BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand - ECPv6.3.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://prinz.org.nz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20240406T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20240928T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240604T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240604T183000 DTSTAMP:20261012T071151 CREATED:20240509T023739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T002344Z UID:39943-1717522200-1717525800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:First Tuesday - Pub Quiz DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 28th October 2026 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for a lively and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the forces shaping the future of communications practice and what communicators need to pay attention to now. Our panel brings together experienced professionals from across insights\, reputation and communications to discuss how the profession is changing\, where new opportunities are emerging\, and how practitioners can continue to provide strategic value in an increasingly complex environment. From AI and emerging technologies to trust\, authenticity and reputation\, we’ll examine trends reshaping our practice and discuss what we need to start\, stop and continue doing to remain effective and influential as in-demand professionals. Whether you’re working in-house\, in consultancy\, or supporting leaders through complex issues\, this event will provide practical insights\, fresh perspectives and plenty of opportunity for discussion and networking with colleagues. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The discussion will be moderated by Leigh Harris\, Managing Partner at Convergence Communications\, PRINZ Board member and Fellow.This event is sponsored by Isentia\, whose generous support is allowing us to use No. 4 and provide some nibbles for all attendees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the panellists:Ngaire Crawford leads the AI strategy for PR and Communications across the Pulsar Group\, where she is focused on what it means to stay ahead in a world where AI is reshaping the story before anyone has had a chance to tell it. She works across the Isentia and Vuelio brands to help communicators navigate what AI actually means for their work — and to make sure the industry has the frameworks and confidence to move forward. Ngaire has spent her career at the intersection of communications and measurement. With over two decades of experience in communications research\, she champions the power of insight to tell richer stories\, shape smarter decisions\, and prove the true value of communications. A passionate advocate for meaningful measurement\, Ngaire believes great data doesn’t just report impact — it creates it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donovan Ryan is a Christchurch‑based communications leader with experience across corporate\, public‑sector and agency environments. His work centres on reputation\, stakeholder engagement and helping organisations communicate with clarity in complex environments. He has recently returned from speaking at the IABC World Conference 2026 in Toronto\, where Great Scott received both a Gold Quill and the conference’s Best of the Best award.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nathan Beaumont is the founder of The Reputation Hub\, working with boards\, chief executives and corporate affairs teams on building and protecting reputation. He has seen issues from every side: as a journalist\, as press secretary to two Cabinet Ministers\, and over close to a decade at Chorus\, including as head of corporate affairs\, through the ultra-fast broadband rollout\, one of the largest infrastructure projects in New Zealand’s history. Outside work\, he runs\, plays football and touch rugby and coaches junior sport\, all held together by strapping tape\, ibuprofen and stubbornness. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Panel Moderator:Leigh Harris is co-founder and Managing Partner of Convergence Communications\, an independent public relations and strategic business consultancy she has led for more than two decades. A Fellow of PRINZ\, Leigh is an experienced communications practitioner who works at the intersection of reputation\, business strategy and complex issues. Over her career she has advised organisations across the private\, public and not-for-profit sectors\, from emerging businesses through to some of New Zealand’s best-known companies and individuals. As co-owner\, Leigh has helped grow Convergence from its Christchurch roots into a nationally represented consultancy\, while remaining closely involved in client work. Convergence is a previous winner of the PRINZ Supreme Award and received two Gold Awards in 2026. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/first-tuesday-pub-quiz/ LOCATION:Birdcage Tavern: 133 Franklin Road\, Freemans Bay\, Auckland\, 1011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/PRINZ-Auckland-Pub-Quiz.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240529T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240529T233000 DTSTAMP:20261012T071151 CREATED:20240312T204833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T193011Z UID:38378-1717007400-1717025400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:2024 PRINZ Awards Gala Dinner - Tickets Closed DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 28th October 2026 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for a lively and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the forces shaping the future of communications practice and what communicators need to pay attention to now. Our panel brings together experienced professionals from across insights\, reputation and communications to discuss how the profession is changing\, where new opportunities are emerging\, and how practitioners can continue to provide strategic value in an increasingly complex environment. From AI and emerging technologies to trust\, authenticity and reputation\, we’ll examine trends reshaping our practice and discuss what we need to start\, stop and continue doing to remain effective and influential as in-demand professionals. Whether you’re working in-house\, in consultancy\, or supporting leaders through complex issues\, this event will provide practical insights\, fresh perspectives and plenty of opportunity for discussion and networking with colleagues. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The discussion will be moderated by Leigh Harris\, Managing Partner at Convergence Communications\, PRINZ Board member and Fellow.This event is sponsored by Isentia\, whose generous support is allowing us to use No. 4 and provide some nibbles for all attendees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the panellists:Ngaire Crawford leads the AI strategy for PR and Communications across the Pulsar Group\, where she is focused on what it means to stay ahead in a world where AI is reshaping the story before anyone has had a chance to tell it. She works across the Isentia and Vuelio brands to help communicators navigate what AI actually means for their work — and to make sure the industry has the frameworks and confidence to move forward. Ngaire has spent her career at the intersection of communications and measurement. With over two decades of experience in communications research\, she champions the power of insight to tell richer stories\, shape smarter decisions\, and prove the true value of communications. A passionate advocate for meaningful measurement\, Ngaire believes great data doesn’t just report impact — it creates it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donovan Ryan is a Christchurch‑based communications leader with experience across corporate\, public‑sector and agency environments. His work centres on reputation\, stakeholder engagement and helping organisations communicate with clarity in complex environments. He has recently returned from speaking at the IABC World Conference 2026 in Toronto\, where Great Scott received both a Gold Quill and the conference’s Best of the Best award.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nathan Beaumont is the founder of The Reputation Hub\, working with boards\, chief executives and corporate affairs teams on building and protecting reputation. He has seen issues from every side: as a journalist\, as press secretary to two Cabinet Ministers\, and over close to a decade at Chorus\, including as head of corporate affairs\, through the ultra-fast broadband rollout\, one of the largest infrastructure projects in New Zealand’s history. Outside work\, he runs\, plays football and touch rugby and coaches junior sport\, all held together by strapping tape\, ibuprofen and stubbornness. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Panel Moderator:Leigh Harris is co-founder and Managing Partner of Convergence Communications\, an independent public relations and strategic business consultancy she has led for more than two decades. A Fellow of PRINZ\, Leigh is an experienced communications practitioner who works at the intersection of reputation\, business strategy and complex issues. Over her career she has advised organisations across the private\, public and not-for-profit sectors\, from emerging businesses through to some of New Zealand’s best-known companies and individuals. As co-owner\, Leigh has helped grow Convergence from its Christchurch roots into a nationally represented consultancy\, while remaining closely involved in client work. Convergence is a previous winner of the PRINZ Supreme Award and received two Gold Awards in 2026. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/2024-prinz-awards-gala-dinner/ LOCATION:Grand Millenium Hotel\, 71 Mayoral Drive\, Cnr Vincent Street\,\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PRINZ-Gala-Dinner-Event-Cover-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240528T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240528T180000 DTSTAMP:20261012T071151 CREATED:20240311T205328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T001211Z UID:38346-1716919200-1716919200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Fellows and Life Member's Dinner DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 28th October 2026 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for a lively and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the forces shaping the future of communications practice and what communicators need to pay attention to now. Our panel brings together experienced professionals from across insights\, reputation and communications to discuss how the profession is changing\, where new opportunities are emerging\, and how practitioners can continue to provide strategic value in an increasingly complex environment. From AI and emerging technologies to trust\, authenticity and reputation\, we’ll examine trends reshaping our practice and discuss what we need to start\, stop and continue doing to remain effective and influential as in-demand professionals. Whether you’re working in-house\, in consultancy\, or supporting leaders through complex issues\, this event will provide practical insights\, fresh perspectives and plenty of opportunity for discussion and networking with colleagues. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The discussion will be moderated by Leigh Harris\, Managing Partner at Convergence Communications\, PRINZ Board member and Fellow.This event is sponsored by Isentia\, whose generous support is allowing us to use No. 4 and provide some nibbles for all attendees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the panellists:Ngaire Crawford leads the AI strategy for PR and Communications across the Pulsar Group\, where she is focused on what it means to stay ahead in a world where AI is reshaping the story before anyone has had a chance to tell it. She works across the Isentia and Vuelio brands to help communicators navigate what AI actually means for their work — and to make sure the industry has the frameworks and confidence to move forward. Ngaire has spent her career at the intersection of communications and measurement. With over two decades of experience in communications research\, she champions the power of insight to tell richer stories\, shape smarter decisions\, and prove the true value of communications. A passionate advocate for meaningful measurement\, Ngaire believes great data doesn’t just report impact — it creates it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donovan Ryan is a Christchurch‑based communications leader with experience across corporate\, public‑sector and agency environments. His work centres on reputation\, stakeholder engagement and helping organisations communicate with clarity in complex environments. He has recently returned from speaking at the IABC World Conference 2026 in Toronto\, where Great Scott received both a Gold Quill and the conference’s Best of the Best award.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nathan Beaumont is the founder of The Reputation Hub\, working with boards\, chief executives and corporate affairs teams on building and protecting reputation. He has seen issues from every side: as a journalist\, as press secretary to two Cabinet Ministers\, and over close to a decade at Chorus\, including as head of corporate affairs\, through the ultra-fast broadband rollout\, one of the largest infrastructure projects in New Zealand’s history. Outside work\, he runs\, plays football and touch rugby and coaches junior sport\, all held together by strapping tape\, ibuprofen and stubbornness. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Panel Moderator:Leigh Harris is co-founder and Managing Partner of Convergence Communications\, an independent public relations and strategic business consultancy she has led for more than two decades. A Fellow of PRINZ\, Leigh is an experienced communications practitioner who works at the intersection of reputation\, business strategy and complex issues. Over her career she has advised organisations across the private\, public and not-for-profit sectors\, from emerging businesses through to some of New Zealand’s best-known companies and individuals. As co-owner\, Leigh has helped grow Convergence from its Christchurch roots into a nationally represented consultancy\, while remaining closely involved in client work. Convergence is a previous winner of the PRINZ Supreme Award and received two Gold Awards in 2026. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/fellows-and-life-members-dinner-2/ LOCATION:374 Karangahape Road\, Auckland CBD\, Auckland 1010 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cocos-cantina.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240524T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240524T090000 DTSTAMP:20261012T071151 CREATED:20240415T011756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T231224Z UID:39172-1716537600-1716541200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Working Well with Local Media - Tauranga PRINZ Panel Event DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 28th October 2026 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for a lively and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the forces shaping the future of communications practice and what communicators need to pay attention to now. Our panel brings together experienced professionals from across insights\, reputation and communications to discuss how the profession is changing\, where new opportunities are emerging\, and how practitioners can continue to provide strategic value in an increasingly complex environment. From AI and emerging technologies to trust\, authenticity and reputation\, we’ll examine trends reshaping our practice and discuss what we need to start\, stop and continue doing to remain effective and influential as in-demand professionals. Whether you’re working in-house\, in consultancy\, or supporting leaders through complex issues\, this event will provide practical insights\, fresh perspectives and plenty of opportunity for discussion and networking with colleagues. