Lorde has taken out a full-page ad in the NZ Herald which appears to be a thinly veiled swipe at the prejudices faced by many female recording artists – and the Kiwi star’s exclusion from the performance roster at the Grammys.

Some of New Zealand’s digital and ecommerce heavyweights have come together to create a new digital agency, Hype & Dexter, based in Auckland.

TBWA\New Zealand has officially launched its new production arm, Bolt, created (says the agency, in a release) in response to the changing needs of our clients and brands that need to reach their customers more often with meaningful content.

Colenso BBDO and Assembly have put together a rather dramatic short film of last weekend’s launch of Auckland Harbour Bridge’s Vector Lights, the world first solar-powered permanent bridge lighting fixture.

Fairfax Media New Zealand has rebranded to Stuff, reflecting the company’s focus on building a portfolio of digital businesses while continuing to deliver outstanding local journalism.

New Zealand agency Strategy Creative has been recognised by the Tokyo Type Directors Club for its rebrand work for Dalman Architects. 

DDB NZ is spreading the latest cancer treatment news to Australia on behalf of Pfizer NZ’s new digital platform Caremate.