Media
TVNZ’s 2026 lineup promises drama, factual favourites and world-class sport
TVNZ has announced its 2026 lineup, delivering a compelling mix of drama, factual favourites, big-ticket entertainment and world-class sport.
News
Sad day for SXSW Sydney: 2026 festival cancelled
SXSW Sydney has been suddenly cancelled, with organisers citing the “prevailing market conditions” as a key reason.
Year in Review 2025
Year in Review 2025: Liz Holt
One Plus One’s Liz Holt says the best thing about working in communications is the people: her incredible team and clients.
Campaigns
Lexus and Saatchi & Saatchi NZ turn sponsorship into interactive tennis display
Lexus New Zealand and Saatchi & Saatchi New Zealand have debuted the Lexus RZ at the 2026 ASB Classic with an interactive display.
News
Quality content drives successful summer for Aotearoa cinemas
Over one million admissions have been delivered to cinemas across Aotearoa this summer, according to Val Morgan.
Movings & Shakings
NZME appoints James MacAvoy as chief of OneRoof
New Zealand Media and Entertainment has appointed James MacAvoy as chief of OneRoof. He will commence his role on January 20.
Movings & Shakings
Squirrel appoints Abi Cooke as CMO
Mortgage and investment company Squirrel has announced the appointment of Abi Cooke into the role of chief marketing officer.
Movings & Shakings
London Agency announces leadership updates and new appointments
Melbourne-based health communications firm London Agency is kicking off 2026 with strategic leadership updates and two new appointments.
Campaigns
Haier and TBWA\New Zealand bring Australian Open action inside the home
TBWA\New Zealand and Haier have launched the next evolution of Haier’s Australian Open partnership campaign.
News
Waikato venue renamed BNZ Theatre
The Waikato Regional Theatre has announced a new five-year naming rights partnership with BNZ, in collaboration with Live Nation New Zealand.
Movings & Shakings
Nielsen appoints Matty Lin as APAC regional sales leader
Nielsen has announced the appointment of Matty Lin to its commercial organization as APAC regional sales leader.
Campaigns
Suntory Boss Coffee declares itself the official coffee of summer
Suntory Boss Coffee has launched a new summer campaign celebrating the many “summer tribes” that bring the season to life.
International
Around the World: CES 2026 says the car is the next great media platform
Media expert Antony Young is back! He rounds up industry news from beyond Aotearoa in his first column for 2026.
Movings & Shakings
Luke Burr joins Deep Media to lead Melbourne launch
Deep Media, an Advanced Amazon Ads Partner, has expanded into Victoria, Australia and appointed media leader Luke Burr as head of sales.
Year in Review 2025
Year in Review 2025: Luci Marshall
Rise and Shine’s Luci Marshall says she’s been motivated by the tangible value PR offered clients during a challenging year for businesses.
Movings & Shakings
Are Media farewells Virginia Larson from Kia Ora magazine
Are Media says Virginia Larson has led Kia Ora with distinction, further elevating the magazine into a trusted and inspiring voice.
News
PlayStation NZ celebrates 30 year anniversary
PlayStation New Zealand marked its 30th anniversary with a rooftop celebration at TBWA\NZ’s headquarters in Auckland.
Year in Review 2025
Year in Review 2025: Bethany Omeri
Special Wellington’s Bethany Omeri says 2025 taught her that there is nothing more important than having fun.
Campaigns
McDonald’s NZ and DDB reveal the latest instalment in That’s How We Macca’s
The latest instalment of That’s How We Macca’s takes people on an off-road journey to show what leads Kiwis to the drive-thru.
Campaigns
Curative and the Children’s Commissioner launch campaign: Dear Children
Creative agency Curative and the Children’s Commissioner are prioritising children’s safety with a new national campaign: Dear Children.
Awards
Two Kiwis named in the One Show global jury 2026
The One Club for Creativity has announced nine creative leaders in Aotearoa and Australia who will serve on the global jury for the 2026 show.
Campaigns
Heineken Silver serves up summer with Parnell lawn bar
Heineken Silver has opened the gates to Club Silver, an open air lawn bar at the Parnell Lawn Tennis Club, running until January 31
News
Industry farewells Colenso co-founder Hylton Mackley
Former Clemenger Group chairman Robert Morgan pays tribute to Colenso co-founder Hylton Mackley AM, who died on January 7, 2026.
Campaigns
Mid-Canterbury encourages visitors with new summer campaign
Experience Mid Canterbury has launched its 2025/2026 summer campaign, aiming to show the region as an undiscovered destination in Aotearoa.
News
HMC’s five key PR trends for 2026
Kiwi PR agency HMC has predicted the five major trends that will define how organisations communicate and manage reputation this year.
Year in Review 2025
Year in Review: Louisa Kraitzick
Louisa Kraitzick is leading Pead’s Houston Issues Management division, helping businesses be better prepared to face potential crises.
Movings & Shakings
John Campbell returns to RNZ
Journalist and presenter John Campbell will return to RNZ this year as the new co-host of Morning Report, alongside Ingrid Hipkiss.
News
Fix & Fogg expands to the UK
Kiwi nut butter company Fix & Fogg has announced it will expand its presence in the UK this year, following a successful debut in late 2025.
Year in Review 2025
Year in Review 2025: James Mather
Perion’s James Mather is looking forward to learning as much as he can about programmatic out of home in 2026.
Media
Go Media and @dailyrejections’ global tour to find kindness
A 29-country trip to find kindness has formed the basis for a novel billboard campaign run by outdoor media company Go Media.