Best New Zealand Public Relations Company Rankings

8 Companies - Rankings updated: April 21, 2026

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  • Common Ground PR

    Building Your Brands Public Profile

    Common Ground PR is a boutique Auckland public relations agency, dedicated to helping New Zealand brands shape compelling narratives and elevate their presence. We offer strategic advice across media relations, brand storytelling, influencer engagement and content development. Our clients span FMCG, consumer  [... view Common Ground PR profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Event Management
    • Crisis Management
    Location
    Auckland, New Zealand
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

    Common Ground PR Services

    • Public Relations
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • OPPO
    • Radix
    • Bolt
    • Boring Oat Milk
    • NZ Olympic Committee
    • Ārepa
    • Nature Baby
    • Dracula's
    • TWYG
    • Takapuna Beach Cafe
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Common Ground PR Reviews & Testimonials

    • Eduardo Sampaio
      Eduardo Sampaio Review from Google
      5.0★

      Eduardo Sampaio's Review Sourced from Google

      The Common Ground team have delivered great results for our brand and we would highly recommend them if you're looking for a PR agency in Auckland. 10 out of 10 experience!

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    • Gemma Chapman
      Gemma Chapman Review from Google
      5.0★

      Gemma Chapman's Review Sourced from Google

      Working with the Common Ground PR team was a dream, they did an amazing job and showed real care for our brand. Their experience and knowledge was invaluable.

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    • Scott Kennedy
      Scott Kennedy Review from Google
      5.0★

      Scott Kennedy's Review Sourced from Google

      Olivia, Rosie and the team at Common Ground are legends. Extremely well connected and able to generate a significant ROI. Highly recommend getting in touch if you're looking for a PR partner - you won't be disappointed.

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    5.0 5.0 (6)

  • Thrive PR & Communications

    Thrive is the largest family-owned, female-run independent PR agency in Australia and New Zealand with five offices in major cities. We work with established businesses who are transforming and brands disrupting and growing.As a heavyweight agency, we combine the “best of both worlds” when it come to  [... view Thrive PR & Communications profile ]
    Location
    Auckland, New Zealand
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    Thrive PR & Communications Services

    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
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    • Bauer Media Group
    • Twitter
    • ANZ
    • Coles
    • Optus
    • AGL
    • Brother
    • STIHL
    • Spotlight
    • Porter Davis
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Thrive PR & Communications Reviews & Testimonials

    • Henry K
      Henry K Review from Google
      5.0★

      Henry K's Review Sourced from Google

      Thrive team is the gold standard of PR. Great team, culture and people. Love their work

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    • amy walker
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      1.0★

      amy walker's Review Sourced from Google

      Avoid.I booked their boardroom for an off-site event.Over one month has passed since my booking and I still have not yet received my $500 refundable deposit!I have wasted an unacceptable amount of time and energy chasing their finance team and don’t want others having to go through the same experience.

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    3.3 3.3 (3)

  • Impact PR

    An inbound marketing agency par excellence

    Impact PR is a highly regarded public relations agency based in New Zealand. With a team of former journalists and TV producers located in Auckland, we have proudly represented some of the world's most renowned brands in this market over the past decade.  [... view Impact PR profile ]
    Location
    Auckland, New Zealand
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

    Impact PR Services

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Public Relations
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Jaguar Land Rover
    • Volvo
    • GSK
    • Johnson & Johnson
    • MARS
    • Essilor
    • Hilton
    • General Mills
    • Roche
    • Procter & Gamble
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Impact PR Reviews & Testimonials

    • Andrew Prest
      Andrew Prest Review from Google
      5.0★

      Andrew Prest's Review Sourced from Google

      Mark Devlin and Impact PR have been amazing in enabling Powered By Plants to attract investment interest within days. Thanks also to Grant Verry at the New Zealand innovation network in enabling this work to happen.Impact PR totally OVER-delivered on my expectations of what doing this will create. Complete legend!

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    • Angel Apun
      Angel Apun Review from Google
      5.0★

      Angel Apun's Review Sourced from Google

      We value PR partners who understand what makes a story newsworthy — and Impact PR consistently delivers. Mark and the team provide well-crafted, relevant pitches that respect editorial needs and timelines. Their content is clean, timely, and tailored, making it easy for us to turn around quality stories for our audience. Their professionalism and speed make them a standout PR agency to work with. Highly recommend engaging with Impact PR.

