Kate Jones

About Author

Kate is an award-winning journalist and former senior producer with nearly two decades’ experience in one of Australia’s leading newsrooms. She also spent time teaching final-year university journalism students before moving into communications, where she now works across messaging, consulting and media training.

Expertise

She’s known for cut-through clarity, distilling complexity, spotting angles and themes, and helping others refine ideas without jargon. Kate has delivered media training for ASX-listed companies, led teams under pressure, and is a trusted mentor and advisor. Driven by curiosity and a love of deep dives, she’s currently fascinated by AI and the changing nature of work.

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Published

11 Feb 2026

Why 2026 Should Be The Year Of Less Red Tape for NZ SMEs

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30 Jan 2026

Inflation Rise Has SMEs Bracing For An Interest Rate Hike

An unexpected spike in December inflation figures and tighter labour conditions have Australian SMEs bracing for an interest rate hike.