Public Relations and Communications Services in New Zealand

Pead

We’re Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading comms agency, trusted by brands and businesses to grow, guide and protect their reputations. We’ve been at the top of our game for more than 25 years and have built a reputation for delivering business results that move the dial and provoke action. We bring stories to life across a multitude of channels and formats which drive awareness, engagement and meaningful outcomes for our clients. At Pead, we lead with strategy, dig into insights and back it up with brilliant execution. We work across retained partnerships, projects, and on-call advisory. Our approach is collaborative, creative and commercially smart. Public Relations | Social & Digital Media | Creative

11 to 50 staff

Alexander Pr

Alexander PR is a multi-award winning, full-service Auckland public relations agency specialising in reputation management. The company is a licensed affiliate of Burson Cohn & Wolfe, a global communications and PR agency with offices in North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Alexander PR’s selection as an affiliate increases our reach through the Asia Pacific region and allows us to meet objectives and achieve world-class results for our clients wherever their target audiences are found. Having established a record of high performance and market-leading results on a global landscape, Alexander PR combines traditional public relations expertise with forward-thinking digital marketing and content creation strategy to help clients achieve their bottom-line objectives. We specialise in building media relationships and achieving results in earned, owned and sponsored media to enhance our clients’ reputations. With a sound understanding of what makes a business tick, the team at Alexander PR brings its specialist knowledge and profile-building experience to the partnership to achieve real, measurable outcomes for clients. Whether it is quality media coverage, brand positioning or ad-hoc crisis communication you need, the team has the know-how and expertise required.

11 to 50 staff

Priority Communications

Local, experienced and skilled communications and public relations company in Christchurch. We know the area well and we're excited to be part of this changing city. We also work in other parts of Canterbury and NZ. We have many years of experience in public relations, communications, journalism, and a wealth of expertise to help you communicate with the people who matter most to you. We can help you tell your story; write content for your website and social media pages; prepare a marketing/PR strategy; assist you during a crisis; and work with the media.

1 to 10 staff

Undertow Media

An ‘undertow’ is a strong pull in a different direction. To create it you must first know the way the flow runs, then forge a surprising new route. This is the way Undertow Media conducts its day-to-day business. While this is true and makes sense of our name, we know even one-man bands with no clients can say clever things. You’re here because you want to know we’re credible. While somewhat ironically we don’t like tooting our own horn, as a quick summary agency founder Greer Bland started the New Zealand business in 2013 after running the consumer division of a large Australian agency comprising 40 staff. Before she left to bring all she learnt back home, she had already signed up a number of clients who needed NZ support and knew her style. From there, she convinced businesses that had never had an on-the-ground agency to come on board. Many of these clients are still with us today. Long-standing senior team members Gina Williams and Hayley Urry were brought on board to steer the ship. Through their leadership, we’ve expanded our services to be the leader in influencer relations, copy that sings on social, smart news plays that get the 6pm slot, content that converts and events that are talked about for weeks. We’ve since built an almost faultless team of 13 professionals that have helped rally a gold standard in communications across every possible service we provide. Every day our epic team enters our Grey Lynn studio and showroom to tell stories and make hay for their clients. We compete against ourselves to be better every day.

11 to 50 staff

Acumen

At Acumen, we evolve, promote and protect brands with conversations that matter. We provide business advice, brand marketing, corporate communications, creative and design, government and public relations to help clients solve problems or create opportunities. We understand how brands, consumers, business, Government and communities interact. We take an integrated approach across earned, owned and paid channels. Our company values also strongly influence how we engage with our clients and other stakeholders - these are creativity in our thinking, credibility in our teams, energy in our actions and real warmth in our relationships.

