People of Influence NZ

26/08/2024

19/08/2024

05/08/2024

Leveraging off John West’s () strong partnership with Mike and Joelle (), we organised a sampling activation event at their former Boxing Alley Gym last week! 🥊🐟

Gym members had the opportunity to sample John West’s new premium YellowFin Tuna and enjoy one of their flavorful Salmon Bowls to take home.

It was an epic event!

📸 Mike Legg x John West.

22/07/2024

Symone: Sprinter, Reporter & Style Icon. 💫

We are so stoked to see Symmy () getting recognised for being her epic self with her effortless style, in the latest Viva () magazine series of My Style. Check out the piece at nzherald.co.nz/viva/fashion/

From the track to journalism, Symone embodies versatility in both sport and fashion, using clothes to navigate life’s various roles and define her unique self. Discover how she blends athleticism with everyday chic, inspiring both on and off the field. 🏃🏾‍♀️‍➡️

📸 Symone Tafuna’i x Viva: NZ Herald.

26/06/2024

We are so excited to welcome the wonderful Stella Maris () to the People of Influence whānau! 🤍

Stella is a charismatic, diverse, and skilled performer. She has graced the stages of Te Matatini (Kapa Haka), Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park (Singer), Court Theatre (Actor), and not to mention 4 years as a Presenter on Aotearoa’s iconic whānau-friendly show ‘What Now’. 🎤

We’ve already kicked off her journey with some incredibly fun campaigns and we can’t wait to continue to showcasing her skills!

10/01/2024

Happy New Year! 🎉

As we embark on another year filled with captivating campaigns and exciting projects, we can’t help but bask in our talent’s remarkable achievements in 2023. At the New Zealand Podcast Awards our stars truly shone!

“The Human Race,” hosted by the incredible Nadine Higgins (.nz) and her husband Dan, secured Gold for the Best Family Podcast and Silver for the Best Health and Wellbeing Podcast.

Tegan Yorwarth () and the “Mai Morning Crew” won the Silver spot in the Best Radio Podcast category, sponsored by Rova.

Antonia Prebble () and her co-host Jacqui Maguire earned Silver in the Best Arts and Culture Podcast category for “What Matters Most”.

Here’s to our phenomenal crew and the year ahead! 🌟

06/12/2023

We are so ecstatic to see two of our talent celebrate big wins at the New Zealand Television Awards last night! 🌟

Round of applause to the extraordinary Antonia Prebble (), crowned ‘Best Actress’ for her performance in ‘Double Parked,’ and the remarkable Dominic Ona-Ariki (), recognised for his outstanding work in ‘One Lane Bridge.’

Massive shoutout to all the other winners, including our pals at , where Karen O’Leary (karen_olearynz) won ‘Best Presenter: Entertainment’ for ‘Paddy Gower Has Issues’ — a legend whom we worked with earlier this year”

📸 New Zealand Television Awards.

20/10/2023

Huge congratulations to all the remarkable 2023 New Zealand Television Award Finalists, with a special round of applause for our very own exceptional talent who’ve earned themselves well-deserved nominations! 👏

✨ Antonia Prebble () received a Best Actress nomination (alongside her talented co-star Madeline Sami) for her incred performance in “Double Parked.”

✨ Dominic Ona-Ariki (), also starring in “Double Parked” secured a Best Actor nominee for his outstanding work in “One Lane Bridge”.

✨ “Match Fit - League Legends” is nominated for Best Format Reality Serie’s starring our very own Sione Faumuina (.faumuina).

We are so proud and can’t wait for the upcoming awards night in December! Best of luck to all the incredible nominees!

📸 Kura Forrester, Madeleine Sami, Antonia Prebble & Dominic Ona-Ariki x “Double Parked” for Woman’s Day.

📸 Sione Faumuina x “Match Fit League Legends”.

27/09/2023

Field trip time! 🏛️ We absolutely adore Ria’s second collaboration with . Her first venture led us to the Secrets of the Stonehenge Exhibition, and now, we’re diving into the wonders of their Egypt: In the Time of Pharaohs Exhibition.

