The company was first registered in 1983 and in its early years focused primarily on producing publications that targeted the fast growing tourism industry. As its success grew, the company branched into the school sector and began publishing a road safety workbook that is now distributed to a vast majority of primary and secondary schools throughout New Zealand.

Publishing and distributing a range of workbooks, booklets, directories and magazines aimed at specialised markets, including Civil Defence, Neighbourhood Support and the building industry, plus desk pads and wallplanners for a wide variety of professions and industries.

Distributing nationwide and location-specific, depending on publication, Markat is firmly established in the direct marking and advertising-based publication business – with targeted directories, magazines, desk pads and wallplanners.

An independent, broad-based publishing company specialising in high quality publications targeted at industry professionals and niche markets. With more than 30 years in the industry, Markat is a trusted organisation.