11 to 50 staff

Anthem, New Zealand

Anthem is a contemporary communications agency that helps companies find their most powerful voice to forge meaningful connections and shared purpose with their communities of interest. We are circuit breakers and relationship builders, bringing our deep networks to bear on achieving outcomes that enhance our clients' reputation. We work across all sectors and are technology savvy. We are equally at home around a board table counselling directors, grappling with a brand issue with the marketing team, creating compelling promotions with brand managers or helping CEOs with the stuff that keeps them awake at night. Aside from our range of services, we offer a suite of products which can be tailored to your company’s needs. Be Informed Stakeholder Audit We regularly undertake audits of key opinion leaders and others who matter most to our clients. We always unearth hidden gems which inform business and communication strategies. Be Targeted Stakeholder Engagement Planning Workshop Working with key executives, we identify what deals or sectors will matter most to your business in the next 3-5 years. We devise stakeholder maps with you and develop a layered programme of work to engage with them. Be Connected Networking Even the most senior people can find business networking challenging. Our training modules offer techniques and tips that enable even the shyest of executives to learn to love and excel at networking. Be Social Social Media Strategy Development and Implementation Coaching Social media is a gift to companies and organisations who can now listen to the conversations people are having about them, join those conversations and eventually become part of them. Be Compelling Media Training Whether your executives just need a brush up, assistance with key messaging and their elevator pitch, or a full training module complete with cameras and video playback, we can tailor a media training module for you and your organisation.

11 to 50 staff

Convergence Communications

Established in 2001 Convergence is an award-winning public relations consultancy with representation in Christchurch, Wellington, Queenstown, Nelson and Auckland. Our mostly senior consultants have diverse experience across numerous industry sectors, as well as a specialist Government, Regulatory & Public Affairs service and a growing Digital Strategy team. We assist clients with the strategic management of reputations and relationships, from media and customers to staff, local communities and government. Our consultants have experience in all major industry sectors and specialist expertise in agriculture, health, consumer & lifestyle products, property & construction, and infrastructure projects. We can help you publicise a new business initiative, negotiate your way through media issues and develop social media strategies. Our expert writers craft everything from websites and video scripts to opinion pieces, speeches, newsletters and annual reports. To learn more about our services, sector experience or meet the team, visit Follow us on Twitter @ConvergencePR.

11 to 50 staff

Great Scott

Founded in 2013, Great Scott is an award-winning PR agency founded by two of Christchurch’s most experienced communications specialists – Donovan Ryan and Jo Scott. Our team works alongside a range of clients in both the public and private sector to deliver every element of their communications needs, in both times of crisis and business as usual. We have a modern approach to communications - marrying traditional practices with the latest digital tools. Comms is changing rapidly – we love that, it keeps us sharp and on our game.

11 to 50 staff

Hmc

HMC was awarded the PR Institute of New Zealand's 'Consultancy of the Year' Award (small to medium) in 2023, 2021 and 2018. And we are a social enterprise that donates all our profits to our founders' family charity, All Good Ventures Our offices are located in Hamilton and we work with clients across the country. We are an award-winning public relations firm with one focus: to be your reputation guardian. We use great communication tools to help you build relationships and communicate authentically and effectively with your audiences. HMC has a depth of expertise and experience in many areas of public relations, including corporate communications, reputation management, crisis management, digital PR & marketing, community relations, marketing communications, social media strategy and content creation (organic and paid) and internal communications. Our clients are located throughout New Zealand in a variety of industries, including agriculture, dairy, electricity, health, education, construction, science, transport, local government, not-for-profit and more. We are-Seven-time award winners from the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ)-Global Alliance COMM PRIX Awards finalists (2016)- recognising our work as one of 10 best PR campaigns in the world -Experienced and qualified. Our director is accredited in public relations (APR) from PRINZ -Skilled in the full scope of public relations work; consultants have experience in New Zealand and overseas.

1 to 10 staff

Mango Communications Aotearoa Nz

Mango is an Integrated Communications Agency offering PR, Experiential / Activation, Influencer Marketing, and Social Media expertise. We pride ourselves on producing great work that creates conversations about your brand. With origins in public relations, we believe that today traditional media relations is only one part of the story – today you need to engage your consumers with brilliant content, communicated across many channels and in many different ways. It’s how we do it that makes us influential. Through our work, we aim to inform, engage, entertain and ultimately inspire your audiences. We enable your stakeholders to have deeper and more genuine connections with you and your brand. We bring you the best elements of a big agency – strategic planning, integrated thinking, award-winning creative – with the best of a boutique PR company, and a tight team of dedicated specialists with the time to focus on you and your brand.

