AUCKLAND, Today: Special has promoted Jolene D’Souza to Head of Strategy, New Zealand, further strengthening its national strategy leadership team.

AUCKLAND, Today: SHOWPONI has been appointed to handle strategic PR and integrated brand activity for JW Marriott Auckland across New Zealand and Australia, as the hotel builds on recent growth, fresh recognition and strong momentum in the luxury travel space.

AUCKLAND, Today: Trade Me is saying goodbye to success fees for casual sellers, and a group of agencies has teamed up to mark the moment with a new campaign called Goodbye, Things.

AUCKLAND, Today: True has refreshed Wedderspoon Mānuka Honey for the U.S. market, rolling out a new brand platform, campaign, communications guide, Amazon presence and web content.

MELBOURNE, Today: A new social enterprise has opened in Greensborough, Melbourne, giving pre-loved LEGO® a second life while creating meaningful job opportunities for young neurodivergent and dyslexic people.

AUCKLAND, Today: Finalists for the 2026 AXIS Awards have been revealed, with the Commercial Communications Council celebrating some of the most creative and impactful advertising work produced across Aotearoa New Zealand.

WELLINGTON, Today: Motion Sickness has taken out Creative Agency of the Year at the inaugural Worthies, an awards programme recognising standout creative work across public sector, charity and not-for-profit communications.