AUCKLAND, Today: The Epica Awards has revealed the shortlist for 2025, following a global jury of editors and journalists reviewing work from around the world and giving every entrant valuable PR exposure.
Arrivals & Departures: Liam Norris joins FCB with energy, drive and fresh ideas
AUCKLAND, Today: FCB Aotearoa has welcomed Liam Norris as Strategy Director, adding more momentum after strong growth and a steady run of new business and expanded client partnerships.
AIPC campaign shows the real power of feeling seen
AUCKLAND, Today: Coles & Co has rolled out Let You Out, a bright new campaign for The Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors, encouraging Aussies to explore counselling as a career or reach out when they need support.
More FM powers Super Round weekend
AUCKLAND, Today: More FM is backing the DHL Super Rugby Pacific Super Round 2026, landing in Ōtautahi Christchurch across ANZAC Weekend from 24–26 April.
MAS makes sense of parking madness
AUCKLAND, Today: Smart cars might be getting clever, but MAS is reminding drivers they still need solid insurance when things get messy on the road. The new campaign from Yarn turns a simple reverse-into-a-park moment into pure chaos.
Arrivals & Departures: Teresa Ly steps in to lead Vevo sales across ANZ
AUCKLAND, Today: Vevo has brought on Teresa Ly as its new Head of Sales for Australia and New Zealand, strengthening its commercial push across both fast-growing markets.
Arrivals & Departures: Bastion adds Penny Fowler to advisory lineup
AUCKLAND, Today: Bastion has welcomed Penny Fowler to its Advisory Board, strengthening the agency’s leadership with one of Australia’s most respected business and community voices.
Architecture Award win for Te Mānia in Hawke’s Bay
HAWKE’S BAY, Today: Te Mānia has taken out one of New Zealand’s top architectural honours at the 2025 New Zealand Architecture Awards, adding to its earlier hospitality win at the NZIA Hawke’s Bay/Gisborne Architecture Awards.
Kiwi entrepreneur launches grocery bag fundraiser for child cancer families
AUCKLAND, Today: Kiwi start-up Mr Grocer is back with another smart idea, debuting a New Zealand–first stackable grocery bag system that clicks together and stands upright, making supermarket runs quicker and way more organised.
IKEA reveals early prices in Christchurch and Wellington
AUCKLAND, Friday: IKEA is giving Kiwis an early taste of its range with interactive pop-ups launching ahead of the Sylvia Park store and online shopping going live in just over two weeks.