Step back in time and explore artefacts dating back 4500 years - a true journey through history. There is so much to discover, adults and kids alike! The exhibit is on until November, so don’t miss out! 🗿✨

📸 Ria Vandervis x Auckland Museum

19/09/2023

is turning up the Kiwi vibes with their fresh take on New Zealand’s unofficial national anthem ‘Slice of Heaven,’ featuring none other than the legendary Sir Dave Dobbyn! 🎶🇳🇿

The new single has dropped on all streaming platforms, so go check it out. It definitely has got us in the mood for the upcoming summer!

📸 Coterie & Sir Dave Dobbyn Album Art.

24/08/2023

Please welcome Sione Faumuina to the People of Influence whānau. 🏉 .faumuina

Sione, a former celebrated NRL and Kiwi Rugby League player, resides in Rotorua where he thrives as a motivational speaker and accomplished entrepreneur. He graced New Zealand screens as a participant in Three’s TV show ‘Match Fit League Legends’ and further showcased his remarkable spirit by participating in the 2023 Fight for Life. Sione is a devoted husband and father of four, radiating a deep-seated commitment to family values. His dedication extends to his culture and community, with a specific focus on championing health and well-being initiatives.

📸Sione Faumuina x Match Fit League Legends.

21/08/2023

People of Influence. A specialist talent agency social-led talent agency representing Aotearoa's biggest talent with genuine influence.

21/08/2023

This year People of Influence joined the family (formerly known as ). You can now find us in Lorne Street with Talent Manager Molly Littlejohn (third from left) as the key contact.

Email molly@peopleofinfluence to find out about all things talent, partnerships and potential campaigns.

📸 Wendy Thompson, Chris Henry, Molly Littlejohn, Melanie Spencer.

21/08/2023

People of Influence works with some of the biggest names in the biz. We have seen first-hand how a talent endorsement of projects can lead to significant public engagement and commercial success.

📸 Teeks x Nespresso

21/08/2023

People of Influence is passionate about building deep, long-lasting partnerships between talent and brands.

📸 Antonia Prebble x Spring Sheep

21/08/2023

We are People of Influence. Representing world-leading talent with genuine influence in the sports, entertainment and music industries. We are passionate about building deep, long-lasting partnerships between talent, fans and brands.

📸 Randy Sjafrie x Stirling Sports

23/02/2023

Our amazing talent Reuben Fleetwood and Azura Lane had the pleasure of heading along to the Kehlani concert last month and experiencing all the incredible perks of being a Spark VIP! Spark Arena’s new annual VIP Membership’s are now available to purchase: Check out their instagram for all the deets! ⚡️⚡️

01/02/2023

It's our pleasure to introduce Taylor Roche () to the People of Influence whānau! ✨🎤📹

With over 80k follower on TikTok and 8.4 million, likes Indie Pop artist Taylor Roche has been on an ascending slope, growing a dedicated audience by discovering and turning sounds into viral videos along with everyday life videos that all incorporate his authentic style, relatability and sense of humour.

Taylor is collaborating with some of NZ’s most prominent producers and artists, building a catalogue of music that has already seen acclaim from both NZ & AUS media.

Taylor was listed as New Zealand's third most viewed artist on TikTok at the end of 2022 on the official TikTok charts.

We are so excited to have him on board!! 🎉

17/01/2023

Happy New Year! Check out what some of the incredible People of Influence Talent got up to over the summer! ☀️

Meg and Tegan were a part of an incredibly fun and fruitful campaign with Fruju during the break. BeReal collaborations are an exciting first for us here! Azura and Brook both partnered up with Crocs to show the official footwear for Rhythm and Vines ’22! Coterie also had their New Zealand album release party thanks to Sony Music NZ and Aperol Spritz.

Looking forward to more campaigns and sunshine!

20/12/2022

We have more epic talent joining the People Of Influence team! Meet Joelle Legg! 💚

An advocate for squeezing every ounce of joy out of everyday life, Jojo is one active woman who juggles life as a holistic health coach, mum of two little dudes and owner of Auckland gym, Boxing Alley. Her true passion lies in encouraging and supporting others (especially women) to thrive in life - mentally, spiritually, physically or emotionally - no matter what their situation.

