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Haines evolves brand to focus on the right people
Advertising agency HainesAttract has simplified its name back to Haines and introduced a refreshed platform.
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Movings & Shakings
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Campaigns
Melanie Bracewell and Petstock Foundation encourage pet adoption this May
Comedian Melanie Bracewell and the Petstock Foundation aim to inspire adoption and create a better future for pets and people across Aotearoa.
Campaigns
These Guys I Know and Graeme Dingle Foundation ask Kiwis to “move mountains” for youth
These Guys I Know has partnered with the Graeme Dingle Foundation to create a new campaign, ‘Move mountains for youth’.
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New app Lume puts albums at the heart of music
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NZ radio and audio audience growth driven by younger listeners
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Vistar Media research: Impact of 3D motion in DOOH campaigns
Vistar Media, in partnership with Omnicom Media and JCDecaux, has published a new research ‘Science in motion’.
Campaigns
Rockit announces partnership with Chinese megastar Wang Yibo
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VMO signs contract with New Zealand Retail Property Group
VMO is expanding its retail network after signing an exclusive contract with New Zealand Retail Property Group.
Campaigns
Meadow Fresh and McCann NZ launch new campaign for Kaló
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Xero announces partnership with New Zealand Rugby
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Campaigns
Musashi brings South Auckland together for basketball tournament
Musashi Sports Nutrition created a community celebration in South Auckland last weekend with a street-style basketball tournament.
Accounts
First Table appoints Payper as PR agency for Australia and New Zealand
Restaurant booking app First Table has appointed Payper as its PR agency across Australia and New Zealand.
Accounts
Go Media expands national transit footprint with Environment Canterbury Metro win
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Sky Sport confirms live and exclusive coverage of A-League Men Grand Final
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Campaigns
MediaWorks launches new brand campaign
MediaWorks has launched a new brand position and campaign, refocusing on audio to reflect its broadcast reach across the country.
Awards
The One Show 2026 top 10 APAC agencies
Motion Sickness is ranked #2 in The One Show 2026 Top 10 APAC Agencies, behind Ogilvy Singapore in the top spot.
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Vince Geddes In-Depth Journalism Fund 2026 opens
The Vince Geddes In-Depth Journalism Fund returns in 2026, offering freelance journalists financial and editorial support.
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Hemisphere expands footprint to Tauranga
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PHD Aotearoa’s Amanda Palenski recognised on Campaign 50 over Fifty list
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NZME survey finds Kiwi travel intent at decade high
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Awards
Motion Sickness ranked #3 independent agency in the world at The One Show
Motion Sickness is now ranked the world’s third independent agency in The One Show Global Creative Rankings.
Media
Freeview to introduce free-to-air streaming TV
Freeview is launching Freeview NextGen, a new service expanding access to popular New Zealand TV channels. Built on the global DVB-I standard, Freeview NextGen is on…
Media
Ready Gamer Mum launches on TVNZ 2 and TVNZ+
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Movings & Shakings
Blutui appoints new global ambassador
The team at Blutui have appointed Gretchen Largoza as global ambassador to bring a credible, external voice into its conversations.
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Pead opens standalone creative agency All Eyes
Pead is opening a standalone creative agency, All Eyes, designed specifically for how brands need to earn attention.
Campaigns
Dress Smart Auckland and the Blues celebrate rugby’s unsung heroes
Dress Smart Auckland and the Blues have announced the winners of their inaugural ‘Kitted for Greatness’ campaign.
Media
Netflix to launch ad-supported plan in Aotearoa
Netflix has announced the launch of an ad-supported plan in Aotearoa. The new plan will be available in New Zealand in 2027.
Movings & Shakings
Krunch welcomes Baneen Qazi as director of martech
Strategic growth agency Krunch has appointed Baneen Qazi as director of martech to drive measurable business outcomes.