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They rebuilt our site so our own team can change it. Six months on, we have not needed to call them once.
Sam Taylor, Taylor Family Funerals
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About: mission statement weave/about-mission
Partnering with purpose to shape a better digital tomorrow
At Weave Digital Studio, our mission is to partner with clients who share our vision of leaving New Zealand a better place than we found it.
We align with clients who care deeply about their purpose - whether that’s protecting our natural environment, producing food sustainably, supporting wellbeing, or guiding people through life’s hardest moments. By collaborating with like-minded people, we create meaningful digital experiences that inspire connection and drive positive change in our communities and ecosystems.
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Our Approach
By understanding how people interact online, we craft websites and brands that feel effortless to use, intuitive to navigate, and engaging at every touchpoint. It’s all about designing digital spaces that work beautifully for your audience and your business.
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Our Awards
These awards reflect our passion for delivering high-quality, meaningful digital solutions and our commitment to making a positive impact through our work.
International Web Marketing Awards
Best Family Website 2024
Gee & Hickton Funeral Directors
International Web Marketing Awards
Best Science Website 2022
Resilience to Nature’s Challenges
International Web Marketing Awards
Best Science Website 2020
Our Land and Water
Contact (intro, address, phone, form) weave/contact
Contact Us
Kia ora, let’s us know how we can help.
We’re here to make big projects feel simple. Whether you’re exploring a new website, a brand refresh, or just need some advice, we’d love to hear from you.
You’ll be speaking directly with our small team - no layers of account managers, just the people who design and build your project. Send us a message and we’ll get back to you promptly.
Every enquiry matters to us, and we treat it with the same care we bring to our client partnerships.
By appointment;
72 Cairnbrae Drive, Prebbleton,
Christchurch 7604, New Zealand.
Send us a message
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No pressure. Just a clear next step.
Let’s talk about your funeral home
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No pressure. Just a clear next step.
Not sure where to start? Let’s talk it through.
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Funeral home websites, search and digital tools
Funeral home websites that help families
find you and trust you.
Dignified, easy to manage, and built around how funeral homes actually work, by specialists who understand the care behind your work.
How we work (Positive Partnerships) weave/how-we-work
How we work
Positive Partnerships
We’re a partner-led studio, so you’ll always deal directly with the people shaping your project, not layers of account managers. Our collaborative approach makes big projects feel easy and ensures the outcome reflects your purpose and values.
Behind the scenes, our clear 4-step process keeps everything on track and stress-free.
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Introduction
Complexity to clarity
From science data to funeral care, our clients face challenges that aren’t always easy to explain. We help translate those complex ideas into clear digital experiences that audiences trust and engage with.
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Our story (awards) weave/our-story
Weave Digital Studio
Our Story
2024
2022
2020
Since 2006, Weave has been building long-term partnerships with New Zealand and Australian businesses and organisations. Many of our clients have trusted us for more than a decade, growing with us as their needs evolve.
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A clear, collaborative way of working
Big projects don’t need to feel overwhelming. We make the process simple, structured, and collaborative - so you know exactly what to expect, every step of the way.
Whether it’s a new website, brand refresh, or digital consulting, we focus on partnership, clarity, and delivering work that lasts.
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Start where it makes sense for you
Just exploring?
Try our free tools and guides to improve your current setup. No commitment.
Need clearer pricing?
Use Funeral Estimator Pro to present pricing simply and professionally on the website you already have.
Ready for a full solution?
We design and build a complete website tailored to your funeral home.
Process steps (Our Process) weave/process
Our Process
Every project follows the same clear journey. This framework keeps things moving without surprises, while giving you confidence at every stage. You’ll always know what’s next, and you’ll never feel left in the dark.
1. Discover & Define
We start by listening. Together we unpack your goals, audience, and challenges, then shape a clear strategy that guides the project.
2. Design & Create
Our team transforms ideas into visuals — from brand identities to wireframes and web design. Always user-focused, always aligned to your purpose.
