Discovery will partner with indie agency True to create and launch a refreshed portfolio of free-to-air entertainment brands into the local market.

Indie agency Republik has partnered with Breast Cancer Cure (BCC) to develop a campaign to raise money for breast cancer research in New Zealand.

PR agency Wright Communications says the number of brands seeking guidance on sustainability strategic planning is growing despite the pandemic.

Special New Zealand has announced an equity and cash funding agreement with what’s being tipped as the next billion dollar sports brand.

Orcon Group (formerly Vocus Group), the owner of ISP brands Orcon, Slingshot and Flip has appointed Pitchblack Partners after a competitive pitch.

After a market review, BCG2 has won the account for software creator CodeHQ.

Destination marketing and communications agency Āmio Limited has been appointed by Destination NSW as its PR representative agency in NZ.

Mindshare NZ has announced a new partnership with Make-A-Wish Foundation, a purpose driven charity with a mission to create life changing wishes.

Joiy Wines has appointed full-service indie agency Republik to manage its business in New Zealand.

The EECA (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority) has appointed MBM as its media agency after a pitch that began earlier this year.

VMLY&R NZ has announced its partnership with Australian-based technology company, oobe.

After a competitive pitch, the Ministry of Education, ELSA Education Workforce Team has chosen Stanley St (Waitapu Group) its marketing partner.

NZ streetwear retailer, Red Rat has chosen Chemistry to lead its brand strategy, creative development and media planning after a competitive pitch.

Culture&Theory has been appointed by Melodics to help drive growth of the desktop app’s highly successful online keys, pads & drums learning platform.

The Child Psychology Service, a network of child psychologists & speech therapists for children, has appointed Mango Communications as its PR agency.

After a rigorous three-stage process, Z Energy has appointed Saatchi & Saatchi New Zealand as its Strategy and Creative partner.

Publicis Groupe ANZ CEO Michael Rebelo has announced the launch of Spark Foundry in New Zealand, with Westpac NZ signing as its foundation client.

Culture&Theory has been appointed by Tasman Insulation to help drive growth for one of Fletcher Building’s critical business units.

Meridian Energy has appointed The Monkeys Aotearoa, part of Accenture Interactive, as its new creative agency of record.

Republik has been appointed by Templeton Group to lead brand strategy, creative development and all media planning & placement, effective immediately.

Rainger and Rolfe has been chosen by Artemis as its agency partner to help bring to life a centuries-old and extraordinary brand story.

Hearts & Science has announced its strategic alignment with Red Bull in New Zealand.

Middlemore Foundation partners with Daylight Creative to create a renewed vision for its role in South Auckland.

George Weston Foods Baking New Zealand has appointed Proximity NZ and BrandWorld as their creative agencies after a competitive pitch. 

ASB has appointed Accenture-owned The Monkeys as its new agency of record with the bank signing on as the agency’s foundational client in New Zealand.

Rainger & Rolfe has been appointed by Melanoma NZ as their agency partner to drive awareness and prevention of the devastating effects of melanoma.

United States-based Buena Onda Games have chosen Invercargill-based Atticus Road to assist with brand direction and continued international expansion.

After a competitive pitch process, YoungShand has been appointed by New Zealand AIDS Foundations to manage their ongoing creative and media needs.

Strategy has connected Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and ACC with Aotearoa’s fastest-growing education platform MyMahi.