Top Digital Media Companies in Auckland

Digital media and publishing are constantly changing. Every new media and technology released, every shift in audience trends provides new areas for connecting and monetizing audiences.

Here are the top digital media companies in Auckland to keep an eye on.

The New Zealand Herald

The New Zealand Herald is a newspaper of record for New Zealand. A daily newspaper, The New Zealand Herald was established in 1863 by William Chisholm Wilson. The website was named Voyager Media Awards’ News Website of the Year between 2020 and 2023. Readers will find news and opinion pieces on local, national, and international subjects, including in verticals like business, sport, lifestyle, and others.

April to June Traffic: 91.94M

Monthly Avg Traffic: 30.64M

Statistics

The New Zealand Herald attracts an average of 30.64M visitors per month, with 23.58% using desktop and 76.42% on mobile. Predominantly from New Zealand, the site sees 32.83% organic, 46.26% direct, 14.80% social, and 6.11% other traffic.

Interest.co.nz

“Helping you make financial decisions” is the tag line of Interest.co.nz. Established in 1999 and owned by JDJL, the website offers a wide catalog of content on subjects like investing, banking, economy, technology, saving, borrowing, property, and others. About 45% of its readers are female, 55% male. 45-54-year-olds represent the largest demographic, followed by 25-34-year-olds.

April to June Traffic: 3.214M

Monthly Avg Traffic: 1.071M

Statistics

Interest.co.nz attracts an average of 1.071M visitors per month, with 26.98% using desktop and 73.02% on mobile. Predominantly from New Zealand, the site sees 38.68% organic, 53.35% direct, 5.18% social, and 2.79% other traffic.

Flicks

Flicks descibes itself as “your friendly, smart pal who helps you find something good to watch and tells you where you can watch it – in cinemas or at home on streaming.” It is owned by Vista Group International. Its website offers users cinema guides, streaming guides, sport-related content, reviews, and trailers of upcoming movies.

April to June Traffic: 1.802M

Monthly Avg Traffic: 600,936

Statistics

Flicks attracts an average of 600,936 visitors per month, with 38.14% using desktop and 61.86% on mobile. Predominantly from New Zealand, the site sees 80.84% organic, 15.50% direct, 1.94% social, and 1.72% other traffic.

OurAuckland

OurAuckland is a website by Auckland’s city council. It publishes latest council news, updates, community events, news and announcements from the Mayor’s office, and other information for residents of the city.

April to June Traffic: 613,314

Monthly Avg Traffic: 204,438

Statistics

OurAuckland attracts an average of 204,438 visitors per month, with 24.47% using desktop and 75.53% on mobile. Predominantly from New Zealand, the site sees 63.84% organic, 22.16% direct, 7.43% social, and 6.57% other traffic.

Times Online

Established in 1972, Times Online is an online news publisher published by Times Media with a primary coverage focus on East Auckland. It publishes local news and opinion pieces in sectors like real estate, education, politics, sport, crime, and others.

April to June Traffic: 109,369

Monthly Avg Traffic: 36,456

Statistics

Times Online attracts an average of 36,456 visitors per month, with 20.43% using desktop and 79.57 on mobile. Predominantly from New Zealand, the site sees 51.97% organic, 29.06% direct, 15.39% social, and 3.58% other traffic.

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