About the MPA

The voice of New Zealand's magazine industry.

The New Zealand magazine industry is one of the most vibrant and energetic in the world. The MPA is its face — and its memory.

Man reading a magazine

The MPA is the primary source of information and expertise for members, advertisers, agencies, retailers and the community.

Our purpose

To promote to our stakeholders that magazines are the most engaging and effective medium, and to promote a commercial environment where all member publishers can be more successful.

Stakeholders

  • MPA members
  • Consumers
  • Advertisers
  • Retailers
  • Suppliers
  • The media industry
  • Government

Our history

MPA was established in 1982 to represent the interests of NZ magazine publishers and to promote professionalism in magazine publishing.

Our members range from the largest multi-title publishing houses to single-title publishers — across consumer, custom, trade and business disciplines.

Get in touch

Questions about membership?

We'd love to hear from you. Reach out and we'll point you to the right person on the board or in the office.