You can guarantee laughter, and a big cheesy grin is never far from her face which is very visible on the relatable couple comedy across her husband Mike's social media platforms.

20/12/2022

We are stoked to introduce one of our newest talents to join the People of Influence whānau, Mike Legg! 🥊 💚

Personal trainer to some of New Zealand’s biggest celebs and sportsman, owner of online fitness platform Boxing Alley Plus and Auckland gym Boxing Alley, Mike has raised over 170k for various charities over the last few years with his fundraising initiatives.

Dad of two little dudes, and passionate about simply having a crack at a life. His key values focus on family, banter, laughter, and being active. Mike's social media platforms have exploded in popularity (Instagram 178k, TikTok 584k) since he started focusing on relatable couple comedy with his wife Joelle.

05/09/2022

Please give a warm welcome to Hamiora Gibson aka Sam the Trap Man () to the People of Influence whānau! 🍃

Humble, hard-working, Kiwi Bushman is Sam "The Trap Man" Gibson. He's a hunter, fisher, master of edible wild foods and an ecologist to boot. In his spare time, he runs a 40,000-hectare conservation project called The Eastern Whio Link.

Living/working in rugged environments Sam values equipment and clothing that will stand the elements. But don't let the beard and bush shirt fool you, Sam also enjoys the finer things in life being a keen surfer, writer and connoisseur of good food and drink.

30/08/2022

HUGE NEWS! 🚨🎶 People of Influence and Sony Music New Zealand are proud to be teaming up to represent a host of their biggest local artists!

This collaboration will see People of Influence representing some of Sony’s biggest New Zealand artists in the social brand and ambassador space including Sony Music artists TEEKS, Mitch James, Cassie Henderson, Paige, Lepani, Coterie, Dallas James and Reuben Fleetwood. These incredible artists are the true definition of influence and we are incredibly excited to be working together on this.

Check out the full list of talent at www.peopleofinfluence.co.nz/sony

01/07/2022

Three of our lovely talent jumped on the bandwagon last month all with glowing reviews! Nothing better than not having to think what's for tea or the drawn-out trip to the supermarket. 💚

Sally Martin Amelia Reid-Meredith Ria Vandervis

27/06/2022

Our fabulous Azura Lane was featured in the Herald's Spy.co.nz: Rising stars of Matariki over the weekend! ⭐️

Read the full article here: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/spy-the-rising-stars-of-matariki/I43LPKG3PGVCXMOEPCP6E6URPM/

"This year, the 24-year-old burst onto the influencer and ambassador scene with huge engagement results. She has done campaigns for TVNZ, Primo, Live Nation, New World, London Lonsdale and Endometriosis Awareness Month.

She was particularly passionate about a campaign called That's Us, supporting rangatahi in making informed decisions about getting the Covid-19 vaccine. "

13/06/2022

Shiray Kaka partnered up with Lemon & Paeroa to support their petition to and make the manu an official dive in New Zealand! She created a hilarious video that she showcased on her Instagram Reels and TikTok. She definitely made a splash! 💦

07/06/2022

Late last month Shortland Street celebrated its 30th anniversary! 🎉

The show that found its way into Kiwi living rooms every evening, first airing in 1992. Shorty St follows the lives & loves of the patients and staff at Shortland Street Hospital. 🩺

It has touched all New Zealanders one way or another and has also starred some of our incredible talent, some new, some old, some still holding the stethoscope every day! Congrats to everyone involved in NZ's most successful serial drama. Happy 30th!

Pictured: Nicole Whippy, Ria Vandervis, Tāne Williams, Sally Martin, Amelia Reid-Meredith, Beck McEwan.

19/05/2022

Tomorrow is Pink Shirt Day! Our beautiful, courageous Cam spoke to about bullying and his awful experiences with it.

He challenges everyone this Pink Shirt Day to speak up and support people who are struggling. Not on Pink Shirt Day but every day. Bullying is never okay.

You can read Cam's story in this week's magazine or online now! We are so proud. An absolute legend that always brings a huge smile and light to our lives!

To register or donate please visit pinkshirtday.org.nz 👚💕