NIKKO AM NZ INVESTMENT SCHEME CLIMATE REPORT
Nikko Asset Management is one of the largest asset managers globally. The Climate Statement is a report produced yearly by Nikko AM New Zealand. It addresses the impacts of climate change and their effects on business and policy. The statement outlines how Nikko AM NZ integrates climate risks and opportunities into investment processes, reflects evolving regulations, and shows its commitment to aligning with climate standards and preparing for future impacts.
The document was designed to visually represent the negative impact of climate change and how we can mitigate with positive action. It features stark imagery of natural disasters and adverse environmental impacts, contrasted with visuals of renewable energy sources like wind turbines and solar panels, and thriving green landscapes. This balance illustrates both the challenges and progress towards sustainable solutions.
PROJECT OUTPUT
Visual Communication Strategy, Design.
Junior Tri-Nations Indoor Netball 2024
The Junior Tri-Nations Indoor Netball is an event that boasts 19 top teams from Australia, South Africa and New Zealand. These players are the next generation of players coming through and play in different categories – under 12, under 14, under 16, and sometimes under 18. The created the brand identity for the 2024 competition, run by the World Indoor Netball Association (WINA), is to be held in Auckland, New Zealand.
Taking inspiration from a netball, hoop and the iconic New Zealand fern, we amalgamate these core elements to create a 3-dimensional symbol to personify the sport and the host nation. This vibrant and dynamic design reflects the competitive nature of the Tri-Nations tournament, which sees the teams go head-to-head. By integrating these elements, the logo pays homage to New Zealand’s sporting heritage in a fresh way while emphasising the international aspect of the competition, creating a cohesive visual identity.
PROJECT OUTPUT
Brand identity, guidelines, comms.
Before
Challenge
The brief was to modernise one of New Zealand’s most recognisable political identities without losing its heritage. The National Party’s N and Southern Cross were iconic and familiar, yet the overall identity had become static, overly corporate and disconnected from the warmth and optimism the party wanted to project. The challenge was to re-energise the brand to make it feel confident, contemporary and distinctly New Zealand, while retaining the trust and familiarity that decades of visibility had built.
Approach
We started by strengthening the N to improve legibility and create a more confident silhouette that worked at every scale and medium – from billboards to digital avatars. The Southern Cross was reimagined as the central feature, symbolising forward energy, aspiration and unity. Colour played a crucial role : a warmer, more vibrant blue replaced the cooler corporate tone, complemented by a magenta accent that added freshness and energy.
Behind the scenes, we developed a flexible design system and brand toolkit that ensured national consistency and local adaptability. This included logo variations, colour specifications, templates and rollout guidelines – empowering regional teams to apply the identity confidently and correctly, no matter the platform.
Result
The new identity gave the National Party a revitalised sense of purpose and visibility. The refreshed mark feels open, modern and unmistakably New Zealand – equally effective on a podium, in social media, or in grassroots campaign material. The internal rollout toolkit has improved brand discipline and cohesion across all levels of communication, helping the party present as unified and forward-looking.
Key takeaway
Great brands evolve, they don’t erase their past. By building on familiar symbols and injecting them with renewed energy, the National Party’s identity was transformed into a mark that honours its legacy while looking confidently to the future.
Before
CHALLENGE
Blueprint Global is an international logistics company that specialises in simplifying the world’s most complex supply chains. While their service offering was sophisticated and highly capable, their existing communications failed to reflect this. The brand’s visual language was overly technical, fragmented and lacked emotional connection – presenting the business as functional rather than thoughtful. What was missing was a sense of clarity, confidence and care; qualities that define how Blueprint Global actually operates. The challenge was to transform a purely operational identity into one that conveyed precision, reliability and humanity on a global scale.
APPROACH
We reimagined the Blueprint Global identity around a single, unifying idea making complexity feel simple and personal. The new logo features five interlocking containers that form a distinctive, “chilled” symbol, representing the company’s five core business segments : air, sea, land, rail and cross-trade. The mark not only symbolises movement and connection but also becomes a playful, living device – adaptable across media and materials. It can be built from shipping containers, boxes, or even the products themselves, creating a dynamic link between the logo and the real world of logistics. To balance precision with emotion, we paired the mark with bold typography and photography that captures both the scale and humanity of global transport – sweeping infrastructure, movement, and the people behind it. The full identity was rolled out across every touchpoint : livery, digital platforms, presentations, stationery, signage and collateral. Each element was designed to be consistent yet flexible, allowing the system to evolve as the brand grows.
RESULT
The refreshed identity gave Blueprint Global a confident, modern presence that feels both structured and human. The logo has become a versatile storytelling tool – a mark that can flex across environments while retaining its integrity. Whether rendered digitally or built from physical materials, it reinforces the brand’s core idea: precision made simple. The new visual system unified previously disconnected communications and established Blueprint as a trusted, design-led leader in global logistics.
KEY TAKEAWAY
In logistics, clarity is the ultimate expression of confidence. By turning structure into a symbol and allowing that symbol to live and play in the real world. We gave Blueprint Global a brand that reflects its intelligence, agility and heart.
Before
MOANA
Moana Park Estate had ambitions to become a world recognised producer of ultra premium wines, grown in the iconic New Zealand wine growing region of the Hawke’s Bay. However their packaging did not communicate neither the quality of the wine nor this ambition. It lacked clarity and direction. Building on the name ‘Moana’ and of the land, we created packs for the three tiers that sat within the range, giving each its own unique identity and story :
Moana Classic Range Thrust skywards by the 1931 Hawke’s Bay earthquake, the rich alluvial soils of Moana Park Estate were once the bed of a flowing river. For us, this perfectly symbolises the abundant power of New Zealand, where we grow and gather goodness from the land and from the sea. Reserve Range Hawke’s Bay sits where the power of the land meets the seductive pull of the sea. Moana Park Estate was formed by that elemental tension, rising from a riverbed after the great earthquake of 1931. So was our climate, perfect for producing complex yet elegant wines. The label takes the view of the topography looking back towards the land from the sea. Single Vineyard Range Hinemoana, the mother of the oceans and the guardian of the seas, protecting those that traverse the oceans, and the inspiration for our finest wine from Moana Estate Winery.
