ALGIM Webinar: Making Comms Matter – Practical Advice for Impact and Influence in Local Government

Communications and engagement in local government is not for the faint hearted. Whether you are working solo, or in a big team - getting your message across can feel like an uphill battle.

Join Lizi Guest, founder of PR agency Little & Loud, to hear insights from her work with comms teams across the country. Explore why communication truly matters – both internally and externally – and how you can raise the profile of your work, build internal champions, and drive community engagement.

Lizi will share how communications and engagement professionals can work smarter, not harder, by adopting a business mindset and making their personal brand the core of their mahi. Learn how small teams can make a big impact, even when resources are limited. Plus, dive into the reality of what happens when things go wrong – and how to turn mistakes into opportunities for growth and connection.

Expect practical tips, relatable stories, and a few lightbulb moments along the way. Whether you’re new to council comms or a seasoned pro, this webinar will help you feel inspired, connected and armed with practical examples of how you can get your messages across.

About the Presenter: 

Lizi Guest

Founder / Director
Little & Loud

Lizi Guest is the founder of Little & Loud, an award-winning PR agency based in Palmerston North, recently named New Zealand's top small-medium PR consultancy.

Starting the agency as a single mum in her twenties, Lizi has built a thriving business while leading a 500-member regional marketing and communications group. Passionate about supporting local government comms teams, she brings practical insights from working with comms teams across Aotearoa New Zealand.