Anthem

08/10/2026

There’s been plenty of discussion lately about what the future of New Zealand’s Navy could look like.

Rear Admiral Jim Gilmour ONZM (Retd) shares his perspective in Newsroom on what New Zealand should consider when planning its future frigate fleet.

From interoperability to adaptability and long-term capability, Jim explores some of the big questions shaping the conversation.

Read the full piece below.

New Zealand’s frigate choice should focus on capability, adaptability and value for money, not simply buying the same ships as Australia.

06/10/2026

Our CEO and co-founder Carolyn Kerr joined Bruce Pilbrow on the Find Your People podcast to talk about leadership, trust and the importance of bringing both your head and your heart to how we lead and communicate.

They also spoke about why staying calm and communicating clearly is important when things get tough, and why there’s plenty for New Zealand businesses to feel positive about and celebrate.

Thanks Bruce and the Tribe team for having Caro!

Listen to the full podcast via the link below.

https://www.tribegroup.com/why-choose-tribe/insights/find-your-people-carolyn-kerr

01/10/2026

We’re delighted to welcome Olivia Bisbee to the Anthem team as Senior Account Manager!

Olivia joins us from Edelman in London, bringing strong experience in strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, executive thought leadership, and content development across internal, social and media channels.

She’s already hit the ground running so we’re thrilled to have Olivia on board and look forward to the experience and perspective she’ll bring to our clients and wider team.

Welcome to the team, Olivia! 🎉

24/09/2026

Introducing Tika: New Zealand’s first independent way to report sexual harm. The free, private and legally supported platform is designed for adults who have experienced sexual harm, giving them the confidence to come forward in their own time and remain in control of what happens next.

We’ve been proud to support Alison Mau and Zoe Lawton on this important mahi and help bring this new platform to victim-survivors across the country.

With almost a million New Zealanders estimated to have experienced sexual harm in their lifetime, and many never reporting through an official channel, Tika is creating another pathway for people to report.

An important piece of work we've been proud to support. Tell Tika.

https://www.tika.org.nz/

23/09/2026

Yesterday, the Aged Care Association launched The Long Drive, a nationwide campaign shining a light on the regional inequities in access to aged care across New Zealand 🛻

The campaign shares the experiences of families who have had to travel significant distances to stay connected with loved ones receiving care. For one West Coast family, that meant a 240km return journey twice a week so a husband could visit his wife in secure dementia care 💔

We’ve been proud to support the New Zealand Aged Care Association - ACA in partnership with Chemistry to bring these stories to the fore and help make a complex issue more human.

The Long Drive is helping build awareness of the challenges families and communities face when the right care isn’t available close to home, and bringing those experiences into the conversation as the 2026 General Election approaches.

Find out more at https://thelongdrive.co.nz/

A meaningful campaign to be part of, and an important issue to keep talking about because Aged Care is health care.

31/08/2026

It goes against our nature as Kiwis to make a fuss.

We tend to push through, brush things off and assume she’ll be right.

But when it comes to our health, some things are worth fussing about.

We’re proud to support Blood Cancer NZ for this year’s Blood Cancer Awareness Month.

Check out the link in our bio to learn the FUSS signs and know when it’s time to get it checked 🩸

24/08/2026

A sneak peek of something exciting we've been working on with Dr Jacki Johnson.

Jane Sweeney recently caught up with Celes from Bookprint Ltd, who's busy printing the NZ edition of When the Mirror Shatters 📘

Keep an eye out this September - more to come! 🎉

07/07/2026

Last week, the Financial Services Council launched its 2026 Financial Resilience Index - an annual tracker measuring the financial confidence and wellbeing of New Zealanders.

This year’s report shows Kiwis are feeling more confident with money, but financial pressures are still being felt in everyday life.

A few key findings:
• 90% of New Zealanders are at least reasonably confident making financial decisions
• 65% worry about money at least monthly, rising to 76% among Gen Z
• 59% say financial issues have affected their mental health.

Great to see the report covered across Newstalk ZB, RNZ, Stuff and the NZ Herald, spanning themes from retirement preparedness, wellbeing impacts and financial confidence.

Check out FSC Chief Executive Kirk Hope’s interview with Katie Bradford on NZ Herald NOW Business via the link here: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/the-kiwi-contradiction-more-confident-managing-our-money-but-still-worried-about-economy/Q2T7MLHMUH3CNVJBSGCJYDLJIU/

08/06/2026

Last Thursday we attended the annual PRINZ Awards. Anthem and Spark were recognised for the Spark Kids Plan launch, winning Gold in Marketing Communications and Bronze for Best Use of Media Relations.

Launching New Zealand’s first mobile plan designed especially for kids meant entering a live national conversation about children, phones, online safety and digital independence. The work needed to be more than a product announcement - it had to help Spark show up as a trusted voice, supporting parents with practical guidance and contributing constructively to a complex issue.

The PRINZ Awards are an important marker of excellence for New Zealand’s communications industry. They recognise the thinking behind the work: the strategy, judgement, creativity and care it takes to help organisations show up well in the moments that matter. To be recognised across two highly competitive categories is a significant moment for our team, and a reflection of the strength of Anthem’s unique integrated communications approach.

Congratulations to the Spark corporate affairs team - who also took home awards in the Internal Communications and In-House Team categories - and everyone who received an award last night. Thank you to PRINZ and the judges for this recognition.

21/05/2026

We’re thrilled to have been shortlisted in two agency categories at the 2026 PR Awards Asia-Pacific: Boutique Consultancy of the Year and Specialist Consultancy of the Year.

To be recognised at a regional level is a proud moment for our team and a reflection of the care, craft and strategic thinking that goes into our work across reputation, corporate, consumer, health and integrated communications.

A heartfelt thank you to our clients and partners who trust us to help shape stories, strengthen influence and create meaningful impact. Congratulations to all the finalists - we look forward to the winners' announcement in early June.