3. Build & Test
This is where ideas become reality. We code with care, building in WordPress to ensure everything is robust, scalable, and accessible. Then we rigorously test, so your site works beautifully across devices and browsers.
4. Launch & Support
We go live smoothly and confidently, wth training and support to make sure your team feels empowered. After launch, we stay connected with ongoing support, optimisation, and advice — because a website is never “done,” it’s always growing.
No two projects are identical, but this process ensures we deliver consistently while tailoring the details to your organisation’s needs.
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The problem the old site had, and who it was failing
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Need a website that highlights your research, engages your audience, and ranks well on Google? Let’s talk. We’ll create a digital presence that positions your organisation as a leader in Science or Agribusiness.
Let’s build a website that showcases your impact.
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Why choose us?
Trusted by Science & Agribusiness Organisations
We’ve partnered with leading science and agribusiness organisations to create websites that inform, engage, and drive impact.
Our Land and Water
A website that presents research and resources on sustainable land use.
Resilience to Nature’s Challenges
A digital platform showcasing environmental research.
BioHeritage New Zealand
A website that promotes biodiversity and biosecurity initiatives.
New Zealand Farm Environment Trust
A digital space highlighting sustainability in agriculture.
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Custom Websites for Science & Agribusiness in New Zealand
We create customised solutions just for you. A great science research or agribusiness website does more than just look good – it needs to make your carefully harvested research, data and stories are at the forefront and easily navigated and digested by your audience.
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At Weave, we create custom WordPress websites that are easy to manage, optimised for Google search, and designed to highlight your contributions to science and sustainability. In the Science and Agribusiness industries, your website needs to do more than just present information—it must showcase research, provide resources, and demonstrate your impact on New Zealand’s environment and communities.
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Sector page: case studies (Query Loop by industry) weave/sector-work
Our NZ Science & Agribusiness websites case studies and examples
Case studies for this sector are on their way.
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Ready for a website design that looks great, works beautifully, and makes life easier for your team?
Let's design it together.
Weave. Create. Elevate
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Common questions
Most projects take 6 to 10 weeks depending on complexity and integrations.
Yes. We regularly integrate with platforms like FireHawk and OneRoom, and with your own notice records.
Yes. Hosting, updates, security and support are part of every website we build.
Yes. Everything is built to be simple to manage without technical knowledge, and we train your team before launch.
Yes. It is built on WordPress, and your website and content are fully yours. If you ever leave, it comes with you.
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Custom website design that blends creativity, strategy, and data-driven decisions.
At Weave, we craft websites that not only look stunning but also function seamlessly across all devices, ensuring an effortless user journey from start to finish.
Our web design process
- Sitemapping & content organisation - Together we map your content and audiences, then structure the site so everything is easy to find and navigate.
- Mood boards & concepting - Setting the tone for your brand so we start in the right direction with look and feel.
- Interactive Figma mockups - We skip abstract wireframes and move straight into high-fidelity layouts in Figma, so you can see exactly how your site will look and give feedback in real time.
- Visual design - Typography, colour palettes, and imagery that reflect your brand identity and connect with your audience.
- Responsive & accessible - Every design is mobile-first, inclusive, and compliant with accessibility best practices.
- Conversion-focused - Layouts are designed to guide users toward clear actions - enquiries, bookings, donations, downloads.
Beyond looks: design that performs
Our websites don't just look good - they perform. By combining user insights, analytics, and testing, we create designs that improve engagement, reduce friction, and support your wider goals. Whether it's making complex research easy to navigate, presenting professional services with credibility, or ensuring families can find funeral information quickly, design is about making your site work beautifully for your audience.
Why choose Weave for web design?
- Collaborative approach - You work directly with our designers, not layers of account managers.
- Experience across industries - We've designed sites for science organisations, funeral homes, agritech companies, professional services, and more.
- Design + development in one - Because we also build, every design is practical, scalable, and ready for WordPress.
- Future-proof thinking - We design with your long-term needs in mind, so your site is easy to update and grows with you.
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Our experience spans sectors
From data-heavy science platforms to community-focused funeral websites, and from professional services to agritech, WordPress adapts beautifully. We’ve helped organisations across New Zealand create websites that are clear, credible, and easy to manage.
