About Us

We're a Business Communications Agency.
We bring competitive insight to your brand story. Then amplify it across every channel.
11
Years in operation
90%
YoY client retention
2
Years running as NZ's leading Corporate PR firm
One Plus One is among New Zealand’s leading communications and engagement firms. Our business was born out of an ambition to bring something new to the local agency landscape: a consultancy that pairs the creativity, ambition and fun of a creative network agency, with the commercial acumen and strategic nous of a leading corporate consultancy.

The formula has been successful, with One Plus One quickly attracting an enviable roster of clients and growing a highly talented and diverse team of practitioners.

In 2024, we were recognised by the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) as New Zealand's leading large corporate communications firm. And it is our team who are core to our success.

We don’t take that lightly, so as a team we made six commitments, which continue to guide the way we operate:
1

Culture

To put the culture of our business first, alongside the needs of those we work for.
2

Honesty

To be honest with each other and what we can deliver by staying engaged and connected.
3

Improvement

To constantly realign our vision to be better than we were last week, last month, and last quarter.
4

Results

To focus on providing tangible benefits for our clients that make a genuine difference to their business.
5

Service

To remember that everything we do is done in service for those that pay us.
6

Energy

And to not be complacent: about growing and developing both personally and professionally.

Our People

Our consultants have held roles with some of the world’s most influential brands and organisations – as strategic communications advisors, business and political journalists, and press secretaries to New Zealand Prime Ministers.
Kelly Bennett

Kelly Bennett

Managing Director

Max Burt

Max Burt

General Manager

Liz Holt

Liz Holt

Group Account Director

Magenta Boyd

Magenta Boyd

Senior Account Director

Damien Venuto

Damien Venuto

Senior Account Director

Erin McKenzie

Erin McKenzie

Account Director

Emily Ding

Emily Ding

Account Director

Lebron Davis

Lebron Davis

Senior Account Manager

Hannah Kronast

Hannah Kronast

Senior Account Manager

Rosalie Basham

Rosalie Basham

Account Manager

Sydnee Krum

Sydnee Krum

Account Manager

James Tapp

James Tapp

Account Manager

Zarina Hewlett

Zarina Hewlett

Senior Account Executive

Paul Cheal

Paul Cheal

Australian Director

Danielle Veivers

Danielle Veivers

Associate Consultant (Australia)

Rachel Maclennan

Rachel Maclennan

Financial Director

Paul Hewlett

Paul Hewlett

Corporate Advisor

Shayne Walker

Shayne Walker

Māori Engagement Specialist

Jeff Lau

Jeff Lau

Design Lead

Mark Finnegan

Mark Finnegan

Research Associate

Mike Hutcheson

Mike Hutcheson

Non Executive Chair

Our Services

Broadly, we work in communication situations involving business growth and transformation, brand and culture building, issues management and innovation. We offer a range of services directed towards the needs of clients requiring strategic and tactical integration of communications.
Corporate Communications

We’re experts at identifying forums and opportunities for businesses to communicate their expertise, to potential partners and other like-minded organisations – via targeted earned media activity, event engagement, content creation, and other relevant forms of communications strategy.

Content Creation

Our range of associates across the digital and print media landscape, enable us to assist our clients with the development of compelling and engaging content across a range of different mediums – to enhance their wider communications efforts.

Crisis and Reputation Management

We have a proven track record working with brands and businesses to effectively mitigate fallout from potentially critical issues or situations – including via media management, stakeholder consultation, engagement and communications.

Employee Communication

Our internal communications experience ranges from short-term, project based work, managing communications regarding critical business changes and developments, to leading more comprehensive and strategic internal communications reviews.

Government Relations

We enjoy an extensive network that spans the breadth of local and central Government, and which enables us to initiate and facilitate conversations with key stakeholders, across all sectors, on behalf of our clients.

Investor Relations

We possess more than a decade of practical experience, across all aspects of the investor relations spectrum, including managing key communications and engagement initiatives regarding IPOs, acquisitions and receiverships.

Media Relations and Training

A core part of our work is centred on the ongoing creation and management of opportunities for key spokespeople to connect with and tell their story to relevant media – through key business, trade and mainstream media channels.

Product Launches

Our extensive background in product and services activations has been honed over many years, working with a wide range of high-profile brands, in dozens of sectors and numerous countries.

Social Media Strategy

We possess more than a decade of practical experience, across all aspects of the investor relations spectrum, including managing key communications and engagement initiatives regarding IPOs, acquisitions and receiverships.

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Some A’s to your Q’s

Explore our answers to some of the most common inquiries about our organisation, process, and expertise. If you need more information or have specific requests, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Is PR right for my organisation?

PR is all about telling businesses stories that engage the media, the public, and your stakeholders. It enables you to effectively communicate your vision and key messages to build awareness, enhance reputation, and foster trust.

At One Plus One, we’re firm believers that telling a compelling story provides a competitive edge, helps win the hearts and minds of the public, and influences stakeholders - and we can help you tell yours.

What services does One Plus One offer?

We offer a wide range of communications services designed to help you tell better business stories. These include strategic communications counsel, corporate communications, media relations, thought leadership, media training, and issues management.

Our services are strategically tailored to meet the specific needs of your business whether that’s business growth and transformation, reputation management, or launching a new product or service. Read more about our services here

What does a typical engagement with One Plus One look like? 

We start by working with you and conducting our own research to develop a deep understanding of your business needs, target audiences, and objectives, as well as the sector you operate within.

From there, your dedicated One Plus One team will craft a tailored communications strategy detailing our approach, recommended tactics, and clear measures of success. We then move into execution, with regular WIP meetings and constant monitoring progress to ensure we’re delivering ROI.

What are the various ways to work with One Plus One?

We will work with you to propose a customised approach that best meets the needs of your business. For example, for clients whose objectives are aligned with delivering sustained awareness and lasting change, we would recommend working together in a retained capacity, working closely together for an agreed monthly fee.

For others whose goals may be linked to the launch of a specific product or service, a one-off project-based solution may be better suited. 

How much does it cost to work with One Plus One? 

As every business is unique, so too is the investment required to deliver communications. We will work with you to provide a tailored proposal based on your needs and budget.

To achieve meaningful results, we do recommend a minimum engagement period of six months however can work with you to design a package, whether project-based or in a retained capacity.

How do you measure success? 

At the start of our working relationship, we will work with you to develop key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned to your business objectives. Depending on the scope of work, we will establish a reporting cadence that provides you with visibility of our progress.

For many clients, this will involve a monthly or quarterly report including metrics such as media mentions, number of impressions, sentiment tracking, or share of voice. For retained clients, we will also provide an end of year report, while project-based clients will receive a campaign report at completion. 

Who will I be working with? 

At One Plus One, we’re exceptionally proud of the calibre of our people. Your One Plus One team will be assigned based on previous experience and expertise working in your sector and tackling similar briefs.

Broadly speaking, each client will have a dedicated account management team responsible for executing your bespoke communications plan, supported by a member of our executive team for additional senior strategic counsel.