No silos, no secrets,
no holds barred

About

We do all the typical agency stuff - the thinking, the designing and the coding, with healthy doses of caffeine to top it off. But where we truly thrive is when we get to add value. To our clients, our partners, their businesses, their customers and their community - we’re not fussy.

Our team of 20+ specialists do their best work when we get to work together; no silos, no secrets, no holds barred. We’re invested in you and your success. We welcome the complex, the hurried and the ‘can’t be done’. From bespoke API integrations to mass market consumer apps; designing time critical creative to reinvigorating legacy brands - the too hard basket is our favourite, where we work with you to find new solutions to old problems. We are the team you need by your side. No matter the size of your project or problem.

We are Publica.

We are all in.

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Championing the Ōtautahi Arts and Tech Sectors

Our sponsorship and support for arts and tech in Ōtautahi isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s part of our DNA. We’re proud to champion the bold thinkers and boundary-pushers who make our city thrive.

See how we get involved →

We are creative,

curious and talented

Our People

Michelle Shirtcliffe

CEO / Co-founder

Mark Spurgeon

Business Development Director / Co-founder

Kelsie Inglis

General Manager

Dave Cullen

DIGITAL STRATEGIST

Tim Chapman

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Nikko Antonio

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Vanessa Bottomley

MARKETING STRATEGIST

Jacinta Cairns

STUDIO AND OPERATIONS MANAGER

Sharon Buschl

Senior Account Manager

Carla Gouws

ACCOUNT MANAGER

Gina Papahadjis

ACCOUNT MANAGER

Kieran 'KP' Pheloung

PROJECT MANAGER

Madeline Stevens

BUSINESS SUPPORT MANAGER