AUCKLAND, Friday: FCB has created New Zealand’s first commercial train wrap in a promotion for One NZ. The latest iteration of One NZ’s high-impact brand launch, which also included a full takeover of Waitematā Railway Station (Britomart), extends across three carriages to fully encapsulate an Auckland Transport train.

LAS VEGAS, Friday: The London International Awards has appointed Sweetshop Auckland founding partner/ceo Melanie Bridge to the jury for the Production & Post-Production and Music Video category.

SYDNEY, Friday: Finalists for Australia’s 44th AWARD Creative Awards have been announced – Special leads the Kiwi agency pack with 16 finalists, followed by FCB (12 finalists) and Dentsu Creative (six).

WELLINGTON, Today: After winning a competitive pitch, Special Wellington has added Family Planning to its client list – they’ve been tasked to support a historical brand review.

AUCKLAND, Thursday: DDB Group Aotearoa has announced the formation of DDB Group Social, a consolidated team comprising social specialists from across its four agencies – DDB, Mango, Track and Tribal.

AUCKLAND, Thursday: Shakespeare first asked “what’s in a name?” And when it comes to pets, it can sometimes seem like a predictor of the future.

AUCKLAND, Thursday: Mt Eden-based creative agency Mahi Tahi has launched a multicultural campaign encouraging people to return home for Matariki, which will be officially celebrated as a public holiday on Friday 14 July.