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What’s in the “Advertising Agency” Label?
Although we do the work of an ad agency, and do it well, we’ve never felt at home in the label. Mostly because people aren’t chasing an ad. They’re chasing what the right one can make happen: attention, traction, cultural relevance, a sold-out launch, or a queue out the door.
”Advertising company” puts the spotlight on the end product. Our value sits earlier in the process, in solving problems with ideas that connect. The ad matters, of course, but it’s the creativity behind it that makes the work work. That’s why creative agency has always felt more like us.
Our Advertising Services
We offer all the standard fare you’d expect from a New Zealand advertising agency, including local and international strategy, campaign development, production, and rollout. Where we really come into our own is conceptually. We’re great at finding the unexpected angle, the emotional hook, the messy, unapologetically human idea with enough bite to carry a campaign.
From there, we can add to your business’s growth through our design, branding, and filming services.
What It Means to Act as an Advertising Agency for Auckland Businesses
We love Auckland. In fact, we believe any advertising agency in Auckland is lucky to work in a city with this much character. From the attitude of Karangahape Road to the identity people carry for their suburb, there’s no shortage of soul, which means there’s also no shortage of places for a good idea to begin.
If you’re an Auckland business after out-of-the-box advertising services, come say hi at our Grey Lynn headquarters. Out of Auckland? Get in touch. We’re only a call away, and love a good adventure.
FAQs
Are you an Auckland-only advertising company?
While we’re based in Grey Lynn, we’ve taken ideas well beyond Auckland and are always up for heading wherever the work needs us.
Why choose Motion Sickness over another advertising agency in New Zealand?
Different advertising agencies in New Zealand suit different businesses. We suit the ones looking for advertising that’s unexpected, engaging and human. If that sounds like you, we’d be a good fit.
Do you work with media as well, or just creative?
We can operate as a media and advertising agency when needed, working alongside media partners to make sure the idea gets the reach it deserves. But the focus always starts with the idea itself.
If you consider yourselves a creative agency, why do you still use the term ad agency?
Because “ad agency” is what people search for. We’re not above being findable. But the way we work is closer to a creative company, solving problems with ideas first, and figuring out the right shape for them after.
Do you have any awards for your advertising services?
A few. We’ve picked up Agency of the Year (AXIS Awards 2026), #1 Agency in the Pacific Region (Cannes Lions 2025), and a Global Grand Effie (2025), along with multiple Effies, D&AD pencils, and Cannes Lions for our work.
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