AUCKLAND, Today: Smart cars might be getting clever, but MAS is reminding drivers they still need solid insurance when things get messy on the road. The new campaign from Yarn turns a simple reverse-into-a-park moment into pure chaos.
Arrivals & Departures: Teresa Ly steps in to lead Vevo sales across ANZ
AUCKLAND, Today: Vevo has brought on Teresa Ly as its new Head of Sales for Australia and New Zealand, strengthening its commercial push across both fast-growing markets.
Arrivals & Departures: Bastion adds Penny Fowler to advisory lineup
AUCKLAND, Today: Bastion has welcomed Penny Fowler to its Advisory Board, strengthening the agency’s leadership with one of Australia’s most respected business and community voices.
Architecture Award win for Te Mānia in Hawke’s Bay
HAWKE’S BAY, Today: Te Mānia has taken out one of New Zealand’s top architectural honours at the 2025 New Zealand Architecture Awards, adding to its earlier hospitality win at the NZIA Hawke’s Bay/Gisborne Architecture Awards.
Kiwi entrepreneur launches grocery bag fundraiser for child cancer families
AUCKLAND, Today: Kiwi start-up Mr Grocer is back with another smart idea, debuting a New Zealand–first stackable grocery bag system that clicks together and stands upright, making supermarket runs quicker and way more organised.
IKEA reveals early prices in Christchurch and Wellington
AUCKLAND, Friday: IKEA is giving Kiwis an early taste of its range with interactive pop-ups launching ahead of the Sylvia Park store and online shopping going live in just over two weeks.
Activation Effectiveness Barometer highlights the pressure points in BTL effectiveness
AUCKLAND, Today: Marketers across New Zealand and Australia continue funnelling big spend into BTL, yet most admit they still lack clarity on how well it’s performing, according to Curious Nation’s new Barometer.
Arrivals & Departures: Leif Stromnes joins Saatchi & Saatchi as new CSO
AUCKLAND, Today: Saatchi & Saatchi Australia and New Zealand have appointed Leif Stromnes as Chief Strategy Officer, a key role shaping the agency’s long-term strategic direction.
Back-to-back Media Publisher wins for NZME at IAB Awards
AUCKLAND, Today: New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME) has claimed Media Publisher of the Year at the IAB New Zealand Digital Advertising Awards for the second year running, securing back-to-back wins.
Dentsu Media Aotearoa tops IAB Awards for second year running
AUCKLAND, Today: Dentsu Media Aotearoa has been named Most Awarded Agency for the second year running at the IAB Digital Advertising Awards, taking home Best in Show, seven Golds and six Silvers.
