Botica Butler Raudon

We don’t ghost - we show up when things get spooky.
From crafting stories to managing reputations, our team stays connected when it matters most (even when your inbox gets a little scary!).

Happy Halloween from the BBR team.

After a year of big wins, creative sparks and amazing collaborations, it’s time for a well-deserved break! Our MVP (Most Valuable Pup) Dusty is proudly leading the charge, rocking his holiday spirit in style and looking extra proud of the good work he’s done.



To our clients and partners, your trust in us keeps the ideas flowing and the stories impactful. Wishing you all a joyful holiday season – may it come with a few extra treats under the tree. See you in 2025!

Allan and Fred recently presented an insightful crash course on the power of PR at the Connector Communities event. They explained how PR can empower businesses at every stage – from startup to established enterprise, there’s always a role for communications.

Effective PR cuts through the noise through impactful engagement with customers, clients, suppliers, investors and media. Our team specialises in helping fast-growth companies sharpen their strategic communications to stand out in a crowded market.

If you’re interested in refining your PR approach, drop us a line – we’d be happy to tailor a strategy just for you.

How are you integrating te reo Māori into your communication approach?

Respectful use of te reo Māori doesn’t require perfect fluency but demonstrates a commitment to cultural respect and understanding. Practices such as learning a kaikōhau or mihi, starting a kōrero with Māori phrases, taking your time to learn the lyrics of popular waiata, and reading more on tikanga Māori can go a long way in our interactions.

Embracing te reo Māori also supports whakawhanaungatanga, the Māori concept of building trust and genuine connections. By allowing space for people to express what’s in their hearts, we foster a deeper sense of respect and empathy in our communications and workplace interactions.

As the whakataukī says – ko te reo te taikura o te whakaaro marama, language is the key to understanding – using te reo Māori honours its role as a vibrant, living language. It helps build lasting and positive connections with diverse audiences. He waka eke noa, we’re all in this together, working towards a more inclusive and culturally aware communication landscape.

This year’s Construction Industry Survey, a collaborative effort between Teletrac Navman and Civil Contractors New Zealand, marks a milestone for us at BBR. We’ve worked on this annual survey for eight years, constantly evolving the questionnaire and resulting report. This year we’ve produced an interactive dashboard that breaks down data by region and business size. 
  
The results are a wake-up call: 64 percent of businesses report a severe lack of work, highlighting the pressures facing an industry that is essential to maintaining New Zealand’s infrastructure.  
   
Findings from this year’s survey were cited by Chris Hipkins, Leader of the Opposition, in his speech at the Local Government New Zealand Conference in Wellington. The report has also been referenced by leading economists and business publications.  
  
For us at BBR, this survey is more than just data collection. It’s about keeping a close eye on the civil construction industry, making sure the voice of an industry that forms the backbone of the country is heard loud and clear by local and central government. We’re proud of our role in this project to support an industry that does such critical work for New Zealand. 
 
There’s a wealth of deeper insights in the full survey report: https://www.teletracnavman.co.nz/equipment-management-software/resources/2024-construction-industry-report

Photo credit: Sam from Currie Construction (2012) Ltd, at SH2 Morere, Gisborne - Emergency Culvert Installation