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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231116T173000
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SUMMARY:How to secure a PR seat at the Executive table - SOLD OUT
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							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 practicioner 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 currecntly 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 RecipientCommunications & Engagement CoordinatorHamilton City Council 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/how-to-secure-a-pr-seat-at-the-executive-table/
LOCATION:The Front Room\, Spark NZ\, 167 Victoria Street West
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231116T171500
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260723T095728
CREATED:20230922T015315Z
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SUMMARY:The View from the Top on Communications - SOLD OUT
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							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 practicioner 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 currecntly 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 RecipientCommunications & Engagement CoordinatorHamilton City Council 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-view-from-the-top-on-communications/
LOCATION:Wharewaka Function Centre\,\, Taranaki Wharf\, Wellington
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231110T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231110T133000
DTSTAMP:20260723T095728
CREATED:20231016T185524Z
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SUMMARY:Mission Sustainable: Paving the way for the Communications Sector
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							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 practicioner 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 currecntly 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 RecipientCommunications & Engagement CoordinatorHamilton City Council 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/mission-sustainable-paving-the-way-for-the-communications-sector/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231107T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260723T095728
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SUMMARY:IC Futures - Inside Internal Communication - SOLD OUT
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							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 practicioner 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 currecntly 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 RecipientCommunications & Engagement CoordinatorHamilton City Council 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ic-futures-inside-internal-communication-7/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231102T163000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231102T190000
DTSTAMP:20260723T095728
CREATED:20231004T203707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T210245Z
UID:35130-1698942600-1698951600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Engaging Effectively with Passionate Communities
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							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 practicioner 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 currecntly 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 RecipientCommunications & Engagement CoordinatorHamilton City Council 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/engaging-effectively-with-passionate-communities/
LOCATION:Beca Hamilton Offices\, Level 2\, Garden Place\, Hamilton
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231027T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231027T133000
DTSTAMP:20260723T095728
CREATED:20230929T025529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T025529Z
UID:35045-1698408000-1698413400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Language Matters - Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion for PR Professionals
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							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 practicioner 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 currecntly 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 RecipientCommunications & Engagement CoordinatorHamilton City Council 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/language-matters-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-for-pr-professionals/
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LOCATION:https://prinz.org.nz/event/language-matters-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-for-pr-professionals/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231026T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231026T190000
DTSTAMP:20260723T095728
CREATED:20231005T190255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T192546Z
UID:35179-1698341400-1698346800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Managing PR\, Media and Communications for a Global Event
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							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 practicioner 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 currecntly 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 RecipientCommunications & Engagement CoordinatorHamilton City Council 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/managing-pr-media-and-communications-for-a-global-event/
LOCATION:Meredith Connell Offices\, Level 7\, MC Centre\, Hardinge St\,\, Auckland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231017T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231017T123000
DTSTAMP:20260723T095728
CREATED:20230823T232515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T013707Z
UID:34134-1697535000-1697545800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Creating that Special Event - The Essential Tools for 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							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 practicioner 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 currecntly 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 RecipientCommunications & Engagement CoordinatorHamilton City Council 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/creating-that-special-event-the-essential-tools-for-success/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231005T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231005T193000
DTSTAMP:20260723T095728
CREATED:20230920T022117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T022139Z
UID:34822-1696527000-1696534200@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:First Thursday in October
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							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 practicioner 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 currecntly 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 RecipientCommunications & Engagement CoordinatorHamilton City Council 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/first-thursday-in-october/
LOCATION:St Alice\, Viaduct Harbour\, Level 1/204 Quay St\, Auckland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230928T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230928T190000
DTSTAMP:20260723T095728
CREATED:20230824T013307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T051227Z
UID:34071-1695920400-1695927600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Working well with the fourth estate - Journalists and PRINZ Panel Discussion
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							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 practicioner 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 currecntly 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 RecipientCommunications & Engagement CoordinatorHamilton City Council 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/working-well-with-the-fourth-estate-journalists-prinz-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Generator\, 12 Madden St\, Auckland\, 0627\, New Zealand
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PRINZ-Panel-Discussion-3-002.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230928T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230929T120000
