AUCKLAND, Today: Spotify video keeps rising, with over 250 million users streaming a video podcast. The platform’s now focused on improving the viewing experience and helping creators get discovered.
Strut your fluff in the hunt for a golden Pawsie
AUCKLAND, Today: Got a cat with main character energy or a dog who’s pure cartoon chaos? Southern Cross Pet Insurance wants you to nominate them for the 2025 Pawsies awards.
Florence Noble joins EXIT with comedic flair
AUCKLAND, Today: Florence Noble has a knack for deadpan comedy. You might’ve seen her in Michael Duignan’s The Paragon—a 4.4 star sci-fi pick on The New York Times streaming list.
Droga5 reshapes creative leadership
AUCKLAND, Today: Droga5 is refreshing its creative leadership, with Barbara Humphries and Damon Stapleton stepping in as Co-Chief Creative Officers across Australia and New Zealand.
Gerety launches In-House Agency of the Year
AUCKLAND, Today: The 2025 Gerety Awards standard deadline is fast approaching, with entries due by Friday, April 11th. Continuing last year’s partnership, Gerety and The Industry Club are once again recognising the best in-house agency in the world.
New terrain, big meltdowns as Cardrona goes next level
AUCKLAND, Today: Cardrona Alpine Resort is about to level up—officially becoming New Zealand’s biggest ski area this winter with the launch of Soho Basin and 150ha of new chairlift-accessed terrain.
Stuff strengthens commercial team with new hires
AUCKLAND, Today: Stuff Group has welcomed two seasoned strategists to its national direct commercial team, bringing serious firepower to its growth plans across the country.
New World brings a sensory Easter treat
AUCKLAND, Today: Hot cross bun season is in full swing, and New World—with help from DDB Aotearoa—is bringing the Easter vibes to life with a sensory twist that’s hard to miss.
Graham Norton gets his hands dirty in wine country
AUCKLAND, Today: Graham Norton knows good wine—but this harvest, he took it to the next level, joining Invivo Cofounders Tim Lightbourne and Rob Cameron in Marlborough to get stuck into winemaking himself.
Tables turned: Restaurants start rating customers
AUCKLAND, Today: In a bold move to balance the scales in the hospitality industry, the Restaurant Association of New Zealand has today announced the launch of a revolutionary new Customer Rating System – giving hospitality venues the ability to score their customers for a change.
