New Media Design

New Media Design is a Christchurch-based web design and branding agency founded by Kit Hindin in 2001. The agency has delivered work for over 500 New Zealand businesses over 25 years, ranging from local tradies and retailers to nationally recognised brands such as Mike Pero Real Estate, GCH Aviation, PGG Wrightson, and Ministry of Awesome. Every project has received a five-star rating on Google, with 27 five-star reviews currently on the Google Business Profile.

Kit Hindin, the Creative Director, handles approximately 90% of all work personally. A certified NLP Master Practitioner and Strategic Foresight Practitioner, Kit brings formal qualifications in applied psychology and futures studies to each project. Specialist developer Clyde supports complex WordPress and WooCommerce builds. There are no account managers or junior staff; clients work directly with the principal.

The agency offers four core services: custom WordPress web design, logo design and brand identity, search engine optimisation, and digital marketing strategy. Pricing is transparent: business websites start at $4,000, ecommerce builds at $6,000, logo packages from $850, full brand identity systems from $1,500 to $4,500, SEO retainers from $400 per month, and strategy engagements from $1,500. Every website is built using the proprietary SPARK Method framework, which combines Strategy, Psychology, Authenticity, Results, and Kickstart.

New Media Design serves a wide range of industries including food and beverage, real estate, consumer goods, sports, corporate services, delivery & takeaway, construction, boutique, education, and eCommerce. Client types include startups, small businesses, and medium businesses. The agency is based at 21 St Martins Road, Christchurch, and works with clients across Christchurch, Canterbury, and all of New Zealand.

Google reviews consistently praise Kit Hindin's responsiveness, strategic thinking, and design quality. Clients describe the process as easy, fun, and professional, noting that Kit listens carefully and delivers outstanding results. One client remarked that Kit's work is "fantastic" and that she has "extremely well honed creative instincts." Another client appreciated the "super prompt" query responses and ongoing support.

The portfolio includes a responsive website for Startup Aotearoa, completed in 2024 with a budget of $5,000–$20,000 over two months. Other notable clients include Upright Scaffold, Oakridge Homes, and UpDog Yoga. The agency's team consists of Kit Hindin as Creative Director, with additional specialist support for complex technical projects.