AUCKLAND, Today: TVNZ has come through a tough FY25 and landed in a strong spot. With mass reach audiences and a growing digital push, the broadcaster is aiming to become New Zealand’s top streaming destination.
Auckland Design Week grows global presence with Tonic Communications
AUCKLAND, Today: Auckland Design Week (ADW) has once again tapped Tonic Communications as its official PR partner, continuing a strong collaboration that’s helping put New Zealand’s designers on both the global and local stage.
BNZ launches bold new way to crush interest faster (Updated)
AUCKLAND, Today: Kiwis have often chased low fixed rates, but there’s a smarter path. By moving beyond set and forget, homeowners can cut interest, get ahead faster, and escape debt sooner.
The Hallway and B Lab launch Better Business to challenge fat-cat capitalism
AUCKLAND, Today: Independent agency The Hallway has teamed up with B Lab Australia & Aotearoa New Zealand (B Lab AANZ) to launch Better Business — a bold campaign calling time on profit-at-all-costs models and celebrating companies doing things differently.
Woodstock gives Kiwi bromance its own celebration
AUCKLAND, Today: Chocolates and flowers? Forget it. Woodstock reckons the real bond worth celebrating is bromance. That’s why they launched Celebrate Your Bromance with Droga5 ANZ, part of Accenture Song.
Arrivals & Departures: Kimberley Crossman steps up as Whau Foundation ambassador
AUCKLAND, TODAY: Actress and TV star Kimberley Crossman has become an ambassador for the Whau Mental Health Research Foundation, using her own struggles to highlight the need for more research into mental health in New Zealand.
Strategic smarts, curiosity and leadership. Saatchi & Saatchi NZ appoints Tim Cullinane as Executive Strategy Director
AUCKLAND, Today: Great ideas start with great strategy. Saatchi & Saatchi NZ has promoted Tim Cullinane to Executive Strategy Director, recognising his strategic smarts, curiosity, and leadership.
Celebrating the life of John Barnett
AUCKLAND, Today: One of New Zealand’s most influential screen producers, John Barnett, has died. The Screen Production and Development Association confirmed he passed away on Sunday night.
Executive judging panel named for 2025 IAB NZ Digital Advertising Awards
AUCKLAND, Today: The Interactive Advertising Bureau of New Zealand (IAB New Zealand) has announced the Executive Judging Panel for the 2025 IAB NZ Digital Advertising Awards.
Good vibes flow as Hutt Sounds returns in 2026
AUCKLAND, Today: Hutt Sounds is back for 2026, lighting up Brewtown in Upper Hutt on Sunday 8 March with a stacked lineup of international stars and Kiwi favourites ready to bring the hits.
