Alexander PR

06/09/2024

"I know some great PR people and some great lawyers. Often they're brought together in times of crisis but their principles and objectives can sometimes clash."

Introducing: Legal PR, our bespoke and dedicated legal PR service for law firms and their clients wanting to avoid or rebuild from reputational harm and achieve positive outcomes.

Thank you Shayne Currie for the introduction in the nzherald.co.nz: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/media-insider-fans-fume-over-scotty-stevensons-jabba-jibe-at-boks-coach-rassie-erasmus-mediaworks-cuts-roles-as-it-faces-defining-moment-secrets-of-famous-lotto-tv-ad/P4E7FFQWYZCIBJV57YNJJZIEOU/

You can find out more at www.legalpr.co.nz

03/09/2024

Master Electrician’s CEO, Alexandra Vranyac- Wheeler who’s breaking new ground while ensuring her industry stays strong and resilient.

03/09/2024

Alexandra Vranyac-Wheeler, Master Electricians’ first woman chief executive, has never been one to shy away from a challenge.

She is leading the charge to futureproof our electrical industry, from innovative solutions to breaking barriers.

Alexandra Vranyac-Wheeler is the first female chief executive of Master Electricians, but she isn’t an electrician and says her strengths lie elsewhere.

27/08/2024

NZ veterans are racing against time to make it to the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 in Canada next February 🏉

With less than six months to go, the wheelchair rugby team faces the challenge of securing enough specialist wheelchairs.

Fifteen rugby wheelchairs in total are needed to support NZDF Invictus Team competitors, who are both serving and former NZDF members, including veterans. Currently, only three members of the 10-strong rugby team have the necessary wheelchair, each costing $15,000. Sudima Hotels has already stepped up with a generous donation, but more support is needed.

Read more about the event, what is needed, and how you can help support our team compete on the global stage in the New Zealand Herald: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/veterans-troops-in-race-against-time-to-get-rugby-team-to-invictus-games/VKCWRRYHE5GNZCOAPP5E3DMERA/

Troops and vets likely to need business and public support to afford wheelchairs.

19/08/2024

BusinessDesk’s Greg Hurrell recently spoke to .akl about his mission to create six unicorns and boost NZ’s GDP by 50%.

Follow the link here to discover how he plans to transform startups into billion-dollar businesses through his early-stage funding community .ventures.

https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/startups/the-nz-entrepreneur-trying-to-seed-six-unicorns?utm_source=Digest&utm_medium=email

16/08/2024

“The 62 billion kg of e-waste generated in 2022 (average 7.8 kg per capita) is like throwing away 1000 laptops every second.”

Ross Thompson highlights the urgent need for New Zealand to tackle its growing electronic waste problem. With e-waste outpacing other waste streams and recycling rates lagging, it’s time for action, according to the Greenbox CEO ♻️💡

Read his full opinion piece, and the three key pathways to solving our e-waste problems, here: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/addressing-new-zealands-huge-electronic-waste-problem-ross-thompson/ICFF6E52FZA5JNROLUR6GZTQTY/

Opinion: We're dragging the chain on eye-popping amounts of electronic waste.

14/08/2024

The Reserve Bank announced the official cash rate (OCR) will be cut to 5.25%, signalling the first drop in four years.

Mark Macky was interviewed on TVNZ 1 1News about Bayleys Real Estate's take on the announcement. Follow the link for more details on what this might mean for New Zealand’s economy and households.

After two years of trying to tame inflation, the bank's monetary policy committee made the call amid growing unemployment and poor economic growth.

14/08/2024

Is tech the only game in town?

In his latest column in the National Business Review, Perpetual Guardian's Tim Chesterfield talks about this and other questions as investors question the sustainability of AI investments.

As Tim puts it “The key difference here is the companies investing today have a lot of money and little debt – they can continue to invest regardless – but there will be a lot of startup failure along the way. We will learn a lot”

Keep an eye out for more articles from him, and read the full piece here: https://www.nbr.co.nz/margin-call/the-arms-race-in-tech-stocks-will-we-see-an-industry-reset/

The National Business Review Online is New Zealand's authority in breaking business news and analysis.

12/08/2024

Meet Elisa Harley, a 17-year-old innovator on a mission to protect our environment! Her business, Enivo Pots, creates biodegradable plant pots from local plant residues, tackling the massive waste problem in the gardening industry. 🌍💚

Alongside support from AGMARDT and the King’s Trust, Elisa recently received funding from the Stanley Ratley Waste Minimisation Scholarship (managed by Perpetual Guardian and the Auckland Business Chamber).

Read about her inspiring journey and how she’s making a difference in the latest article here: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/small-business-teenage-innovator-aims-to-be-a-guardian-of-the-natural-world-tackle-waste-problem-garden-centres-face/NKMW2EDJMRGQ7EJNR6TOFELGSY/

08/08/2024

The momentum is growing for Master Electricians New Zealand national apprentice challenge, with the first rounds of local competitions and finalists already locked in for the big finals!