DTSTAMP:20260723T095728
CREATED:20230717T001714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T001715Z
UID:33206-1695891600-1695988800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Measurement and Evaluation for 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							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 practicioner 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 currecntly 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 RecipientCommunications & Engagement CoordinatorHamilton City Council 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/measurement-and-evaluation-for-communications-3/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Measurement-Evaluation-23.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230927T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230927T140000
DTSTAMP:20260723T095728
CREATED:20230908T054355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T001641Z
UID:34655-1695819600-1695823200@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:The art of Media Pitching - Expert Panel Discussion
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							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 practicioner 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 currecntly 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 RecipientCommunications & Engagement CoordinatorHamilton City Council 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-art-of-media-pitching-expert-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Te Whatu Ora Boardroom\, Level 1\, 32 Oxford Terrace\, Christchurch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PRINZ-Panel-Discussion-4.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230927T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230927T090000
DTSTAMP:20260723T095729
CREATED:20230914T004740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T022925Z
UID:34746-1695801600-1695805200@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Waikato PRINZ/MCSA 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							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 practicioner 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 currecntly 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 RecipientCommunications & Engagement CoordinatorHamilton City Council 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-prinz-mcsa-networking-breakfast/
LOCATION:The Pā\, University of Waikato\, Gate 5\, Hillcrest Rd\, Hamilton
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230922T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230922T133000
DTSTAMP:20260723T095729
CREATED:20230705T014414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T233448Z
UID:33021-1695384000-1695389400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Disinformation and its impact on PR and communications in Aotearoa
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							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 practicioner 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 currecntly 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 RecipientCommunications & Engagement CoordinatorHamilton City Council 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/disinformation-and-its-impact-on-pr-and-communications-in-aotearoa/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Disinformation-and-Misinformation-2.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230913T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230913T090000
DTSTAMP:20260723T095729
CREATED:20230711T024927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T232906Z
UID:33153-1694590200-1694595600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Breakfast with Barry
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							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 practicioner 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 currecntly 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 RecipientCommunications & Engagement CoordinatorHamilton City Council 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/breakfast-bagels-with-barry/
LOCATION:Google NZ Head Office\, 10 Madden St\, Central Auckland
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Barry-Soper-August22-2-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230912T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230912T193000
DTSTAMP:20260723T095729
CREATED:20230824T012012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T210959Z
UID:34215-1694538000-1694547000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:PRINZ Awards Wellington Winners - Networking and Insights
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							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 practicioner 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 currecntly 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 RecipientCommunications & Engagement CoordinatorHamilton City Council 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-awards-wellington-winners-networking-and-insights/
LOCATION:Robert Walters Offices\, Harbour Tower\, 2 Hunter St\, Wellington\, New Zealand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230907T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230907T193000
DTSTAMP:20260723T095729
CREATED:20230828T224517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T232204Z
UID:34371-1694107800-1694115000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:First Thursday in September
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							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 practicioner 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 currecntly 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 RecipientCommunications & Engagement CoordinatorHamilton City Council 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/first-thursday-in-september/
LOCATION:Reign & Pour\, Ground Floor\, Shop 51/7 Queen Street\, Commercial Bay\,\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230907T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230907T120000
DTSTAMP:20260723T095729
CREATED:20230614T222924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T010343Z
UID:32600-1694079000-1694088000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:IC Futures - Inside Internal Communication - SOLD OUT
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							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 practicioner 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 currecntly 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 RecipientCommunications & Engagement CoordinatorHamilton City Council 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ic-futures-inside-internal-communication-6/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230831T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230831T190000
DTSTAMP:20260723T095729
CREATED:20230615T202931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T024730Z
UID:32652-1693503000-1693508400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Taranaki Midwinter Networking Event
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							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 practicioner 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 currecntly 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 RecipientCommunications & Engagement CoordinatorHamilton City Council 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/taranaki-midwinter-networking-event/
LOCATION:Manifold Coworking Space\, 49 Currie St.\, New Plymouth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230831T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230831T090000
DTSTAMP:20260723T095729
CREATED:20230810T015914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T000308Z
UID:33780-1693467000-1693472400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Partnering with Maori to get results - Breakfast Session
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							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 practicioner 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 currecntly 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 RecipientCommunications & Engagement CoordinatorHamilton City Council 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/working-with-maori-to-get-results-breakfast-session/