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The discussion will be moderated by Leigh Harris\, Managing Partner at Convergence Communications\, PRINZ Board member and Fellow.This event is sponsored by Isentia\, whose generous support is allowing us to use No. 4 and provide some nibbles for all attendees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the panellists:Ngaire Crawford leads the AI strategy for PR and Communications across the Pulsar Group\, where she is focused on what it means to stay ahead in a world where AI is reshaping the story before anyone has had a chance to tell it. She works across the Isentia and Vuelio brands to help communicators navigate what AI actually means for their work — and to make sure the industry has the frameworks and confidence to move forward. Ngaire has spent her career at the intersection of communications and measurement. With over two decades of experience in communications research\, she champions the power of insight to tell richer stories\, shape smarter decisions\, and prove the true value of communications. A passionate advocate for meaningful measurement\, Ngaire believes great data doesn’t just report impact — it creates it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donovan Ryan is a Christchurch‑based communications leader with experience across corporate\, public‑sector and agency environments. His work centres on reputation\, stakeholder engagement and helping organisations communicate with clarity in complex environments. He has recently returned from speaking at the IABC World Conference 2026 in Toronto\, where Great Scott received both a Gold Quill and the conference’s Best of the Best award.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nathan Beaumont is the founder of The Reputation Hub\, working with boards\, chief executives and corporate affairs teams on building and protecting reputation. He has seen issues from every side: as a journalist\, as press secretary to two Cabinet Ministers\, and over close to a decade at Chorus\, including as head of corporate affairs\, through the ultra-fast broadband rollout\, one of the largest infrastructure projects in New Zealand’s history. Outside work\, he runs\, plays football and touch rugby and coaches junior sport\, all held together by strapping tape\, ibuprofen and stubbornness. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Panel Moderator:Leigh Harris is co-founder and Managing Partner of Convergence Communications\, an independent public relations and strategic business consultancy she has led for more than two decades. A Fellow of PRINZ\, Leigh is an experienced communications practitioner who works at the intersection of reputation\, business strategy and complex issues. Over her career she has advised organisations across the private\, public and not-for-profit sectors\, from emerging businesses through to some of New Zealand’s best-known companies and individuals. As co-owner\, Leigh has helped grow Convergence from its Christchurch roots into a nationally represented consultancy\, while remaining closely involved in client work. Convergence is a previous winner of the PRINZ Supreme Award and received two Gold Awards in 2026. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/working-well-with-local-media-tauranga-prinz-panel-event/ LOCATION:Ground Level/247 Cameron Road\, Tauranga 3140 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tauranga.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240521T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240523T120000 DTSTAMP:20261012T071151 CREATED:20231210T220715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T020106Z UID:36451-1716282000-1716465600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Strategy & Problem Solving Master Class DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 28th October 2026 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for a lively and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the forces shaping the future of communications practice and what communicators need to pay attention to now. Our panel brings together experienced professionals from across insights\, reputation and communications to discuss how the profession is changing\, where new opportunities are emerging\, and how practitioners can continue to provide strategic value in an increasingly complex environment. From AI and emerging technologies to trust\, authenticity and reputation\, we’ll examine trends reshaping our practice and discuss what we need to start\, stop and continue doing to remain effective and influential as in-demand professionals. Whether you’re working in-house\, in consultancy\, or supporting leaders through complex issues\, this event will provide practical insights\, fresh perspectives and plenty of opportunity for discussion and networking with colleagues. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The discussion will be moderated by Leigh Harris\, Managing Partner at Convergence Communications\, PRINZ Board member and Fellow.This event is sponsored by Isentia\, whose generous support is allowing us to use No. 4 and provide some nibbles for all attendees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the panellists:Ngaire Crawford leads the AI strategy for PR and Communications across the Pulsar Group\, where she is focused on what it means to stay ahead in a world where AI is reshaping the story before anyone has had a chance to tell it. She works across the Isentia and Vuelio brands to help communicators navigate what AI actually means for their work — and to make sure the industry has the frameworks and confidence to move forward. Ngaire has spent her career at the intersection of communications and measurement. With over two decades of experience in communications research\, she champions the power of insight to tell richer stories\, shape smarter decisions\, and prove the true value of communications. A passionate advocate for meaningful measurement\, Ngaire believes great data doesn’t just report impact — it creates it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donovan Ryan is a Christchurch‑based communications leader with experience across corporate\, public‑sector and agency environments. His work centres on reputation\, stakeholder engagement and helping organisations communicate with clarity in complex environments. He has recently returned from speaking at the IABC World Conference 2026 in Toronto\, where Great Scott received both a Gold Quill and the conference’s Best of the Best award.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nathan Beaumont is the founder of The Reputation Hub\, working with boards\, chief executives and corporate affairs teams on building and protecting reputation. He has seen issues from every side: as a journalist\, as press secretary to two Cabinet Ministers\, and over close to a decade at Chorus\, including as head of corporate affairs\, through the ultra-fast broadband rollout\, one of the largest infrastructure projects in New Zealand’s history. Outside work\, he runs\, plays football and touch rugby and coaches junior sport\, all held together by strapping tape\, ibuprofen and stubbornness. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Panel Moderator:Leigh Harris is co-founder and Managing Partner of Convergence Communications\, an independent public relations and strategic business consultancy she has led for more than two decades. A Fellow of PRINZ\, Leigh is an experienced communications practitioner who works at the intersection of reputation\, business strategy and complex issues. Over her career she has advised organisations across the private\, public and not-for-profit sectors\, from emerging businesses through to some of New Zealand’s best-known companies and individuals. As co-owner\, Leigh has helped grow Convergence from its Christchurch roots into a nationally represented consultancy\, while remaining closely involved in client work. Convergence is a previous winner of the PRINZ Supreme Award and received two Gold Awards in 2026. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/strategy-problem-solving-master-class/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PR-8.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240516T171500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240516T230000 DTSTAMP:20261012T071151 CREATED:20240424T013155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T000145Z UID:39477-1715879700-1715900400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Wellington Social Resilience Event DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 28th October 2026 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for a lively and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the forces shaping the future of communications practice and what communicators need to pay attention to now. Our panel brings together experienced professionals from across insights\, reputation and communications to discuss how the profession is changing\, where new opportunities are emerging\, and how practitioners can continue to provide strategic value in an increasingly complex environment. From AI and emerging technologies to trust\, authenticity and reputation\, we’ll examine trends reshaping our practice and discuss what we need to start\, stop and continue doing to remain effective and influential as in-demand professionals. Whether you’re working in-house\, in consultancy\, or supporting leaders through complex issues\, this event will provide practical insights\, fresh perspectives and plenty of opportunity for discussion and networking with colleagues. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The discussion will be moderated by Leigh Harris\, Managing Partner at Convergence Communications\, PRINZ Board member and Fellow.This event is sponsored by Isentia\, whose generous support is allowing us to use No. 4 and provide some nibbles for all attendees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the panellists:Ngaire Crawford leads the AI strategy for PR and Communications across the Pulsar Group\, where she is focused on what it means to stay ahead in a world where AI is reshaping the story before anyone has had a chance to tell it. She works across the Isentia and Vuelio brands to help communicators navigate what AI actually means for their work — and to make sure the industry has the frameworks and confidence to move forward. Ngaire has spent her career at the intersection of communications and measurement. With over two decades of experience in communications research\, she champions the power of insight to tell richer stories\, shape smarter decisions\, and prove the true value of communications. A passionate advocate for meaningful measurement\, Ngaire believes great data doesn’t just report impact — it creates it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donovan Ryan is a Christchurch‑based communications leader with experience across corporate\, public‑sector and agency environments. His work centres on reputation\, stakeholder engagement and helping organisations communicate with clarity in complex environments. He has recently returned from speaking at the IABC World Conference 2026 in Toronto\, where Great Scott received both a Gold Quill and the conference’s Best of the Best award.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nathan Beaumont is the founder of The Reputation Hub\, working with boards\, chief executives and corporate affairs teams on building and protecting reputation. He has seen issues from every side: as a journalist\, as press secretary to two Cabinet Ministers\, and over close to a decade at Chorus\, including as head of corporate affairs\, through the ultra-fast broadband rollout\, one of the largest infrastructure projects in New Zealand’s history. Outside work\, he runs\, plays football and touch rugby and coaches junior sport\, all held together by strapping tape\, ibuprofen and stubbornness. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Panel Moderator:Leigh Harris is co-founder and Managing Partner of Convergence Communications\, an independent public relations and strategic business consultancy she has led for more than two decades. A Fellow of PRINZ\, Leigh is an experienced communications practitioner who works at the intersection of reputation\, business strategy and complex issues. Over her career she has advised organisations across the private\, public and not-for-profit sectors\, from emerging businesses through to some of New Zealand’s best-known companies and individuals. As co-owner\, Leigh has helped grow Convergence from its Christchurch roots into a nationally represented consultancy\, while remaining closely involved in client work. Convergence is a previous winner of the PRINZ Supreme Award and received two Gold Awards in 2026. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/wellington-social-resilience-event/ LOCATION:Exhibitions\, Gallery of Fine Art on 32 Brandon Street\, Wellington ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Gallery-shot-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240513T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240516T120000 DTSTAMP:20261012T071152 CREATED:20231218T034929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T041422Z UID:36587-1715592600-1715860800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy & Evaluation DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 28th October 2026 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for a lively and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the forces shaping the future of communications practice and what communicators need to pay attention to now. Our panel brings together experienced professionals from across insights\, reputation and communications to discuss how the profession is changing\, where new opportunities are emerging\, and how practitioners can continue to provide strategic value in an increasingly complex environment. From AI and emerging technologies to trust\, authenticity and reputation\, we’ll examine trends reshaping our practice and discuss what we need to start\, stop and continue doing to remain effective and influential as in-demand professionals. Whether you’re working in-house\, in consultancy\, or supporting leaders through complex issues\, this event will provide practical insights\, fresh perspectives and plenty of opportunity for discussion and networking with colleagues. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The discussion will be moderated by Leigh Harris\, Managing Partner at Convergence Communications\, PRINZ Board member and Fellow.This event is sponsored by Isentia\, whose generous support is allowing us to use No. 4 and provide some nibbles for all attendees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the panellists:Ngaire Crawford leads the AI strategy for PR and Communications across the Pulsar Group\, where she is focused on what it means to stay ahead in a world where AI is reshaping the story before anyone has had a chance to tell it. She works across the Isentia and Vuelio brands to help communicators navigate what AI actually means for their work — and to make sure the industry has the frameworks and confidence to move forward. Ngaire has spent her career at the intersection of communications and measurement. With over two decades of experience in communications research\, she champions the power of insight to tell richer stories\, shape smarter decisions\, and prove the true value of communications. A passionate advocate for meaningful measurement\, Ngaire believes great data doesn’t just report impact — it creates it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donovan Ryan is a Christchurch‑based communications leader with experience across corporate\, public‑sector and agency environments. His work centres on reputation\, stakeholder engagement and helping organisations communicate with clarity in complex environments. He has recently returned from speaking at the IABC World Conference 2026 in Toronto\, where Great Scott received both a Gold Quill and the conference’s Best of the Best award.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nathan Beaumont is the founder of The Reputation Hub\, working with boards\, chief executives and corporate affairs teams on building and protecting reputation. He has seen issues from every side: as a journalist\, as press secretary to two Cabinet Ministers\, and over close to a decade at Chorus\, including as head of corporate affairs\, through the ultra-fast broadband rollout\, one of the largest infrastructure projects in New Zealand’s history. Outside work\, he runs\, plays football and touch rugby and coaches junior sport\, all held together by strapping tape\, ibuprofen and stubbornness. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Panel Moderator:Leigh Harris is co-founder and Managing Partner of Convergence Communications\, an independent public relations and strategic business consultancy she has led for more than two decades. A Fellow of PRINZ\, Leigh is an experienced communications practitioner who works at the intersection of reputation\, business strategy and complex issues. Over her career she has advised organisations across the private\, public and not-for-profit sectors\, from emerging businesses through to some of New Zealand’s best-known companies and individuals. As co-owner\, Leigh has helped grow Convergence from its Christchurch roots into a nationally represented consultancy\, while remaining closely involved in client work. Convergence is a previous winner of the PRINZ Supreme Award and received two Gold Awards in 2026. