# King Tide Marketing

> King Tide Marketing is a Waikato-based marketing agency and coaching business serving New Zealand small and medium businesses. We offer full-service marketing, marketing coaching, and specific marketing services built around our Impact Marketing Framework. Based in Kihikihi, we work with businesses across the Waikato and throughout New Zealand.

King Tide Marketing helps business owners turn marketing into their greatest business asset. We focus on the 20% of marketing that drives 80% of results, owning the full marketing funnel rather than specialising in one channel.

For a full reference with detailed service descriptions, pricing, methodology, FAQs, and philosophy, see [llms-full.txt](https://kingtide.nz/llms-full.txt).

## About

- [About Us](https://kingtide.nz/about): Meet the team behind King Tide Marketing
- [Our Approach](https://kingtide.nz/our-approach): The King Tide philosophy - why 80% across everything beats 95% in one thing, and why we're built to make ourselves replaceable
- [Start Here](https://kingtide.nz/start-here): Introduction to the Impact Marketing Framework

## Services

- [Coaching Accelerator](https://kingtide.nz/coaching): Done-with-you marketing coaching programme for business owners who want to master marketing themselves
- [Full Service Accelerator](https://kingtide.nz/full-service): Done-for-you marketing service ($5k-$8k/month) covering the full marketing function, designed to hand over to your team in 12-18 months
- [General Services](https://kingtide.nz/general-services): Specific marketing services - website design, Google Ads, email marketing, social media, content, SEO
- [AI Marketing Integration](https://kingtide.nz/ai-marketing-integration): Two-phase service - start with a $1,500 NZD AI Audit that delivers a department-by-department playbook of tools, workflows, and rollout plan; optional implementation phase quoted case-by-case based on the audit
- [AI Consultant Waikato](https://kingtide.nz/ai-consultant-waikato): Local AI consulting for Waikato businesses - Hamilton, Cambridge, Te Awamutu, and surrounding towns
- [AI Consultant NZ](https://kingtide.nz/ai-consultant-nz): AI consulting for New Zealand businesses nationally - practical integration, no hype

## Web Design (by town)

Dedicated web design service pages per Waikato town - transparent pricing ($1,500 simple, $4,000+ advanced/ecommerce), AI-assisted builds, full handover:

- [Web Design Hamilton](https://kingtide.nz/web-design-hamilton)
- [Web Design Cambridge](https://kingtide.nz/web-design-cambridge)
- [Web Design Te Awamutu](https://kingtide.nz/web-design-te-awamutu)
- [Web Design Matamata](https://kingtide.nz/web-design-matamata)
- [Web Design Morrinsville](https://kingtide.nz/web-design-morrinsville)
- [Web Design Raglan](https://kingtide.nz/web-design-raglan)
- [Web Design Huntly](https://kingtide.nz/web-design-huntly)
- [Web Design Otorohanga](https://kingtide.nz/web-design-otorohanga)
- [Web Design Te Kuiti](https://kingtide.nz/web-design-te-kuiti)
- [Web Design Auckland](https://kingtide.nz/web-design-auckland) - Auckland web design without Auckland CBD overhead. Same expertise, lower cost.

## Google Ads Management (by town)

From $1,500/month + ad spend. We don't mark up ad spend. Full handover, training included:

- [Google Ads Hamilton](https://kingtide.nz/google-ads-hamilton)
- [Google Ads Cambridge](https://kingtide.nz/google-ads-cambridge)
- [Google Ads Te Awamutu](https://kingtide.nz/google-ads-te-awamutu)
- [Google Ads Matamata](https://kingtide.nz/google-ads-matamata)
- [Google Ads Morrinsville](https://kingtide.nz/google-ads-morrinsville)
- [Google Ads Raglan](https://kingtide.nz/google-ads-raglan)
- [Google Ads Huntly](https://kingtide.nz/google-ads-huntly)
- [Google Ads Otorohanga](https://kingtide.nz/google-ads-otorohanga)
- [Google Ads Te Kuiti](https://kingtide.nz/google-ads-te-kuiti)

## Social Media Marketing (by town)

Facebook & Instagram (Meta) Ads from $1,500/month + ad spend. Creative production, audience targeting, funnel build:

