From multilingual websites and AI-driven content tools to custom-built applications and analytics platforms, we specialise in accessible, culturally aware, and cost-effective digital solutions.
Eastern Bridge Digital is the technology and digital innovation arm of the Eastern Bridge group. Founded to support community connection, international engagement, and local government service delivery, we create practical digital tools that empower our clients to better engage with the people they serve.
Whether you’re a council, community organisation, or local business, our work is grounded in real-world outcomes, helping you communicate clearly and efficiently across cultures, languages, and platforms.
Who We Work With
We partner with a wide range of clients across Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally. These include:
Local and regional councils
Council-controlled organisations
Economic development agencies and tourism boards
Charities and community groups
Schools, PTEs, and education providers
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
We also support internal Eastern Bridge initiatives such as migrant engagement programmes, education services, and international exchange projects.
Our Focus Areas
Eastern Bridge Digital specialises in creating bespoke digital solutions tailored to the needs of each client. Our services include:
Website design and development
We create beautiful, functional, and future-proof websites tailored to your needs. Whether you’re a council, community group, social enterprise, or small business, we design with purpose — ensuring your site reflects your identity, is easy to manage, and works well on all devices. We offer fully customised builds or use our own simplified builder for smaller budgets, making professional web presence accessible to all.
AI and Machine Learning Integration
Our AI-driven tools help you work smarter — not harder. From real-time translation services to survey data analysis, chatbot support, and content generation, we integrate machine learning solutions that boost efficiency and unlock insight. Ideal for councils or organisations looking to better understand their audience, streamline workflows, or communicate more effectively in multiple languages.
Multilingual Communication Tools
Language should never be a barrier to community engagement. We build multilingual websites, integrate machine translation tools, and offer solutions specifically for WeChat, Kakao, and Line — enabling our clients to communicate seamlessly with diverse communities. Whether you’re reaching out to migrants, tourists, or international partners, we help you speak their language.
Content Management Support & Automation
Keeping your website up to date can be a challenge — especially with limited staff. We make it simple with intuitive content management systems and clever automation tools that reduce the time it takes to maintain your site. Need extra help? We can also provide content updates and training, ensuring your site stays fresh, relevant, and compliant.
Social Media and API Integration
We help you connect the dots between your website and the platforms your audience uses daily. From Facebook and Instagram to WeChat, Twitter, and Kakao, we integrate your digital channels so they work together — sharing content, collecting feedback, and increasing visibility. We also work with external APIs to add live data, payment gateways, bookings, and more.
Custom Tools & Applications
Have a specific need that off-the-shelf solutions can’t solve? We build custom applications — directories, booking systems, data visualisation tools, feedback platforms, and more. These tools are built to match your goals and workflows, making them a smart investment for organisations that want something tailored, scalable, and secure.
Hosting & Ongoing Support
Our support packages ensure your site runs smoothly, remains secure, and continues to evolve. We offer affordable plans that include domain management, technical support, backups, and performance monitoring. Many of our not-for-profit and community clients benefit from this hands-on support, especially when they don’t have in-house tech teams.
Our Experience
Eastern Bridge Digital has delivered custom digital solutions for a wide cross-section of New Zealand’s public, private, and community sectors. While we have a strong track record working with local government, regional agencies, and small businesses, much of our most meaningful work has been with organisations that operate behind the scenes — schools, marae, migrant groups, and social enterprises who need professional web tools but often lack the technical capacity or budget to make it happen.
We’ve created systems that make it easy for under-resourced teams to update and manage their online presence, built tools to support multilingual engagement, and embedded AI into platforms that simplify everything from translation to content creation. Whether we’re supporting councils with public engagement or helping a community group get online for the first time, our goal is always the same: to build something that works, lasts, and fits the people it’s made for.
Why work with us
We take a different approach to digital. We don’t chase flashy builds or sell unnecessary features. Instead, we listen carefully, work practically, and deliver smart, future-ready solutions that reflect the needs and values of the people we’re working with.
Clients come to us because we’re accessible, transparent, and human. We offer a level of care and flexibility that’s hard to find — particularly for smaller organisations. If you’re a not-for-profit or community-led group, we’ll work with you to make your project a reality, even when budgets are tight. Often, we’ll waive development costs entirely, charging only for the essential hosting and ongoing support. It’s part of our broader mission to ensure that good ideas and important voices aren’t left offline.
Our Education Team
Cole Atkinson
Chief Technological Officer at Eastern Bridge Digital
Cole Atkinson leads Eastern Bridge Digital, bringing over two decades of experience in coding and professional web development. Since 2018, Cole has worked on a wide range of digital solutions, with a particular focus on integrating machine learning and AI into practical, user-focused tools. His leadership has been central to the development of Eastern Bridge’s signature platforms, including multilingual engagement tools and automated content systems.
Under Cole’s guidance, each project is carefully scoped and resourced with the right team—drawing from a trusted network of developers, designers, and content specialists both within Eastern Bridge and beyond. This flexible model ensures high-quality outcomes tailored to each client’s needs, delivered efficiently and professionally.