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-strategy-evaluation-4/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PR-Strategy-and-Evaluation-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240509T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240509T193000 DTSTAMP:20261012T071152 CREATED:20240315T011104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T041932Z UID:38514-1715275800-1715283000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Hope\, Resignation or Relief - A High-Profile Panel Discussion on the best ways forward for NZ's Fourth Estate (Hybrid Event) DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 28th October 2026 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for a lively and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the forces shaping the future of communications practice and what communicators need to pay attention to now. Our panel brings together experienced professionals from across insights\, reputation and communications to discuss how the profession is changing\, where new opportunities are emerging\, and how practitioners can continue to provide strategic value in an increasingly complex environment. From AI and emerging technologies to trust\, authenticity and reputation\, we’ll examine trends reshaping our practice and discuss what we need to start\, stop and continue doing to remain effective and influential as in-demand professionals. Whether you’re working in-house\, in consultancy\, or supporting leaders through complex issues\, this event will provide practical insights\, fresh perspectives and plenty of opportunity for discussion and networking with colleagues. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The discussion will be moderated by Leigh Harris\, Managing Partner at Convergence Communications\, PRINZ Board member and Fellow.This event is sponsored by Isentia\, whose generous support is allowing us to use No. 4 and provide some nibbles for all attendees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the panellists:Ngaire Crawford leads the AI strategy for PR and Communications across the Pulsar Group\, where she is focused on what it means to stay ahead in a world where AI is reshaping the story before anyone has had a chance to tell it. She works across the Isentia and Vuelio brands to help communicators navigate what AI actually means for their work — and to make sure the industry has the frameworks and confidence to move forward. Ngaire has spent her career at the intersection of communications and measurement. With over two decades of experience in communications research\, she champions the power of insight to tell richer stories\, shape smarter decisions\, and prove the true value of communications. A passionate advocate for meaningful measurement\, Ngaire believes great data doesn’t just report impact — it creates it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donovan Ryan is a Christchurch‑based communications leader with experience across corporate\, public‑sector and agency environments. His work centres on reputation\, stakeholder engagement and helping organisations communicate with clarity in complex environments. He has recently returned from speaking at the IABC World Conference 2026 in Toronto\, where Great Scott received both a Gold Quill and the conference’s Best of the Best award.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nathan Beaumont is the founder of The Reputation Hub\, working with boards\, chief executives and corporate affairs teams on building and protecting reputation. He has seen issues from every side: as a journalist\, as press secretary to two Cabinet Ministers\, and over close to a decade at Chorus\, including as head of corporate affairs\, through the ultra-fast broadband rollout\, one of the largest infrastructure projects in New Zealand’s history. Outside work\, he runs\, plays football and touch rugby and coaches junior sport\, all held together by strapping tape\, ibuprofen and stubbornness. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Panel Moderator:Leigh Harris is co-founder and Managing Partner of Convergence Communications\, an independent public relations and strategic business consultancy she has led for more than two decades. A Fellow of PRINZ\, Leigh is an experienced communications practitioner who works at the intersection of reputation\, business strategy and complex issues. Over her career she has advised organisations across the private\, public and not-for-profit sectors\, from emerging businesses through to some of New Zealand’s best-known companies and individuals. As co-owner\, Leigh has helped grow Convergence from its Christchurch roots into a nationally represented consultancy\, while remaining closely involved in client work. Convergence is a previous winner of the PRINZ Supreme Award and received two Gold Awards in 2026. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/hope-resignation-or-relief-a-high-profile-panel-discussion-on-the-best-ways-forward-for-nzs-fourth-estate-hybrid/ LOCATION:Room C\, EMA\, Building/145 Khyber Pass Road\, Grafton\, Auckland 1023 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PRINZ-Gala-Dinner-Event-Cover-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240507T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240508T120000 DTSTAMP:20261012T071152 CREATED:20240121T211739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T215713Z UID:36882-1715074200-1715169600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Developing Persuasive Presentations DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 28th October 2026 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for a lively and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the forces shaping the future of communications practice and what communicators need to pay attention to now. Our panel brings together experienced professionals from across insights\, reputation and communications to discuss how the profession is changing\, where new opportunities are emerging\, and how practitioners can continue to provide strategic value in an increasingly complex environment. From AI and emerging technologies to trust\, authenticity and reputation\, we’ll examine trends reshaping our practice and discuss what we need to start\, stop and continue doing to remain effective and influential as in-demand professionals. Whether you’re working in-house\, in consultancy\, or supporting leaders through complex issues\, this event will provide practical insights\, fresh perspectives and plenty of opportunity for discussion and networking with colleagues. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The discussion will be moderated by Leigh Harris\, Managing Partner at Convergence Communications\, PRINZ Board member and Fellow.This event is sponsored by Isentia\, whose generous support is allowing us to use No. 4 and provide some nibbles for all attendees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the panellists:Ngaire Crawford leads the AI strategy for PR and Communications across the Pulsar Group\, where she is focused on what it means to stay ahead in a world where AI is reshaping the story before anyone has had a chance to tell it. She works across the Isentia and Vuelio brands to help communicators navigate what AI actually means for their work — and to make sure the industry has the frameworks and confidence to move forward. Ngaire has spent her career at the intersection of communications and measurement. With over two decades of experience in communications research\, she champions the power of insight to tell richer stories\, shape smarter decisions\, and prove the true value of communications. A passionate advocate for meaningful measurement\, Ngaire believes great data doesn’t just report impact — it creates it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donovan Ryan is a Christchurch‑based communications leader with experience across corporate\, public‑sector and agency environments. His work centres on reputation\, stakeholder engagement and helping organisations communicate with clarity in complex environments. He has recently returned from speaking at the IABC World Conference 2026 in Toronto\, where Great Scott received both a Gold Quill and the conference’s Best of the Best award.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nathan Beaumont is the founder of The Reputation Hub\, working with boards\, chief executives and corporate affairs teams on building and protecting reputation. He has seen issues from every side: as a journalist\, as press secretary to two Cabinet Ministers\, and over close to a decade at Chorus\, including as head of corporate affairs\, through the ultra-fast broadband rollout\, one of the largest infrastructure projects in New Zealand’s history. Outside work\, he runs\, plays football and touch rugby and coaches junior sport\, all held together by strapping tape\, ibuprofen and stubbornness. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Panel Moderator:Leigh Harris is co-founder and Managing Partner of Convergence Communications\, an independent public relations and strategic business consultancy she has led for more than two decades. A Fellow of PRINZ\, Leigh is an experienced communications practitioner who works at the intersection of reputation\, business strategy and complex issues. Over her career she has advised organisations across the private\, public and not-for-profit sectors\, from emerging businesses through to some of New Zealand’s best-known companies and individuals. As co-owner\, Leigh has helped grow Convergence from its Christchurch roots into a nationally represented consultancy\, while remaining closely involved in client work. Convergence is a previous winner of the PRINZ Supreme Award and received two Gold Awards in 2026. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/developing-persuasive-presentations/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PR-14.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240503T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240503T120000 DTSTAMP:20261012T071152 CREATED:20231212T054616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T044657Z UID:36441-1714730400-1714737600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Communications and Governance DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 28th October 2026 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for a lively and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the forces shaping the future of communications practice and what communicators need to pay attention to now. Our panel brings together experienced professionals from across insights\, reputation and communications to discuss how the profession is changing\, where new opportunities are emerging\, and how practitioners can continue to provide strategic value in an increasingly complex environment. From AI and emerging technologies to trust\, authenticity and reputation\, we’ll examine trends reshaping our practice and discuss what we need to start\, stop and continue doing to remain effective and influential as in-demand professionals. Whether you’re working in-house\, in consultancy\, or supporting leaders through complex issues\, this event will provide practical insights\, fresh perspectives and plenty of opportunity for discussion and networking with colleagues. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The discussion will be moderated by Leigh Harris\, Managing Partner at Convergence Communications\, PRINZ Board member and Fellow.This event is sponsored by Isentia\, whose generous support is allowing us to use No. 4 and provide some nibbles for all attendees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the panellists:Ngaire Crawford leads the AI strategy for PR and Communications across the Pulsar Group\, where she is focused on what it means to stay ahead in a world where AI is reshaping the story before anyone has had a chance to tell it. She works across the Isentia and Vuelio brands to help communicators navigate what AI actually means for their work — and to make sure the industry has the frameworks and confidence to move forward. Ngaire has spent her career at the intersection of communications and measurement. With over two decades of experience in communications research\, she champions the power of insight to tell richer stories\, shape smarter decisions\, and prove the true value of communications. A passionate advocate for meaningful measurement\, Ngaire believes great data doesn’t just report impact — it creates it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donovan Ryan is a Christchurch‑based communications leader with experience across corporate\, public‑sector and agency environments. His work centres on reputation\, stakeholder engagement and helping organisations communicate with clarity in complex environments. He has recently returned from speaking at the IABC World Conference 2026 in Toronto\, where Great Scott received both a Gold Quill and the conference’s Best of the Best award.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nathan Beaumont is the founder of The Reputation Hub\, working with boards\, chief executives and corporate affairs teams on building and protecting reputation. He has seen issues from every side: as a journalist\, as press secretary to two Cabinet Ministers\, and over close to a decade at Chorus\, including as head of corporate affairs\, through the ultra-fast broadband rollout\, one of the largest infrastructure projects in New Zealand’s history. Outside work\, he runs\, plays football and touch rugby and coaches junior sport\, all held together by strapping tape\, ibuprofen and stubbornness. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Panel Moderator:Leigh Harris is co-founder and Managing Partner of Convergence Communications\, an independent public relations and strategic business consultancy she has led for more than two decades. A Fellow of PRINZ\, Leigh is an experienced communications practitioner who works at the intersection of reputation\, business strategy and complex issues. Over her career she has advised organisations across the private\, public and not-for-profit sectors\, from emerging businesses through to some of New Zealand’s best-known companies and individuals. As co-owner\, Leigh has helped grow Convergence from its Christchurch roots into a nationally represented consultancy\, while remaining closely involved in client work. Convergence is a previous winner of the PRINZ Supreme Award and received two Gold Awards in 2026. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/communications-and-governance/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PR-12.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240502T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240502T233000 DTSTAMP:20261012T071152 CREATED:20240422T234331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T012636Z UID:39378-1714671000-1714692600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 28th October 2026 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for a lively and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the forces shaping the future of communications practice and what communicators need to pay attention to now. Our panel brings together experienced professionals from across insights\, reputation and communications to discuss how the profession is changing\, where new opportunities are emerging\, and how practitioners can continue to provide strategic value in an increasingly complex environment. From AI and emerging technologies to trust\, authenticity and reputation\, we’ll examine trends reshaping our practice and discuss what we need to start\, stop and continue doing to remain effective and influential as in-demand professionals. Whether you’re working in-house\, in consultancy\, or supporting leaders through complex issues\, this event will provide practical insights\, fresh perspectives and plenty of opportunity for discussion and networking with colleagues. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The discussion will be moderated by Leigh Harris\, Managing Partner at Convergence Communications\, PRINZ Board member and Fellow.This event is sponsored by Isentia\, whose generous support is allowing us to use No. 4 and provide some nibbles for all attendees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the panellists:Ngaire Crawford leads the AI strategy for PR and Communications across the Pulsar Group\, where she is focused on what it means to stay ahead in a world where AI is reshaping the story before anyone has had a chance to tell it. She works across the Isentia and Vuelio brands to help communicators navigate what AI actually means for their work — and to make sure the industry has the frameworks and confidence to move forward. Ngaire has spent her career at the intersection of communications and measurement. With over two decades of experience in communications research\, she champions the power of insight to tell richer stories\, shape smarter decisions\, and prove the true value of communications. A passionate advocate for meaningful measurement\, Ngaire believes great data doesn’t just report impact — it creates it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donovan Ryan is a Christchurch‑based communications leader with experience across corporate\, public‑sector and agency environments. His work centres on reputation\, stakeholder engagement and helping organisations communicate with clarity in complex environments. He has recently returned from speaking at the IABC World Conference 2026 in Toronto\, where Great Scott received both a Gold Quill and the conference’s Best of the Best award.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nathan Beaumont is the founder of The Reputation Hub\, working with boards\, chief executives and corporate affairs teams on building and protecting reputation. He has seen issues from every side: as a journalist\, as press secretary to two Cabinet Ministers\, and over close to a decade at Chorus\, including as head of corporate affairs\, through the ultra-fast broadband rollout\, one of the largest infrastructure projects in New Zealand’s history. Outside work\, he runs\, plays football and touch rugby and coaches junior sport\, all held together by strapping tape\, ibuprofen and stubbornness. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Panel Moderator:Leigh Harris is co-founder and Managing Partner of Convergence Communications\, an independent public relations and strategic business consultancy she has led for more than two decades. A Fellow of PRINZ\, Leigh is an experienced communications practitioner who works at the intersection of reputation\, business strategy and complex issues. Over her career she has advised organisations across the private\, public and not-for-profit sectors\, from emerging businesses through to some of New Zealand’s best-known companies and individuals. As co-owner\, Leigh has helped grow Convergence from its Christchurch roots into a nationally represented consultancy\, while remaining closely involved in client work. Convergence is a previous winner of the PRINZ Supreme Award and received two Gold Awards in 2026. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-thursdays-2/ LOCATION:Hotel Ponsonby\, 1 Saint Marys Road\, St Marys Bay\, Auckland 1011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/First-Thursdays-graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240422T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240423T120000 DTSTAMP:20261012T071152 CREATED:20231218T025209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T013043Z UID:36556-1713778200-1713873600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Advancing Digital Strategies in the Age of AI DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 28th October 2026 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for a lively and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the forces shaping the future of communications practice and what communicators need to pay attention to now. Our panel brings together experienced professionals from across insights\, reputation and communications to discuss how the profession is changing\, where new opportunities are emerging\, and how practitioners can continue to provide strategic value in an increasingly complex environment. From AI and emerging technologies to trust\, authenticity and reputation\, we’ll examine trends reshaping our practice and discuss what we need to start\, stop and continue doing to remain effective and influential as in-demand professionals. Whether you’re working in-house\, in consultancy\, or supporting leaders through complex issues\, this event will provide practical insights\, fresh perspectives and plenty of opportunity for discussion and networking with colleagues. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The discussion will be moderated by Leigh Harris\, Managing Partner at Convergence Communications\, PRINZ Board member and Fellow.This event is sponsored by Isentia\, whose generous support is allowing us to use No. 4 and provide some nibbles for all attendees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the panellists:Ngaire Crawford leads the AI strategy for PR and Communications across the Pulsar Group\, where she is focused on what it means to stay ahead in a world where AI is reshaping the story before anyone has had a chance to tell it. She works across the Isentia and Vuelio brands to help communicators navigate what AI actually means for their work — and to make sure the industry has the frameworks and confidence to move forward. Ngaire has spent her career at the intersection of communications and measurement. With over two decades of experience in communications research\, she champions the power of insight to tell richer stories\, shape smarter decisions\, and prove the true value of communications. A passionate advocate for meaningful measurement\, Ngaire believes great data doesn’t just report impact — it creates it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donovan Ryan is a Christchurch‑based communications leader with experience across corporate\, public‑sector and agency environments. His work centres on reputation\, stakeholder engagement and helping organisations communicate with clarity in complex environments. He has recently returned from speaking at the IABC World Conference 2026 in Toronto\, where Great Scott received both a Gold Quill and the conference’s Best of the Best award.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nathan Beaumont is the founder of The Reputation Hub\, working with boards\, chief executives and corporate affairs teams on building and protecting reputation. He has seen issues from every side: as a journalist\, as press secretary to two Cabinet Ministers\, and over close to a decade at Chorus\, including as head of corporate affairs\, through the ultra-fast broadband rollout\, one of the largest infrastructure projects in New Zealand’s history. Outside work\, he runs\, plays football and touch rugby and coaches junior sport\, all held together by strapping tape\, ibuprofen and stubbornness. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Panel Moderator:Leigh Harris is co-founder and Managing Partner of Convergence Communications\, an independent public relations and strategic business consultancy she has led for more than two decades. A Fellow of PRINZ\, Leigh is an experienced communications practitioner who works at the intersection of reputation\, business strategy and complex issues. Over her career she has advised organisations across the private\, public and not-for-profit sectors\, from emerging businesses through to some of New Zealand’s best-known companies and individuals. As co-owner\, Leigh has helped grow Convergence from its Christchurch roots into a nationally represented consultancy\, while remaining closely involved in client work. Convergence is a previous winner of the PRINZ Supreme Award and received two Gold Awards in 2026. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/advancing-digital-strategies-in-the-age-of-ai/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Advancing-Digital-Strategy-image-option-one-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240415T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240418T120000 DTSTAMP:20261012T071152 CREATED:20231218T032303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T014448Z UID:36569-1713173400-1713441600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 28th October 2026 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for a lively and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the forces shaping the future of communications practice and what communicators need to pay attention to now. Our panel brings together experienced professionals from across insights\, reputation and communications to discuss how the profession is changing\, where new opportunities are emerging\, and how practitioners can continue to provide strategic value in an increasingly complex environment. From AI and emerging technologies to trust\, authenticity and reputation\, we’ll examine trends reshaping our practice and discuss what we need to start\, stop and continue doing to remain effective and influential as in-demand professionals. Whether you’re working in-house\, in consultancy\, or supporting leaders through complex issues\, this event will provide practical insights\, fresh perspectives and plenty of opportunity for discussion and networking with colleagues. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The discussion will be moderated by Leigh Harris\, Managing Partner at Convergence Communications\, PRINZ Board member and Fellow.This event is sponsored by Isentia\, whose generous support is allowing us to use No. 4 and provide some nibbles for all attendees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the panellists:Ngaire Crawford leads the AI strategy for PR and Communications across the Pulsar Group\, where she is focused on what it means to stay ahead in a world where AI is reshaping the story before anyone has had a chance to tell it. She works across the Isentia and Vuelio brands to help communicators navigate what AI actually means for their work — and to make sure the industry has the frameworks and confidence to move forward. Ngaire has spent her career at the intersection of communications and measurement. With over two decades of experience in communications research\, she champions the power of insight to tell richer stories\, shape smarter decisions\, and prove the true value of communications. A passionate advocate for meaningful measurement\, Ngaire believes great data doesn’t just report impact — it creates it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donovan Ryan is a Christchurch‑based communications leader with experience across corporate\, public‑sector and agency environments. His work centres on reputation\, stakeholder engagement and helping organisations communicate with clarity in complex environments. He has recently returned from speaking at the IABC World Conference 2026 in Toronto\, where Great Scott received both a Gold Quill and the conference’s Best of the Best award.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nathan Beaumont is the founder of The Reputation Hub\, working with boards\, chief executives and corporate affairs teams on building and protecting reputation. He has seen issues from every side: as a journalist\, as press secretary to two Cabinet Ministers\, and over close to a decade at Chorus\, including as head of corporate affairs\, through the ultra-fast broadband rollout\, one of the largest infrastructure projects in New Zealand’s history. Outside work\, he runs\, plays football and touch rugby and coaches junior sport\, all held together by strapping tape\, ibuprofen and stubbornness. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Panel Moderator:Leigh Harris is co-founder and Managing Partner of Convergence Communications\, an independent public relations and strategic business consultancy she has led for more than two decades. A Fellow of PRINZ\, Leigh is an experienced communications practitioner who works at the intersection of reputation\, business strategy and complex issues. Over her career she has advised organisations across the private\, public and not-for-profit sectors\, from emerging businesses through to some of New Zealand’s best-known companies and individuals. As co-owner\, Leigh has helped grow Convergence from its Christchurch roots into a nationally represented consultancy\, while remaining closely involved in client work. Convergence is a previous winner of the PRINZ Supreme Award and received two Gold Awards in 2026. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-strategy-and-evaluation-4/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PR-Strategy-and-Evaluation-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240411T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240411T130000 DTSTAMP:20261012T071152 CREATED:20231122T001658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T003945Z UID:36075-1712826000-1712840400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Media Training for PR & Communications Professionals with Mary Lambie - SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 28th October 2026 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for a lively and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the forces shaping the future of communications practice and what communicators need to pay attention to now. Our panel brings together experienced professionals from across insights\, reputation and communications to discuss how the profession is changing\, where new opportunities are emerging\, and how practitioners can continue to provide strategic value in an increasingly complex environment. From AI and emerging technologies to trust\, authenticity and reputation\, we’ll examine trends reshaping our practice and discuss what we need to start\, stop and continue doing to remain effective and influential as in-demand professionals. Whether you’re working in-house\, in consultancy\, or supporting leaders through complex issues\, this event will provide practical insights\, fresh perspectives and plenty of opportunity for discussion and networking with colleagues. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The discussion will be moderated by Leigh Harris\, Managing Partner at Convergence Communications\, PRINZ Board member and Fellow.This event is sponsored by Isentia\, whose generous support is allowing us to use No. 4 and provide some nibbles for all attendees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the panellists:Ngaire Crawford leads the AI strategy for PR and Communications across the Pulsar Group\, where she is focused on what it means to stay ahead in a world where AI is reshaping the story before anyone has had a chance to tell it. She works across the Isentia and Vuelio brands to help communicators navigate what AI actually means for their work — and to make sure the industry has the frameworks and confidence to move forward. Ngaire has spent her career at the intersection of communications and measurement. With over two decades of experience in communications research\, she champions the power of insight to tell richer stories\, shape smarter decisions\, and prove the true value of communications. A passionate advocate for meaningful measurement\, Ngaire believes great data doesn’t just report impact — it creates it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donovan Ryan is a Christchurch‑based communications leader with experience across corporate\, public‑sector and agency environments. His work centres on reputation\, stakeholder engagement and helping organisations communicate with clarity in complex environments. He has recently returned from speaking at the IABC World Conference 2026 in Toronto\, where Great Scott received both a Gold Quill and the conference’s Best of the Best award.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nathan Beaumont is the founder of The Reputation Hub\, working with boards\, chief executives and corporate affairs teams on building and protecting reputation. He has seen issues from every side: as a journalist\, as press secretary to two Cabinet Ministers\, and over close to a decade at Chorus\, including as head of corporate affairs\, through the ultra-fast broadband rollout\, one of the largest infrastructure projects in New Zealand’s history. Outside work\, he runs\, plays football and touch rugby and coaches junior sport\, all held together by strapping tape\, ibuprofen and stubbornness. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Panel Moderator:Leigh Harris is co-founder and Managing Partner of Convergence Communications\, an independent public relations and strategic business consultancy she has led for more than two decades. A Fellow of PRINZ\, Leigh is an experienced communications practitioner who works at the intersection of reputation\, business strategy and complex issues. Over her career she has advised organisations across the private\, public and not-for-profit sectors\, from emerging businesses through to some of New Zealand’s best-known companies and individuals. As co-owner\, Leigh has helped grow Convergence from its Christchurch roots into a nationally represented consultancy\, while remaining closely involved in client work. Convergence is a previous winner of the PRINZ Supreme Award and received two Gold Awards in 2026. