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Communicators Toolkit

‘How to’ guides, examples, case studies and ready-to-use tools to support people communicating for decent homes.

Having consistent ways to talk about decent homes works to deepen people’s understanding and build support for the changes we know can make a big difference in people’s lives. These tools have been developed by a group of practitioners and narrative communication specialists working together over several years through the Healthy Homes Communication Action Research project. 

Quick Guide

Quick Guide

All the elements you need to make your communications more effective, in a nutshell.

System Explainer

System Explainer

Use this short animation to help explain the system that can deliver decent homes for us all.

Case Studies

Case Studies

Real-life examples of the tools in use, and results.

Communication Building Blocks

How and why people think the way they do

The ‘why’: how our human brains work and why we need to communicate differently.

How people currently think and talk

How people currently think and talk

Where we are starting from in New Zealand, what to avoid and what to surface.

Communication Building Blocks

Communication Building Blocks

Detailed steps for how to create communications that engage, deepen understanding, and shift the way we think.

Reframing: how to respond and stick to your story

How to reframe and stick to your story

Replacement frames you can use to respond in real time.

Introductory Videos

Introducing the Narrative Communication Approach

Two short videos present the theory and practice for newbies.

Key Terms

Key Terms

…and what they mean.

This hub was created as part of the Healthy Homes Communication Action Research project funded from BRANZ Building Research Levy and Todd Foundation. We thank The Workshop for sharing some of the IP that informs this resource.

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