11 to 50 staff

Skykiwi.Com

Skykiwi.com is the most influential Chinese media in New Zealand, dedicated to adding value to the lives of Chinese New Zealanders. Our vision is to foster the Chinese NZ community and create a two-way communication bridge between China and New Zealand. We provide precise and quality information for our viewers, covering both domestic and international affairs across daily living, education, immigration, real estate, investment, finance, shopping guides and entertainment among others. Skykiwi Forum: The largest Chinese web forum in NZ, providing a platform for daily living enquiries and community building, covering registered users. Skykiwi App: A all-encompassing APP linking Skykiwi news channels, Skykiwi forum, shopping guide and other valuable functions in one simple to use interface - with installations and daily visits. Marketing services: We also offer one-stop marketing services, including design, media channels, events and marketing strategy. We have our own creative team and partnerships with many other large media firms – including those based in China. We leverage our resources to cut your marketing costs. Alibaba Cloud: Skykiwi and Alibaba provides cloud services for local New Zealand businesses, according to your requirements.

51 to 200 staff

Wright Communications New Zealand

Earning and protecting an enviable reputation for the client is mission critical for the crew at Wright Communications, an Auckland-based public relations and strategic communications agency. A total understanding of clients' needs is the key to Wright Communications' delivery of outstanding public relations results. A successful structure of small dedicated client teams has enabled Wright Communications to become a trusted adviser to a wide range of organisations - including some of the country's largest corporates, successful not-for-profits, and small businesses. The comprehensive range of skills and experience among Wright Communications' consultants means it is able to offer clients full service public relations advice and implementation.

1 to 10 staff

Impact Pr

Impact PR is a full-service public relations agency based in Auckland, New Zealand, dedicated to delivering exceptional communication strategies that elevate brands and drive business growth. We combine deep industry expertise with innovative thinking to develop bespoke campaigns that resonate with target audiences, cultivate trust, and build lasting relationships with the media. Our comprehensive suite of services includes media relations, crisis management, corporate communications, digital marketing, content creation, and social media strategy—all tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. At the helm of Impact PR is Fleur Revell, a hands-on leader and immensely experienced journalist and marketing consultant with over 17 years as an editor and journalist. Fleur brings a unique blend of creativity, strategic insight, and proven editorial expertise to the agency. Her career is distinguished by prestigious accolades, including a CAANZ Gold medal and three Qantas Media Awards, which are testament to her commitment to excellence and innovation in media communications. Under Fleur’s leadership, Impact PR has successfully partnered with a diverse range of clients—from emerging startups to established multinational corporations—delivering results that consistently exceed expectations. Her extensive background in journalism ensures that our communications are engaging, newsworthy, and grounded in integrity and clarity. With a robust network within the media and an in-depth understanding of the evolving media landscape, Fleur ensures that our clients secure high-impact coverage in both local and international markets. At Impact PR, we believe in the transformative power of storytelling. Our team works closely with clients to understand their unique challenges and objectives, tailoring strategies that harness the full potential of integrated communications. Whether it’s enhancing brand reputation, navigating a crisis, or launching a new product, we are committed

1 to 10 staff

One Plus One Communications

One Plus One Communications is an award-winning, independent communications company based in Aotearoa New Zealand, with international reach and connectivity. Proudly recognised by PRINZ for the third consecutive year as the leading corporate communications agency in the country, we are reputation builders, content creators, and dedicated strategic business partners. We specialise in crafting compelling earned media narratives, driving change, and delivering beneficial commercial results. The bespoke services we provide include but are not limited to Corporate and consumer PR, Stakeholder Engagement, Investor and Government Relations, Crisis Management, and Organisational, Marketing and Digital Communications.

