Auckland First Thursdays

Queens Rooftop Level 21/1 Queen Street, Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland we’re back! Join us for our first First Thursday of 2025 at Queens Rooftop, Thursday March 6, 5-7pm. Please RSVP so we can make sure there’s enough room at the inn!

Free

Issues and Crisis Management

EMA 145 Khyber Pass Road, Grafton, Auckland

This workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis.

$730.00 – $1,290.00

Waikato Communicators Breakfast Mixer

Sentinel Cafe 586 Victoria Street, Hamilton, New Zealand

Kick off your morning with great company at our first Breakfast Mixer of the year!
Join fellow Waikato-based communications professionals to reconnect with familiar faces, meet new ones, and dive into conversations with others in the industry.

Free

Engaging Māori and Diverse Communities

Online

In this interactive online wānanga, we explore how to effectively engage with diverse communities across Aotearoa and beyond to deliver better outcomes for the organisations, stakeholders and hapori we work with.

$225.00 – $685.00

Data-Driven Storytelling

Online

All organisations have a wealth of data to draw upon to create engaging content, but knowing where to start is a challenge. This interactive workshop has been designed for communications professionals who want to incorporate charts, graphs, and infographics into their content, but do not have a background in statistics. The workshop includes individual and breakout activities to immediately apply what you’ve learned.

$730.00 – $1,290.00

Thursday Thirst Quencher in Taranaki

The Hour Glass 49 Liardet St, New Plymouth, New Zealand

Join us for an after work catch-up as we toast the end of a busy summer season.  Open to anyone working in the communications, marketing and public relations industry in Taranaki. A great chance to unwind, network and hear about the year ahead on behalf of the Taranaki PRINZ sub-committee.

Free

Christchurch Event: Learn from a PRINZ Fellow

Black Betty Cafe 165 Madras Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

Join us for PRINZ Southern’s ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts!
PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. The Fellows will talk about a variety of engagement projects and share key learnings for practitioners gained during their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on!

Free – $10.00

The Trust Equation: Agency Leader Breakfast

GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Offices 100 College Hill, Auckland, Ponsonby, New Zealand

In the current market, client relationships are becoming more challenging to retain with more competition around and tighter budgets. Building trust and refining your sales skills is imperative to ensure you are still representing your organisation's value and differentiation from other firms. In this member-exclusive breakfast event, you'll connect with fellow industry leaders, assess the sales cycle and how to effectively manage your client relationships, all before 9am!

$30.00

SOLD OUT – Hands On With AI

Online

You can’t avoid it a minute longer – it’s time to integrate AI into your daily work. This highly practical session offers the guidance and space to experiment with the AI-driven tools that have revolutionised practice. Delivered live online, this course provides public relations and communication practitioners with essential knowledge, hands-on experience and time to experiment with the AI tools transforming our sector.

$365.00 – $525.00

Webinar: Finding your way in a rapidly changing job market

Online

Join us online for a candid and constructive conversation with an expert panel offering insights from our larger cities and the regions. With perspectives from large and small recruitment firms, as well as a business owner and employer, this session will give you a well-rounded view of the current market and explore options you may not have considered.

$5.00 – $20.00

Tauranga First Thursdays

Picnicka Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga, New Zealand

Calling all Tauranga-based PRs – what better way to celebrate nearing the end of the week than to catch up with your peers informally over a drink at Picnicka.

This will be a nice chance to catch up, network, download with other comms colleagues and relax with a wine!

It’s free to attend, Picnicka will put on two bowls of fries but you will need to pay for your own drink – please also RSVP so we can have an idea of numbers.

Free

Auckland First Thursdays

Queens Rooftop Level 21/1 Queen Street, Auckland, New Zealand

Join us for a late summer sundowner at Queens Rooftop bar – a great chance to catch up with your PR peers around Tamaki Makaurau and to make new connections. Please RSVP to ensure we have enough space. Cheers!

Free