So far the challenge has come through Wellington, Whanganui, Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, Bay of Plenty, and Hamilton, and is due to hit the key towns across the motu as follows:
• Auckland
• Northland
• Southland
• Otago
• South Canterbury
• Canterbury
• Tasman/Marlborough and
• Finals in Auckland

You can follow along the journey and find out more about the challenge here: https://www.masterelectricians.org.nz/for-industry/events/apprentice-challenge/

02/08/2024

We absolutely love helping talented people tell their stories.

He is one talented and kind individual

A young hatter is turning heads with his high-end designs and a creative process which involves steam and flames.

10/07/2024

Schneider Electric are celebrating 25 Years of innovation and impact as they launch the ‘Youth Innovation For A Sustainable Future’ campaign 💡

This global initiative empowers young leaders to drive social and environmental change, with a prize awarded at COP29 in Bakou. Find out more about how the next generation of changemakers at the NZ Manufacturer’s online article: https://nzmanufacturer.co.nz/2024/06/schneider-electric-foundation-turns-25-calling-for-projects-around-the-world-to-apply-for-support/

To mark the 25th anniversary of its foundation, Schneider Electric a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is launching a global campaign to celebrate both this key milestone and the next generation of young leaders committed to building a fairer, low-carbon-emiss...

04/07/2024

Congratulations to the four students from Northland, Rotorua, and Taranaki on winning the Te Ara a Kupe Beaton Scholarship!

The two winners from Rotorua Boys' High School students, Luke Westrupp and Jared Lasike, spoke with RNZ about their aspirations for the future. Find out more about how the scholarship by Crimson Education will help them in their academic ambitions of reaching the Ivy League: https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/mapuna/audio/2018944751/scholarship-winners-aim-for-harvard-and-yale

01/07/2024

Welcome to our team Richard Campbell!

With over 20 years of experience in communications and public relations, he joins us as a senior specialist writer for business communications.

Richard brings a wealth of expertise in strategic advisory and content creation. His career includes roles in Wellington, New York, and Auckland, and he has content leadership experience across most types of organisations and in most industry sectors.

Prior to working in public relations, Richard was a lawyer in private and public sector practice and then worked worldwide as an ESG-sustainability analyst/writer at United Nations environment and development negotiations.

16/06/2024

Patrick Gamble, CEO of Perpetual Guardian talks to Jane Phare about things that most people don't want to discuss in this NZ Herald piece.

Including how disputes over wills can devastate families emotionally and financially.

Perpetual Guardian

Lawyers warn that fighting over a will can cause family wealth to disappear.

10/06/2024

has partnered with The Global Centre of Possibility to support three progressive access and disability innovators.

Join us and MNZM on 14 August at Spark City (thanks to the Spark Foundation) and together we can fund their groundbreaking ideas and make them a reality for access citizens in Aotearoa and around the world!

❤️ Chantelle Griffiths is opening up everyday items to be more accessible to the blind community by printing them in braille such as sheet music and building schematics.

❤️ Michael Lloyd is creating accessible accommodation for travellers via an AirBnB concept that allows access citizens to support access citizens when they travel

❤️ Sean Winterbottom is using 3D printing to create a more equitable experience for people with access needs to enjoy museums and engage with historical, culture and scientific objects and artifacts

To attend, donate $100 via the Givealittle page. Receive this back in pledge tokens on the night. Listen to each access innovator pitch their mission, vision, and impact, and then the choice is yours – channel your generosity and donation to the idea that resonates with your heart and experience first-hand how the power of 10×10 can drive positive social impact.

Find out more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gZWWZCgE

10/06/2024

10x10AKL has partnered with The Global Centre of Possibility to support three progressive access and disability innovators.

Join us and Minnie Baragwanath MNZM on 14 August at Spark City (thanks to the Spark Foundation) and together we can fund their groundbreaking ideas and make them a reality for access citizens in Aotearoa and around the world!

❤️ Chantelle Griffiths is opening up everyday items to be more accessible to the blind community by printing them in braille such as sheet music and building schematics.

❤️ Michael Lloyd is creating accessible accommodation for travellers via an AirBnB concept that allows access citizens to support access citizens when they travel

❤️ Sean Winterbottom is using 3D printing to create a more equitable experience for people with access needs to enjoy museums and engage with historical, culture and scientific objects and artifacts

To attend, donate $100 via our Givealittle page. Receive this back in pledge tokens on the night. Listen to each access innovator pitch their mission, vision, and impact, and then the choice is yours – channel your generosity and donation to the idea that resonates with your heart and experience first-hand how the power of 10×10 can drive positive social impact.

Find out more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gZWWZCgE

05/06/2024

"It's just like dancing!" 🥊

Megan Watts at nzherald.co.nz took on the latest challenge at Studio Box and found out why boxing is more than just a workout—it’s a dance, a stress-reliever, and a way to feel empowered. 🌟

Read her journey in the article here: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/is-boxing-gen-zs-hottest-new-fitness-trend/RWJ6KM252VDTZAHP3LEPSNEXL4/

28/05/2024

Ten thousand plants are being planted, with 6000 metres of cover crops and 19 tonnes of organic matter and weeds converted to compost.