- [Social Media Hamilton](https://kingtide.nz/social-media-hamilton)
- [Social Media Cambridge](https://kingtide.nz/social-media-cambridge)
- [Social Media Te Awamutu](https://kingtide.nz/social-media-te-awamutu)
- [Social Media Matamata](https://kingtide.nz/social-media-matamata)
- [Social Media Morrinsville](https://kingtide.nz/social-media-morrinsville)
- [Social Media Raglan](https://kingtide.nz/social-media-raglan)
- [Social Media Huntly](https://kingtide.nz/social-media-huntly)
- [Social Media Otorohanga](https://kingtide.nz/social-media-otorohanga)
- [Social Media Te Kuiti](https://kingtide.nz/social-media-te-kuiti)

## SEO Services (by town)

From $1,500/month. Local SEO, technical SEO, content, AI search optimisation (GEO). Built to hand over:

- [SEO Hamilton](https://kingtide.nz/seo-hamilton)
- [SEO Cambridge](https://kingtide.nz/seo-cambridge)
- [SEO Te Awamutu](https://kingtide.nz/seo-te-awamutu)
- [SEO Matamata](https://kingtide.nz/seo-matamata)
- [SEO Morrinsville](https://kingtide.nz/seo-morrinsville)
- [SEO Raglan](https://kingtide.nz/seo-raglan)
- [SEO Huntly](https://kingtide.nz/seo-huntly)
- [SEO Otorohanga](https://kingtide.nz/seo-otorohanga)
- [SEO Te Kuiti](https://kingtide.nz/seo-te-kuiti)

## Marketing Consulting & Strategy (Gateway pages)

These pages capture broader search intent and route visitors to the right product (Coaching, Full Service, or AI Marketing Audit):

- [Marketing Consultant NZ](https://kingtide.nz/marketing-consultant-nz): The marketing consultant who builds the system, then steps back. Strategic consulting plus execution plus team training. From $2,500/month.
- [Marketing Strategy NZ](https://kingtide.nz/marketing-strategy-nz): Real marketing strategy for NZ businesses using the Impact Marketing Framework. From $1,500 audit through full execution.
- [Marketing Consultant Auckland](https://kingtide.nz/marketing-consultant-auckland): Auckland marketing consulting without Auckland agency prices. Same expertise, lower overhead.
- [Marketing Support for Small Business NZ](https://kingtide.nz/marketing-support-small-business-nz): Gateway page for NZ small businesses unsure which engagement type fits - coach, consultant, or full team.
- [Marketing Consultant Hamilton](https://kingtide.nz/marketing-consultant-hamilton): Local Hamilton marketing consultant - 30 minutes from CBD in Kihikihi. Senior consulting with face-to-face meetings.
- [Marketing Consultant Wellington](https://kingtide.nz/marketing-consultant-wellington): Wellington marketing consulting without Wellington CBD overhead. Remote-first with on-site visits.
- [Digital Marketing Consultant NZ](https://kingtide.nz/digital-marketing-consultant-nz): AI-native digital marketing consulting. Modern stack, transparent pricing, built to hand over.
- [Marketing Expert NZ](https://kingtide.nz/marketing-expert-nz): The marketing expert NZ businesses bring in when results matter. Senior strategic expertise.

## Locations

We work with businesses across the Waikato region:

- [Hamilton](https://kingtide.nz/marketing-agency-hamilton)
- [Cambridge](https://kingtide.nz/marketing-agency-cambridge)
- [Te Awamutu](https://kingtide.nz/marketing-agency-te-awamutu)
- [Matamata](https://kingtide.nz/marketing-agency-matamata)
- [Morrinsville](https://kingtide.nz/marketing-agency-morrinsville)
- [Raglan](https://kingtide.nz/marketing-agency-raglan)
- [Huntly](https://kingtide.nz/marketing-agency-huntly)
- [Otorohanga](https://kingtide.nz/marketing-agency-otorohanga)
- [Te Kuiti](https://kingtide.nz/marketing-agency-te-kuiti)

