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Thorn PR tells the stories of change-makers, innovators and creators: amplifying their brands and creating positive change.
Thorn PR is a public relations agency based in Wellington, New Zealand, providing powerful PR & digital expertise to creators, innovators and disruptors.
Our experienced team works with some of New Zealand's most well-known brands through media relations, media training, digital strategy and activation, content creation, government relations and strategic advice - amplifying brands and creating positive change through purposeful storytelling.
We like to work with brands and companies who aren't afraid to try new things, have a sense of adventure and want to get creative.
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Mayor of Gisborne offers local teen a slice of advice
Friday, 21 December 2018, 12:07 pm | HELL
16-year-old entrepreneur Oliver Lodewyk got more than he bargained for as a nominee of HELL Pizza’s Satan’s Little Helper scheme – first-hand business advice from the mayor himself Oliver is the youngest of only four people in New Zealand afflicted ... More >>
10,000 period products for NZ high schools
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 9:15 am | Dignity
The Dignity NZ team, from left: co-founder Miranda Hitchings, Hester Reich, co-founder Jacinta Gulasekharam, and Sophie MacDonald. More >>
ANZ supports girls’ education with Dignity initiative
Tuesday, 17 April 2018, 1:37 pm | Dignity
ANZ is partnering with social enterprise Dignity to provide free sanitary items to girls at 23 schools in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch and 1,200 female staff members. More >>
Flavour of the nation decided in brewing battle
Saturday, 15 August 2015, 11:51 am | Beervana
After weeks of robust discussion, idea sharing, community engagement and town hall meetings, the symbol of our nation has been decided, albeit in a liquid, hoppy form. More >>
Wellington Chocolate Voyage – Towards a Better Tasting World
Thursday, 6 November 2014, 1:42 pm | Wellington Chocolate Factory
A tasty new initiative aims to link New Zealand and the Pacific islands of Bougainville through crowdfunded chocolate making and a sailing ship. The Wellington Chocolate Voyage kickstarter campaign is run by Wellington chocolate makers Rochelle Harrison ... More >>
The Wellington Chocolate Voyage is About to Set Sail
Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 10:32 am | Wellington Chocolate Factory
A tasty initiative launching November 6 aims to link New Zealand and the Pacific region of Bougainville through crowdfunded chocolate making. More >>
Beervana Media Brew competition winner announced
Friday, 22 August 2014, 5:32 pm | Beervana
The winner of the 2014 Beervana Media Brew competition, announced at Beervana at 3:30pm today, is the Hallertau Brewery/Dish Magazine (Victoria Wells) Media Brew with their NZ Wild Ale with Horopito. More >>
Beervana Smartphone App Launches
Friday, 15 August 2014, 1:18 pm | Beervana
Beervana 2014’s smartphone app is set to make this year’s festival a more social and interactive experience than ever. Custom built by developers at Wellington online power retailer Powershop, the app allows festival goers to rate and review beers ... More >>
Seminar line up for Beervana 2014
Monday, 4 August 2014, 11:55 am | Beervana
Craft beer lovers will have an opportunity to extend their knowledge and enjoyment of beer through a range of seminars on offer at Beervana this year, during two days of celebrations in Wellington on 22 and 23 August at New Zealand’s premier craft ... More >>
Wellington Chocolate Factory Achieves Fairtrade Kiwi First
Monday, 14 July 2014, 4:00 pm | Wellington Chocolate Factory
Wellington Chocolate Factory is the first New Zealand chocolate maker to sign up for the new Fairtrade Sourcing Programme for cocoa, which connects farmers with the growing number of businesses that want to buy their cocoa fairly and sustainably. More >>
Line up of breweries and eateries announced for Beervana
Friday, 4 July 2014, 11:13 am | Beervana
Once again, Beervana is shaping up to be the premier craft beer event in New Zealand, with a stellar line up of breweries and top eateries presenting craft beer-friendly food at this two day event, held in Wellington in August. More >>
Line up of breweries and eateries announced for Beervana
Friday, 4 July 2014, 10:38 am | Beervana
Once again, Beervana is shaping up to be the premier craft beer event in New Zealand, with a stellar line up of breweries and top eateries presenting craft beer-friendly food at this two day event, held in Wellington in August. More than 60 breweries ... More >>
New Beervana Trade Show announced
Thursday, 19 June 2014, 12:00 pm | Beervana
The inaugural Beervana Trade Show, aimed at developing business in the craft brewing industry, is being held at Westpac Stadium from 2pm to 4pm, on Thursday 21 August. More >>
New “Taste of Portland” launching at Beervana
Wednesday, 4 June 2014, 10:30 am | Beervana
New “Taste of Portland” launching at Beervana For the very first time a special “Taste of Portland” area is being offered at Beervana, New Zealand’s premier celebration of craft beer, being held in Wellington on 22 and 23 August. Three award ... More >>
Beervana ticket sales open today
Wednesday, 23 April 2014, 9:26 am | Beervana
Beervana ticket sales open today Visa pre-sales of Beervana open from 9am today (Wed 23 April). In its 13th year, Beervana will be held in Wellington on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 August at Westpac Stadium. The premier New Zealand celebration of craft ... More >>
Beervana 2014 Dates Announced
Thursday, 12 December 2013, 3:38 pm | Beervana
The 13th annual Beervana will be held in Wellington on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 August 2014 at the Westpac Stadium. With over 200 craft beers on offer and the opportunity to meet many of New Zealand’s best brewers in person, this is New Zealand’s premier ... More >>
Results from Media Brew and Black Rock Home Brew competition
Saturday, 10 August 2013, 12:10 pm | Beervana
MEDIA RELEASE Results from Media Brew and Black Rock Home Brew competitions For Immediate Release: 9pm Friday 9 August 2013 Two special brewing competitions were judged today at Beervana, as part of a two day celebration of craft beer in the Capital ... More >>
Martin Bosley gathers Wellington's best eateries at Beervana
Monday, 8 July 2013, 4:28 pm | Beervana
Through the guidance of Beervana’s Culinary Director, Martin Bosley, attendees at 2013 Beervana will be treated to food created by some of the capital’s top chefs to enjoy with the country’s best craft beers and ciders. More >>
Craft breweries and cider makers at 2013 Beervana
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 11:48 am | Beervana
More than 200 hundred beers will be showcased from 71 breweries and cider makers at Beervana this year. To be held on 9 and 10 August at Westpac Stadium in Wellington, leading craft breweries from around the country will be represented, including the ... More >>
2013 Beervana ticket sales open tomorrow
Wednesday, 29 May 2013, 10:46 am | Beervana
Visa pre-sales open at 9am tomorrow for the 12th annual Beervana, being held on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th August 2013, at Westpac Stadium in Wellington. More >>
