Tourism Australia has called a PR pitch as it seeks a series of agencies to provide specialist PR support to its in-market teams in a dozen key international tourism markets – including NZ.

Australia-based design-led retail consultancy Greater Group, which already has offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, has expanded its global footprint by opening an office in New Zealand.

Almost half of young New Zealanders admit to unauthorised streaming of TV programmes and almost a third indulge in unauthorised downloading of movies.

Spark PHD has been breaking the country’s ‘sleep styling’ hair habits with the year-long TRESemmé 365 Project. To prove to New Zealand women that it is possible to have great hair every day, the innovative campaign sees one stylish Kiwi girl challenged to mix up her look every day for 365 days, sharing her journey online, with the support of TRESemmé styling tips, tricks and products.

Entries for the 35th Axis Awards close at 4pm today (Tuesday 20 January 20). Panicky phone calls to CAANZ events manager Natasha Stitchbury – 09 303 0435 (or Natasha@caanz.co.nz) please. There is, however, a late entry deadline (with a penalty payment).

J Walter Thompson NZ has released 10 Years of 10 Trends global report, marking a decade of annual trends forecasts. The report explores 10 of the most compelling macro trends identified since JWTIntelligence began its annual forecasts – trends shaping societal behaviours and attitudes, and defining the business landscape today.

CAANZ holds an short, sharp employment seminar in Auckland next month, led by Kensington Swan partner Anthony Drake.