AUCKLAND, Friday: Hard Rated, Australia’s top RTD, has finally landed in New Zealand — and it’s bringing a wild, unapologetic campaign that’s already got Kiwis laughing, thanks to Droga5 Aotearoa.
Chris Flack to judge 2025 Communication Arts Awards
AUCKLAND, Friday: Chris Flack from Strategy Creative has been named the only Kiwi judge on the 2025 Communication Arts Design Awards panel — one of the most respected honours in visual communication worldwide.
Arrivals & Departures: Special PR brings on DARKHORSE founder Liam Taylor
AUCKLAND, Today: Special PR is bringing on industry heavyweight Liam Taylor, who’s set to join the Auckland office as Business Development Director from 12th May 2025.
Arrivals & Departures: Fresh faces join Colenso’s award-winning creative team
AUCKLAND, Today: Colenso BBDO had a huge 2024 — crowned Cannes Lions Agency of the Year (Pacific), scoring new clients, and nabbing New Zealand’s first ever Immortal Award. Now they’re growing the creative bench.
2degrees and TBWA\NZ level the field with SupportHER
AUCKLAND, Today: Aotearoa has produced world-class female athletes, but women’s sport still doesn’t get the recognition it deserves. Less coverage, lower funding, and fewer resources mean girls are twice as likely to drop out.
The sound of giving takes flight
AUCKLAND, Today: The roar of a rescue chopper will take over ad breaks this May, as Westpac partners with Toyota, Lotto NZ, Spark, Chorus, Z Energy and Turners for Chopper Appeal Month.
New energy at IMANZ as Duncan Shand steps in
AUCKLAND, Today: IMANZ has just added Duncan Shand from YoungShand to its Board, bringing even more indie firepower to the table.
NZME partners with Netball New Zealand to serve up nationwide coverage
AUCKLAND, Today: NZME has teamed up with Netball New Zealand in a new multi-year media partnership covering the Silver Ferns, ANZ Premiership, and all six competing teams.
Daylight helps Kiwis find and fund their Spinoff corner
AUCKLAND, Today: The Spinoff has joined forces with Daylight to help double its membership and keep the beloved platform alive for years to come.
Phantom cranks up the volume on grassroots music
WELLINGTON, Today: Phantom Billstickers is proud to announce the launch of Music Club, a new initiative designed to support grassroots musicians across Aotearoa and keep the spirit of independent music alive in our streets.
