About us

Priority Communications is a multi-award winning, full service public relations and marketing agency.

We work with businesses and organisations across Aotearoa New Zealand to tell their stories and help them engage with the people who matter most to them.

With decades of experience in our team, we have the skills to help transform how you communicate, grow your reputation, and drive your organisation’s success.

Human and animal health, social services, local government/government, construction, IT, and professional services are some of the sectors we regularly work with. This includes providing specialist PR and crisis communication support to some of the country’s largest employers.

  • Director of Priority Comms, Michele Hider

    Michele Hider

    Director

    With more than 25 years' experience in public relations and journalism, Michele started Priority Communications in 2013 and has never looked back.

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  • Meg Rawson

    Senior Communications Advisor

    Meg brings a wealth of experience in local government communications and community consultation to the Priority Communications team.

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  • John Hobbs

    Senior Communications Advisor

    John has specialist expertise in working in the local government, community development, and NGO sectors.

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  • Megan Gnad

    Communications Advisor and Media Specialist

    After more than a decade in the fast-paced, daily news industry, Megan brings incredible media expertise to the team.

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  • Tara Munro Voice

    Graphic Designer

    Talented at creating beautiful, eye-catching artwork for our clients, Tara Voice (Ngāi Tahu/ Ngāti Kahungunu) is a master of good graphic design.

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  • Suzi Brown

    Graphic Designer

    Suzi joined Priority Communications in 2024, bringing more than 20 years of design experience to the team.

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  • Charlie Hider

    Wellbeing Officer

    An important part of the Priority Communications whānau, Charlie thrives in his role of Chief Wellbeing Officer.

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