AUCKLAND, Today: MediaWorks is making several regional programming changes for 2026 to strengthen its local radio presence. Chris ‘Burnzee’ Burns will finish his full-time role as Breeze Manawatū Breakfast host on Friday 19 December.
Crusaders celebrate whānau with a new campaign One of Us
AUCKLAND, Today: Creative agency Plato has launched a new brand platform, One of Us, with the Crusaders, celebrating the people who make up the club and the sense of belonging that defines it.
BYD Shark 6 wins car of the year in New Zealand
AUCKLAND, Today: The BYD Shark 6 has taken out DRIVEN Car Guide’s Car of the Year 2025, with judges naming it the standout new vehicle launched in New Zealand over the past year.
Publicis Groupe celebrates a century with a resilient lion at the heart
AUCKLAND, Today: Publicis started in 1926 as a Montmartre hot shop and evolved into a global leader powered by data, technology and creativity. The past century has been full of dramatic reinventions.
Four big wins fuel Lassoo Media
AUCKLAND, Today: Lassoo Media is riding strong momentum after winning Media Agency of the Year at the 2025 Beacons, picking up four major accounts following competitive pitches: Bluecurrent, George Weston Foods, NXP, and fintech favourite Sharesies.
Arrivals & Departures: David Linklater takes the wheel at Driven
AUCKLAND, Today: NZME has appointed long-time automotive journalist David Linklater as Editor of DRIVEN Car Guide, bringing his experience and passion for motoring content to the role.
Arrivals & Departures: Director Rhett D’Arrietta chases bigger ideas and Pineapple Lumps
AUCKLAND, Today: Rhett D’Arrietta has joined the Reel Factory director roster, bringing his mix of daydreaming energy and creative problem solving to the team.
City Rail Link campaign celebrates giving Aucklanders time back
AUCKLAND, Today: Auckland Transport and Thompson Spencer have launched a campaign to build excitement ahead of the City Rail Link opening in 2026. The project will reshape travel with faster journeys, more trains and new stations across Tāmaki Makaurau.
Goodman Fielder taps Together to lead its new locally-driven media mission
AUCKLAND, Today: Goodman Fielder has teamed up with media agency Together to handle its media planning and buying across all channels, including retail. This is part of a fresh approach to their media strategy.
AI-first creativity steps into the spotlight
AUCKLAND, Today: A new global awards program is shaking up how creative excellence is recognised in advertising as AI becomes a core part of the industry. The AARON Awards, the first dedicated AI creator awards for advertising, are now open for entries.
