AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Following the recent nationwide success of the all-new Honda ZR-V launch, Honda New Zealand and Rainger & Rolfe has just relaunched their 6th-generation CR-V with three new models, including a new best-in-class hybrid e:HEV.
Daylight appoints Charlie Godinet & Lee Lowndes to ceo & ECD as studio continues to expand
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Technology/creative studio Daylight has appointed Lee Lowndes + Charlie Godinet to ceo and ECD as studio continues to expand.
Kate Lines promoted to Head of Business Management at DDB
AUCKLAND, Today: DDB Group Aotearoa has promoted Kate Lines to head of business management. MD Nikki McKelvie said: “If you’ve ever enjoyed a brief, a shoot, or a drink with Kate, you’ll know DDB’s on to a very good thing.
TBWA\NZ promotes Joseph Judd to head of strategy
AUCKLAND, Wednesday: TBWA\NZ has promoted Joseph Judd to head of strategy. Judd is an award-winning strategist with experience in China, New Zealand, and Australia. His work has won effectiveness and creative awards at major shows including D&AD, Effies, WARC, and others.
MBM’s week of awards
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: MBM New Zealand has continued to build on their digital achievements, taking home eight awards at the IAB NZ Digital Advertising Awards 2023, as well as Agency of the Quarter at the 2023 AUNZ Google Honours Awards.
AUT Ad School End of Year Show

AUCKLAND, Today: This year AUT Ad School wants to promote the affordability of a junior team during an economic crisis. Lecturer Matt Halliday said: Knowing how much agencies want to get their client message across all channels they’ve gone for a fully integrated campaign featuring billboards, radio, interactive posters and a dozen messages left on Simon Vicars’ mobile.
Special PR invites Kiwis to let genetics decide in launch campaign for Heineken Silver
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: To mark the NZ launch of its new smooth-tasting beer, Heineken has joined forces with Auckland Uni geneticist Professor Andrew Shelling to develop a taste kit that allows beer enthusiasts to understand the science behind their flavour preferences.
Dentsu NZ launches new AU Movember campaign

AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Dentsu Creative NZ has launched a new campaign for Movember Australia to raise awareness for men’s mental health.
Fire & Emergency NZ launches lithium-ion battery fire warning labels’ campaign via Motion Sickness & MBM
AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Fire & Emergency New Zealand, with creative indy Motion Sickness and media agency MBM, have released a new campaign to raise awareness of fires caused by our everyday rechargeable items that are powered by lithium-ion batteries – a globally rising trend.
oOh! launches Art in The Hood installations for its fourth year
AUCKLAND, Today: oOh!media New Zealand has launched its fourth installation of Art in the Hood. This year the winning students’ art is being displayed in three regions around the country: Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington.