Arrivals & Departures

AUCKLAND, Today: Kasper Häggström has joined the EXIT roster, bringing his distinct Scandinavian humour to commercials.

AUCKLAND, Today: Auckland-based independent agency One Plus One Communications is expanding south, appointing Esther Robinson as Director of Government Relations and officially launching a Wellington presence alongside a dedicated Government Relations offering.

AUCKLAND, Today: A leadership shift is underway at Sling & Stone, with Sian Church stepping down as Head of New Zealand after seven years steering the local operation.

AUCKLAND, Today: Phantom Billstickers is deeply saddened to share the news that our founder — Jim Wilson has passed away peacefully in his sleep, of natural causes. 

AUCKLAND, Today: Flying Fish has added director Charlotte Evans to its roster for representation in New Zealand, bringing a filmmaker known for blending cinematic craft with emotionally grounded storytelling.

AUCKLAND, Today: Thompson Spencer has brought Sam Casey on board as Head of Performance, boosting its integrated media muscle as the agency keeps gaining momentum across local and international work.

AUCKLAND, Today: McCann Group New Zealand is reshaping its leadership as it pushes deeper into integration, appointing Zac Stephenson as Managing Director, Media and promoting Terri Collier to the new group role of Chief Client Officer.

AUCKLAND, Today: Unbound is reshuffling its leadership team, with founder Quentin Weber and senior leader Jason Tiller stepping into newly elevated roles as the Waikato-based digital agency ramps up its strategic and commercial growth.

AUCKLAND, Today: Bastion has locked in a new Insights lead, with Joanne Norton set to join as Managing Director in mid-April, reporting directly to Group CEO Cheuk Chiang.

AUCKLAND, Today: Are Media has brought Jacqui Loates-Haver back to helm Kia Ora, Air New Zealand’s flagship inflight magazine, kicking off a fresh chapter for the long-running title.