PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship 2026
Ka whaangaia, ka tipu, ka puaawai That which is nurtured, grows and blossoms The Waikato committee of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ)…
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Pead launches standalone creative agency after client demand
After 25 years of building brands and protecting reputations, Pead is launching a standalone creative agency, All Eyes, designed specifically for how brands need to earn…
PRINZ Response to Government Announcement on planned Public Sector cuts
The Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) acknowledges the ongoing changes across the public and private sectors, and the impact these have on people,…
From Newsletter Readers to International Award Winners
The value of reading the PRINZ newsletter was driven home for CentrePort’s Comms team recently, after a call for award nominations in the newsletter resulted…
PRINZ Committee (Board) Nominees 2026
The PRINZ Committee are looking for 3 members to fill the upcoming vacancies. Additionally, there will also be up to 4 spots available as co-opted…
Advocacy in action: Why it matters for PR practitioners
Public relations professionals spend much of their time advocating for others – helping organisations communicate clearly, build trust, and engage with the communities they serve.…
An abundance of finalists announced for the 52nd annual PRINZ Awards despite a challenging year
We are elated to announce the 55 finalists for the 52nd annual PRINZ Awards. Despite the tough economic environment, this year’s finalists reflect the resilience, creativity and hard work carried out in…
Vale Tom Brockett
Thomas “Tom” Brockett, a pioneering figure in New Zealand public relations and a mentor to generations of practitioners, passed away on February 20, 2026, in…
Introducing the PRINZ Applied Communication Project (COMS 301) Award Recipients
As part of our tertiary partnership with Victoria University of Wellington, we are pleased to support the professional development of upcoming graduates with the PRINZ…
PRINZ celebrates top AUT student with Paul Dryden Tertiary Award
The Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) is pleased to announce that the top student in the Public Relations major at Auckland University of…