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    • shiela mae Junsay
      shiela mae Junsay Review from Google
      5.0★

      shiela mae Junsay's Review Sourced from Google

      This PR agency continues to impress! They are incredibly easy to work with—always listening carefully and understanding exactly what we need. Whether we're brainstorming together or refining a direction, they instinctively know how to fill in the blanks and bring everything together seamlessly. They’re honest and strategic, knowing when to say, “Yes, we’re doing that,” and when to guide us toward a better approach. What really sets them apart is their flexibility and the personal touch they bring to every project. They ask the right questions, adapt effortlessly, and make collaboration feel both effortless and effective. Highly recommend!

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    5.0 5.0 (19)

  • 369 Collective

    Lets kick your growth engine into gear

    Feeling overwhelmed and stuck with too many choices and decisions to make?Its not easy to launch, run and grow a business, despite what some may tell you; and especially if youredoing it on your own decision fatigue can be a showstopper!If you have a stellar business idea you need help getting off  [... view 369 Collective profile ]
    Location
    Auckland, New Zealand
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed

    369 Collective Services

    • Web Design
    • Public Relations
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Fudge & James
    • Halo Haircare Society
    • Flourishing in Flow
    • Trade Checka
    • Scruffy 2 fluffy
    • Roxy Fibres
    • Saarkie stories
    • its the little things
    • Positive Mindset Challange
    • Fostersigns ltd
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
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  • Sweet Orange

    Stand up and stand out with creative copywriting

    Martine from Sweet Orange is a senior copywriter, creative thinker and an ex-journalist. Comfortable with people from all walks of life and range of industries, markets and audiences, she's been writing winning words for websites, publications, marketing materials and ad campaigns for 20+ years. Sweet Orange  [... view Sweet Orange profile ]
    Location
    Tauranga, New Zealand
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr

    Sweet Orange Services

    • SEO
    • Public Relations
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    • Monster Creative
    • Central North Island Sika Foundation
    • CedarWorks
    • Simon Gault's Cocktails
    • M2Woman
    • AA Travel
    • Komodo
    • North Branding & Design
    • Lowercase g
    • Tall Poppy Real Estate
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Sweet Orange Reviews & Testimonials

    • Warren Kavanagh
      Warren Kavanagh Review from Google
      5.0★

      Warren Kavanagh's Review Sourced from Google

      Sweet Orange 🍊 certainly know their stuff & go way above & beyond to offer ongoing results & new ideas in today's challenging market conditions. I have no hesitation throughly recommending Martine 👌

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    • Elena Ginovska
      Elena Ginovska Review from Google
      5.0★

      Elena Ginovska's Review Sourced from Google

      Martine was very generous when se was sharing her knowledge and when she was educating me about the importance of SEO.She is up to date with current trends and knows what business needs.I recommend her services!!

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    • Marlien Van Heerden
      Marlien Van Heerden Review from Google
      5.0★

      Marlien Van Heerden's Review Sourced from Google

      It was an absolute pleasure to deal with Martina who has done excellent work for our business website. She is so easy to talk to, understanding and knowledgeable. She provides quick feedback and has great suggestions. It was in no time that we could finalize the work that she proposed. Will recommend her to anyone.

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    5.0 5.0 (16)

  • Bare PR

    We want consumers to think differently as a PR and brand communcations agency we work with natural, organic and sustainable brands for the New Zealand market.We are part of the drive to show people better choices everyday and to choose products like those of our incredible clients to ensure that we all can  [... view Bare PR profile ]
    Location
    Auckland, New Zealand
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

    Bare PR Services

    • Advertising
    • Content Marketing
    • Public Relations
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Weleda NZ
    • Natural Instinct
    • RevitaLash
    • Nude by Nature
    • Fernz
    • House of Camille NZ
    • Fresh To Go
    • Medik8
    • Katherine Daniels
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
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  • Goode PR

    Goode People Doing Great Things

    We’re a Proactive, Persuasive and Passionate Public Relations Agency!  We build brands, manage reputations and tell our client’s stories in a unique way. Goode PR is a public relations agency that you need to go for amongst all PR companies in Auckland, NZ.  You may not have heard of Goode PR, but you  [... view Goode PR profile ]
    Location
    Auckland, New Zealand
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

    Goode PR Services

    • Content Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Production
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Prolife Foods
    • Invocare
    • Diabetes NZ
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    4.6 4.6 (8)

  • Black Belt Communications

    Powerful Communication Profitable Results.

    Black Belt Communications is your strategic partner in marketing, communications and public relations. We specialise in uncovering and portraying the unique stories that define your brand, driving business growth through results-driven strategies and engaging videography. Our expertise lies in  [... view Black Belt Communications profile ]
    Location
    Ōpunake, New Zealand
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $240/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

    Black Belt Communications Services

    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Digital Strategy
    • Content Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Taranaki Bio Extracts Ltd
    • South Taranaki District Council
    • St John Ambulance
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