The launch of the new Len Lye Centre, designed by Patterson Associates in New Plymouth, was the hot ticket event last weekend. Politicians mixed with creatives, urbanites chatted with ruralites, and art and architecture was at its best – interactive and fun for all ages.

Two NZ senior creatives have been appointed so far to juries at Spikes Asia – and there may be more to come (the categories released to date include Film, Print and Print & Poster Craft; Outdoor and Radio; Direct and Promo & Activation and Design juries).

NZ Geographic has gone to the public with a request for cash to help the magazine stage its annual free photography exhibitions in Christchurch and Auckland, where the finalists of Photographer of the Year are revealed.

LONDON/NEW YORK: Media giant Google has been named as the world’s top brand for the second year running in a new index that is dominated by US brands.