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/media-training-for-pr-communications-professionals-with-mary-lambie/ LOCATION:TVNZ – Cnr Victoria St West\, 100 Victoria Street West\, Auckland Central\, Auckland\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image00169-1024x683-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240404T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240404T173000 DTSTAMP:20261012T071152 CREATED:20240327T211518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T211930Z UID:38850-1712251800-1712251800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 28th October 2026 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for a lively and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the forces shaping the future of communications practice and what communicators need to pay attention to now. Our panel brings together experienced professionals from across insights\, reputation and communications to discuss how the profession is changing\, where new opportunities are emerging\, and how practitioners can continue to provide strategic value in an increasingly complex environment. From AI and emerging technologies to trust\, authenticity and reputation\, we’ll examine trends reshaping our practice and discuss what we need to start\, stop and continue doing to remain effective and influential as in-demand professionals. Whether you’re working in-house\, in consultancy\, or supporting leaders through complex issues\, this event will provide practical insights\, fresh perspectives and plenty of opportunity for discussion and networking with colleagues. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The discussion will be moderated by Leigh Harris\, Managing Partner at Convergence Communications\, PRINZ Board member and Fellow.This event is sponsored by Isentia\, whose generous support is allowing us to use No. 4 and provide some nibbles for all attendees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the panellists:Ngaire Crawford leads the AI strategy for PR and Communications across the Pulsar Group\, where she is focused on what it means to stay ahead in a world where AI is reshaping the story before anyone has had a chance to tell it. She works across the Isentia and Vuelio brands to help communicators navigate what AI actually means for their work — and to make sure the industry has the frameworks and confidence to move forward. Ngaire has spent her career at the intersection of communications and measurement. With over two decades of experience in communications research\, she champions the power of insight to tell richer stories\, shape smarter decisions\, and prove the true value of communications. A passionate advocate for meaningful measurement\, Ngaire believes great data doesn’t just report impact — it creates it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donovan Ryan is a Christchurch‑based communications leader with experience across corporate\, public‑sector and agency environments. His work centres on reputation\, stakeholder engagement and helping organisations communicate with clarity in complex environments. He has recently returned from speaking at the IABC World Conference 2026 in Toronto\, where Great Scott received both a Gold Quill and the conference’s Best of the Best award.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nathan Beaumont is the founder of The Reputation Hub\, working with boards\, chief executives and corporate affairs teams on building and protecting reputation. He has seen issues from every side: as a journalist\, as press secretary to two Cabinet Ministers\, and over close to a decade at Chorus\, including as head of corporate affairs\, through the ultra-fast broadband rollout\, one of the largest infrastructure projects in New Zealand’s history. Outside work\, he runs\, plays football and touch rugby and coaches junior sport\, all held together by strapping tape\, ibuprofen and stubbornness. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Panel Moderator:Leigh Harris is co-founder and Managing Partner of Convergence Communications\, an independent public relations and strategic business consultancy she has led for more than two decades. A Fellow of PRINZ\, Leigh is an experienced communications practitioner who works at the intersection of reputation\, business strategy and complex issues. Over her career she has advised organisations across the private\, public and not-for-profit sectors\, from emerging businesses through to some of New Zealand’s best-known companies and individuals. As co-owner\, Leigh has helped grow Convergence from its Christchurch roots into a nationally represented consultancy\, while remaining closely involved in client work. Convergence is a previous winner of the PRINZ Supreme Award and received two Gold Awards in 2026. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/first-thursdays/ LOCATION:Hotel Ponsonby\, 1 Saint Marys Road\, St Marys Bay\, Auckland 1011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/First-Thursdays-graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240326T121000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240326T131000 DTSTAMP:20261012T071152 CREATED:20240313T211326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T010801Z UID:38473-1711455000-1711458600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Employee Engagement Learning Lunch DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 28th October 2026 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for a lively and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the forces shaping the future of communications practice and what communicators need to pay attention to now. Our panel brings together experienced professionals from across insights\, reputation and communications to discuss how the profession is changing\, where new opportunities are emerging\, and how practitioners can continue to provide strategic value in an increasingly complex environment. From AI and emerging technologies to trust\, authenticity and reputation\, we’ll examine trends reshaping our practice and discuss what we need to start\, stop and continue doing to remain effective and influential as in-demand professionals. Whether you’re working in-house\, in consultancy\, or supporting leaders through complex issues\, this event will provide practical insights\, fresh perspectives and plenty of opportunity for discussion and networking with colleagues. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The discussion will be moderated by Leigh Harris\, Managing Partner at Convergence Communications\, PRINZ Board member and Fellow.This event is sponsored by Isentia\, whose generous support is allowing us to use No. 4 and provide some nibbles for all attendees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the panellists:Ngaire Crawford leads the AI strategy for PR and Communications across the Pulsar Group\, where she is focused on what it means to stay ahead in a world where AI is reshaping the story before anyone has had a chance to tell it. She works across the Isentia and Vuelio brands to help communicators navigate what AI actually means for their work — and to make sure the industry has the frameworks and confidence to move forward. Ngaire has spent her career at the intersection of communications and measurement. With over two decades of experience in communications research\, she champions the power of insight to tell richer stories\, shape smarter decisions\, and prove the true value of communications. A passionate advocate for meaningful measurement\, Ngaire believes great data doesn’t just report impact — it creates it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donovan Ryan is a Christchurch‑based communications leader with experience across corporate\, public‑sector and agency environments. His work centres on reputation\, stakeholder engagement and helping organisations communicate with clarity in complex environments. He has recently returned from speaking at the IABC World Conference 2026 in Toronto\, where Great Scott received both a Gold Quill and the conference’s Best of the Best award.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nathan Beaumont is the founder of The Reputation Hub\, working with boards\, chief executives and corporate affairs teams on building and protecting reputation. He has seen issues from every side: as a journalist\, as press secretary to two Cabinet Ministers\, and over close to a decade at Chorus\, including as head of corporate affairs\, through the ultra-fast broadband rollout\, one of the largest infrastructure projects in New Zealand’s history. Outside work\, he runs\, plays football and touch rugby and coaches junior sport\, all held together by strapping tape\, ibuprofen and stubbornness. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Panel Moderator:Leigh Harris is co-founder and Managing Partner of Convergence Communications\, an independent public relations and strategic business consultancy she has led for more than two decades. A Fellow of PRINZ\, Leigh is an experienced communications practitioner who works at the intersection of reputation\, business strategy and complex issues. Over her career she has advised organisations across the private\, public and not-for-profit sectors\, from emerging businesses through to some of New Zealand’s best-known companies and individuals. As co-owner\, Leigh has helped grow Convergence from its Christchurch roots into a nationally represented consultancy\, while remaining closely involved in client work. Convergence is a previous winner of the PRINZ Supreme Award and received two Gold Awards in 2026. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/employment-engagement-learning-lunch/ LOCATION:1.3 Kākāriki\, Level 1 The Aurora Centre 56 – 66 The Terrace Wellington ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PRINZ-Gala-Dinner-Event-Cover-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240314T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240314T193000 DTSTAMP:20261012T071152 CREATED:20231205T031234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T021815Z UID:36323-1710437400-1710444600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:How to Unleash AI in PR - A game changer event - sponsored by Robert Walters (SOLD OUT) DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 28th October 2026 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for a lively and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the forces shaping the future of communications practice and what communicators need to pay attention to now. Our panel brings together experienced professionals from across insights\, reputation and communications to discuss how the profession is changing\, where new opportunities are emerging\, and how practitioners can continue to provide strategic value in an increasingly complex environment. From AI and emerging technologies to trust\, authenticity and reputation\, we’ll examine trends reshaping our practice and discuss what we need to start\, stop and continue doing to remain effective and influential as in-demand professionals. Whether you’re working in-house\, in consultancy\, or supporting leaders through complex issues\, this event will provide practical insights\, fresh perspectives and plenty of opportunity for discussion and networking with colleagues. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The discussion will be moderated by Leigh Harris\, Managing Partner at Convergence Communications\, PRINZ Board member and Fellow.This event is sponsored by Isentia\, whose generous support is allowing us to use No. 4 and provide some nibbles for all attendees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the panellists:Ngaire Crawford leads the AI strategy for PR and Communications across the Pulsar Group\, where she is focused on what it means to stay ahead in a world where AI is reshaping the story before anyone has had a chance to tell it. She works across the Isentia and Vuelio brands to help communicators navigate what AI actually means for their work — and to make sure the industry has the frameworks and confidence to move forward. Ngaire has spent her career at the intersection of communications and measurement. With over two decades of experience in communications research\, she champions the power of insight to tell richer stories\, shape smarter decisions\, and prove the true value of communications. A passionate advocate for meaningful measurement\, Ngaire believes great data doesn’t just report impact — it creates it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donovan Ryan is a Christchurch‑based communications leader with experience across corporate\, public‑sector and agency environments. His work centres on reputation\, stakeholder engagement and helping organisations communicate with clarity in complex environments. He has recently returned from speaking at the IABC World Conference 2026 in Toronto\, where Great Scott received both a Gold Quill and the conference’s Best of the Best award.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nathan Beaumont is the founder of The Reputation Hub\, working with boards\, chief executives and corporate affairs teams on building and protecting reputation. He has seen issues from every side: as a journalist\, as press secretary to two Cabinet Ministers\, and over close to a decade at Chorus\, including as head of corporate affairs\, through the ultra-fast broadband rollout\, one of the largest infrastructure projects in New Zealand’s history. Outside work\, he runs\, plays football and touch rugby and coaches junior sport\, all held together by strapping tape\, ibuprofen and stubbornness. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Panel Moderator:Leigh Harris is co-founder and Managing Partner of Convergence Communications\, an independent public relations and strategic business consultancy she has led for more than two decades. A Fellow of PRINZ\, Leigh is an experienced communications practitioner who works at the intersection of reputation\, business strategy and complex issues. Over her career she has advised organisations across the private\, public and not-for-profit sectors\, from emerging businesses through to some of New Zealand’s best-known companies and individuals. As co-owner\, Leigh has helped grow Convergence from its Christchurch roots into a nationally represented consultancy\, while remaining closely involved in client work. Convergence is a previous winner of the PRINZ Supreme Award and received two Gold Awards in 2026. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/how-to-unleash-ai-in-pr-a-game-changer-event-sponsored-by-robert-walters/ LOCATION:Robert Walters Offices Auckland\, Level 9\, PWC Tower\, 15 Customs St\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PR-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240314T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240314T130000 DTSTAMP:20261012T071152 CREATED:20240214T223209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T215036Z UID:37706-1710417600-1710421200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Rewiring for Resilience DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 28th October 2026 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for a lively and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the forces shaping the future of communications practice and what communicators need to pay attention to now. Our panel brings together experienced professionals from across insights\, reputation and communications to discuss how the profession is changing\, where new opportunities are emerging\, and how practitioners can continue to provide strategic value in an increasingly complex environment. From AI and emerging technologies to trust\, authenticity and reputation\, we’ll examine trends reshaping our practice and discuss what we need to start\, stop and continue doing to remain effective and influential as in-demand professionals. Whether you’re working in-house\, in consultancy\, or supporting leaders through complex issues\, this event will provide practical insights\, fresh perspectives and plenty of opportunity for discussion and networking with colleagues. