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I am an experienced communicator with a proven record in developing brands and telling compelling New Zealand stories. I've spent my career leading teams in a variety of environments from my own company, to start-ups, corporates and multinational companies. I collaborate well with a variety of people and I'm a highly capable people leader, providing coaching and mentoring to support others to thrive. I have a broad knowledge of the New Zealand media scene and I'm adept at public-facing roles.…I am an experienced communicator with a proven record in developing brands and telling compelling New Zealand stories. I've spent my career leading teams in a variety of environments from my own company, to start-ups, corporates and multinational companies. I collaborate well with a variety of people and I'm a highly capable people leader, providing coaching and mentoring to support others to thrive. I have a broad knowledge of the New Zealand media scene and I'm adept at public-facing roles.

Kate Coughlan

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I am an experienced communicator with a proven record in developing brands and telling compelling New Zealand stories. I've spent my career leading teams in a variety of environments from my own company, to start-ups, corporates and multinational companies. I collaborate well with a variety of people and I'm a highly capable people leader, providing coaching and mentoring to support others to thrive. I have a broad knowledge of the New Zealand media scene and I'm adept at public-facing roles.…I am an experienced communicator with a proven record in developing brands and telling compelling New Zealand stories. I've spent my career leading teams in a variety of environments from my own company, to start-ups, corporates and multinational companies. I collaborate well with a variety of people and I'm a highly capable people leader, providing coaching and mentoring to support others to thrive. I have a broad knowledge of the New Zealand media scene and I'm adept at public-facing roles.

Available to hire

I am an experienced communicator with a proven record in developing brands and telling compelling New Zealand stories. I’ve spent my career leading teams in a variety of environments from my own company, to start-ups, corporates and multinational companies. I collaborate well with a variety of people and I’m a highly capable people leader, providing coaching and mentoring to support others to thrive. I have a broad knowledge of the New Zealand media scene and I’m adept at public-facing roles.

Skills

Magazine

Copywriting

Branding

Editorial Illustration

Social Media Design

Experience Level

Magazine

Expert

Copywriting

Expert

Branding

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Intermediate

Social Media Design

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Publisher/director at Lifestyle Magazine Group

January 1, 2024 - July 27, 2025

Publisher/director of multiple titles including NZ Life & Leisure, Lifestyle Block, thisNZlife.co.nz, Great Gardens of NZ, Sustainability Vols 1-4, and the annual Insider’s Guide to New Zealand from 2012. Editor of NZ Life & Leisure. Experienced communicator with a proven record in developing brands and telling compelling New Zealand stories, leading teams, providing coaching and mentoring, and adept at public-facing roles.

Editorial Director at Fairfax Magazines

January 1, 2015 - July 27, 2025

Oversaw editorial creation and managed editorial staff of 14 magazines with topics including Fishing & Boating, Horse & Pony, NZ House & Garden, Cuisine, and others. Launched new magazine products Insider’s Guide to New Zealand and In Your Backyard. Continued to edit NZ Life & Leisure.

Founder at NZ Life & Leisure

January 1, 2008 - July 27, 2025

Founded NZ Life & Leisure with backing from Australian entrepreneurs the Cowley family, established the company, hired staff, and launched the magazine. Sold the title in 2007 to Fairfax NZ and returned to work for them.

Editor-in-Chief at INL Magazines (became Fairfax NZ in 2003)

January 1, 2004 - July 27, 2025

Editor of NZ House & Garden, launched onHoliday magazine. Consultant for Donna Hay and InsideOut magazines. Consultant on brand story and publishing ventures for R.M. Williams and launched Sunday magazine.