AUCKLAND, Today: Omnicom Media topped New Zealand’s FY 2025 total new business rankings at group level, according to COMvergence’s latest New Zealand New Business Barometer.

AUCKLAND, Today: Pitchblack Partners has promoted Tom Paine to Chief Creative Officer, bringing the agency’s creative leadership together under one of New Zealand’s most established creative names.

AUCKLAND, Today: Griffin’s has returned with a different kind of campaign, launching 24 micro-documentaries that capture 24 hours of life across Aotearoa, with one story for every hour of the day.

AUCKLAND, Today: The In-House Agency Council (IHAC) has launched In-House Insights, a new independent podcast for in-house and hybrid agency leaders across Australia and New Zealand.

AUCKLAND, Today: New Zealanders are getting their first look at Billy, a new tool from the Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko that helps people compare power plans and providers to better manage energy costs.

AUCKLAND, Today: Val Morgan Cinema has released new research showing why the cinema continues to be one of the strongest places for brands to connect with family audiences.

AUCKLAND, Today: AIA NZ has signed on as Major Partner for Tottenham Hotspur’s return to New Zealand, with the club set to play Auckland FC at Eden Park on Sunday 26 July 2026.

AUCKLAND, Today: Quantum Jump has launched a new campaign for Firth that gives concrete brick veneers, paving and retaining a fresh look, positioning masonry as a modern, affordable and aspirational choice for Kiwi homes.

AUCKLAND, Friday: Motion Sickness made history at the 2026 AXIS Awards, becoming the first independent agency in more than 13 years to be named Agency of the Year.

AUCKLAND, Today: We want to sincerely apologise for publishing the 2026 AXIS Awards results ahead of time. We understand how disappointing this was on such an important night for the industry, and we are genuinely sorry for the impact on the event and everyone involved.