AUCKLAND, Monday: Following the destructive weather events across the upper North Island, NZME has announced one million dollars of advertising will be made available across its print, audio and digital platforms for businesses impacted by these events.

AUCKLAND, Today: This Monday (30 January) is a public holiday in the northern half of the North Island – Northland (where it is known as Northland Day), Waikato, Bay of Plenty, and Gisborne regions, as well as some parts of the Manawatū-Whanganui and Hawke’s Bay regions north of the 39th parallel.

AUCKLAND, Thursday: The Comms Council has unveiled its team of five executive judges for the 43rd annual Axis Awards.

AUCKLAND, Thursday: Out of Home Media Association Aotearoa (OOHMAA) reports that its members’ 2022 revenue was up 10% year-on-year, with the total revenue rising to $131m.

AUCKLAND, Thursday: Following a “rigorous” pitch process, OMG media agency Hearts & Science has been selected to handle all strategic media services for leading pet care provider Animates.

AUCKLAND, Thursday: Mazda New Zealand has signed on to become the new premium sponsor of Warner Bros. Discovery ANZ’s morning show, AM, on Three and ThreeNow.