11 to 50 staff

All Is For All

All is for All is a specialist consultancy and talent agency. We work with people and companies to help them be truly inclusive and accessible to Disabled people.

1 to 10 staff

Boyd Pr

Boyd PR is a full service public relations consultancy based in Auckland, New Zealand. The agency has a tight knit team of creative, professional communicators who combine fresh ideas and an innovative approach to achieve results. It has a reputation in the industry as a leader in brand activation, reputation management and strategic counsel, with a diverse client portfolio. In a crowded marketplace where companies are vying for share of voice, Boyd PR relentlessly secures a position in this market for its clients to share their stories. Some of Boyd PR's specialties- corporate comms - marketing comms - event management and sponsorship - media relations and media training - social media management - stakeholder liaison - crisis and issues management

1 to 10 staff

Foodcom Nz

Our expertise is food - Our goal is your success. We are a specialist consultancy channelling our love for food and wellbeing to better connect your business to consumers.

1 to 10 staff

Prinz - Public Relations Institute Of New Zealand

The Public Relations Institute of New Zealand Te Pūtahi Whakakakau Tūmatanui o Aotearoa (PRINZ) is the industry body for public relations and communication management professionals in Aotearoa. Our purpose is to enhance the capability and professionalism of public relations practitioners through professional development opportunities and promote public understanding of public relations through advocacy. Established in 1954, the Institute today has a community of more than members who are committed to professional standards and bound by a Code of Ethics. The Institute is a founding member of the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management, a confederation of the world’s major public relations and communication management associations and institutions, representing practitioners and academics around the world. Join the discussion at PRINZ Network: & trk=hb_side_g Whatever stage you are at in your public relations career, membership will help you to achieve your professional goals. Demonstrate professionalism with the Code of Ethics Connect with your PR peers - members from every practice area Take your career to the next level with short courses at discounted member rates Enhance your professional skills with the internationally recognised Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) Seek or list a position on the Jobs Board Be matched with a mentor Attend networking events – you’ll make new contacts, exchange ideas and expand your support network. Gain recognition for your work in the annual PRINZ Awards List your services in the PR Agency and Consultant Directory Stay on top of the trends and gain insights from the research Be inspired by articles and PRINZ Awards case studies Log into FREE webinars on core and future-facing public relations topics Attend the annual Conference

1 to 10 staff

Publik Agency

Publik Agency (formerly etc communications ltd) is Nelson Tasman’s most established public relations (PR), brand and marketing consultancy, comprised of a core team of seven, with specialist contractors providing additional capability. We provide strategic advice and creative communication solutions within the areas of public relations; corporate communications, internal communications, stakeholder and government relations, community engagement, media relations, crisis communications, issues management and copy writing. Our agency also offers brand development and management services, B2C and B2B offline and online marketing, graphic design, web development, and social media strategy and implementation. We love what we do, and are proud of our successes on behalf of our clients. We are also passionate Nelson Tasman ambassadors, having chosen to live and work in this region and work with the inspirational people it has attracted.

1 to 10 staff

Rise & Shine Pr

You’ll find we’re focused on strategically helping clients shine through smart, tailored public relations, events, digital pr, and social media campaigns, regardless of a client’s size. We like to think of ourselves as an extension of your team. We shine because we understand the importance of nurturing relationships with media, influencers and our clients. In everything we do we are personal, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. We have an eye for detail, ensuring creative and memorable campaigns are delivered to the right people at the right time. Girls in Business 2024 Finalist - Best Place to Work “When launching Dose & Co we had Rise + Shine PR help us with our PR. Rise + Shine have a solid team of professional PR experts who went above and beyond for Dose & Co – they were always putting new ideas forward. Rather than us going to them, their team was moving us forward constantly. I highly recommend Rise + Shine, they delivered outstanding results, are easy to work with, talented, proactive and committed to your success. Thank you for all the amazing work you did to help up grow our business.” – LIBBY MATTHEWS + RYAN MATTHEWS DIRECTORS AND FOUNDERS DOSE & CO “As the former editor of Kia Ora magazine and current editor of The Life at BusinessDesk, I've worked with Luci for several years now. I can say, hand on heart, that she is one of the best (and nicest!) PR practitioners in the market. She and her team take a thoughtful and personal approach and always come to meetings well prepared, with strong story angles that are tailored to your publication. I've always found Luci to be incredible proactive, but never pushy, and she will literally go to the ends of the earth to get you more information. It's always a pleasure to receive an email or call from the Rise & Shine team.” – JACQUI LOATES-HAVER, EDITOR THE LIFE AT BUSINESS DESK

