PRINZ’s Response to “Spin Doctor” Narratives
David Seymour’s new Ministry of red tape hiring a $168k-a-year spin doctor In response to this news article above, on behalf of our members, we…
Category: Advocacy
Advocacy – why it’s important to us
We know from the results of member research and various conversations we’ve had with many of you around the motu, you have high expectations that…
Update on Lobbying Project
As many of our members would be aware in April 2023, the Government announced several measures aimed at providing greater transparency around lobbying at Parliament.…
It’s tough out there..
by Jing Li, Associate Director at Robert Walters There’s no denying it, from a recruitment and people perspective 2024 has been a rough ride, and…
What I’ve been seeing out there by Peter Heath APR
Recently I saw a post on LinkedIn on the topic of corporate greenwashing. Once again, as with so many things that I read or hear…
The power of PR and communications professionals at the board table by Susanne Martin for Institute of Directors NZ
Here are some of the reasons why having communications experts in governance roles can provide a strategic advantage for corporates. 1. Stakeholder engagement and relationship…
The Perils of #PinkWashing for #Communicators – PRII
Published by Public Relations Institute of Ireland on 12/06/2023 The Perils of #PinkWashing By David Geary, President, PRII and Sean Denyer, Chair, LGBT Ireland As a…
The use of generative AI and disclosure – Chair of PRINZ Heather Claycomb
Thanks to Phil Pennington of Radio New Zealand for giving Chair of PRINZ, Heather Claycomb, the opportunity to provide input into his story today on…
Guilty by Association – How companies can protect themselves from crisis contagion – NZHerald
Published on NZHerald on 02/03/2019 COMMENT: In this monthly column, Dr Dan Laufer will give his perspective on important topics related to Crisis Management. When…
Evil public sector communicators are multiplying at record rates
If you work in communications in New Zealand’s public sector, you spend most of your day: Spinning lies Writing propaganda Blocking media Creating diversion tactics…