Stuff Group celebrates audience growth in latest Nielsen results
Stuff Group’s subscriber news brands The Post, The Press and the Waikato Times have seen double digit audience growth over the past year.
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The latest agency news, campaigns and client wins (and losses) making headlines across Aotearoa.
MediaWorks named official media partner for Fieldays 2026
Fieldays has confirmed MediaWorks as its official media partner for the 2026 event, taking place June 10 to 13 at Mystery Creek Events Centre.
Wellington Regional Stadium becomes Hnry Stadium
Accountancy service Hnry is putting sole traders at the centre of sport, signing a five-year partnership with Wellington Regional Stadium.
Sky Sport to broadcast horse race The NZB Kiwi
Sky Sport has confirmed it will broadcast The NZB Kiwi live on March 7, allowing New Zealanders across the country to tune in.
CarExpert NZ searches for automotive presenter
CarExpert New Zealand is on the hunt for a lead presenter and car reviewer to become its face and on-camera voice.
In memory of original Phantom Billsticker Jim Wilson
Jim Wilson, founder of Phantom Billstickers, has passed away. The company will honour his life in the coming days.
Vinyl enters binding agreement to acquire Val Morgan Digital for $10.5 million
Australian music technology company Vinyl Group has entered into a binding asset sale agreement to acquire Val Morgan Digital.
Sayso celebrates maintaining B Corp Certification
Boutique PR, communications and talent management agency Sayso (formery NSPR) has maintained its B Corp Certification.
Val Morgan Outdoor expands office media network in Auckland CBD
Val Morgan Outdoor has expanded its office media network, installing premium digital screens across ANZ Centre in Auckland’s CBD.
TVNZ challenges partners to win attention over impressions
According to TVNZ, in a world of infinite feeds and fragmented media, attention is the most valuable commodity – not impressions.
Calibre + Candor appointed media partner for Made Group
MADE Group has appointed independent media agency Calibre + Candor as its media partner across New Zealand.
Lumo secures approval for subtle motion on its roadside digital billboards
Digital billboard operator Lumo has received permission from the Auckland City Council to run subtle motion on six of its local sites.
Bastion appointed as KFC NZ’s creative ad agency
Restaurant Brands has appointed Bastion Aotearoa as KFC New Zealand’s creative advertising agency following a competitive process.
oOh!media enhances retail network
oOh!media New Zealand has completed major digital upgrades at Bayfair Shopping Centre in Mount Maunganui and Botany Town Centre in Auckland.
Spark Arena launches new all-in-one mobile app
Auckland’s multipurpose venue Spark Arena has launched the Spark Arena App, offering an unified platform to meet evolving fan needs.
Nielsen data shows Kiwis’ love of travel drives 10% lift in ad investment
New Nielsen Ad Intel data shows advertising spend across the travel category in New Zealand rose 9.9% year-on-year.
Around the World: Zuckerberg grilled at trial
Media expert Antony Young wraps up global media headlines: Zuckerberg on trial, UK agencies’ staff exodus and new Valentine’s Day campaigns.
From letterbox to intelligence
CEO Struan Abernethy on how Reach became a data-led, AI-ready marketing group.
Tonic Media Network expands into Aotearoa New Zealand
Tonic Media Network, an Australian media company specialising in health and wellbeing, has officially launched in Aotearoa New Zealand.
NZME and Getty Images announce global partnership
Getty Images has announced a partnership with New Zealand Media and Entertainment to licence images from The New Zealand Herald.
TikTok celebrates Kiwi businesses
The social media giant has held a special event to celebrate the almost two million New Zealanders and 60,000 Kiwi businesses using the platform.
Breast Cancer Foundation NZ appoints Special as its creative agency
Breast Cancer Foundation NZ has appointed Special as its lead strategic and creative agency in a new partnership.
Publicis Groupe ANZ launches Le Truc
Publicis Groupe ANZ has launched Le Truc, a creative collective that extends beyond traditional advertising.
Payper expands to Christchurch and relocates Auckland office
New Zealand PR agency Payper has opened a new office in central Christchurch while relocating its Auckland operation.
Curious Nation scores new wins across NZ, Australia and Japan
Brand activation agency Curious Nation has kicked off the year with three new business wins across NZ, Australia and Japan.
CarExpert launches in NZ in joint venture with Trade Me
CarExpert has officially launched in New Zealand, marking its first international expansion through a joint venture with Trade Me.
POP Publicity evolves into POP Agency
Independent communications consultancy POP Publicity has officially relaunched as POP Agency to offer an integrated model.
Bear-illiant news! Griffin’s brings back Cookie Bear
Cookie Bear is returning to Griffin’s packaging this week, continuing his almost 60 year tenure as the face of popular Kiwi biscuits.
TRA refurbishes Auckland headquarters
“This refurbishment is about helping our people do the best work of their lives,” says TRA managing director Andrew Lewis.
VMO expands retail media network with Dress Smart partnership
VMO has won the exclusive media rights across Dress Smart in New Zealand, further expanding its retail media network.
Airwallex named official business finance partner of the Blues
Global financial platform Airwallex has announced a new multi-year partnership with New Zealand Super Rugby Club, the Blues.
Undertow Media adds to beauty and lifestyle portfolio with ghd account
Appointed as ghd’s retained PR agency in New Zealand, Undertow will handle all earned media, including launches, reviews and brand storytelling.
Kapa Haka Regionals 2026 coverage coming to Māori+ and Whakaata Māori
For the next five months, experience the mana, mastery and magic of kapa haka across 13 rohe, including Te Whenua Moemoea (Australia).
Augusto wins Blueberry Markets and Bonds Flying Roos SailGP Team pitch
Follows a competitive pitch process, Augusto was selected to deliver the creative storytelling and content development.
Extensive reach and highly trusted: New global data reveals power of radio
New data, published for World Radio Day 2026, reveals the extensive reach and trust the medium has across the globe.
Rinnai appoints YoungShand as media partner to drive integrated growth
Home and water heating supplier Rinnai has appointed independent agency YoungShand as its media partner to drive integrated growth.