AUCKLAND, Wednesday: The AA has appointed Jenni Ryan to the newly created role of chief marketing officer to develop the association’s membership offer and build on the brand’s legacy as “one of New Zealand’s most loved and trusted brands” as it approaches its 120th year.

AUCKLAND, Today: Special PR has engaged Natasha D’Souza as senior PR director to lead the agency’s lifestyle and consumer clients. The hire results from Special PR bolstering its offering, launching three sectors – Lifestyle, Consumer Business, and Social & Influence.

AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Parnell-based independent consultancy One Plus One Communications has appointed Shayne Walker, former ceo of Ngāti Porou Holding Company, to offer “authentic and transformative” Māori engagement strategy and implementation to clients.