AUCKLAND, Today: Rugby fans are in for a treat with TVNZ becoming New Zealand Rugby’s free-to-air Provincial Rugby partner. The multi-year deal kicks off in 2026 with NPC, FPC, and Heartland Championship action.
Firefly Films rebrands as Velvet Moss, marking a bold new chapter
AUCKLAND, Today: New Zealand production company Firefly Films has unveiled a fresh new identity, rebranding as Velvet Moss.
GfK survey shows steady audiences for commercial radio
AUCKLAND, Today: The second GfK Commercial Radio Survey for 2025 is out, showing radio’s audience is holding strong. Total commercial radio listeners hit 3.4 million, barely shifting from the 3.425 million reported this time last year.
Award-winning creative director Ant Farac heads up Lightweight Media
AUCKLAND, Today: Lightweight Media has officially launched with award-winning creative director Ant Farac at the helm, specialising in sharp short-form content and brand-funded entertainment. The new studio is powered by strategy consultancy These Guys I Know.
Droga5 and University of Auckland spark change
AUCKLAND, Today: Droga5 ANZ, part of Accenture Song, has been named the new creative and strategic partner for the University of Auckland, one of the most future-focused universities in the Southern Hemisphere.
Trans-Tasman creative force MONTOYA lands in Aotearoa
AUCKLAND, Today: Independent Australian agency MONTOYA has landed in Aotearoa, driven by client demand and a growing trans-Tasman network of creative talent.
NZM launches Autumn Muster campaign to celebrate ZQ growers
AUCKLAND, Today: NZM is shining a spotlight on ZQ growers with a new campaign that puts the Autumn Muster front and centre, celebrating passion, care and leadership in every step of the journey.
Arrivals & Departures: Veteran media boss Simon Teagle to lead IMANZ
AUCKLAND, Today: Simon Teagle has stepped into the role of Chief Executive Officer at Independent Media Agencies New Zealand (IMANZ). His three decades of experience span senior leadership at DDB, Saatchi & Saatchi, ZenithOptimedia, FCB Media and most recently, Go Media.
WOO boosts Ad Net Zero’s sustainability framework
AUCKLAND, Today: The World Out of Home Organization (WOO) has teamed up with Ad Net Zero to refine the Global Media Sustainability Framework (GMSF), ensuring it reflects the unique nature of Out-of-Home (OOH) media.
Arrivals & Departures: VAST Billboards builds momentum with appointment of Lohnêt Waugh
AUCKLAND, Today: VAST Billboards has named Lohnêt Waugh as its new Group Sales Director, adding her to the leadership team as the company expands its nationwide digital out-of-home network.