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The discussion will be moderated by Leigh Harris\, Managing Partner at Convergence Communications\, PRINZ Board member and Fellow.This event is sponsored by Isentia\, whose generous support is allowing us to use No. 4 and provide some nibbles for all attendees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the panellists:Ngaire Crawford leads the AI strategy for PR and Communications across the Pulsar Group\, where she is focused on what it means to stay ahead in a world where AI is reshaping the story before anyone has had a chance to tell it. She works across the Isentia and Vuelio brands to help communicators navigate what AI actually means for their work — and to make sure the industry has the frameworks and confidence to move forward. Ngaire has spent her career at the intersection of communications and measurement. With over two decades of experience in communications research\, she champions the power of insight to tell richer stories\, shape smarter decisions\, and prove the true value of communications. A passionate advocate for meaningful measurement\, Ngaire believes great data doesn’t just report impact — it creates it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donovan Ryan is a Christchurch‑based communications leader with experience across corporate\, public‑sector and agency environments. His work centres on reputation\, stakeholder engagement and helping organisations communicate with clarity in complex environments. He has recently returned from speaking at the IABC World Conference 2026 in Toronto\, where Great Scott received both a Gold Quill and the conference’s Best of the Best award.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nathan Beaumont is the founder of The Reputation Hub\, working with boards\, chief executives and corporate affairs teams on building and protecting reputation. He has seen issues from every side: as a journalist\, as press secretary to two Cabinet Ministers\, and over close to a decade at Chorus\, including as head of corporate affairs\, through the ultra-fast broadband rollout\, one of the largest infrastructure projects in New Zealand’s history. Outside work\, he runs\, plays football and touch rugby and coaches junior sport\, all held together by strapping tape\, ibuprofen and stubbornness. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Panel Moderator:Leigh Harris is co-founder and Managing Partner of Convergence Communications\, an independent public relations and strategic business consultancy she has led for more than two decades. A Fellow of PRINZ\, Leigh is an experienced communications practitioner who works at the intersection of reputation\, business strategy and complex issues. Over her career she has advised organisations across the private\, public and not-for-profit sectors\, from emerging businesses through to some of New Zealand’s best-known companies and individuals. As co-owner\, Leigh has helped grow Convergence from its Christchurch roots into a nationally represented consultancy\, while remaining closely involved in client work. Convergence is a previous winner of the PRINZ Supreme Award and received two Gold Awards in 2026. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/rewiring-for-resilience/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/PR-20.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240307T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240307T190000 DTSTAMP:20261012T071152 CREATED:20240223T002025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T002214Z UID:37960-1709832600-1709838000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 28th October 2026 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for a lively and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the forces shaping the future of communications practice and what communicators need to pay attention to now. Our panel brings together experienced professionals from across insights\, reputation and communications to discuss how the profession is changing\, where new opportunities are emerging\, and how practitioners can continue to provide strategic value in an increasingly complex environment. From AI and emerging technologies to trust\, authenticity and reputation\, we’ll examine trends reshaping our practice and discuss what we need to start\, stop and continue doing to remain effective and influential as in-demand professionals. Whether you’re working in-house\, in consultancy\, or supporting leaders through complex issues\, this event will provide practical insights\, fresh perspectives and plenty of opportunity for discussion and networking with colleagues. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The discussion will be moderated by Leigh Harris\, Managing Partner at Convergence Communications\, PRINZ Board member and Fellow.This event is sponsored by Isentia\, whose generous support is allowing us to use No. 4 and provide some nibbles for all attendees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the panellists:Ngaire Crawford leads the AI strategy for PR and Communications across the Pulsar Group\, where she is focused on what it means to stay ahead in a world where AI is reshaping the story before anyone has had a chance to tell it. She works across the Isentia and Vuelio brands to help communicators navigate what AI actually means for their work — and to make sure the industry has the frameworks and confidence to move forward. Ngaire has spent her career at the intersection of communications and measurement. With over two decades of experience in communications research\, she champions the power of insight to tell richer stories\, shape smarter decisions\, and prove the true value of communications. A passionate advocate for meaningful measurement\, Ngaire believes great data doesn’t just report impact — it creates it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donovan Ryan is a Christchurch‑based communications leader with experience across corporate\, public‑sector and agency environments. His work centres on reputation\, stakeholder engagement and helping organisations communicate with clarity in complex environments. He has recently returned from speaking at the IABC World Conference 2026 in Toronto\, where Great Scott received both a Gold Quill and the conference’s Best of the Best award.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nathan Beaumont is the founder of The Reputation Hub\, working with boards\, chief executives and corporate affairs teams on building and protecting reputation. He has seen issues from every side: as a journalist\, as press secretary to two Cabinet Ministers\, and over close to a decade at Chorus\, including as head of corporate affairs\, through the ultra-fast broadband rollout\, one of the largest infrastructure projects in New Zealand’s history. Outside work\, he runs\, plays football and touch rugby and coaches junior sport\, all held together by strapping tape\, ibuprofen and stubbornness. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Panel Moderator:Leigh Harris is co-founder and Managing Partner of Convergence Communications\, an independent public relations and strategic business consultancy she has led for more than two decades. A Fellow of PRINZ\, Leigh is an experienced communications practitioner who works at the intersection of reputation\, business strategy and complex issues. Over her career she has advised organisations across the private\, public and not-for-profit sectors\, from emerging businesses through to some of New Zealand’s best-known companies and individuals. As co-owner\, Leigh has helped grow Convergence from its Christchurch roots into a nationally represented consultancy\, while remaining closely involved in client work. Convergence is a previous winner of the PRINZ Supreme Award and received two Gold Awards in 2026. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-thursdays/ LOCATION:Hotel Ponsonby\, 1 Saint Marys Road\, St Marys Bay\, Auckland 1011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/First-Thursdays-graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240307T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240307T090000 DTSTAMP:20261012T071152 CREATED:20240214T222014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T212210Z UID:37716-1709796600-1709802000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Waikato Coffee Catch-up DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 28th October 2026 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for a lively and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the forces shaping the future of communications practice and what communicators need to pay attention to now. Our panel brings together experienced professionals from across insights\, reputation and communications to discuss how the profession is changing\, where new opportunities are emerging\, and how practitioners can continue to provide strategic value in an increasingly complex environment. From AI and emerging technologies to trust\, authenticity and reputation\, we’ll examine trends reshaping our practice and discuss what we need to start\, stop and continue doing to remain effective and influential as in-demand professionals. Whether you’re working in-house\, in consultancy\, or supporting leaders through complex issues\, this event will provide practical insights\, fresh perspectives and plenty of opportunity for discussion and networking with colleagues. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The discussion will be moderated by Leigh Harris\, Managing Partner at Convergence Communications\, PRINZ Board member and Fellow.This event is sponsored by Isentia\, whose generous support is allowing us to use No. 4 and provide some nibbles for all attendees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the panellists:Ngaire Crawford leads the AI strategy for PR and Communications across the Pulsar Group\, where she is focused on what it means to stay ahead in a world where AI is reshaping the story before anyone has had a chance to tell it. She works across the Isentia and Vuelio brands to help communicators navigate what AI actually means for their work — and to make sure the industry has the frameworks and confidence to move forward. Ngaire has spent her career at the intersection of communications and measurement. With over two decades of experience in communications research\, she champions the power of insight to tell richer stories\, shape smarter decisions\, and prove the true value of communications. A passionate advocate for meaningful measurement\, Ngaire believes great data doesn’t just report impact — it creates it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donovan Ryan is a Christchurch‑based communications leader with experience across corporate\, public‑sector and agency environments. His work centres on reputation\, stakeholder engagement and helping organisations communicate with clarity in complex environments. He has recently returned from speaking at the IABC World Conference 2026 in Toronto\, where Great Scott received both a Gold Quill and the conference’s Best of the Best award.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nathan Beaumont is the founder of The Reputation Hub\, working with boards\, chief executives and corporate affairs teams on building and protecting reputation. He has seen issues from every side: as a journalist\, as press secretary to two Cabinet Ministers\, and over close to a decade at Chorus\, including as head of corporate affairs\, through the ultra-fast broadband rollout\, one of the largest infrastructure projects in New Zealand’s history. Outside work\, he runs\, plays football and touch rugby and coaches junior sport\, all held together by strapping tape\, ibuprofen and stubbornness. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Panel Moderator:Leigh Harris is co-founder and Managing Partner of Convergence Communications\, an independent public relations and strategic business consultancy she has led for more than two decades. A Fellow of PRINZ\, Leigh is an experienced communications practitioner who works at the intersection of reputation\, business strategy and complex issues. Over her career she has advised organisations across the private\, public and not-for-profit sectors\, from emerging businesses through to some of New Zealand’s best-known companies and individuals. As co-owner\, Leigh has helped grow Convergence from its Christchurch roots into a nationally represented consultancy\, while remaining closely involved in client work. Convergence is a previous winner of the PRINZ Supreme Award and received two Gold Awards in 2026. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-coffee-catch-up/ LOCATION:Joe’s Garage\, 6 Bryce Street\, Hamilton Central ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/nathan-dumlao-r-KfktlyBL0-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240229T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240229T193000 DTSTAMP:20261012T071152 CREATED:20240124T002737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T002859Z UID:37040-1709227800-1709235000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Working Well with the News Media - Taranaki PRINZ Panel Event DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 28th October 2026 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for a lively and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the forces shaping the future of communications practice and what communicators need to pay attention to now. Our panel brings together experienced professionals from across insights\, reputation and communications to discuss how the profession is changing\, where new opportunities are emerging\, and how practitioners can continue to provide strategic value in an increasingly complex environment. From AI and emerging technologies to trust\, authenticity and reputation\, we’ll examine trends reshaping our practice and discuss what we need to start\, stop and continue doing to remain effective and influential as in-demand professionals. Whether you’re working in-house\, in consultancy\, or supporting leaders through complex issues\, this event will provide practical insights\, fresh perspectives and plenty of opportunity for discussion and networking with colleagues. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The discussion will be moderated by Leigh Harris\, Managing Partner at Convergence Communications\, PRINZ Board member and Fellow.This event is sponsored by Isentia\, whose generous support is allowing us to use No. 4 and provide some nibbles for all attendees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the panellists:Ngaire Crawford leads the AI strategy for PR and Communications across the Pulsar Group\, where she is focused on what it means to stay ahead in a world where AI is reshaping the story before anyone has had a chance to tell it. She works across the Isentia and Vuelio brands to help communicators navigate what AI actually means for their work — and to make sure the industry has the frameworks and confidence to move forward. Ngaire has spent her career at the intersection of communications and measurement. With over two decades of experience in communications research\, she champions the power of insight to tell richer stories\, shape smarter decisions\, and prove the true value of communications. A passionate advocate for meaningful measurement\, Ngaire believes great data doesn’t just report impact — it creates it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donovan Ryan is a Christchurch‑based communications leader with experience across corporate\, public‑sector and agency environments. His work centres on reputation\, stakeholder engagement and helping organisations communicate with clarity in complex environments. He has recently returned from speaking at the IABC World Conference 2026 in Toronto\, where Great Scott received both a Gold Quill and the conference’s Best of the Best award.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nathan Beaumont is the founder of The Reputation Hub\, working with boards\, chief executives and corporate affairs teams on building and protecting reputation. He has seen issues from every side: as a journalist\, as press secretary to two Cabinet Ministers\, and over close to a decade at Chorus\, including as head of corporate affairs\, through the ultra-fast broadband rollout\, one of the largest infrastructure projects in New Zealand’s history. Outside work\, he runs\, plays football and touch rugby and coaches junior sport\, all held together by strapping tape\, ibuprofen and stubbornness. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Panel Moderator:Leigh Harris is co-founder and Managing Partner of Convergence Communications\, an independent public relations and strategic business consultancy she has led for more than two decades. A Fellow of PRINZ\, Leigh is an experienced communications practitioner who works at the intersection of reputation\, business strategy and complex issues. Over her career she has advised organisations across the private\, public and not-for-profit sectors\, from emerging businesses through to some of New Zealand’s best-known companies and individuals. As co-owner\, Leigh has helped grow Convergence from its Christchurch roots into a nationally represented consultancy\, while remaining closely involved in client work. Convergence is a previous winner of the PRINZ Supreme Award and received two Gold Awards in 2026. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/working-well-with-the-news-media-taranaki-prinz-panel-event/ LOCATION:The Most FM Radio Station\, 27 Liardet St\, New Plymouth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Te-Rewa-Rewa-Bridge-New-Plymouth.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240227T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240227T113000 DTSTAMP:20261012T071152 CREATED:20240109T014521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T212334Z UID:36651-1709026200-1709033400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Demystifying Google Analytics 4 (GA4) DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 28th October 2026 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for a lively and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the forces shaping the future of communications practice and what communicators need to pay attention to now. Our panel brings together experienced professionals from across insights\, reputation and communications to discuss how the profession is changing\, where new opportunities are emerging\, and how practitioners can continue to provide strategic value in an increasingly complex environment. From AI and emerging technologies to trust\, authenticity and reputation\, we’ll examine trends reshaping our practice and discuss what we need to start\, stop and continue doing to remain effective and influential as in-demand professionals. Whether you’re working in-house\, in consultancy\, or supporting leaders through complex issues\, this event will provide practical insights\, fresh perspectives and plenty of opportunity for discussion and networking with colleagues. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The discussion will be moderated by Leigh Harris\, Managing Partner at Convergence Communications\, PRINZ Board member and Fellow.This event is sponsored by Isentia\, whose generous support is allowing us to use No. 4 and provide some nibbles for all attendees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the panellists:Ngaire Crawford leads the AI strategy for PR and Communications across the Pulsar Group\, where she is focused on what it means to stay ahead in a world where AI is reshaping the story before anyone has had a chance to tell it. She works across the Isentia and Vuelio brands to help communicators navigate what AI actually means for their work — and to make sure the industry has the frameworks and confidence to move forward. Ngaire has spent her career at the intersection of communications and measurement. With over two decades of experience in communications research\, she champions the power of insight to tell richer stories\, shape smarter decisions\, and prove the true value of communications. A passionate advocate for meaningful measurement\, Ngaire believes great data doesn’t just report impact — it creates it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donovan Ryan is a Christchurch‑based communications leader with experience across corporate\, public‑sector and agency environments. His work centres on reputation\, stakeholder engagement and helping organisations communicate with clarity in complex environments. He has recently returned from speaking at the IABC World Conference 2026 in Toronto\, where Great Scott received both a Gold Quill and the conference’s Best of the Best award.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nathan Beaumont is the founder of The Reputation Hub\, working with boards\, chief executives and corporate affairs teams on building and protecting reputation. He has seen issues from every side: as a journalist\, as press secretary to two Cabinet Ministers\, and over close to a decade at Chorus\, including as head of corporate affairs\, through the ultra-fast broadband rollout\, one of the largest infrastructure projects in New Zealand’s history. Outside work\, he runs\, plays football and touch rugby and coaches junior sport\, all held together by strapping tape\, ibuprofen and stubbornness. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Panel Moderator:Leigh Harris is co-founder and Managing Partner of Convergence Communications\, an independent public relations and strategic business consultancy she has led for more than two decades. A Fellow of PRINZ\, Leigh is an experienced communications practitioner who works at the intersection of reputation\, business strategy and complex issues. Over her career she has advised organisations across the private\, public and not-for-profit sectors\, from emerging businesses through to some of New Zealand’s best-known companies and individuals. As co-owner\, Leigh has helped grow Convergence from its Christchurch roots into a nationally represented consultancy\, while remaining closely involved in client work. Convergence is a previous winner of the PRINZ Supreme Award and received two Gold Awards in 2026. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/demystifying-google-analytics-4-ga4/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PR-13.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240222T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240222T193000 DTSTAMP:20261012T071152 CREATED:20240124T234242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T024851Z UID:36901-1708623000-1708630200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The Future of PR - Hybrid Expert Panel Event DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 28th October 2026 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for a lively and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the forces shaping the future of communications practice and what communicators need to pay attention to now. Our panel brings together experienced professionals from across insights\, reputation and communications to discuss how the profession is changing\, where new opportunities are emerging\, and how practitioners can continue to provide strategic value in an increasingly complex environment. From AI and emerging technologies to trust\, authenticity and reputation\, we’ll examine trends reshaping our practice and discuss what we need to start\, stop and continue doing to remain effective and influential as in-demand professionals. Whether you’re working in-house\, in consultancy\, or supporting leaders through complex issues\, this event will provide practical insights\, fresh perspectives and plenty of opportunity for discussion and networking with colleagues. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The discussion will be moderated by Leigh Harris\, Managing Partner at Convergence Communications\, PRINZ Board member and Fellow.This event is sponsored by Isentia\, whose generous support is allowing us to use No. 4 and provide some nibbles for all attendees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the panellists:Ngaire Crawford leads the AI strategy for PR and Communications across the Pulsar Group\, where she is focused on what it means to stay ahead in a world where AI is reshaping the story before anyone has had a chance to tell it. She works across the Isentia and Vuelio brands to help communicators navigate what AI actually means for their work — and to make sure the industry has the frameworks and confidence to move forward. Ngaire has spent her career at the intersection of communications and measurement. With over two decades of experience in communications research\, she champions the power of insight to tell richer stories\, shape smarter decisions\, and prove the true value of communications. A passionate advocate for meaningful measurement\, Ngaire believes great data doesn’t just report impact — it creates it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donovan Ryan is a Christchurch‑based communications leader with experience across corporate\, public‑sector and agency environments. His work centres on reputation\, stakeholder engagement and helping organisations communicate with clarity in complex environments. He has recently returned from speaking at the IABC World Conference 2026 in Toronto\, where Great Scott received both a Gold Quill and the conference’s Best of the Best award.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nathan Beaumont is the founder of The Reputation Hub\, working with boards\, chief executives and corporate affairs teams on building and protecting reputation. He has seen issues from every side: as a journalist\, as press secretary to two Cabinet Ministers\, and over close to a decade at Chorus\, including as head of corporate affairs\, through the ultra-fast broadband rollout\, one of the largest infrastructure projects in New Zealand’s history. Outside work\, he runs\, plays football and touch rugby and coaches junior sport\, all held together by strapping tape\, ibuprofen and stubbornness. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Panel Moderator:Leigh Harris is co-founder and Managing Partner of Convergence Communications\, an independent public relations and strategic business consultancy she has led for more than two decades. A Fellow of PRINZ\, Leigh is an experienced communications practitioner who works at the intersection of reputation\, business strategy and complex issues. Over her career she has advised organisations across the private\, public and not-for-profit sectors\, from emerging businesses through to some of New Zealand’s best-known companies and individuals. As co-owner\, Leigh has helped grow Convergence from its Christchurch roots into a nationally represented consultancy\, while remaining closely involved in client work. Convergence is a previous winner of the PRINZ Supreme Award and received two Gold Awards in 2026. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-future-of-pr-hybrid-expert-panel-event/ LOCATION:ANZ 23 Albert Street\, Auckland CBD\, Auckland 1010 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/U9520-e1463029495996.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240221T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240221T180000 DTSTAMP:20261012T071152 CREATED:20240130T015908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T221347Z UID:37187-1708533000-1708538400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Rotorua PR & Communications Networking Event DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 28th October 2026 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for a lively and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the forces shaping the future of communications practice and what communicators need to pay attention to now. Our panel brings together experienced professionals from across insights\, reputation and communications to discuss how the profession is changing\, where new opportunities are emerging\, and how practitioners can continue to provide strategic value in an increasingly complex environment. From AI and emerging technologies to trust\, authenticity and reputation\, we’ll examine trends reshaping our practice and discuss what we need to start\, stop and continue doing to remain effective and influential as in-demand professionals. Whether you’re working in-house\, in consultancy\, or supporting leaders through complex issues\, this event will provide practical insights\, fresh perspectives and plenty of opportunity for discussion and networking with colleagues. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The discussion will be moderated by Leigh Harris\, Managing Partner at Convergence Communications\, PRINZ Board member and Fellow.This event is sponsored by Isentia\, whose generous support is allowing us to use No. 4 and provide some nibbles for all attendees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the panellists:Ngaire Crawford leads the AI strategy for PR and Communications across the Pulsar Group\, where she is focused on what it means to stay ahead in a world where AI is reshaping the story before anyone has had a chance to tell it. She works across the Isentia and Vuelio brands to help communicators navigate what AI actually means for their work — and to make sure the industry has the frameworks and confidence to move forward. Ngaire has spent her career at the intersection of communications and measurement. With over two decades of experience in communications research\, she champions the power of insight to tell richer stories\, shape smarter decisions\, and prove the true value of communications. A passionate advocate for meaningful measurement\, Ngaire believes great data doesn’t just report impact — it creates it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donovan Ryan is a Christchurch‑based communications leader with experience across corporate\, public‑sector and agency environments. His work centres on reputation\, stakeholder engagement and helping organisations communicate with clarity in complex environments. He has recently returned from speaking at the IABC World Conference 2026 in Toronto\, where Great Scott received both a Gold Quill and the conference’s Best of the Best award.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nathan Beaumont is the founder of The Reputation Hub\, working with boards\, chief executives and corporate affairs teams on building and protecting reputation. He has seen issues from every side: as a journalist\, as press secretary to two Cabinet Ministers\, and over close to a decade at Chorus\, including as head of corporate affairs\, through the ultra-fast broadband rollout\, one of the largest infrastructure projects in New Zealand’s history. Outside work\, he runs\, plays football and touch rugby and coaches junior sport\, all held together by strapping tape\, ibuprofen and stubbornness. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Panel Moderator:Leigh Harris is co-founder and Managing Partner of Convergence Communications\, an independent public relations and strategic business consultancy she has led for more than two decades. A Fellow of PRINZ\, Leigh is an experienced communications practitioner who works at the intersection of reputation\, business strategy and complex issues. Over her career she has advised organisations across the private\, public and not-for-profit sectors\, from emerging businesses through to some of New Zealand’s best-known companies and individuals. As co-owner\, Leigh has helped grow Convergence from its Christchurch roots into a nationally represented consultancy\, while remaining closely involved in client work. Convergence is a previous winner of the PRINZ Supreme Award and received two Gold Awards in 2026. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-rotorua-comms-catch-up/ LOCATION:The Shine Collective 1123 Pukuatua St Rotorua ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screenshot-2024-02-21-111149.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240220T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240220T190000 DTSTAMP:20261012T071153 CREATED:20240130T020123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T011210Z UID:37193-1708450200-1708455600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Tauranga PR & Communications Networking Event DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 28th October 2026 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for a lively and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the forces shaping the future of communications practice and what communicators need to pay attention to now. Our panel brings together experienced professionals from across insights\, reputation and communications to discuss how the profession is changing\, where new opportunities are emerging\, and how practitioners can continue to provide strategic value in an increasingly complex environment. From AI and emerging technologies to trust\, authenticity and reputation\, we’ll examine trends reshaping our practice and discuss what we need to start\, stop and continue doing to remain effective and influential as in-demand professionals. Whether you’re working in-house\, in consultancy\, or supporting leaders through complex issues\, this event will provide practical insights\, fresh perspectives and plenty of opportunity for discussion and networking with colleagues. