One Plus One Communications named New Zealand’s large PR Consultancy of the Year for second year running

Recognised with Gold in the category, alongside five Silver Awards across standout client campaigns.

One Plus One Communications has been awarded Large PR Consultancy of the Year at the 2025 Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) Awards, the third consecutive year the agency has been recognised in the category – and the second year winning it.

Presented at the annual PRINZ Awards in May, the prestigious win highlights the firm’s significant impact on the public relations industry - showing a commitment to strategic storytelling, strong client relationships, and measurable results in a highly competitive market. 

MC for the evening, Kate Rodger, presented the award, saying "What you do is value your people. You earn trusted relationships with your clients. They congratulate you on an excellent year despite the challenges, well done!"

Kelly Bennett, Managing Director of One Plus One, says he’s touched by the win and proud of the team behind it.

"It's incredibly special to be named New Zealand's large PR agency of the year for the second year running. I'm deeply aware that ultimately we're a people based business; we're only ever as good as our people, our relationships and our clients. I feel that now more than ever, and couldn't be more proud."

The celebrations didn’t stop with winning Large PR Consultancy of the Year. One Plus One also took home five Silver Awards:

  • Best Use of Media Relations: Ronald McDonald House Charities NZ, Not every family will be at the beach this Christmas
  • Best Use of Media Relations: New Zealand Food Network, Pitching In to Feed Aotearoa
  • Marketing Communication: New Zealand Food Network, Pitching In to Feed Aotearoa
  • Best Use of Digital and Social Media: 2degrees, The Team Talk That Rarked Up a Nation
  • Corporate and Business PR: 2degrees, Lifting the lid on 2degrees' books to show NZ they mean business

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