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This week, Phantom Billstickers launched a street poster campaign to ‘support ya local’. No hard sell - just a reminder to back the businesses that make our cities buzz.

Speaking of what makes a city unique, Nelson Airport has refreshed its brand with Principals, inspired by Nelson’s stories, landscapes and people. Meanwhile, Tourism Fiji is proud to show the world how to ‘be Fiji’ through its new brand platform with Havas. Click here to find out more.

Val Morgan reveals the movies to watch for 2026. “It’s going to be a massive year at the movies,” the network says. So grab your popcorn and check out the slate here.

In awards news, the IHAC Awards has announced its judging panel, and the Gerety Awards has named Isobel Kerr-Newell and Leisa Walls as joint jury presidents.

There’s more on the site, including Saatchi & Saatchi NZ promoting Annabel Rees, and Auckland Council Events lighting up the city with Lunar New Year celebrations this February.

Happy reading, and if you have news you’d like to share, email us at editor@stoppress.co.nz.

Have a lovely weekend - we’ll see you next Tuesday.

Rachel and the StopPress Team