AUCKLAND, Today: Five global creative heavyweights are heading to Auckland for AXIS Speaks 2026, serving up a morning packed with ideas, perspective shifts and industry inspiration.
McDonald’s proves brand power with nothing but words
AUCKLAND, Today: Mention cheeseburger, fries or sundae and one name instantly pops up. You already know who … McDonald’s.
Retirement possibilities open up in Heartland Bank’s latest campaign
AUCKLAND, Today: A fresh campaign marks the new Heartland Bank and True partnership, rolling out across digital, radio, outdoor, print, and TV, alongside a full design refresh created with production partner ToyBox.
Contact flatties return with more energy
AUCKLAND, Today: Contact’s flattie universe is back, with Special rolling out the next chapter of the It’s Good to be Home platform and revisiting the now-familiar Kiwi flat two years on.
MADE Group appoints Calibre + Candor as NZ media partner
AUCKLAND, Today: Calibre + Candor has landed the media account for MADE Group in New Zealand after a competitive pitch, stepping in to handle strategy, planning and buying.
Arrivals & Departures: Flying Fish signs new director Charlotte Evans for New Zealand
AUCKLAND, Today: Flying Fish has added director Charlotte Evans to its roster for representation in New Zealand, bringing a filmmaker known for blending cinematic craft with emotionally grounded storytelling.
Arrivals & Departures: Sam Casey appointed Head of Performance at Thompson Spencer
AUCKLAND, Today: Thompson Spencer has brought Sam Casey on board as Head of Performance, boosting its integrated media muscle as the agency keeps gaining momentum across local and international work.
Saatchi spotlights Paralympic excellence ahead of 2026 Games
AUCKLAND, Today: Saatchi & Saatchi New Zealand is back with the next phase of its Paralympics platform, spotlighting Winter Paralympians Adam Hall and Corey Peters ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games.
Arrivals & Departures: McCann strengthens integration with key appointments
AUCKLAND, Today: McCann Group New Zealand is reshaping its leadership as it pushes deeper into integration, appointing Zac Stephenson as Managing Director, Media and promoting Terri Collier to the new group role of Chief Client Officer.
Arrivals & Departures: Unbound sets new leadership direction
AUCKLAND, Today: Unbound is reshuffling its leadership team, with founder Quentin Weber and senior leader Jason Tiller stepping into newly elevated roles as the Waikato-based digital agency ramps up its strategic and commercial growth.