You can read more about this important community project here: https://www.1news.co.nz/2024/05/22/volunteers-muck-in-to-rejuvenate-park-on-aucklands-north-shore/

20/05/2024

As the global corporate landscape turns greener, conversations around sustainability are becoming universal 🌍

From New Zealand's increasing eco-conscious efforts to the EU setting a powerful example with the Green Claims Directive, there's much to learn and adapt, regardless of where your business stands.

Martin Lucander of and host Abbie Fink of dive deep into the EU's approach to ending greenwashing and the broader implications for businesses worldwide. 🌱 Discover why embracing true sustainability communication is crucial in the latest Presents Podcast episode.

🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3K7yc9g

13/05/2024

The 2024 Top New Zealand Schools' ranking report by Crimson Education was recently released, recognising the schools which best prepare Kiwi students to get into the best universities and compete on the world stage.

As Crimson Education CEO and co-founder Jamie Beaton says "education is the most powerful long-term driver of Aotearoa’s productivity and GDP growth.”

Read more in the article: https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/350257696/top-nz-schools-getting-worlds-best-universities and see the full ranking information here: https://www.crimsoneducation.org/nz/top-50-new-zealand-schools-2024/

16/01/2024

Sudesh Jhunjhnuwala, the visionary behind Sudima Hotels, shares his perspectives on business, what's in store for 2024 and offers valuable insights for both entrepreneurs and seekers of personal growth. Read more below:

Property investor Sudesh Jhunjhnuwala shares his 2023 highs and lows, and hopes for 2024.

14/01/2024

Meet Tai Renner, the Wellington College teen who just got accepted into Columbia University in New York! 🗽He says studying at an Ivy League university is like going to Hogwarts, and he wants to hold the door open for others to follow. 🙌

Tai is also one of the recipients of the Te Ara a Kupe Beaton Scholarship, a social equity initiative by Crimson Education, which supported him through the application process.

Jamie Beaton, Crimson co-founder and CEO, says, "Education can create a snow-ball of career momentum that unlocks doors you never dreamed possible. Don’t shy away from the fact that education is high stakes. Embrace it and throw your all at your learning journey."

Read more about his inspiring story in the link below. 👇



https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/350143165/meet-wellington-college-teen-ivy-league-university-new-york

12/12/2023

Thanks to trauma and income protection insurance with Partners Life, Conal had the safety net he needed to focus on recovery when the unexpected happened.

Newshub's National Correspondent Amanda Gillies spoke to Andy and Conal about the two friends and their courageous journey.

Find out more by following the link below.

13/11/2023

Every Thursday more than 30 residents gather at Fairview Care to attend Chair Yoga 🙌🏼

Watch the full Seven Sharp story by following the link: https://www.1news.co.nz/2023/11/10/chair-yoga-its-yoga-but-with-a-twist/

13/11/2023

Every Thursday, more than 20 residents gather to do Chair Yoga, led by award-winning Divisional Therapist Ellen Romero, at Fairview Care in Albany. Fairview Care is one of the first villages in New Zealand to implement this activity.

09/11/2023

As a school-leaver, Awatere Douglas was washing dishes at Rotorua’s biggest hotel, the Sudima Hotels. Less than a decade later, he’s the boss, leading a team of 75 staff. At the same time, the 28-year-old is involved in a remarkable turnaround for the city’s tourism industry.

nzherald.co.nz’s Shayne Currie spoke to Awatere as part of his series The Great NZ Road Trip. Watch the interview and read the piece here: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/the-great-new-zealand-road-trip-the-young-superstar-of-rotorua-tourism/WGVL67XV5BFRJGADYEHGEEJCAU/?lid=nlksf4jtkma9&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=nzh_email&utm_campaign=News_Direct_Morning_Headlines&uuid=b2b4fe5ff6a6486d8443afdb5e67e80d

04/10/2023

Alexander PR has been selected in Hyer’s Culture Changers Awards 2023!

As the saying goes: “culture eats strategy for breakfast.”

Our clients and partners know how much we value our team culture as part of our success formula. Having these awards celebrate our commitment to building a progressive and people-first workplace is therefore all the more special.

Thank you to our team, clients and partners for your ongoing vision, support, and trust, and for helping create our culture into what it is today.

01/10/2023

We brought home two awards at the 2023 PRovoke Media SABRE Asia-Pacific Awards held in Singapore last week:

- Public Affairs – Anastasiya Gutorova with Alexander PR, for the ongoing work to help Ukraine from New Zealand

- Best Micro Consultancy To Work For - for the third consecutive year

We believe in evidence-based communications and it’s always rewarding to work with brave clients and our dedicated team, who thoroughly “get it”.

Congratulations to all winners and finalists at this year’s awards!

21/09/2023

It took half a decade, but artist Wendy Hannah has brought together an ambitious project that has created New Zealand's largest chandelier - and brought many tamariki along for the ride.

Now on display at Botany Town Centre, you can find out more about Liberty – Herekoretanga in this article by The Big Idea.

https://tinyurl.com/dmu5ztfu