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.…
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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…
Introducing LiveRem
We are pleased to introduce LiveRem, our recent partner that takes the guesswork out of what to pay your staff. They provide leaders with real-time…
25 Years at Celebrity Speakers: Louise Ryburn’s Journey Through Every Role, Every Shift, Every Change
Twenty‑five years is a long time in any business – especially when you still feel like you’re only 30. In an industry defined by constant…
Are you ready for 2026?
At the beginning of every new year we often see in our inboxes a round up of predictions for our profession in the year ahead.…
PRINZ reappoints Chief Examiner and Moderator for the 2026 APR programme
The Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) is pleased to welcome back Suzy Giles as Chief Examiner for the PRINZ accreditation (APR) programme, alongside the…
PR major gains international recognition
The undergraduate public relations major in AUT’s Bachelor of Communication Studies has been awarded the Certification in Education for Public Relations (CEPR) from the Public…