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10 April 2026

 
 
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The New Zealand Marketing Association has announced two new speakers for its social media conference #OnSocial26. There's also a chance to win two tickets to the event, taking place on April 21 👀 🎟️ Find out more, including how to enter here.

Media outlet The Spinoff is doubling down on its local-for-local approach, joining the Independent Media Association New Zealand as a dedicated media partner. Read on to see what this means for both organisations.

Meanwhile, RNZ has announced the recipients of its Centenary Scholarships, with the awards going to five journalism students from tertiary institutes across the country.

A new short film from Film Construction and Media Design School, Flock, is offering a glimpse into what the future of filmmaking might look like. It has also been selected for an international film festival. 🎥

In Movings and Shakings, Omnicom Oceania has appointed two senior leaders and the Comms Council has named a new media committee chair.

Before we go, dentsu and FreshChoice turned Christchurch's annual City2Surf fun run into a virtual (and free!) shopping spree. Discover how they did it here.

There's lots more to read on the site. If you have news you’d like to share, email us at editor@stoppress.co.nz.


Have a lovely weekend. We’ll be back next Tuesday.


Zahra and the StopPress Team

 
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The New Zealand Marketing Association has announced two additional international speakers and a ticket giveaway for #OnSocial 2026.

 
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RNZ has announced the five recipients of its Centenary Scholarships, which support future journalists in honing their craft.

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