Awards
Three Waka Kotahi campaigns named on Gerety Awards global shortlist
Gerety Awards has revealed its global shortlist following executive jury sessions taking place around the globe.
News
Dentsu Aotearoa recognised at Cannes and Festival of Media
Dentsu Aotearoa has earned recognition at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and the Festival of Media Global Awards.
Media
New Zealand Rugby unveils digital hub for global fans
New Zealand Rugby has unveiled a new digital platform, The Home of the Black Jersey, to better connect with its growing global fanbase.
Campaigns
The Business and Hancocks launch Teremana Tequila campaign
Auckland indie agency The Business has partnered with Hancocks to launch Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Teremana Tequila in Aotearoa.
Campaigns
Experience Gold Coast and Pitchblack send influencers offline
Experience Gold Coast and Pitchblack encourage Kiwis to disconnect from their feeds and experience the destination in a more meaningful way.
Campaigns
Jason Momoa signs hand-painted Supergirl mural in Ponsonby
On June 12, Hollywood star Jason Momoa arrived in person to sign a hand-painted Supergirl mural on Williamson Ave, Ponsonby.
News
Rubii announces partnership with IMANZ
Independent Media Agencies New Zealand has announced a partnership with AI-powered campaign operations platform Rubii.
Media
HBO Max launches in Aotearoa
HBO Max is now live in Aotearoa, bringing together HBO Originals, Warner Bros. blockbuster films, Max Originals, DC franchises and more.
International
Around the World: Washington Post sued over surveillance pricing claims
Antony Young rounds up global media news. This week, the Washington Post is being sued over claims it charged loyal readers more.
Movings & Shakings
Zuru appoints Stu Mallarkey as executive creative director
The appointment comes as Zuru accelerates toward its next phase of growth and doubles down on creativity as a core competitive advantage.
Movings & Shakings
Colenso promotes Emily Joe and Simone Louis to creative directors
Known for their unconventional approach to creativity, Emily Joe and Simone Louis have been promoted to creative directors at Colenso.
Accounts
D3 wins Vitaco media account in NZ
The appointment sees D3 take responsibility for media strategy, planning, buying, analytics and data technology across Vitaco’s brands.
Movings & Shakings
Stuff welcomes a new editor to The Post
Political and business commentator Matthew Hooton has been appointed editor-in-chief of national news brand The Post.
Campaigns
YS delivers refresh for World Vision ’40 hour challenge’
YS has partnered with World Vision New Zealand to deliver a strategic refresh of the World Vision ’40 hour challenge’.
Movings & Shakings
Federation appoints Wellington planning director
Federation has appointed senior strategist and researcher Sinead McLeod as planning director for its Wellington office.
News
ThinkTV’s ’17 second challenge’ for media agency teams
ThinkTV is inviting New Zealand media agency professionals to step out from behind the media plan and into the creative spotlight.
News
AO Dog Show crowns first-ever ‘Best in Show’
History was made on June 11 as more than 100 spectators gathered to witness the inaugural AO Dog Show at Studio 230.
Campaigns
Hospice NZ and McCann launch ‘Dying reviews’ platform
‘Dying reviews’ allows terminally ill people to rate and review how they are treated by organisations they interact with.
Campaigns
H3 Group says big events don’t need big cities
Hamilton’s H3 Group has launched ‘Big events don’t need big cities’ to challenge long‑held assumptions in the events industry.
Awards
One Plus One named Asia-Pacific Boutique PR Agency of the Year
One Plus One Communications has been named Best Boutique PR Firm at the PR Awards Asia-Pacific 2026 for the second year running.
Partner articles
Scroll Media secures Fifa+ ad rights in ANZ
Scroll Media is excited to announce that it has secured the exclusive advertising sales rights for Fifa+ across Australia and New Zealand.
Campaigns
NZHL and Bad Magic make ‘boring banger’ for mortgage holders
NZHL has partnered with Bad Magic and rapper Manu Walters to celebrate the everyday sacrifices mortgage owners make to get ahead.
Campaigns
Hurricanes take over The Post’s front page
Creative agency Boxer has helped the Hurricanes turn the entire front page of The Post into a rallying cry: Fill the tin.
News
New owners for Metro magazine
Metro magazine has been acquired by Simon Farrell-Green and Hannah Kidd, the publishers of Here magazine, from its previous owner, Still.
News
TVNZ extends partnership with IMANZ
TVNZ has announced the continuation of its strategic partnership with Independent Media Agencies New Zealand.
Movings & Shakings
Bastion appoints Sharon Adams as head of operations
Bastion has appointed Sharon Adams, based in Melbourne, as head of operations to strengthen the agency’s operating model.
Campaigns
McCann launches logo-free campaign for Macca’s breakfast range
Macca’s NZ and McCann have launched a new campaign for the breakfast range, featuring no logos, just close-up visuals of consumer favourites.
News
Digital album platform Lume partners with Daylight
Lume, a new album-centred digital platform, has partnered with Daylight to develop its brand identity, product strategy and design.
News
Toyota tops Kantar’s reputation index three years running
Toyota has been named the most reputable brand in Aotearoa for the third year running, according to the Kantar Corporate Reputation Index.
Awards
Wattie’s latest campaign wins Kantar Ad Impact Award for May
Wattie’s latest creative, ‘It’s Wattie’s you need’, is rooted in comfort, familiarity and everyday convenience.