AUCKLAND, Today: There’s been a changing of the guard at the Comms Council, with Angela Watson, CEO of Colenso BBDO, elected President of the Board.
Viva Beauty Awards return for 2026
AUCKLAND, Today: Beauty lovers, clear some bathroom cabinet space. The Viva Beauty Awards 2026 are back, celebrating the products, people and wellness ideas shaping New Zealand’s beauty scene.
Honda hands over the keys to Thompson Spencer
AUCKLAND, Today: Honda New Zealand has handed Thompson Spencer the creative keys, appointing the full-service creative and media agency as its Creative Partner after a competitive process among existing agency partners.
Dentsu sharpens ANZ offer through further simplification
AUCKLAND, Today: Dentsu is making another move to simplify how it shows up in Australia and New Zealand, reshaping its Customer Experience Management practice across the region.
Macca’s gives cramp the pickle treatment
AUCKLAND, Today: McDonald’s NZ has found a new use for its leftover pickle juice, teaming up with Auckland FC to bring the salty stuff to the sidelines.
Sons of Hauraki hits full throttle with Streetdog giveaway
AUCKLAND, Today: Radio Hauraki has ridden into town, launching its latest promotion, recasting the on-air announcers as the Sons of Hauraki.
NZME legal team earns national ILANZ honour
AUCKLAND, Today: NZME’s legal team has picked up national recognition, named Small In-House Team of the Year at the 2026 ILANZ Awards in Wellington.
Arrivals & Departures: SHOUT strengthens leadership team with Josh Turney as Chief Commercial Officer
AUCKLAND, Today: Best known for its static OOH network, SHOUT has evolved in recent years to build a strong digital offering. The appointment of Josh Turney reflects a continued focus on scaling this part of the business, led by its hero channel StreetLED and supported by a broader portfolio of targeted digital and static networks.
Heritage Lifecare sets sights on future growth
AUCKLAND, Today: Heritage Lifecare has teamed up with One Plus One Communications, as the aged care provider looks to sharpen its voice during a period of growth and change.
Contagion and Latitude Homes celebrate Kiwi homebuyers
AUCKLAND, Today: Latitude Homes is putting real Kiwi lives at the centre of its new national brand campaign, created with integrated creative and media agency Contagion.
