What we do

Ink Communication creates the written material you need to give power and credibility to your business. We use polished, uncomplicated language that gets your message across simply, clearly, and with style.

Specialised services we offer:

  • Technical journalism

    We research and write articles that focus on technical innovation, ingenuity, and people who are creating exciting new fields of endeavour. We also have considerable experience in researching and writing articles on technical heritage.

    Publishing history:

    e.nz magazine (published by IPENZ)

    1. Sept/Oct 2007: 'River Story' - Wanganui wastewater upgrade
    2. Jan/Feb 2008: 'Engineering a Rainbow Nation' - immigrant engineers
    3. March/Apr 2008: 'Splendid Isolation' - RoGlider seismic isolation technology
    4. May/Jun 2008: 'Steam Clean' - innovative geothermal energy utilisation July/Aug 2008: 'A Christmas Cracker' - Gisborne earthquake
    5. Sept/Oct 2008: 'Dishing up a Revolution' - potatoplate technology
    6. Nov/Dec 2008: 'Stacking Socks to Stop Slips' - innovative slip stabilisation methodology

    World Water and Environmental Engineering (published by wef publishing, UK)

    1. Jan/Feb 2008: 'Wastewater upgrade transforms Whanganui River'

    Wanganui Chronicle - New Zealand's oldest newspaper

    1. April 2008 - January 2009: How it Works - a weekly column on local heritage and current engineering projects and technical professionals.
  • Business Writing

    We have experience in preparation of technical reports and executive summaries, corporate newsletters, web content, promotional material, and funding applications for private companies and local government.

  • Editing/Proofing

    We provide an editing and proofreading service for professional organisations and individuals, including tertiary students. One client has regularly reported back that our assistance with spelling and readability details has resulted in a noticeable lift in her grades.

  • Promotional material

    We prepare copy to your requirements for a variety of promotional vehicles - print advertisements, web copy, pamphlets, brochures and other material. We can also arrange a complete design and print package for you, if you prefer.

  • Speech writing

    We will prepare speeches for you to present, or prepare and present material on your behalf.

    Talks we have presented:

    1. 'Local engineering heritage' for the Wanganui Branch of the New Zealand Founders' Society (Christmas meeting, 2008).
    2. An evening talk entitled 'From Pa and Ships' Spars to Wick Drains and Wind Farm: A Local Engineering Perspective' for the 2009 Whanganui Summer Programme, 9 February 2009.
  • Media releases

    We have experience in the preparation of print media releases for a variety of projects and clients.

  • Funding applications

    Need to prepare an application for research funding? You've come to the right place! We have a knack for picking up technical ideas at the drop of a hat and converting them into a wonderful, written form. Let us know what you need, and we'll convert your proposal into a concise, easy-to-read application that will have them begging to give you money!

  • Web content

    We will prepare web content to your specifications, and can enter it direct to your web manager if required.

  • One-off jobs

    Got a writing problem that doesn't quite fit the box? Call us - we love a challenge! Whatever your requirements, we're here to help. Just let us know what you need, and we'll take care of the rest. Guaranteed.