AUCKLAND, Today: Māori-owned creative agency RUN lives and breathes te reo Māori every day. To mark the 50th Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, they’ve created a stunning series of heitiki-inspired designs.
  
Surf Life Saving NZ calls Kiwis to dive in and volunteer
AUCKLAND, Today: Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) is rallying the country with a bold new campaign, created with Contagion, encouraging everyday Kiwis to step up and volunteer for beach safety.
  
Arrivals & Departures: MintHC freshens leadership with Mike Hutcheson
AUCKLAND, Today: MintHC has strengthened its leadership team, appointing marketing legend Mike Hutcheson to its board while also naming Robert Capon as General Manager to boost its digital and AI-driven expertise.
  
Campaign Asia honours DARKHORSE’s Francesca Kelly in 40 Under 40
AUCKLAND, Today: Campaign Asia Pacific has revealed its 40 Under 40 list, spotlighting young leaders shaping the marketing, media and comms industry. Two Kiwis made the cut: DARKHORSE’s Francesca Kelly and Colenso BBDO’s Léon Bristow.
  
Go Media Founder Mike Gray clocks three decades in outdoor advertising (Updated)
AUCKLAND, Today: One of the originals in out-of-home has just hit a big milestone, with Go Media Founder and Managing Director Mike Gray marking 30 years in the industry.
  
Arrivals & Departures: Hemisphere appoints Craig Adolph to lead digital and Bay of Plenty expansion
AUCKLAND, Today: Hemisphere has welcomed back Craig Adolph as Upoko Matihiko Head of Digital and Bay of Plenty/Waikato Lead. It’s both a big expansion move and a homecoming for one of the agency’s original crew.
  
Arrivals & Departures: JOLT powers up sales leadership with new appointments
AUCKLAND, Today: JOLT New Zealand Country Manager Chris Monaghan has announced two senior hires to the sales team, following strong advertiser demand and rapid growth of the company’s EV charging and digital out-of-home network.
  
Worry less, seal the deal as AAI’s playful pup Celia takes centre stage

AUCKLAND, Today: AA Insurance and DDB Aotearoa are giving homeowners a reason to relax with a new campaign, the eighth chapter of the popular Live a Little Freer brand platform.
  
Auckland Design Week expands team ahead of 2026 event
AUCKLAND, Today: Auckland Design Week is gearing up for its third year in March 2026 with a strengthened team. The event has quickly become a key showcase for design, aiming to boost its reach locally and globally.
  
Weave and Four Pillars light up Wild Isle Gin
AUCKLAND, Today: Four Pillars has again partnered with brand and design specialists Weave to unveil the latest Distiller Series release, Wild Isle Gin, crafted in collaboration with Great Barrier Island’s boutique distillery, Island Gin.
  