LOCATION:Nau Room\, Ground Floor\, Te Puni Kōkiri House\, 143 Lambton Quay\, Wellington
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230823T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230823T150000
DTSTAMP:20260723T095729
CREATED:20230607T214909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T203348Z
UID:32307-1692781200-1692802800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Digital PR 101
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							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 practicioner 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 currecntly 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 RecipientCommunications & Engagement CoordinatorHamilton City Council 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/digital-pr-101-4/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230817T163000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230817T180000
DTSTAMP:20260723T095729
CREATED:20230615T202800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T050223Z
UID:32650-1692289800-1692295200@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Cyber-crime communication - insights from the front lines
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							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 practicioner 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 currecntly 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 RecipientCommunications & Engagement CoordinatorHamilton City Council 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/cyber-crime-communication-insights-from-the-front-lines/
LOCATION:DDB Offices\, Level 4\, 119 Great North Rd\,\, Auckland\, 1021\, New Zealand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230817T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230817T120000
DTSTAMP:20260723T095729
CREATED:20230613T002248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T040205Z
UID:32505-1692264600-1692273600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Ethics\, Risk and Reputation in the Age of AI - SOLD OUT
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							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 practicioner 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 currecntly 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 RecipientCommunications & Engagement CoordinatorHamilton City Council 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ethics-risk-and-reputation-in-the-age-of-ai/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230811T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230811T200000
DTSTAMP:20260723T095729
CREATED:20230628T231057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T223905Z
UID:32875-1691773200-1691784000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Unlocking the Power of Maramataka
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							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 practicioner 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 currecntly 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 RecipientCommunications & Engagement CoordinatorHamilton City Council 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/unlocking-the-power-of-maramataka/
LOCATION:Te Whakakitenga o Waikato Chambers\, Waikato-Tainui offices at Hopuhopu Sports Park\, 451 Old Taupiri Road\,\, Ngaaruawaahia\, New Zealand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230803T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230803T193000
DTSTAMP:20260723T095729
CREATED:20230711T035712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T035806Z
UID:33183-1691083800-1691091000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:The first First Thursday
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							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 practicioner 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 currecntly 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 RecipientCommunications & Engagement CoordinatorHamilton City Council 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-first-first-thursday/
LOCATION:The Glass Goose\, 78 Federal St\,\, Auckland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230725T171500
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230725T190000
DTSTAMP:20260723T095729
CREATED:20230608T022346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T214149Z
UID:32350-1690305300-1690311600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:PRINZ Election Special at Parliament
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							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 practicioner 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 currecntly 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 RecipientCommunications & Engagement CoordinatorHamilton City Council 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-election-special-at-parliament/
LOCATION:The Grand Hall\, Parliament\, 1 Museum Street\, Wellington\, 6160\, New Zealand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230720T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230720T133000
DTSTAMP:20260723T095730
CREATED:20230703T020054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T223150Z
UID:32894-1689854400-1689859800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:AGM 2023
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							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 practicioner 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 currecntly 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 RecipientCommunications & Engagement CoordinatorHamilton City Council 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/agm-2023/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230719T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230719T193000
DTSTAMP:20260723T095730
CREATED:20230607T012935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T232056Z
UID:32244-1689787800-1689795000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:BusinessDesk on the future of AI in journalism + meet the team
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							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 practicioner 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 currecntly 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 RecipientCommunications & Engagement CoordinatorHamilton City Council 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/businessdesk-gm-matt-martel-talks-ai-in-business-journalism-with-qa/
LOCATION:NZME’s iHeart Lounge\, 2 Graham Street\, Auckland CBD\, 2 Graham Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230705T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230705T190000
DTSTAMP:20260723T095730
CREATED:20230525T012140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T034150Z
UID:31924-1688576400-1688583600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Young PR professionals Panel – What am I getting myself into?
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							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 practicioner 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 currecntly 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 RecipientCommunications & Engagement CoordinatorHamilton City Council 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/young-pr-professionals-panel-what-am-i-getting-myself-into/
LOCATION:The Front Room – Spark Corporate office\, 167 Victoria Street West\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230626T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230629T120000
DTSTAMP:20260723T095730
CREATED:20230511T033426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T022419Z
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SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy & 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							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 practicioner 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 currecntly 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 RecipientCommunications & Engagement CoordinatorHamilton City Council 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.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-strategy-evaluation-3/
LOCATION:Online
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