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Facebook Ads CPM Benchmarks for Wellness & Holistic Health in New Zealand

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CPM (Cost Per Mille) for Wellness & Holistic Health in New Zealand

October 2024 - October 2025

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Facebook Ads CPM benchmarks: Wellness & Holistic Health in New Zealand vs global

This analysis looks at cost-per-thousand-impressions (CPM) trends for industry Wellness & Holistic Health and target country New Zealand compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Key takeaways

  • Overall level: New Zealand’s median CPM averaged 27.57, about 39% above the global baseline at 19.80.
  • Highs and lows: NZ peaked in September 2025 at 53.21 and bottomed in February 2025 at 15.69; the global range stayed tighter (17.97–24.67).
  • Volatility: NZ showed high month-to-month swings (average absolute change 29.3%) versus a steadier global pattern (7.7%).
  • Seasonal patterns: Both series rose into November, but NZ showed a pronounced late-Q3 to September surge that far exceeded global seasonality.
  • Relative positioning: NZ CPMs were above market in 9 of 12 months; briefly below in February, March, and June.

Selected data overview: Wellness & Holistic Health, New Zealand

  • Average CPM: 27.57 across Oct 2024–Sep 2025.
  • High: 53.21 in September 2025.
  • Low: 15.69 in February 2025.
  • Momentum: From 22.07 in October 2024 to 53.21 in September 2025, a +141% increase.
  • Volatility: Notable swings included:
  • April +68% vs March (30.16 vs 17.93)
  • July +90% vs June (35.76 vs 18.78)
  • September +30% vs August (53.21 vs 40.91)
  • Largest dip: June −31% vs May (18.78 vs 27.18)
  • Seasonal cues: A modest Q4 lift (October–November), softening into January–February, followed by sharp escalations from April and especially July–September.

Global baseline comparison

  • Average CPM: 19.80.
  • High/low: 24.67 in November 2024 (holiday lead-up), 17.97 in January 2025.
  • Change Oct→Sep: From 20.32 to 19.31 (−5%).
  • Volatility: Stable, with month-to-month changes typically within single digits; November showed the clearest seasonal uptick (+21% vs October).

How New Zealand compares to global

  • Above market most months: NZ exceeded the baseline in October, November, December, January, April, May, July, August, and September; it dipped below in February, March, and June.
  • Magnitude of divergence: The gap widened materially in late Q3. By September, NZ CPMs were roughly 176% above the global median (53.21 vs 19.31).
  • Seasonality alignment: Both data sets show a November lift consistent with holiday advertising. However, New Zealand’s Wellness & Holistic Health CPMs display a stronger late-winter to spring escalation (July–September) than the global composite.

Understanding cost-per-thousand-impressions benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Wellness & Holistic Health and New Zealand helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Cost Per Mille (CPM) is the cost advertisers pay for 1,000 impressions of their Facebook ad. In the Wellness & Holistic Health industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting New Zealand, advertisers should consider local market factors and user behavior. Different campaign objectives lead to varying costs based on how Facebook optimizes for your specific goals. The data shown represents median values across multiple campaigns, and individual results may vary based on ad quality, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.

Why we use median instead of average

We use the median CTR because the underlying distribution of click-through rates is highly skewed, with a small share of campaigns achieving extremely high CTRs. These outliers can inflate a simple average, making it less representative of what most advertisers actually experience. By using the median—which sits at the midpoint of all campaigns—we provide a more rigorous and realistic benchmark that reflects the true underlying data model and helps you set attainable performance expectations.

Key Factors Affecting Facebook Ad Costs

  • Competition within your selected industry and audience demographics
  • Ad quality and relevance score – higher quality ads can lower costs
  • Campaign objective and bid strategy
  • Timing and seasonality – costs often increase during holiday periods
  • Ad placement (News Feed, Instagram, Audience Network, etc.)

Note: This data represents industry median values and benchmarks. Your actual costs may vary based on specific targeting, ad creative quality, and campaign optimization.

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The data behind the benchmarks

All data is sourced from over $3B in Facebook ad spend, collected across thousands of ad accounts that use Superads daily to analyze and improve their campaigns. Every data point is fully anonymized and aggregated—no individual advertiser is ever exposed.

This dataset updates frequently as new ad data flows in. It will only get bigger and better.

New Zealand Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 2Day after New Year's Day
Feb 6Waitangi Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 25ANZAC Day
Jun 2King's Birthday
Jun 20Matariki
Oct 27Labour Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November–early December (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas season (Boxing Day sales), Mid‑year promotions (Matariki in June), Back-to-school (late January/early February)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise around Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day as public events increase media consumption. Matariki is new public holiday with growing awareness—advertising may see elevated competition. Late November–December Black Friday/Cyber Monday could drive ad costs significantly. Regional anniversary holidays may cause local inventory shifts.

What affects CPM rates on Facebook Ads?

CPMs are heavily influenced by competition, seasonality (e.g., Q4 costs more), audience size, and ad quality. Smaller audiences and lower relevance scores often lead to higher CPMs.

Why does my CPM vary so much between campaigns?

Different campaign objectives, bidding strategies, and even time of day can change your CPM. For example, conversion campaigns usually have higher CPMs than traffic ones. Also, broad targeting tends to drive lower CPMs.

What's a competitive CPM for 2025?

In most industries, CPMs range from $5 to $18 depending on the region and objective. Retail and e-comm campaigns often sit at the higher end. Our live data above shows a breakdown by country and industry.

Does audience size or targeting affect CPM more?

Both matter, but audience quality (intent + match with your offer) usually has more impact than pure size. However, extremely tight audiences often lead to expensive CPMs due to limited delivery opportunities.

Should I worry more about CPM or CPC?

Depends on your goal. For awareness, CPM is more relevant. For performance campaigns, CPC and CPA matter more. But all are connected—inefficient CPMs can inflate your entire funnel.