Former APN Outdoor general manager Phil Clemas and his sales manager Kent Harrison are about to formally re-enter the Outdoor space at the helm of a new media operator.

New Zealand’s most prestigious natural photography prize, New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year, was last night claimed by Christchurch photojournalist Iain McGregor.

Film Construction rising stars Harriett Maire and Ferris Bradley have seen their short film, Lani’s Space, chosen as one of 15 finalists for Cinespace – a new short film competition created by NASA and the Houston Cinema Arts Festival.

“My name’s Josh – and I’m arriving in New Zealand this November,” writes Joshua Marshall from the UK. “I’m a creative video producer with five years’ experience, passionate about short-form online content.

New York/Auckland – Viacom Labs (NASDAQ:VIAB, VIA) has unveiled a television format that pulls in livestreams from fans as a curated real-time feed running on-air during a regularly scheduled television show.

The Marketing Association is holding a two-day copywriting course, geared mainly for marketers who want to brush up their basic writing skills. It will led by Australia-based freelance copywriter Jon Maxim, who’s ex McCann, Maxim Advertising and Oracle Advertising.

Tickets are now on sale for the New Zealand Arts Awards, to be held in Queens Wharf’s iconic Shed 10 – said to be the biggest shed in the world – on Wednesday 23 November. The show starts at 6pm. Unlike industry awards shows, the Arts Awards winners will be unveiled over a week earlier – on Monday 14 November.

Westhaven indie agency Chemistry Interaction has crafted a new campaign for global youth travel brand Contiki – founded by Kiwi businessman John Anderson in 1962. Chemistry’s work will support Contiki’s global No Regrets campaign.