IMPACT advertising gives you Intelligent, Measurable, Promotions that are Affordable, Compelling and Targeted (IMPACT).
Advertising with us helps you get discovered, drive customers to your door and grow your business — all while backing your local community.
Your ads power our news, What’s On Guide and the community services that locals, newcomers and visitors rely on.
That's what keeps people coming back and new people finding us.
And because good deeds get rewarded, the more we entertain and engage - the more people see you while they're spending time with us.
Budget-friendly options for maximum return on investment (ROI).
Smart design and savvy tech to attract, engage and drive response.
Hyper-local and hyper-focused targeting puts you more reliably in front of your customer.
Whether you're launching something new, reminding locals you're here or promoting a time-sensitive event - our IMPACT ad formats are built for attention.
Affordable. Strategic. Seen.
From banners to smart-targeted placements, we make sure your message shows up where people are already engaged - in the app, in the moment and in the know.
Want to compare options? Our chart speaks for itself.
Most local advertising is based on circulation - it can’t tell you how many people actually saw your ad.
We do it differently.
Our clever tech only shows ads when someone’s actively looking. That means you get real reach, backed by real data.
Want more? For clickable ads, we track views and clicks - and we use that insight to make your ads even stronger.
You’ll see what worked, when it worked and how we helped you stand out - all while you're supporting your local community.
Best for visibility.
When you want to be seen first, front and centre on the app’s most visited screens. Ideal for brand awareness and broad campaigns.
Options: Home, News, What's On Guide, Across the App
From $49/week
Best for attention.
Utilise our innovative displays and multi-section integration, designed to grab attention and actively combat ad blindness associated with print.
Options: Within news stories, within scrollable lists (mobile only)
From $59/week
Best for impact.
Full screen takeovers give you zero competition. Great for launches, limited-time offers and campaigns that need to stand out fast.
Options: News, What's On Guide, Across the App
From $59/week
Best for coverage.
Get the spotlight on you - a high visibility package designed to boost awareness with one of our stand-out combos:
Premium Banner
Dynamic Format
Screen Takeover
From $179/week
You can customise [your feature] quite a bit... your images, text, links and video that acts as sort of a mini website so it will show up in Google results as well.
Megan Miller
Megan Miller Marketing + MediaSupporting local is something [they] do so well. From the early days Ailsa and Cara have worked together so it was a no brainer to support their most recent venture; Waitaki App.
Ailsa Hayes
Anvil EngineersWe test it out for our own recruitment (advertising nowhere else) and have received fantastic local applications - every time!
Alex Regtien
Waitaki AppWaitaki App were easy to work with and checked in to make sure we got a good outcome. We'd definitely run a promotion with them again.
Bevan Smith
Badger & MackerelFree Plan
Free 24/7 in-app presence
3-line text for your core message
Your essential contact details
A local online presence for free
EDGE Plan
Full business feature, optimised for search
One-tap links to all your contact points
Text-ad boost to increase visibility
Discounts on all other advertising
EDGE PLUS Plan
Everything in EDGE for a solid foundation
Banner ads designed to drive business
Exclusive EDGE PLUS perks & bonuses
Optional 24/7 creative control