Arrivals & Departures

CHRISTCHURCH, Wednesday: OMD New Zealand is ramping up their focus on the Christchurch market with the elevation of Mike Harrison to general manager.

AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Technology/creative studio Daylight has appointed Lee Lowndes + Charlie Godinet to ceo and ECD as studio continues to expand.

AUCKLAND, Today: DDB Group Aotearoa has promoted Kate Lines to head of business management. MD Nikki McKelvie said: “If you’ve ever enjoyed a brief, a shoot, or a drink with Kate, you’ll know DDB’s on to a very good thing.

AUCKLAND, Wednesday: TBWA\NZ has promoted Joseph Judd to head of strategy. Judd is an award-winning strategist with experience in China, New Zealand, and Australia. His work has won effectiveness and creative awards at major shows including D&AD, Effies, WARC, and others.

AUCKLAND, Today: NZME has announced the appointment of Rowena Duncum in the newly established role of commercial lead – rural.

SYDNEY, Friday: After 17 years, The Monkeys AUNZ co-founder (and group chief creative officer of Accenture Song) Scott Nowell has exited both roles. He co-founded the agency in 2006 with Mark Green and Justin Drape.

AUCKLAND, Thursday: TVNZ has announced changes to its executive team today. The new structure will see TVNZ’s leadership team reduce from 10 to seven roles to “better align the business with its strategic priorities and deliver a sustainable digital-first business”.

AUCKLAND, Friday: Tauranga and Auckland-based Fuel Agency has announced two senior appointments to its client services and creative divisions.

AUCKLAND, Friday: Design guru Mike Davison (aka Mike D) has returned to Colenso BBDO as head of design after a four-year stint at TBWA Auckland.

SYDNEY, Thursday: AU full-service communications agency iD Collective is expanding its business with a dedicated arm located in New Zealand. The agency will be led by Sarah Carty as NZ communications director. The agency has yet to reveal it NZ address.