1 to 10 staff

Blacklandpr

BlacklandPR is contemporary in every sense of the word. Founded in March 2012 by two exuberant business partners, the company focuses more than 35 years of knowledge and experience in public communication into the modern art of persuasive conversation with real people in this highly emotive and social era. We specialise in providing PR services tuned to the needs of organisations who want to communicate with, and win over, audiences. We do this by helping clients use real language to act like, and deal with, real people. We bring all the PR disciplines to bear on the new era and our client list includes some of the largest companies, working on some of the biggest issues, topics and technology, of our time.

1 to 10 staff

Brainchild

The world is noisy. But great stories get heard. We can help you tell yours. Storytelling has become a buzzword. But stories have always been at the heart of any good strategy or brand. There are now just more channels available for brands to reach consumers. And only the best-told stories get heard over the racket. Whether it is a well-placed news article, a targeted influencer campaign or a considered social post – we use great narratives to connect businesses with the right people. You could say we are ‘channel fluid’.

1 to 10 staff

Common Ground Pr

Common Ground PR is a boutique Auckland PR agency that supports New Zealand and Auckland companies with big goals in their journeys from launching and profile building to maintaining a covetable position in the media. Get in touch today and discover how your story can work for you.

1 to 10 staff

Food Marketing Limited

Food Marketing (2004) Ltd is the only Public Relations and Advertising company in New Zealand specializing in food manufacturing and retailing. Our team works with small to multi-national food companies providing specialist services across both retail and foodservice sectors. Food Marketing is a hub or resources & contacts for food companies, for example, who is the best bakery engineer in NZ, do you know of a trustworthy sales agent to assist us export to Asia? where can I find a food stylist with fair charges, do you have a contract for in-store tastings in Auckland. Food Marketing Ltd uses a potent blend of public relations and traditional advertising placement to achieve outstanding sales growth, build brands and increase shareholder value. Following our recommendations most of our clients achieve annual sales growth of 20% to 50+%(verbal references are available on request) Food Marketing is accredited to book advertising in most print, radio and web media. We use an accredited advertising agency for research and television. Recently New Zealand’s largest advertising agencies have reluctantly included a Public Relations arm, as clients demand it. Clever business people know editorial is indispensable and often the most cost efficient communications tool. Food Marketing Ltd has turned this new agency model on its head. We are a Communications company first, with a complementary advertising arm. From our experience, and customer feedback the most effective marketing strategies use a powerful, synergistic combination of both. If you have sales, marketing or communications goals, or want to build the value of your company for eventual sale, our team would love to talk to you.

1 to 10 staff

Globcom Project - Managed By The Global Communication Institute

The Global Communication Project (GlobCom) is an international initiative co-ordinated by15 universities, across 15 countries, representing five continents. Every year, about ten truly international, virtual teams with representatives from each participating university, are formed. Teams are provided with a communication brief from an international real life client and have to develop a creative and realistic solution, similar to a real life pitch situation. The Project’s aim is to create a platform for intercultural cooperation among students and lecturers in the field of communication.

51 to 200 staff

Last Word

Last Word believes in the power of creative, high-quality and expertly crafted marketing and public relations. We partner with Kiwi businesses and organisations to develop inspired communications that are accessible and relevant to New Zealand audiences.

1 to 10 staff

Lomas Kerr

We create compelling brand campaigns for some of the most dynamic and forward-thinking companies in Aotearoa. Understanding that every brand is unique, our team's expertise is to amplify those special stories to captivate and engage audiences. Whether it’s a new product launch or a heritage brand refresh, we go above and beyond to deliver results.

