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26 January 2017 | 1:00 min read

Academics the world over will have to rewrite their texts on PR, in the wake of Donald Trump’s “post-truth” politics and relationship with the media.

1 February 2017 | 5:00 min read

9 January 2017 | 2:00 min read

SenateSHJ is a member of the newly formed Crisis Communication Coalition, an initiative established by the University of Georgia and Public Relations Organisation International (PROI) Worldwide. The Coalition has created a Crisis Communication Monitor to examine global crisis communication incidents, to provide insights to consumers and illustrate best and worst practices for crisis communicators.

14 December 2016 | 2:15 min read

Paula Bennett’s appointment as Deputy Prime Minister heralds a new era in New Zealand politics and is a nod to the changing demographics of our country. New Zealand is visibly changing and nowhere is this change more evident than in our workplaces.

5 December 2016

Veni, vidi, vici *

It’s testament to the Government’s disciplined communications that it takes the resignation of John Key to set the Beehive abuzz.

The expertly managed announcement was done with a smile and genuine emotion and on Mr Key’s own terms, demonstrating humility in the face of what he described as the public appetite for “a refresh”.

7 December 2016 | 2:30 min read

We bring you the seventh edition of recommended reading from the SenateSHJ team in time for Christmas. Because we believe one should always have something interesting to read over the summer holiday. 

The Moonstone, Wilkie Collins

17 November 2016 | 3:30 min read

Top 14 out-takes from MayoInOz

Fresh from two days in Melbourne at the stimulating Mayo Clinic Healthcare and Social Media Summit in Australia, chaired by Julie McCrossin, journalist and patient advocate, I’m keen to share my impressions. 

16 November 2016 | 1:30 min read

4 November 2016 | 2 min read