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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221020T173000
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SUMMARY:Secrets of Success
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							  This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/secrets-of-success/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221012T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221012T160000
DTSTAMP:20260725T055311
CREATED:20220713T024334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T224659Z
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SUMMARY:Issues and Crisis Management
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							  This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/issues-and-crisis-management-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220929T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220929T200000
DTSTAMP:20260725T055311
CREATED:20220719T023306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T023347Z
UID:25404-1664470800-1664481600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Wellington Comms Catch-up
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							  This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/wellington-comms-catch-up-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220922T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220922T083000
DTSTAMP:20260725T055311
CREATED:20220825T004353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T091831Z
UID:26175-1663831800-1663835400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Waikato Networking Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							  This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-networking-breakfast/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220915T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220915T083000
DTSTAMP:20260725T055311
CREATED:20220719T051648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T011738Z
UID:25429-1663227000-1663230600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Parakuihui ki Pōneke
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							  This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/parakuihui-ki-poneke/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220908T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220908T183000
DTSTAMP:20260725T055311
CREATED:20220714T011044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220714T021749Z
UID:25312-1662661800-1662661800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Wellington region PRINZ Fellows' Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							  This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/wellington-region-prinz-fellows-dinner/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220902T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220902T170000
DTSTAMP:20260725T055311
CREATED:20220610T050024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220620T231707Z
UID:20685-1662111000-1662138000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:In the Hot Seat? Media and Presentation Training for PR and Communications Practitioners at TVNZ – Auckland
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							  This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/in-the-hot-seat-media-and-presentation-training-for-pr-and-communications-practitioners-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220824T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220824T130000
DTSTAMP:20260725T055311
CREATED:20220803T044806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T215323Z
UID:25783-1661342400-1661346000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:PRINZ Student Members Careers Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							  This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-student-members-careers-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220818T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220818T120000
DTSTAMP:20260725T055311
CREATED:20220627T022017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T011427Z
UID:24901-1660815000-1660824000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:How to get positive news media coverage for your clients in today’s world  - A masterclass with Pete Burdon
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							  This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/how-to-get-positive-news-media-coverage-for-your-clients-in-todays-world-a-masterclass-with-pete-burdon/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220811T163000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220811T183000
DTSTAMP:20260725T055311
CREATED:20220713T095749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220815T234803Z
UID:25256-1660235400-1660242600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Taking a kaupapa Maaori approach to communication
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							  This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/taking-a-kaupapa-maaori-approach-to-communication/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220810T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220831T190000
DTSTAMP:20260725T055311
CREATED:20220608T003711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220708T030512Z
UID:24495-1660150800-1661972400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Develop your own Digital PR plan - 4 week course
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							  This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/develop-your-own-digital-pr-plan-4-week-course/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220810T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220810T130000
DTSTAMP:20260725T055311
CREATED:20220705T052434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T223721Z
UID:25098-1660132800-1660136400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Careers in PR and communication
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							  This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/careers-in-pr-and-communication/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220726T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220726T110000
DTSTAMP:20260725T055311
CREATED:20220719T023655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T023738Z
UID:25390-1658829600-1658833200@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:New professionals coffee catch-up
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							  This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/new-professionals-coffee-catch-up/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220704T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220704T140000
DTSTAMP:20260725T055312
CREATED:20220621T232744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T062345Z
UID:24838-1656939600-1656943200@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Online Panel Session – Tips on using and championing plain language
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							  This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/online-panel-session-tips-on-using-and-championing-plain-language/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220704T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220707T120000
DTSTAMP:20260725T055312
CREATED:20220610T014535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T014932Z
UID:24620-1656927000-1657195200@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							  This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-strategy-and-evaluation-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220630T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220630T193000
DTSTAMP:20260725T055312
CREATED:20220530T221846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T052000Z
UID:24367-1656608400-1656617400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Northern Networking
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							  This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/northern-networking/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220628T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220628T150000
DTSTAMP:20260725T055312
CREATED:20220316T220217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T083448Z
UID:21902-1656408600-1656428400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:The Right Words - Writing Series with Catherine Arrow
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							  This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-right-words-writing-series-with-catherine-arrow/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220531T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220531T140000
DTSTAMP:20260725T055312
CREATED:20220516T044335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T041525Z
UID:23850-1654002000-1654005600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Public Relations Institute of New Zealand National AGM 2022
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							  This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-institute-of-new-zealand-agm/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220530T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220602T120000
DTSTAMP:20260725T055312
CREATED:20220509T060708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T013743Z
UID:23645-1653903000-1654171200@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							  This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-strategy-and-evaluation-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220526T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220526T120000
DTSTAMP:20260725T055312
CREATED:20220316T030439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T004153Z
UID:21887-1653557400-1653566400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Integrated Marketing Communications Masterclass - Online Via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							  This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/integrated-marketing-communications-masterclass-online-via-zoom/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220520T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220520T230000
DTSTAMP:20260725T055312
CREATED:20220406T221718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T002716Z
UID:22712-1653071400-1653087600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:2022 PRINZ Awards Gala Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							  This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/2022-prinz-awards-gala-dinner-save-the-date/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220519T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220519T213000
DTSTAMP:20260725T055312
CREATED:20220426T023012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T002002Z
UID:23206-1652985000-1652995800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Fellows and Life Members Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							  This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/fellows-and-life-members-dinner/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220518T101500
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260725T055312
CREATED:20220506T053900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T001446Z
UID:23585-1652868900-1652875200@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Waikato Internal Communications Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							  This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-internal-communications-clinic-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220516T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260725T055312
CREATED:20220407T061009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T053559Z
UID:22742-1652693400-1652961600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							  This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-strategy-and-evaluation/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220512T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220512T130000
DTSTAMP:20260725T055312
CREATED:20220412T000052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T025932Z
UID:22886-1652356800-1652360400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Riding the Great Resignation Wave
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							  This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/riding-the-great-resignation-wave/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220503T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260725T055313
CREATED:20220126T041104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T000549Z
UID:20795-1651572000-1651579200@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:How to be an Influencer within your Organisation - An Online Workshop with Tracey Bridges
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							  This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/how-to-be-an-influencer-within-your-organisation-a-workshop-with-tracey-bridges/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220412T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220412T130000
DTSTAMP:20260725T055313
CREATED:20220406T021416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220406T034345Z
UID:22623-1649764800-1649768400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:PRINZ hui: Transparency in Public Sector communications
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							  This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-hui-transparency-in-public-sector-communications/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220412T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220412T123000
DTSTAMP:20260725T055313
CREATED:20220131T225320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T050210Z
UID:20700-1649755800-1649766600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Financial Communications - A Masterclass with Allan Botica
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							  This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/financial-communications-101-why-you-should-care-about-financial-comms/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220407T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220407T160000
DTSTAMP:20260725T055313
CREATED:20210930T001345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T034406Z
UID:18577-1649323800-1649347200@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Digital PR 101 CHRISTCHURCH
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							  This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/digital-pr-101-christchurch/
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SUMMARY:Digital PR 101 WELLINGTON
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n							  This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/digital-pr-101-wellington/
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