1 to 10 staff

Paul Blomfield Content, Pr & Events

Blomfield PR is a small, dynamic communications consultancy with broad range of skills and experience in PR, events, communications, social media and fashion representation. Key clients include- Major trade and consumer shows such Big Boys Toys, The Auckland Home Show, Auckland Darts Masters- Products including the UBCO Electric Utility Bike- People such as retail architect Mark Gascoigne- Services such Generator Coworking Services include events, product launches, dinners and fashion shows, as well as product placement, editorial management, product releases, all social media activities and content creation. We welcome your interest and the opportunity to discuss your product or service.

1 to 10 staff

Public Library Showroom & Pr

Established in 2008, Public Library specialises in brand management, trend forecasting, PR, events, content creation, social media and showroom representation. Covering everything from fashion and design to FMCG and lifestyle brands we are renowned for offering a fresh approach to brand strategy and communication.

11 to 50 staff

Pursuit Public Relations

Public relations and marketing for technology-centric companies. Our team has extensive experience working for Kiwi start ups and high growth B2B companies, as well as global brands. We support Kiwi companies offshore through our international agency partner networks. Particular sectors of interest include health IT, cloud and business services.

1 to 10 staff

The Social Shop New Zealand

We help professional Kiwi brands deliver a great social media experience. We provide the following services: Digital Content Strategy Digital Content Production Community & Campaign Management

1 to 10 staff

Town Hall

Town Hall is a communications consultancy that provides strategic guidance and hands-on help to clients with complex projects and ambitious goals. We bring passion and positivity to your cause while being a safe pair of hands you can trust. Town Hall will help you generate awareness and support for your goals and show you a clearer pathway to success. Our team are specialists in strategic communications with decades of experience across the USA, Australia and New Zealand representing both public and private clients.(Formerly JV Public Strategies)

1 to 10 staff

Whare Creative

We weave good wairua, Te Ao Māori and top level communications expertise together to form a dynamic agency ready to work with like-minded businesses and organisations to further our culture within the commercial world. For more than 20 years, the award-winning team at Whare Creative have created and delivered national-scale communication and advertising campaigns that engage hearts and minds with smart and strategic creative concepts and messaging. Whare Creative combines passion with purpose while aligning values and cultural knowledge to help clients build internal and external trust with an authentic, inclusive, empowering approach. By embedding te ao Māori into their services, they create meaningful strategies that are unique and purpose-driven. Whare Creative also offers strategic planning at an executive level, as well as educational workshops including Tikanga in the Business World, Tuakiritanga (Identity) and online te reo courses Bridgette Tapsell, the founder of Whare Creative, hails from Te Arawa (Ngāti Whakaue, Ngāti Pikiao), Ngāti Raukawa and Whakatōhea.

1 to 10 staff

Ellis And Co

Ellis and Co offers an expert PR and communications service, with a particular focus on corporate communications and investor relations. Companies live and die by the things that people say about them. And in today’s digitised world, one person’s opinion can become a groundswell in the blink of an eye. Protecting your company’s reputation is not a luxury, it is an essential part of your company’s success. At Ellis and Co, we combine international best practice with local expertise and market understanding to provide an expert communications offer. Our business is built on the philosophy that to deliver successful communication campaigns, you must be passionate about the organisations you work with. We offer a personalised partnership approach and work with a select portfolio of clients, providing expert business PR and corporate communications services. We work across a wide range of sectors, with a particular focus on four key areas: • Healthcare • Professional Services • Technology • Consumer Brands We work with our clients because we like them and we believe in what they do. They work with us because they like us - and we provide results!