Explore some of our recent Website Design projects below.
Case studies for this service are on their way.
Services index: intro, collage and who we work with weave/services-intro
Your partner in digital excellence
At Weave Digital Studio, we specialise in helping professional service organisations, science teams, agritech innovators, and funeral directors translate their expertise into a clear, confident digital presence.
From strategy and branding through to websites, integrations, and ongoing optimisation, we provide the skills and support you need to connect with your audience and deliver impact.
Who we work with
We collaborate most often with:
- Marketing and communications advisors in professional service organisations
- Science, research, and agritech teams with data to translate into digital
- Purpose-driven organisations shaping wellbeing, sustainability, or community impact
- Funeral and memorial businesses creating meaningful digital experiences
We know that complex information, data, and services can be hard to communicate online - that’s where we thrive. Our expertise lies in making your work understandable, accessible, and compelling.
Curious how we make projects run so smoothly?
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Websites 
Branding Content & Structure Data, AI & Integrations Hosting, Security & Support
Websites Branding Content & Structure Data, AI & Integrations Hosting, Security & Support
What we do best (services accordion) weave/services
What we do best
Our core services combine strategy, design, and technology. Explore our areas of expertise below:
Bespoke WordPress websites designed around your audience and your goals. Every site we deliver is simple to update — so your team can publish research, add services, or share news without relying on a developer.
With 20+ years of WordPress development and integration expertise, we specialise in turning complex data, APIs, and analytics into seamless, scalable digital experiences.
And after launch, we don’t disappear. Each site includes custom training videos recorded inside your dashboard, giving your team step-by-step guidance whenever they need it. Combined with our ongoing support and content updates, it’s a relationship that lasts for years, not months.
What’s included:
- Audience-focused user experience (UX) design
- Accessible, conversion-driven design
- Custom WordPress development — no cookie-cutter themes
- Data-heavy websites made simple to use and filter content
- Intuitive content management, easy for non-technical staff
- Dashboard-embedded training videos unique to your site
- Post-launch support, analytics & optimisation
Visual identities that capture your organisation’s purpose and resonate with your audience. We create brands that feel authentic, cohesive, and ready for both print and digital use.
With 25+ years of graphic design, branding, and print experience, we bring proven expertise and creative vision to ensure your brand connects and endures.
What’s included:
- Logo design and refinement
- Digital branding kits & guidelines
- Asset hubs for team-wide consistency
- Collateral for web, print, email signatures and presentations
We help untangle complex information, structuring it so it’s easy to find, understand, and act on.
What’s included:
- Information architecture & content hierarchy
- Plain-language editing of complex material
- SEO-friendly content planning
- Accessible formatting & readability standards
Your digital presence doesn’t live in isolation. We specialise in connecting the dots so your systems work seamlessly.
What’s included:
- API development & third-party integrations
- CRM connections & workflow automation
- Data visualisation & looker studio dashboards
- AI-driven search & content tools
- Analytics & measurement frameworks
From technical SEO to ongoing improvements, we ensure your digital presence is discoverable and performing.
What’s included:
- Keyword & competitor research
- On-page and technical SEO setup
- Structured data & schema integration
- Page speed optimisation
- Ongoing performance reviews
Our work with you doesn’t end at launch — it’s the beginning of a long-term partnership. Clients typically stay with us for years because we make sure they’re never left on their own.
Every hosting & support plan includes:
- Reliable premium cloud hosting with daily backups & security monitoring
- Regular updates & performance optimisation
- Multiple firewalls, virus checking and 24/7 uptime monitoring
- Included time for content updates each month
- Priority access to our team for fixes or guidance
- Ongoing relationship with the same experts who built your site
Sometimes you just need clarity before you commit. We offer independent audits and consulting to help you make confident, informed decisions.
What’s included:
- Website performance & UX audits
- Security & accessibility checks
- WordPress site audits
- SEO and content reviews
- Digital strategy consulting sessions
About: our team (intro, bios, two partners, Manu) weave/team
Our Team
We like working with nice people - simple as that!
