Mary Christmas

Here is a billboard for progressive Angelican church St. Matthew in the City in Auckland, New Zealand:

St. Matthew in the City has had some controversial billboards in the past, including the "Poor Joseph.  God was a Hard Act to Follow" billboard:

The "Mary Christmas" billboard is an interesting take on the story of Immaculate Conception.  Although it may not be the portrayal we are familar with, it does present a point-of-view that is more alligned with most people's every day existences.  Vicar Glynn Cardy defends the billboard saying it "is about a real pregnancy, a real mother and a real child.  Mary was young, unmarried and poor.  She was certainly not the first woman in this situation, or the last."    

Giving a dog a bone

Here is a direct marketing ad for Mobility Dogs in New Zealand:

This direct ad/cake highlights the "Puppies in Prison" program at the Auckland Regional Women's Correctional Facility.  Selected prisoners helped train puppies for the Mobility Dogs, a charitable trust that provides assist dogs for people with disabilities.  Each cake came with a chew toy in the center that read:

"Mobility Dogs Help Prisoners Escape  
Visit www.mobilitydogs.co.nz to Donate"

These cheetahs look hungry

Here's an ambient ad from New Zealand for the TV series Man vs Wild:

A tent promoting the TV show was placed in the cheetah exhibit at the Auckland Zoo.