Navigating LinkedIn Ads in NZ: 2026 Rates & China Strategy

Kia ora. If you’re a creator in Aotearoa trying to make sense of LinkedIn advertising right now, you’re likely juggling a few very specific tensions. You’re building a visual storytelling niche — blending that elegant, playful aesthetic rooted in your illustration background — while watching the platform morph into something that feels increasingly performative. The pressure to post “thought leadership” content just to stay visible is real. Recent reporting confirms many professionals feel they can’t afford to stop posting, even as the quality of the feed degrades into what users are bluntly calling “AI slop.” ...

27 August 2026 Â· 10 min