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<span id="hs_cos_wrapper_name" class="hs_cos_wrapper hs_cos_wrapper_meta_field hs_cos_wrapper_type_text" style="" data-hs-cos-general-type="meta_field" data-hs-cos-type="text" >Tonic Communications returns as PR Partner for Auckland Design Week</span>

Tonic Communications returns as PR Partner for Auckland Design Week

Auckland Design Week (ADW) has reappointed Tonic Communications as its PR partner for 2026, following a collaboration on the 2025 event.

Tonic will once again lead earned media and strategic media integrations across both domestic and international channels.

General Manager of Tonic Communications, Georgia Coleman, said they were proud to continue the partnership with ADW.

"This event really shines a light on the incredible design thinking and talent we have in Aotearoa. As a team, we’re passionate about bringing creative ideas to life through storytelling and media in New Zealand, Australia and beyond, especially when they challenge convention, spark conversation, and celebrate local voices.

"It's been exciting to see this event go from strength to strength, and we’re looking forward to helping shape what’s set to be the biggest and best year yet in 2026."

(Pictured: Georgia Coleman, Tonic Communications and Jen Jones, ADW)

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