1 to 10 staff

Expand Pr

Expand PR is a boutique PR consultancy based in New Zealand that provides a dynamic range of media solutions to support you in telling your business story and promoting your brand. We develop and implement tailored publicity, social media, storytelling and content writing solutions to help charity organisations, innovative businesses and entrepreneurs. With the media landscape constantly evolving, and your focus on other aspects of business, you may not have the time or nous to create quality content, experiences and an online and media profile to connect effectively with audiences. We strategically place your brand in front of your target audience through the media using a range of results-driven publicity and brand-building techniques. Clients include; Cure Kids, AUT eSchool, Novartis, Driveline, Essence Health Agency, IMAGR, Yourdrive, Yellow, Studio7, KPMG, World Vision, Finite Group, Alloy, The Magic Brush, Tweeting Goddess, Conical Interactive, Startup Weekend Auckland, Catherine Newton, Global Attract, Paw Republic.

1 to 10 staff

Heft Communications

When leaders face critical moments, they need people with Heft. We're specialists in strategic communications, media relations, government relations, and regulatory affairs. We're known for deep subject matter expertise and the ability to deploy quickly and effectively. Our clients are driving change in energy, housing, finance, and the creative economy. They need more than advice. They need a partner that can add value to internal teams, strengthen capability for the long-term, and translate technical expertise into policy and political influence. We deliver through strategic expertise paired with measurable implementation, using the 'four c's' of strategic communications- Consistency - Coherence - Credibility - Comprehensiveness Our nimble in-house team is complemented by a nationwide network of independent consultants who bring specialist skills and subject matter expertise to client projects and retainers as needed. This means you get the best in the business from all around Aotearoa - without the unwieldy agency overhead.

1 to 10 staff

Plain Language Awards

The Plain Language Awards are a public pat on the back for plain language champions, and help raise the bar for clear communication. This year, entries open on 1 May. We accept entries from New Zealand and Australia-based individuals and organisations. Our teams of international judges will consider all the entries and choose the finalists. We'll hold a virtual Awards ceremony in late October (date to be confirmed). We’re very grateful to our sponsors and volunteers, including our judges, who help to make the Awards so successful every year!

1 to 10 staff

Reputation Matters

We provide strategic communications advice to help organisations grow their business by growing their reputation. Whether you’re a corporate, a start-up, a not-for-profit or a public sector organisation, Reputation Matters can help you • grow your business by growing your reputation • build deep and abiding relationships with all of the people whose opinion of you counts • communicate simply, effectively and with credibility • save your reputation, if the worst happens • contribute to the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of the communities you’re a part of We can help you with any and every aspect of reputation management, including Communications and public affairs strategy Communications – internal and external Stakeholder audits and relationship management strategy Issues and risk management Media training Government relations Community investment strategies Social and environmental responsibility strategies Mentoring for your in-house communications people Social marketing strategy

1 to 10 staff

Richardirvine.Com

richardirvine.com is a communication, content and crisis management consultancy. A digital strategy to tell your business’s story with impact or protect its reputation Social media strategy Crisis and reputation management Engaging content (words, pictures, video) A website or social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn) to engage your customers or stakeholders Media services, like press releases or media relations management Training and advice on all the above, that you can understand …I’m here to help.

1 to 10 staff

Sandpiper

Sandpiper Group (“Sandpiper”) is an award-winning reputation and policy management consultancy based in Asia Pacific and operating globally. Our purpose is to help our clients build, strengthen, and protect their reputation and navigate and shape their operating environment. Our team are trusted advisors to industry leaders and market disruptors. We combine strong regional and local market understanding with global perspectives. We have deep specialist knowledge in the health, finance, technology, professional services, consumer brands, and energy and environment sectors; and this ensures we understand our client’s challenges, think creatively, and shape strategies that achieve their business goals. Operating with one global P&L, we are nimble, creative, and able to harness new technologies to deliver advisory backed by rigorous research and deep insights. This enables us to meet the evolving needs of our clients quickly and effectively wherever they are in the world. In 2023 Sandpiper has been named Asia Pacific Large Consultancy of the Year by both the PRCA and PRWeek and was ranked in the top 10 fastest growing agencies in Asia Pacific for a third consecutive year, and in the top 15 fastest growing agencies globally by PRovoke.

