Celebrating plain language in New Zealand

Broadcast on the eve of New Zealand's Plain Language Act coming into force, this webinar explored what the Act means for New Zealand, the role of clear communication in sustainability, and projects improving financial wellness.

  • April 19, 2023

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Our first webinar of 2023 was broadcast on the eve that the Plain Language Act was introduced in New Zealand. PLAIN Board Member Lodewijk van Noort interviewed three guests.

  • Lynda Harris, founder of Write Limited, the largest plain language consultancy in the world
  • Kate Thompson, Head of Communications at thinkstep-anz, a sustainability consultancy
  • Tatiana Mes, Principal Marketing and Communications Manager, Consumer Wealth, Mercer (N.Z.)

The 40-minute webinar covered what the Plain Language Act means for New Zealand, what a key component clear communication is in sustainability, and what projects are improving financial wellness.

Guests

Lynda Harris / Kate Thompson / Tatiana Mes

Write Limited NZ / thinkstep-anz / Mercer NZ

Topics

Accessibility,Government,Health literacy,Strategy

Event Host

Lodewijk van Noort

PLAIN Communications and Conference Board Member