## Blog

- [Blog Index](https://kingtide.nz/blog): Marketing insights and strategies from the King Tide team
- [Introducing King Tide Marketing](https://kingtide.nz/blog/introducing-king-tide-marketing-waikato): Our origin story and what makes us different
- [Full-Funnel Marketing](https://kingtide.nz/blog/full-funnel-marketing): Why owning the whole funnel beats channel specialisation
- [AI Marketing for Waikato Businesses](https://kingtide.nz/blog/ai-marketing-waikato-businesses): How small businesses are using AI to get ahead
- [We Built This Website With AI](https://kingtide.nz/blog/ai-website-builder-claude-vibe-coding): Full walkthrough of building a website with Claude Code, GitHub, and Next.js
- [Website Design in the Waikato](https://kingtide.nz/blog/website-design-waikato-what-to-expect): What to expect when working with us on a new website
- [Fractional CMO NZ](https://kingtide.nz/blog/fractional-cmo-nz): When to hire a fractional marketing director
- [Marketing Agency Services in Te Awamutu, Cambridge & Hamilton](https://kingtide.nz/blog/marketing-agency-te-awamutu-cambridge-hamilton): Local marketing for Waikato businesses
- [Questions to Ask a Marketing Agency](https://kingtide.nz/blog/questions-to-ask-a-marketing-agency): How to choose the right marketing partner
- [Marketing Coordinator Job Description NZ](https://kingtide.nz/blog/marketing-coordinator-job-description-nz): Free template and hiring guide
- [AI SEO: What It Is and How to Actually Do It](https://kingtide.nz/blog/ai-seo-guide-nz-businesses): Comprehensive guide to optimising for ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews - with practical tactics and real examples
- [How to Market a Small Business in NZ](https://kingtide.nz/blog/how-to-market-small-business-nz): Practical pillar guide covering positioning, website, paid acquisition, content, budgets, and 90-day rollout
- [DIY Marketing for Small Business in NZ](https://kingtide.nz/blog/diy-marketing-small-business-nz): Honest guide on what NZ owners can do themselves vs what's worth paying for
- [When to Hire a Marketing Consultant in NZ](https://kingtide.nz/blog/when-to-hire-marketing-consultant-nz): Clear signals for when consulting makes sense and when it doesn't
- [What Does a Marketing Consultant Actually Do?](https://kingtide.nz/blog/what-does-marketing-consultant-do): Educational breakdown of the consultant role vs agencies, coaches, and in-house hires
- [From Service to System - The Importance of Building AI Systems Within Your Marketing Operations Now](https://kingtide.nz/blog/from-service-to-system): Why every NZ business should build AI systems inside their marketing operations rather than buying agency services
- [How Much Does Website Design Cost in Auckland in 2026?](https://kingtide.nz/blog/website-design-auckland-cost): Honest, transparent guide to Auckland website design pricing - real ranges, cost drivers, hidden costs, and how to spot a fair quote

## Case Studies

- [Case Studies Index](https://kingtide.nz/case-studies): Real results from real businesses
- [PPC Foiling](https://kingtide.nz/case-studies/ppc-foiling): Scaling a global dealer network
- [Smart Housing Solutions](https://kingtide.nz/case-studies/smart-housing-solutions): Lead generation for NZ construction
- [Alpha Trailers](https://kingtide.nz/case-studies/alpha-trailers): AI-powered website rebuild - 199 Google clicks and 7x more enquiries in the first week
- [Airmax](https://kingtide.nz/case-studies/airmax): AI-powered website rebuild - Google impressions up 10x in 28 days, first leads the site has ever generated
- [River Path Home Loans](https://kingtide.nz/case-studies/river-path-home-loans): Complete brand identity, 55-page website, and digital presence - from zero to launched in seven days

## Contact

- [Contact](https://kingtide.nz/contact): Book a free call or get in touch
- Email: hello@kingtide.nz
- Phone: +64 21 027 61476
- Location: Kihikihi, Waikato, New Zealand

## Key Philosophy

- Marketing should be a business owner's greatest asset, not their biggest frustration
- 80% across the full funnel beats 95% in one specialist channel
- The best marketing agency is one that makes itself replaceable - we build the machine and hand it over
- There are 10,000 things a business could do for marketing; we run the 10 that matter
- Generalists who own the gaps between channels outperform specialists who only own their piece