The strategic repositioning of Moana Park Estate’s wine ranges has not only clarified the brand’s identity but has also enriched it with storytelling depth. Each range now conveys a distinct narrative that resonates with consumers. This has reinvigorated the brand, creating a clear, compelling presence in the market.
PROJECT OUTPUT
Strategy, brand identity, packaging.
Before
CHALLENGE
United Fisheries saw an opportunity to expand into the global retail space through Costco, creating a range of food brands that could appeal to a diverse, quality-conscious audience. The challenge was to develop three distinct yet complementary brands that celebrated cultural authenticity while fitting within a shared portfolio under United’s “Sea Believers” philosophy. Each needed to stand on its own – exciting, credible, and instantly appetising, while connecting to a growing market of consumers seeking quick, flavour-driven meals.
APPROACH
We created three unique brands – Loco Loco, Lucky Boy and Ya Tai. Each designed with its own cultural flavour and emotional energy. Loco Loco brings vibrant, Mexican-inspired street food to life through a playful, energetic identity full of colour and rhythm. Lucky Boy channels the bold, youthful attitude of Chinese street food – cheeky, urban and full of flavour. Ya Tai captures the refined simplicity of Japanese cuisine, blending tradition and modernity through clean, crafted design. Together, they express United’s ability to deliver authenticity and quality with a modern, ready-to-eat convenience that feels real rather than manufactured.
RESULT
The three brands launched exclusively into Costco with strong early engagement from both buyers and consumers. Each range delivers a clear story and strong shelf presence, proof that cultural authenticity and convenience can coexist without compromise.
KEY TAKEAWAY
Distinct brands built on truth and taste travel further. By creating three culturally rooted yet contemporary food identities, United Fisheries extended its reach into a new retail environment while staying true to its purpose – delivering authentic, high-quality food made with care.
MANSONS
Mansons Construction is a leading company specialising in high-quality commercial, residential, and industrial building projects with a commitment to innovation and client satisfaction. They collaborated with Culley’s, a renowned name in the hot sauce industry, to create a unique and memorable Christmas gift. Culley’s crafted an exclusive range of four distinct medium to hot sauces.
We were tasked with what to call them and to create a holding tray for them so they would be proudly displayed within the recipients homes. We came up with names inspired by building terms: Roof Shout, Leveller, Foreman, and Blowtorch. These playful and thematic names added a creative twist to the gift, resonating with Mansons industry roots. The sauces were elegantly presented in a bespoke steel carry tray, combining aesthetic appeal with practicality.
PROJECT OUTPUT
Packaging, carry tray, box and recipe card.
KĀPITI GIFT BOXES
Kāpiti’s positioning line of ‘at Kāpiti we are relentless in or pursuit of taste’ was the starting point for us to create three distinct multipack Cheese Gift Boxes. The boxes had to celebrate the amazingly hand-crafted cheeses and embody the premium quality and rich heritage of the Kāpiti brand. The goal was to create an elegant, functional, and eco-friendly packaging solution that enhances the overall gifting experience and leaves a lasting impression that the brand is synonymous for.
The use of moody photography with subtle pairings not only enhanced the visual appeal of the cheeses but also creates an immersive sensory experience. By focusing on lighting, composition, and carefully selected pairings, the photography evokes the rich, complex flavours of the cheeses, making the gift box a truly memorable and enticing offering.
PROJECT OUTPUT
Naming, packaging, communications, digital.
CHALLENGE
Anchor’s milk portfolio core and enriched range : Calci+, Protein+, Silver Top, Organic, Plant-Based and Zero Lacto, had strong individual products but low overall awareness. Each variant had its own design language, making the range confusing and disconnected on shelf. There was no unifying system or clear messaging hierarchy to help consumers understand the distinct nutritional benefits of each, from strengthening bones to supporting digestion or providing extra protein. The challenge was to bring clarity, cohesion and appetite appeal to a complex portfolio while reinforcing the premium nature of the products.
APPROACH
We began by defining a clear brand and range architecture, grouping the products into three intuitive tiers, Core, Premium and Wellness. This structure provided the foundation for a consistent visual and messaging system across the portfolio. We developed bespoke imagery and iconography to highlight each product’s unique benefits, supported by a simplified message hierarchy and stronger brand cues. The design language elevated the packaging, communicating both nutritional benefit and great taste while maintaining a cohesive Anchor family look.
RESULT
The refreshed Anchor milk portfolio achieved far greater shelf clarity and consumer understanding. The consistent visual system helped unify the range under one recognisable identity, while the hierarchy and benefit-led messaging improved navigation and purchase confidence. The new design successfully positioned the enriched range as a premium, purposeful offer within everyday dairy.
KEY TAKEAWAY
Clarity creates confidence. By introducing structure, consistency and stronger storytelling, the Anchor enriched portfolio now connects more clearly with consumers by delivering both the functional benefits they seek and the trusted quality they expect from Anchor.
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Henkell Freixenet
We recently designed this beautiful premium gift box for Henkell Vintage Sparkling Wine. Taking inspiration from the fresco paintings found in the Henkell wine cellars, we used a painting to capture romance and celebration, the perfect occasion for a glass of Henkell Vintage.
Output
Gift box.
