#AucklandRec Meetup #28 - Agency vs Internal - Who is better?

Tēnā koutou Talent Finders, #AucklandRec Meetup number Twenty eight is here! On **Thursday, September 18th**, we’re bringing together a panel of recruitment leaders from both the **Agency** and **Internal** worlds to go head-to-head on the big questions shaping our industry. From sourcing strategies and employer branding to candidate experience and speed of hire; who does it better, and what can each side learn from the other? Expect an honest, lively discussion where we unpack the strengths, challenges, and future of both models. This isn’t just a discussion; it’s your chance to join the conversation and share where you stand on the **agency vs internal** debate. **Contenders are below:** **In the Agency Corner** **Lisa Cooley**\- Managing Director\, BrightSpark\, [linkedin.com/in/lisamcooley](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamcooley) **Alric Wright -** Principal Consultant, Digital Garage [linkedin.com/in/alricwright](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alricwright?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B3X8RqiocQpCrZ1w9H9%2BzjA%3D%3D) **Nivana** **Johnson**\- Director \- 323 Recruitment [linkedin.com/in/nivanajohnson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nivanajohnson) **In the Internal Recruitment Corner** **Angela Simpson**\- Director\, Alento Group Ltd [linkedin.com/in/angela-simpson-04151023](https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-simpson-04151023) **Matt Bartlett -** Head of Talent Acquisition, ASB [linkedin.com/in/nzmattbartlett](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzmattbartlett) **Annabelle Klap** \- National HR Manager \- First Security [linkedin.com/in/annabelleklap](https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabelleklap) Join us for plenty of fun, laughter and learning, on 18th September! **Sponsors:** Thanks to David Swift [linkedin.com/in/davidswift](https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidswift) - **National Sales Manager-** **Seek (www.seek.co.nz)** for hosting and for sponsoring this event by supplying food and drinks. **Address**: Level 10 2 Commerce Street Auckland Central **Note:** Can we please ask, if you're not in a recruitment or HR role that you opt-out of this event. The purpose of this meetup is to discuss industry challenges, relevant topics and to network with those in our field. Please only RSVP yes if you can attend the event, and update your RSVP if you're no longer able to make it so someone else can take your place if there's a waitlist (and there usually is!!). Please complete the compulsory question when you RSVP—this helps us identify you easily for name tags. Looking forward to seeing you there! **Organizers:** Andy ([linkedin.com/in/andytalbutt](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andytalbutt)) Michaela ([linkedin.com/in/michaela-mcleanau](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaela-mcleanau)) Rob ([linkedin.com/in/robert-keyworth](https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-keyworth)) Bex ([linkedin.com/in/rebeccaclarkenz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccaclarkenz)) Alric: ([linkedin.com/in/alricwright](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alricwright?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B3X8RqiocQpCrZ1w9H9%2BzjA%3D%3D)) Gayatri: ([linkedin.com/in/gayatri](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gayatri0110?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B6KtA916HSuS1wfUKkHtE0Q%3D%3D))