The Waikato Local
Community newspaper for the Waikato region
The Waikato Local delivers community news and advertising to the Waikato region.
46K
daily readership
Source: Nielsen CMI Q2 25 - Q1 26 April 2026 Fused - STUFFNC
Advertising
Ad size visualiser529mm × 366mm
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Grid format
All Stuff's community newspapers are published in a compact format, using an 8x8 modular advertising grid
Ad sizes & rates
2x2
$188.00
3x2
$282.00
4x2
$376.00
2x4
$376.00
3x4
$564.00
2x8 Quarter Page Horizontal
$752.00
2x8 Front Page Solus - Communities
$752.00
4x4 Quarter Page Vertical
$752.00
3x8
$1,128.00
8x4 Half Page Vertical
$1,504.00
4x8 Half Page Horizontal
$1,504.00
6x6
$1,692.00
8x8 Full Page
$3,008.00
8x16 Double Page Spread
$6,016.00
All rates are exclusive of GST. Premium positions shown in the sidebar.
All prices are exclusive of GST. Double Page Spread sizing — refer to Sizing under Specifications.
Technical specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Colour model | CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) |
| Max colour coverage | 240% |
| Image resolution (colour) | 150 dpi minimum |
| Image resolution (single bit) | 600 dpi minimum |
| Image formats | EPS, TIF, JPG |
| Logo format | Simplified vector (prefered for best reproduction) or single bitmap artwork. |
| PDF version | 1.3 (higher versions not supported) |
| Font embedding | Required |
| Font minimum (multi-colour reversed) | 12pt, san serif, bold |
| Font minimum (single colour reversed) | 7.5pt, bold |
| Font minimum (multi-colour) | 10pt, bold |
| Font minimum (single colour) | 6pt |
| Material delivery | Deliver creative via AdTracker Online (ATOL), or email to mastheadcreative@stuff.co.nz, please include the run date in the subject line. |
Double Page Spreads
A Double Page Spread in compact can run across any spread.
Policies
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Cancellation fees
Up to 100% of advertisement cost for cancellations after booking deadline.
Agency commission
10% to PMAA-accredited agencies.
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