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Awards

AXIS Awards

Finalists announced for AXIS 2026.

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AXIS finalists

The 2026 finalists have been announced across all categories. See who made the cut before awards night.

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Events
AXIS Speaks
26/03/2026 08:30 AM - 01:00 PM

Hear from creative experts sharing thinking on craft, culture and the work that matters. Tickets available now.

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Events
Media Spotlight
27/05/2026 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Three senior global and local voices examining how media, creativity and growth are evolving in a fragmented AI-accelerated landscape.

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Resources
Redesigning the Agency Value Model

Download the report to help your agency move beyond hourly billing. Practical models and examples you can apply.

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Award programmes

Recognising creative, media, effectiveness and PR excellence.

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AXIS Awards

Celebrating the best in advertising, design, craft and experience.

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Effie Awards Aotearoa

The global standard for marketing effectiveness. Campaigns with proven commercial impact.

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Pressie Awards
Pressie Awards

PR, social and experiential work that earned attention and moved people to act.

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Training and Development

Practical courses built by agency practitioners. Sharpen commercial skills, develop your people, and invest in the next generation of leaders.

Understanding Agency Finance
Understanding Agency Finance
25/03/2026

The quickest path to influence in your agency. Learn how agencies make money, lose money, and everything in between.

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Strategic Planning Lab
Strategic Planning Lab
6/05/2026

Strategy separates people doing work from people shaping work. A deep dive into planning, insight and creative briefing.

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Hero - Art of Managing People
The Art of Managing People
29/07/2026

Practical skills in leadership, feedback and team dynamics for people stepping into management for the first time.

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Industry initiatives

Programmes driving sustainability, diversity and early-career support across Aotearoa’s advertising industry.

Ad Net Zero

Helping the advertising industry accelerate emission reduction.

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He Tāngata

Building a more diverse, equitable and inclusive advertising industry.

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Kia Whakatinana, Kia Whakamanawa

From rangatahi to kaumātua, a collective of voices.

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Resources

Tools, research, and guidance for agencies.

Effectiveness frameworks, industry data, HR templates, regulatory guidance and thought leadership.

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Become a Comms Council member

Join Aotearoa's advertising industry body. Access resources, training, events and a network of 70+ agencies and help shape where the industry goes next.

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