AUCKLAND, Today: Entries are now open for the IHAC Awards 2026, celebrating standout in-house and hybrid creativity across Australia and New Zealand.
A fresh chapter for the red and black
AUCKLAND, Today: Canterbury Rugby has appointed Christchurch-based creative agency Not Another™ to lead a full brand refresh, honouring 146 years of history while setting a bold direction for the future.
Thompson Spencer claims first-ever winner of B&T’s Aotearoa New Zealand Agency of the Year
AUCKLAND, Yesterday: Thompson Spencer has been named the first-ever winner of B&T’s Aotearoa New Zealand Agency of the Year, a major milestone as the awards recognised Aotearoa as its own category for the first time.
Hard Rated sparks the return
AUCKLAND, Today: Hard Rated, Australia’s number one RTD, arrived in New Zealand earlier this year with a cheeky campaign suggesting the trans-Tasman brain drain might simply be because Aussies were hogging the best RTD.
Independents’ Day gets its moment
AUCKLAND, Today: Independent media agency Together marked 1st December 2025 as “Independents’ Day” to celebrate the arrival of the 5th edition of the NZ Government Procurement rules.
Deodorant that keeps up with every move
AUCKLAND, Today: Dove has teamed up with New Zealand’s Royal Family Dance Crew to launch its new Whole Body Deodorant range, helping women feel confident however they move.
The Locker Room kicks things off
AUCKLAND, Today: To celebrate Auckland FC’s second season, ANZ Bank New Zealand teamed up with Eleven PR to bring football fandom into the heart of the city. Their Queen Street branch was transformed into an oversized fan zone built for supporters.
The Simpsons get behind NZ’s greyhound rehoming
AUCKLAND, Today: The Simpsons are backing New Zealand’s biggest-ever dog rehoming effort in a new nationwide campaign, “Santa’s Little Helper is helping New Zealand Greyhounds this Christmas”, created by Special for Greyhounds as Pets (GAP).
Arrivals & Departures: BcgCrave brings in a force of enthusiasm
AUCKLAND, Today: Purpose-led agency BcgCrave has made a major move, appointing respected industry leader Kate Lines as Managing Director. Founder Daniel Hopkirk shifts into the CEO role to help drive long-term growth across Australasia.
Remix kicks off summer with Ciara
AUCKLAND, Today: With warmer days coming, it felt right to reconnect with Remix’s roots in music and the artists who shape our world. Ciara fronts the issue, and honestly, she barely needs an introduction.
