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McCann New Zealand

McCann New Zealand is a advertising agency. FrameThrower's visual library has 8 of its commercials (2026–2026), cut shot by shot. The work includes spots for Department of Corrections Ara Poutama, New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Chorus and AA Insurance, directed by Joel Kefali, Michael Hili and Carl Sundemo among others, produced with Good Oil, Finch and Scoundrel.

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Commercials in our library: 2026–2026
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01 · Featured

McCann New Zealand's most awarded commercial

New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi “Speed Demons -- The Backseat Whisperer” (2026), still

New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi “Speed Demons -- The Backseat Whisperer” (2026), frame 2

New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi “Speed Demons -- The Backseat Whisperer” (2026), frame 3

New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi “Speed Demons -- The Backseat Whisperer” (2026), frame 4

New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi “Speed Demons -- The Backseat Whisperer” 2026

A driver is pressured by his friends to speed up, but the backseat passenger transforms into a monstrous speed demon, terrifying him into driving safely.

Directed by Michael Hili · McCann New Zealand · Finch

02 · Directors

Notable directors at McCann New Zealand

Who made the work, and how much of it won awards. From the credits on every spot.

© Department of Corrections Ara PoutamaJoel Kefali4 spots · Department of Corrections Ara Poutama “Department of Corrections - The Real JD - Community work supervisor”
© New Zealand Transport Agency Waka KotahiMichael Hili1 spots · New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi “Speed Demons -- The Backseat Whisperer”
© ChorusCarl Sundemo1 spots · Chorus “Go Clicker Than Ever - 30”
© Ministry of Social DevelopmentStefan Hunt1 spots · Ministry of Social Development “Love Flex”
© McDonald's New ZealandGiovanni Pacialeo1 spots · McDonald's New Zealand “McDonald's NZ - am to mmmmm”

03 · Clients

McCann New Zealand's clients

Every brand in the library, by award-winning work.

Department of Corrections Ara Poutama2026
3 commercials
New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi2026
1 commercials
Chorus2026
1 commercials
AA Insurance2026
1 commercials
Ministry of Social Development2026
1 commercials
McDonald's New Zealand2026
1 commercials

04 · Works with

Who McCann New Zealand works with

From the credits: the companies behind the spots, by number of spots.

Production companies McCann New Zealand hires

05 · Work

Commercials by McCann New Zealand

Our visual library has 8 McCann New Zealand commercials, cut shot by shot. Here: the latest, then the most awarded.

Latest

New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi “Speed Demons -- The Backseat Whisperer” (2026)

Chorus “Go Clicker Than Ever - 30” (2026)

Department of Corrections Ara Poutama “Department of Corrections - The Real JD - Community work supervisor” (2026)

Department of Corrections Ara Poutama “Department of Corrections - The Real JD - Probation officer” (2026)

Department of Corrections Ara Poutama “Department of Corrections - The Real JD - Psychologist” (2026)

Most awarded

© New Zealand Transport Agency Waka KotahiNew Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi “Speed Demons -- The Backseat Whisperer” 2026Dir. Michael Hili · McCann New Zealand
© Department of Corrections Ara PoutamaDepartment of Corrections Ara Poutama “Department of Corrections - The Real JD - Community work supervisor” 2026Dir. Joel Kefali · McCann New Zealand
© Department of Corrections Ara PoutamaDepartment of Corrections Ara Poutama “Department of Corrections - The Real JD - Probation officer” 2026Dir. Joel Kefali · McCann New Zealand
© Department of Corrections Ara PoutamaDepartment of Corrections Ara Poutama “Department of Corrections - The Real JD - Psychologist” 2026Dir. Joel Kefali · McCann New Zealand
© McDonald's New ZealandMcDonald's New Zealand “McDonald's NZ - am to mmmmm” 2026Dir. Giovanni Pacialeo · McCann New Zealand

06 · For producers

What producers use McCann New Zealand's page for

01Who McCann New Zealand hires
Before a pitch, you need to know which directors and production companies an agency trusts.
The directors and production companies behind McCann New Zealand's 8 commercials, spot by spot.
© New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi© Chorus© Department of Corrections Ara Poutama© Department of Corrections Ara Poutama
Joel Kefali · Michael Hili · Carl Sundemo
02Audit an agency's work
Comparing companies means hunting through reels, trade press and award sites.
McCann New Zealand's work by year, brand and award in one place, and the companies with a similar body of work.
© Opportunity@Work© Dove© Penningtons© Aqualtis Washing Machine
Similar: Ad Council, Ogilvy, LG2

07 · Questions

About McCann New Zealand

What commercials has McCann New Zealand made?+

8 in the library, 2026–2026, including New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi “Speed Demons -- The Backseat Whisperer”, Chorus “Go Clicker Than Ever - 30”, Department of Corrections Ara Poutama “Department of Corrections - The Real JD - Community work supervisor” and Department of Corrections Ara Poutama “Department of Corrections - The Real JD - Probation officer”.

Which directors does McCann New Zealand work with?+

Joel Kefali (4), Michael Hili (1), Carl Sundemo (1), Stefan Hunt (1) and Giovanni Pacialeo (1).

Who are McCann New Zealand's clients?+

In the library: Department of Corrections Ara Poutama (3 commercials, 2026–2026), New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (1 commercials, 2026–2026), Chorus (1 commercials, 2026–2026), AA Insurance (1 commercials, 2026–2026), Ministry of Social Development (1 commercials, 2026–2026) and McDonald's New Zealand (1 commercials, 2026–2026).

08 · Discover

Other agencies with similar work

Not connected to McCann New Zealand: matched by the ideas, tone and categories of their commercials.