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Christchurch’s next chapter begins at Te Kaha
Christchurch’s economic story has entered a new chapter, marked by the opening of One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha. On the stadium’s opening day, Convergence hosted a gathering of leading South Island business figures with Minister for the South Island Hon James Meager.
Erin Jamieson
A crisis rarely starts as a crisis
Diagram of the Escalation Curve Convergence co-founder Erin Jamieson recently spoke at the Local Government New Zealand Zone 5 Conference, which brought together mayors, councillors, chief executives and other senior local government leaders from across the South Island.
Leigh Harris
How are people getting their news
Think about the biggest story you heard this week. Did you go looking for it, or did it find you between a dog video and a message from the family group chat?
Erin Jamieson
What makes the news in 2026?
Having something to announce is not the same as having a story. It is a distinction that can occasionally cause some disappointment.
Lisa-Marie Richan (L-M)
A Knife-Edge General Election
Lisa-Marie Richan, Convergence’s Wellington Partner and head of Government, Regulatory & Public Affairs says if anyone tells you they know who will form the next government, ask whether they also have this week’s winning Lotto numbers.
Erin Jamieson
Reputation under siege
Convergence clients and colleagues came together in Auckland recently for a thought-provoking conversation about an issue that increasingly shapes business performance and reputation.
Leigh Harris
Pavlova and Pipelines: Is this New Zealand's Infrastructure Moment?
As a Government Affairs specialist, I’d accepted I was an Infrastructure bore, and the risks my host would be taking in inviting me to his potluck dinner.
Lisa-Marie Richan (L-M)
Convergence recognised with two PRINZ Gold Awards
Convergence Communications has been recognised with Gold Awards in both Government Relations and Business/Corporate Communications at the 2026 Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) Awards.
Leigh Harris
The 2026 Social Media Strategy Guide for NZ Businesses
Many New Zealand businesses are posting regularly, using hashtags and boosting posts, yet results are falling. Engagement is flat, reach is dropping and it is increasingly difficult to connect online activity with real business outcomes.
