiries for residential, commercial and renovation projects.——limited
Traction MarketingNot yet documented——agency provided
UnboundNZ businesses across automotive, retail, rural, ecommerce, B2B, SaaS, health and industrial sectors wanting ads, SEO, CRO and analytics from a Hamilton agency.——limited
Zest CreativeNot yet documented——agency provided
  • Adhesion

    Auckland, New Zealand

    ListedLimited public evidence

    Auckland digital marketing agency and certified Google Partner providing Google Ads management, audits and ongoing campaign optimisation.

    • Paid Media
    • Digital 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 9, 2026.

  • Aeros Marketing

    Tauranga, New Zealand

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    Tauranga marketing agency helping health and wellness ecommerce companies scale through content creation, paid ads, SEO, branding and social media.

    • Paid Media
    • Branding
    • SEO
    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.

  • Agentis

    Auckland, New Zealand

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    A New Zealand property marketing agency building buyer-focused campaigns for real estate agents and agencies.

    • Paid Media
    • Content Marketing
    • 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 16, 2026.

  • Authentic Digital

    Auckland, New Zealand

    ListedLimited public evidence

    Senior-led Auckland agency covering AI search optimisation, SEO, Google Ads and Meta Ads for multi-location brands.

    • Paid Media
    • AEO and GEO
    • SEO
    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.

  • Bright Box Creative

    Auckland, New Zealand

    ListedLimited public evidence

    Bright Box Creative offers full-service marketing for New Zealand car dealerships. Its automotive services span video production, paid social campaigns, branding, SEO and website design.

    • Social Media
    • Web Design
    • Paid Media
    • Digital Marketing
    • 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 October 19, 2026.

  • ClickThrough

    Orewa, New Zealand

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    A Google Ads Certified Partner agency delivering exclusive, results-focused PPC management for New Zealand businesses and ecommerce stores since 2009.

    • PPC and Search Advertising
    • Paid Media
    • Ecommerce Marketing
    • SEO
    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.

  • Digital Pie

    Tauranga, New Zealand

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    Digital Pie is a Tauranga-based digital marketing agency building websites and running Google Ads campaigns for Bay of Plenty businesses.

    • PPC and Search Advertising
    • Web Design
    • Paid Media
    • 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 September 17, 2026.

  • Double

    Auckland, New Zealand

    ListedLimited public evidence

    Performance marketing agency operating from Auckland and Sydney, covering paid advertising, analytics and websites for established brands.

    • Paid Media
    • Growth Marketing
    • Conversion Optimization
    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.

  • Emporom Media

    Wellington, New Zealand

    ListedLimited public evidence

    Wellington digital marketing agency running Meta and Google Ads, landing pages and SEO for service businesses and e-commerce brands.

    • Paid Media
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    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.

  • Firefly Digital

    Auckland, New Zealand

    ListedLimited public evidence

    New Zealand digital agency offering SEO and paid social advertising across Meta, TikTok and LinkedIn, serving clients in Auckland and Christchurch.

    • Social Media
    • Paid Media
    • SEO
    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.

  • Fully Charged Media

    Queenstown, New Zealand

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    Queenstown digital growth agency running paid advertising, SEO, content and analytics for ski, tourism and ecommerce businesses since 2013.

    • Paid Media
    • AEO and GEO
    • Growth Marketing
    • SEO
    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.

  • Grow Your Gym

    Tauranga, New Zealand

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    Fitness-only digital agency building paid social, email and CRM member-acquisition systems for gyms.

    • Paid Media
    • Email and Retention
    • Growth 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 28, 2026.

  • HornTech

    Auckland, New Zealand

    ListedLimited public evidence

    Auckland digital marketing agency combining engineering and marketing to build growth systems.

    • Web Design
    • Paid Media
    • AEO and GEO
    • Shopify
    • SEO
    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.

  • ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    Built for real estate agents, Hype Digital Marketing helps New Zealand agents win listings through strategy, content and paid digital campaigns.

    • Social Media
    • Web Design
    • Paid Media
    • Content 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 21, 2026.

  • Impacto

    Auckland, New Zealand

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    Impacto is an Auckland digital growth agency covering search visibility, paid media and conversion rate optimisation for New Zealand businesses.

    • Paid Media
    • Conversion Optimization
    • SEO
    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.

  • Keetrax

    New Zealand

    ListedLimited public evidence

    Paid advertising and performance marketing agency working with New Zealand and Australian e-commerce brands.

    • Paid Media
    • 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 9, 2026.

  • Nudge Marketing

    Dunedin, New Zealand

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    Dunedin marketing and creative agency offering social media, web design, paid advertising, branding and content creation since 2015.

    • Web Design
    • Paid Media
    • Photography
    • 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 22, 2026.

  • Pickle Digital

    Palmerston North, New Zealand

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    Pickle Digital is a Palmerston North agency helping trades and service businesses with websites, social media, Meta ads and branding.

    • Social Media
    • Web Design
    • Paid Media
    • 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 28, 2026.

  • Pickup Media

    Queenstown, New Zealand

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    Pickup Media is a boutique Queenstown agency handling content, organic social posting and paid ads for local businesses.

    • Paid Media
    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.

  • Squid Group

    Auckland, New Zealand

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    An Auckland digital marketing company offering lead generation, video and media management for car dealerships.

    • Paid Media
    • Media Planning and Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • 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 October 13, 2026.

  • Storm IMC

    Auckland, New Zealand

    ListedLimited public evidence

    Auckland paid search agency and certified Google Partner specialising in Google Ads management alongside SEO.

    • Paid Media
    • SEO
    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 Launch Agency

    Hamilton, New Zealand

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    Growth partner offering paid media, SEO, web design and in-house content production for NZ and Australian brands.

    • Paid Media
    • Growth Marketing
    • Video Production
    • SEO
    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.

  • TooGood

    Auckland, New Zealand

    ListedLimited public evidence

    TooGood provides construction marketing for builders, construction companies and developers. Its campaigns prioritise Google Ads and local SEO, supported by paid social, content and enquiry tracking.

    • PPC and Search Advertising
    • Paid Media
    • Content Marketing
    • SEO
    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.

  • Traction Marketing

    Christchurch, New Zealand

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    Traction Marketing is a Christchurch digital marketing agency delivering strategy, SEO, and Google and social advertising.

    • PPC and Search Advertising
    • Paid Media
    • Digital Marketing
    • Growth Marketing
    • SEO
    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.

  • Unbound

    New Zealand

    ListedLimited public evidence

    New Zealand digital agency and Google Premier Partner running paid search campaigns for local businesses.

    • Paid Media
    • Digital 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 9, 2026.

  • Zest Creative

    Nelson, New Zealand

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    A Nelson Tasman creative agency offering brand, content and digital marketing including e-commerce and paid ads.

    • Paid Media
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • 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 28, 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?
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Does verification mean an agency is recommended?
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Can an agency pay to appear here?
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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.