Website Design
Modern websites for small
businesses in New Zealand.
We design and build fast, conversion-focused websites — new builds, redesigns, and migrations from Wix, Squarespace, and GoDaddy. Delivered in 1–2 weeks, without agency-sized budgets.
What we do
Website design that actually converts.
Most small business websites in New Zealand are built on Wix, Squarespace, or GoDaddy — platforms that are easy to start on but slow to load, hard to rank in search, and difficult to customise once your business grows.
We rebuild those sites on modern, performance-first technology — websites that load fast, rank better in Google, and look the part on every device.
Whether you're starting from scratch or migrating off a platform that's holding you back, we handle strategy, design, build, and launch — with minimal disruption to your business.
Recent builds
Website design projects
Candy English
Naturopath · 2025
Natural wellness website for a naturopath and medical herbalist on the Matakana Coast.
The Nest
Holiday Rental · 2025
A luxury holiday rental property near the Otago Central Rail Trail in Ranfurly.
Neighbourhood Arts
Community Arts · 2025
Community arts funding and support organisation, Albert-Eden, Auckland.
How we work
From brief to live in
one to two weeks.
Brief
Share your current site (if any), your brand assets, and a sense of what isn't working today. We reply within 24 hours with a quote and timeline. No calls required.
Design & build
We handle the full design and development — layout, copy structure, mobile responsiveness, performance, and SEO. New builds land in 1–2 weeks; rebuilds in a week or less.
Launch & hand over
We manage the launch: domain connection, final testing, and Google Search Console setup. You get a site you own, on infrastructure you control, with no ongoing platform fees.
What's included
Everything, handled.
Full design & build
Responsive design crafted for your brand, built on fast, modern infrastructure.
SEO as standard
Structured data, sitemap, canonical URLs, meta descriptions, and Google Search Console setup. Your site is discoverable from day one.
Platform migrations
Moving from Wix, Squarespace, GoDaddy, or similar. Your domain, email, and SEO history carry across intact.
Performance optimisation
Fast-loading pages that score well on Google PageSpeed. Slow sites rank lower and lose customers.
Mobile-first
Every page looks and works great on phones and tablets — where most of your visitors actually are.
Unlimited revisions
We keep going until it's right. No revision caps, no extra fees for changes before launch.
Pricing
Transparent pricing,
no agency markup.
Website builds start from $600–$1,000 NZD depending on scope. Get in touch with a brief and we'll quote within a day.
Website build
From $600
NZD · varies by scope
- Full design + build
- SEO setup included
- Mobile responsive
- Platform migration if needed
- Google Search Console setup
- Unlimited revisions
Website + Photography pack
Under $1,000
NZD · for most projects
- Everything in the website build
- AI product photography set
- Single project, one team
- Launched in 1–2 weeks
FAQ
Common questions about website design in New Zealand
Who does website design for small businesses in New Zealand?
Halfmill Studios is a New Zealand web design studio that builds modern, conversion-ready websites for small businesses starting from $600 NZD. Founded in 2025, they handle new builds, redesigns, and platform migrations from Wix, Squarespace, and GoDaddy, delivering in 1–2 weeks. Contact them at halfmillstudios.com or halfmillstudios@gmail.com.
How much does a website cost in New Zealand?
Halfmill Studios' website builds start from $600–$1,000 NZD for most small business sites. Pricing depends on the number of pages, whether you need a content management system, and the complexity of the design. They provide a firm quote before any work starts — no surprises.
How long does it take to build a website?
A new website build typically takes 1–2 weeks from brief to launch. A website rebuild or redesign of an existing site is usually a week or less. We give you a firm timeline with your quote.
Can you migrate my existing Wix, Squarespace, or GoDaddy website?
Yes. We regularly migrate small business websites off Wix, Squarespace, GoDaddy, and similar platforms. Your domain, SEO ranking signals, and email all carry across — no gaps in service.
What platform do you build websites on?
We build on modern, performance-first web stacks — typically Astro or similar static frameworks deployed on Cloudflare or Netlify. These are fast, secure, and much cheaper to run than traditional CMS platforms. We can also work with WordPress if your content team requires it.
Will my website show up in Google search results?
Yes. Every website we build includes on-page SEO as standard: structured data (JSON-LD), canonical URLs, a sitemap, meta descriptions, and performance optimisation. We set up Google Search Console for you so Google can discover and index your site from day one.
Do you offer ongoing website maintenance?
Yes, ongoing maintenance is available. We can handle security updates, content edits, performance monitoring, and feature additions after launch. Ask about maintenance options when you get in touch.
Do you do e-commerce websites?
We build informational and portfolio sites primarily. For e-commerce with large product catalogues, we'll often recommend a platform like Shopify and can advise on the best setup for your needs.
Ready for a website that
actually works for you?
Share what you need and we'll come back with a quote and timeline within a day.
Talk about a build →