AUCKLAND, Today: AIA NZ has appointed Neil Marolia as Head of Brand & Marketing, starting 9 January 2026, bringing deep local and global brand experience to the leadership team.
Star Insure leans into car obsession with bold new campaign
AUCKLAND, Today: Breaking from category sameness, Kiwi specialist insurer Star Insure has teamed up with creative agency Caretakers on a bold new campaign celebrating the obsessive side of car culture.
Gerety Awards names Auckland 2026 jury hub
AUCKLAND, Today: Gerety Awards Announces Auckland as 2026 Executive Jury Location and Appoints Isobel Kerr-Newell and Leisa Wall as joint Jury Presidents.
Bench Media lands Hisense partnership
AUCKLAND, Today: Hisense has appointed independent full-service agency Bench Media as a key media partner in its integrated ANZ agency village, following a review.
Hastings Meatball Festival rolls back into town
HAWKE’S BAY, Today: Back for another round with the Hastings Meatball Festival returning on Friday 6 March 2026, following a huge debut year and introducing an expanded format and fresh celebrity chef firepower.
Arrivals & Departures: Ginny Woo joins YS to strengthen integrated model
AUCKLAND, Today: YS has strengthened its digital leadership with the appointment of Ginny Woo as Digital Marketing Manager, adding further weight to the agency’s integrated approach across media, data, creativity and technology.
Three decades on, Sky Sport goes all in on Super Rugby Pacific
AUCKLAND, Today: Sky Sport is gearing up for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, marking 30 years since the competition kicked off in 1996 and three decades of Sky bringing every big moment to fans across Aotearoa.
Arrivals & Departures: Designworks taps global brand leader Megan D’Audney for top role
AUCKLAND, Today: Designworks has appointed experienced leader and business founder Megan D’Audney as its new Managing Partner, with the Auckland-based role marking a return home after years working offshore.
Special names Gareth Rice as Creative Director
AUCKLAND, Today: Independent creative agency Special has promoted Gareth Rice to Creative Director, recognising his impact on the agency’s creative output and leadership over the past three years.
Senior brand leaders named judges for IHAC Awards 2026
AUCKLAND, Today: A 26-strong judging panel has been locked in for the IHAC Awards 2026, with senior marketing, creative, media and platform leaders set to judge the best in-house and hybrid work across Australia and New Zealand.IHAC-0126