Our passion for what we do shines through in our projects, and we’re excited to partner with you to create meaningful, impactful work that leaves a positive mark on our communities.
We’re a tight-knit team of creatives, strategists, and digital problem-solvers who love what we do (and do it well). We ditch the jargon, keep things clear, and work as an extension of your team - making big projects feel easy.
You’ll work directly with us. At Weave, you’re working with the partners who own the business - not layers of account managers. That means direct access to the people actually designing, building, and guiding your project. We bring both the experience and the personal investment to make sure your project succeeds.
With a blend of big-agency experience and a personal touch, we create brands and websites that not only look great but work beautifully. If you’re after a team that’s as invested in your success as you are, let’s chat.
Liz Bissland
Creative Director
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Liz believes great design should feel effortless – because the best solutions are the ones that just work.
With experience at global agencies in London, Sydney and New Zealand, she brings big-agency thinking with a refreshingly down-to-earth approach. She honed her craft at the Design & Arts College in New Zealand and studied Web Design at Central Saint Martins in London. Since then, she’s built a reputation for creating clear, impactful design that simplifies the complex.
An International Effie Award winner and three-time Web Marketing Award recipient (2020, 2022, 2024), Liz founded Weave in 2008 to work with like-minded clients who want to make a difference.
Most nights you’ll find her in the sauna… with her cat. A self-confessed sauna addict and health and wellness enthusiast, Liz also loves travelling, dancing and being outdoors immersed in nature – wherever in the world that may be.
Manu Soyer
Senior Developer & Problem Solver
Gareth Bissland
Digital Strategy & Technical Lead
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Transforming technical complexity into business clarity is what Gareth does best.
Gareth has been building for the web since the mid-90s – from the early hand-coded days to leading large ISPs and telcos, and now Weave Digital Studio with his wife, Liz.
At Weave, he helps professional services, science, and agritech organisations turn complex, data-heavy information into clear, compelling digital solutions that engage the right audiences and support informed decision-making.
An advocate for open source, online-privacy, and high-performance hosting, Gareth also manages a custom WordPress hosting stack powering 100's of sites across New Zealand and Australia.
Gareth is fueled by single origin coffee, vinyl records, calisthenics for fitness, and a steady supply of bad dad jokes - plus the occasional game of netball to keep him honest.
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Our website is an important tool for us to maintain and use to market our business so having someone like Weave on your side to make the most of it is key. The professional aesthetic of the logo, brand & website really gives us increased credibility.
Brooke Whiting
Consortium Construction
Weave is an absolute pleasure to work with. Clear explanations, really fast responses to enquiries, reasonable rates for maintenance and updates – I’ve always known exactly what to expect and have often had those expectations far exceeded!
Annabel McAleer
Our Land and Water
Weave have excellent perception of what our organisation is, what we do and how to represent it on a website. The website makes us feel proud about working for our organisation.
Wendy Duggan
Living Springs
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Why clients choose us
Clients come back to us — and stay with us for years — because of how we work, not just what we deliver:
- Direct access to the senior partners: you work with the people actually doing the work.
- Specialists in clarity: we take complex ideas and make them simple.
- WordPress expertise: it’s the platform we live and breathe.
- Collaborative approach: we make the process easy, transparent, and human.
Our work (case studies) weave/work
Our work
A few examples from the hundreds of projects where we’ve helped organisations create positive change
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Pellow & Hill Funerals
Two respected Hamilton funeral homes became one brand with a new purpose-built facility. The website introduced the name, united the two locations, and brought transparent pricing and a casket catalogue to families for the first time.
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New Zealand Embalmers Association
The national body for embalming professionals needed a website that reflected their professionalism and served members: a private area, a searchable directory, training and events, all easy to run in-house.
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Elliotts Funerals, visibility
A three-location funeral home we built scored 61 out of 100 on our visibility audit. One afternoon and one structured-data block later it scored 79, and the fix is rolling out across every funeral home we look after.
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