51 to 200 staff

Sling & Stone

Sling & Stone is the PR agency built for the world’s best challengers, disrupters and entrepreneurs. We partner with people and brands that are changing the world around them, to tell their stories. We’re agile, fast, and proactive; the new breed of PR agency. Check out more at slingstone.com. 2022 PRWeek Best Culture of the Year APAC 2020 Provoke Australasian PR Consultancy of the Year 2019 PRWeek Asia Awards for Best Culture of the Year 2019 PRWeek Asia Awards for ANZ Agency of the Year 2019 Campaign Asia Australia/New Zealand PR Agency of the Year (Silver) 2018 Holmes Report Best Specialist Agency to Work For 2017 Holmes Report Best National Agency to Work For 2016 PRWeek Asia Best Place to Work APAC 2016 Holmes Report Best Specialist Agency to Work For 2015 Holmes Report Australian Agency of the Year Finalist

51 to 200 staff

Winning

We create fresh new websites and support existing ones. We’re Squarespace specialists, building beautiful, customer-friendly sites that captivate audiences and are easy to update.

1 to 10 staff

Belle Pr

Belle PR is a public relationships consultancy based in the Waikato. We work with organisations wanting to achieve effective and meaningful communication with the people that matter most to their business. We're both strategic and creative in our approach. Ultimately, that means everything we work on meets the needs of your audience, has impact, and delivers great outcomes for your business.

1 to 10 staff

Chambers

1 to 10 staff

Cherry Red Consulting Ltd

Cherry Red Consulting brings a fresh perspective and focus to managing communications and relationships with stakeholders. Our philosophy is based on the development of a targeted and specific plan that facilitates effective and mutually beneficial relationship development and stakeholder engagement. We are experienced professionals who make use of all the tools available to enhance stakeholder relationships and get the most out of business marketing, promotion and communications. We can work with you throughout your business planning and development to ensure that all components of a strategic and effective communications plan are incorporated – including internal communications, client and customer communications and media relations. With appropriate implementation of engagement techniques your organisation will benefit from a holistic approach which considers individual stakeholder requirements - and the best form of engagement to maximise these relationships. Cherry Red consultants apply this philosophy to strategic project management; reputation management; media relations; internal communications; event management; sponsorship engagement; social media strategy and implementation; copy writing; corporate affairs and crisis communications.

1 to 10 staff

Goode Pr

Goode PR is a full service public relations consultancy. They are particularly noted as the consumer PR specialists. Services include strategic communications planning, publicity and news media relations, marketing and consumer communications, production promotion, issues and crisis management, sponsorship evaluation and maximisation, special events, media training, edition and copy writing services, web writing, site development and web promotion, print and multimedia production and project management. The Goode PR team is energetic and totally passionate about the power of public relations. They are a new breed of consultant who truly understand the marketing mix and have chosen to specialise in PR. Goode PR knows the tried and tested traditional approaches and also know how to break new ground. If you have used PR before youll find Goode PR a breath of fresh air. If you dont yet understand what PR can achieve, they will convert you with their commitment and style.

11 to 50 staff

Little & Loud

We’re leaders in connecting big and small brands with people in regional New Zealand; covering public relations, marketing, event management and training. We’re proud to have worked with clients all over the country. From the big guns; Toyota New Zealand and The BurgerFuel Group, through to government agencies, SME’s, commercial businesses and not for profits.

1 to 10 staff

Scope Communications

Scope Communications is an award-winning communications and digital consultancy bringing people and ideas together through authentic storytelling, media relationships and digital know-how. More than a PR agency, we’re connections specialists – bringing media, communications and online reach together to help you tell your story – everywhere. Years of prior experience working in national media has helped us understand, anticipate, and develop the ‘story’. Our finely tuned marketing communications experience has helped brands – from small SMEs to large international companies – increase sales, improve stakeholder engagement, grow reputation and boost awareness. Based in Wānaka, we are the proud winner of NZ's Best Small-to-Medium PR Consultancy Award in 2022, 2024 (Silver) and winning Gold again 2025 at the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand Awards.

1 to 10 staff