HAWKE’S BAY, Today: Back for another round with the Hastings Meatball Festival returning on Friday 6 March 2026, following a huge debut year and introducing an expanded format and fresh celebrity chef firepower.
Arrivals & Departures: Ginny Woo joins YS to strengthen integrated model
AUCKLAND, Today: YS has strengthened its digital leadership with the appointment of Ginny Woo as Digital Marketing Manager, adding further weight to the agency’s integrated approach across media, data, creativity and technology.
Three decades on, Sky Sport goes all in on Super Rugby Pacific
AUCKLAND, Today: Sky Sport is gearing up for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, marking 30 years since the competition kicked off in 1996 and three decades of Sky bringing every big moment to fans across Aotearoa.
Arrivals & Departures: Designworks taps global brand leader Megan D’Audney for top role
AUCKLAND, Today: Designworks has appointed experienced leader and business founder Megan D’Audney as its new Managing Partner, with the Auckland-based role marking a return home after years working offshore.
Special names Gareth Rice as Creative Director
AUCKLAND, Today: Independent creative agency Special has promoted Gareth Rice to Creative Director, recognising his impact on the agency’s creative output and leadership over the past three years.
Senior brand leaders named judges for IHAC Awards 2026
AUCKLAND, Today: A 26-strong judging panel has been locked in for the IHAC Awards 2026, with senior marketing, creative, media and platform leaders set to judge the best in-house and hybrid work across Australia and New Zealand.
Arrivals & Departures: Saatchi & Saatchi NZ backs Annabel Rees for senior client role
AUCKLAND, Today: Saatchi & Saatchi New Zealand has promoted Annabel Rees to General Manager – Clients, recognising her leadership, standout client partnerships and the role she’s played in driving growth and creative momentum across the agency.
Pead promotes Jack Spence to Account Director
AUCKLAND, Today: Pead is marking a key leadership move, promoting Jack Spence to Account Director as the agency continues to grow its consumer, corporate and digital practice.
Scapegrace strikes gold at World Whiskies Awards
AUCKLAND, Today: Scapegrace Distilling Co. is adding another international trophy to the cabinet, with Anthem Singl
Payper puts the human back in AI PR
AUCKLAND Today: Payper has launched an AI press release builder designed specifically for New Zealand media, aiming to produce releases that actually land with local journalists rather than generic, one-size-fits-all copy.
