Click to see The Community Communications Collective

• Great free resources on a range of topics including engaging with media and building a media profile

• Designed for people with minimal or experience

• Great events in Auckland and Wellington for professional development

Click to see The Public Relations Institute of New Zealand

• Hosts great events all around the country for people wanting to build communication skills and networks.

Click to see/hear the Radio NZ piece around ethnic minority voices in the media

• Speakers include Bernadette Courtenay, Mai Chen and Linda Clark

• How to deal with the pros and cons of being in the media spotlight

• Audio and written summary available

Download Communicating our Cause Presentation Slides

• Having a bigger impact

• ‘Social’ maths

• Framing the debate

Download Extracts from Little Book of Influence

• Above topics plus additional resources around it

• Tips of Positive Frames

• Lessons from Behavioural Economics

• Working with the media (checklist and handy hints)

• Media Releases

• Continuam of influence

Download Exemplar Submission

• Summary of Submission by Arthritis Foundation of NZ Inc to Minister of Health and Minister for Senior Citizens