Nine Islands Media

About Nine Islands Media

We help organisations communicate clearly—through grounded, real-world storytelling—when the message is complex, the context is sensitive, and public trust matters. Nine Islands Media is a strategic storytelling and communications company led by BAFTA-nominated director Tuki Laumea and senior journalist Cleo Fraser. We work with government agencies, NGOs, advocacy groups, and companies whose communications carry public, political, or cultural weight—across Aotearoa, Australia, and the Pacific. We’re brought in when narratives carry consequences—when there’s pressure to get it right, and no room for missteps. Our work spans campaigns, policy communications, social impact projects, and strategic messaging. We deliver media training and narrative coaching for leaders and spokespeople preparing for visibility, scrutiny, or moments of change. We’ve led storytelling across climate justice, colonisation, health, identity, and justice reform—working with ministries, Indigenous communities, global agencies, and regulated businesses. Services – Strategic storytelling and content strategy for campaigns, policy, and advocacy – Media training and coaching for leaders and spokespeople – Message development and communications consulting – Film and editorial content for public engagement – High-stakes, cross-cultural storytelling with integrity and care Our work combines editorial clarity, cultural intelligence, and grounded storytelling—built on trust with the people at the centre of each issue. Why Clients Work With Us – 30+ years of experience in journalism, filmmaking, and public communications – Senior leadership across every stage—from narrative to delivery – Deep fluency across Pacific, Indigenous, and cross-cultural contexts – Proven delivery under pressure—across ministries, commissions, and critical commercial work Clients include Apple, Al Jazeera English, ABC Australia and the New Zealand Human Rights Commission.

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