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The discussion will be moderated by Leigh Harris\, Managing Partner at Convergence Communications\, PRINZ Board member and Fellow.This event is sponsored by Isentia\, whose generous support is allowing us to use No. 4 and provide some nibbles for all attendees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the panellists:Ngaire Crawford leads the AI strategy for PR and Communications across the Pulsar Group\, where she is focused on what it means to stay ahead in a world where AI is reshaping the story before anyone has had a chance to tell it. She works across the Isentia and Vuelio brands to help communicators navigate what AI actually means for their work — and to make sure the industry has the frameworks and confidence to move forward. Ngaire has spent her career at the intersection of communications and measurement. With over two decades of experience in communications research\, she champions the power of insight to tell richer stories\, shape smarter decisions\, and prove the true value of communications. A passionate advocate for meaningful measurement\, Ngaire believes great data doesn’t just report impact — it creates it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donovan Ryan is a Christchurch‑based communications leader with experience across corporate\, public‑sector and agency environments. His work centres on reputation\, stakeholder engagement and helping organisations communicate with clarity in complex environments. He has recently returned from speaking at the IABC World Conference 2026 in Toronto\, where Great Scott received both a Gold Quill and the conference’s Best of the Best award.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nathan Beaumont is the founder of The Reputation Hub\, working with boards\, chief executives and corporate affairs teams on building and protecting reputation. He has seen issues from every side: as a journalist\, as press secretary to two Cabinet Ministers\, and over close to a decade at Chorus\, including as head of corporate affairs\, through the ultra-fast broadband rollout\, one of the largest infrastructure projects in New Zealand’s history. Outside work\, he runs\, plays football and touch rugby and coaches junior sport\, all held together by strapping tape\, ibuprofen and stubbornness. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Panel Moderator:Leigh Harris is co-founder and Managing Partner of Convergence Communications\, an independent public relations and strategic business consultancy she has led for more than two decades. A Fellow of PRINZ\, Leigh is an experienced communications practitioner who works at the intersection of reputation\, business strategy and complex issues. Over her career she has advised organisations across the private\, public and not-for-profit sectors\, from emerging businesses through to some of New Zealand’s best-known companies and individuals. As co-owner\, Leigh has helped grow Convergence from its Christchurch roots into a nationally represented consultancy\, while remaining closely involved in client work. Convergence is a previous winner of the PRINZ Supreme Award and received two Gold Awards in 2026. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-tauranga-comms-catch-up/ LOCATION:Aurecon Office\, 247 Cameron Rd\, Tauranga ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PR-18.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240219T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240222T120000 DTSTAMP:20261012T071153 CREATED:20231129T010815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T010815Z UID:36253-1708335000-1708603200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Introduction to Public Relations DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 28th October 2026 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for a lively and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the forces shaping the future of communications practice and what communicators need to pay attention to now. Our panel brings together experienced professionals from across insights\, reputation and communications to discuss how the profession is changing\, where new opportunities are emerging\, and how practitioners can continue to provide strategic value in an increasingly complex environment. From AI and emerging technologies to trust\, authenticity and reputation\, we’ll examine trends reshaping our practice and discuss what we need to start\, stop and continue doing to remain effective and influential as in-demand professionals. Whether you’re working in-house\, in consultancy\, or supporting leaders through complex issues\, this event will provide practical insights\, fresh perspectives and plenty of opportunity for discussion and networking with colleagues. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The discussion will be moderated by Leigh Harris\, Managing Partner at Convergence Communications\, PRINZ Board member and Fellow.This event is sponsored by Isentia\, whose generous support is allowing us to use No. 4 and provide some nibbles for all attendees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the panellists:Ngaire Crawford leads the AI strategy for PR and Communications across the Pulsar Group\, where she is focused on what it means to stay ahead in a world where AI is reshaping the story before anyone has had a chance to tell it. She works across the Isentia and Vuelio brands to help communicators navigate what AI actually means for their work — and to make sure the industry has the frameworks and confidence to move forward. Ngaire has spent her career at the intersection of communications and measurement. With over two decades of experience in communications research\, she champions the power of insight to tell richer stories\, shape smarter decisions\, and prove the true value of communications. A passionate advocate for meaningful measurement\, Ngaire believes great data doesn’t just report impact — it creates it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donovan Ryan is a Christchurch‑based communications leader with experience across corporate\, public‑sector and agency environments. His work centres on reputation\, stakeholder engagement and helping organisations communicate with clarity in complex environments. He has recently returned from speaking at the IABC World Conference 2026 in Toronto\, where Great Scott received both a Gold Quill and the conference’s Best of the Best award.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nathan Beaumont is the founder of The Reputation Hub\, working with boards\, chief executives and corporate affairs teams on building and protecting reputation. He has seen issues from every side: as a journalist\, as press secretary to two Cabinet Ministers\, and over close to a decade at Chorus\, including as head of corporate affairs\, through the ultra-fast broadband rollout\, one of the largest infrastructure projects in New Zealand’s history. Outside work\, he runs\, plays football and touch rugby and coaches junior sport\, all held together by strapping tape\, ibuprofen and stubbornness. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Panel Moderator:Leigh Harris is co-founder and Managing Partner of Convergence Communications\, an independent public relations and strategic business consultancy she has led for more than two decades. A Fellow of PRINZ\, Leigh is an experienced communications practitioner who works at the intersection of reputation\, business strategy and complex issues. Over her career she has advised organisations across the private\, public and not-for-profit sectors\, from emerging businesses through to some of New Zealand’s best-known companies and individuals. As co-owner\, Leigh has helped grow Convergence from its Christchurch roots into a nationally represented consultancy\, while remaining closely involved in client work. Convergence is a previous winner of the PRINZ Supreme Award and received two Gold Awards in 2026. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/introduction-to-public-relations-4/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Intro-to-PR-Cover-People-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240215T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240215T200000 DTSTAMP:20261012T071153 CREATED:20240126T002251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T002251Z UID:37171-1708016400-1708027200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:It's not a dirty little secret - it's Central Networking Drinks! DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 28th October 2026 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for a lively and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the forces shaping the future of communications practice and what communicators need to pay attention to now. Our panel brings together experienced professionals from across insights\, reputation and communications to discuss how the profession is changing\, where new opportunities are emerging\, and how practitioners can continue to provide strategic value in an increasingly complex environment. From AI and emerging technologies to trust\, authenticity and reputation\, we’ll examine trends reshaping our practice and discuss what we need to start\, stop and continue doing to remain effective and influential as in-demand professionals. Whether you’re working in-house\, in consultancy\, or supporting leaders through complex issues\, this event will provide practical insights\, fresh perspectives and plenty of opportunity for discussion and networking with colleagues. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The discussion will be moderated by Leigh Harris\, Managing Partner at Convergence Communications\, PRINZ Board member and Fellow.This event is sponsored by Isentia\, whose generous support is allowing us to use No. 4 and provide some nibbles for all attendees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the panellists:Ngaire Crawford leads the AI strategy for PR and Communications across the Pulsar Group\, where she is focused on what it means to stay ahead in a world where AI is reshaping the story before anyone has had a chance to tell it. She works across the Isentia and Vuelio brands to help communicators navigate what AI actually means for their work — and to make sure the industry has the frameworks and confidence to move forward. Ngaire has spent her career at the intersection of communications and measurement. With over two decades of experience in communications research\, she champions the power of insight to tell richer stories\, shape smarter decisions\, and prove the true value of communications. A passionate advocate for meaningful measurement\, Ngaire believes great data doesn’t just report impact — it creates it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donovan Ryan is a Christchurch‑based communications leader with experience across corporate\, public‑sector and agency environments. His work centres on reputation\, stakeholder engagement and helping organisations communicate with clarity in complex environments. He has recently returned from speaking at the IABC World Conference 2026 in Toronto\, where Great Scott received both a Gold Quill and the conference’s Best of the Best award.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nathan Beaumont is the founder of The Reputation Hub\, working with boards\, chief executives and corporate affairs teams on building and protecting reputation. He has seen issues from every side: as a journalist\, as press secretary to two Cabinet Ministers\, and over close to a decade at Chorus\, including as head of corporate affairs\, through the ultra-fast broadband rollout\, one of the largest infrastructure projects in New Zealand’s history. Outside work\, he runs\, plays football and touch rugby and coaches junior sport\, all held together by strapping tape\, ibuprofen and stubbornness. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Panel Moderator:Leigh Harris is co-founder and Managing Partner of Convergence Communications\, an independent public relations and strategic business consultancy she has led for more than two decades. A Fellow of PRINZ\, Leigh is an experienced communications practitioner who works at the intersection of reputation\, business strategy and complex issues. Over her career she has advised organisations across the private\, public and not-for-profit sectors\, from emerging businesses through to some of New Zealand’s best-known companies and individuals. As co-owner\, Leigh has helped grow Convergence from its Christchurch roots into a nationally represented consultancy\, while remaining closely involved in client work. Convergence is a previous winner of the PRINZ Supreme Award and received two Gold Awards in 2026. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/its-not-a-dirty-little-secret-its-central-networking-drinks/ LOCATION:Dirty Little Secret Rooftop Bar\, 54 Taranaki St\, Wellington ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/dirty-little-secrets.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240213T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240213T180000 DTSTAMP:20261012T071153 CREATED:20231010T223212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240211T235052Z UID:35339-1707841800-1707847200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Shotgun Blast from the Deep DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 28th October 2026 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for a lively and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the forces shaping the future of communications practice and what communicators need to pay attention to now. Our panel brings together experienced professionals from across insights\, reputation and communications to discuss how the profession is changing\, where new opportunities are emerging\, and how practitioners can continue to provide strategic value in an increasingly complex environment. From AI and emerging technologies to trust\, authenticity and reputation\, we’ll examine trends reshaping our practice and discuss what we need to start\, stop and continue doing to remain effective and influential as in-demand professionals. Whether you’re working in-house\, in consultancy\, or supporting leaders through complex issues\, this event will provide practical insights\, fresh perspectives and plenty of opportunity for discussion and networking with colleagues. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The discussion will be moderated by Leigh Harris\, Managing Partner at Convergence Communications\, PRINZ Board member and Fellow.This event is sponsored by Isentia\, whose generous support is allowing us to use No. 4 and provide some nibbles for all attendees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the panellists:Ngaire Crawford leads the AI strategy for PR and Communications across the Pulsar Group\, where she is focused on what it means to stay ahead in a world where AI is reshaping the story before anyone has had a chance to tell it. She works across the Isentia and Vuelio brands to help communicators navigate what AI actually means for their work — and to make sure the industry has the frameworks and confidence to move forward. Ngaire has spent her career at the intersection of communications and measurement. With over two decades of experience in communications research\, she champions the power of insight to tell richer stories\, shape smarter decisions\, and prove the true value of communications. A passionate advocate for meaningful measurement\, Ngaire believes great data doesn’t just report impact — it creates it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donovan Ryan is a Christchurch‑based communications leader with experience across corporate\, public‑sector and agency environments. His work centres on reputation\, stakeholder engagement and helping organisations communicate with clarity in complex environments. He has recently returned from speaking at the IABC World Conference 2026 in Toronto\, where Great Scott received both a Gold Quill and the conference’s Best of the Best award.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nathan Beaumont is the founder of The Reputation Hub\, working with boards\, chief executives and corporate affairs teams on building and protecting reputation. He has seen issues from every side: as a journalist\, as press secretary to two Cabinet Ministers\, and over close to a decade at Chorus\, including as head of corporate affairs\, through the ultra-fast broadband rollout\, one of the largest infrastructure projects in New Zealand’s history. Outside work\, he runs\, plays football and touch rugby and coaches junior sport\, all held together by strapping tape\, ibuprofen and stubbornness. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Panel Moderator:Leigh Harris is co-founder and Managing Partner of Convergence Communications\, an independent public relations and strategic business consultancy she has led for more than two decades. A Fellow of PRINZ\, Leigh is an experienced communications practitioner who works at the intersection of reputation\, business strategy and complex issues. Over her career she has advised organisations across the private\, public and not-for-profit sectors\, from emerging businesses through to some of New Zealand’s best-known companies and individuals. As co-owner\, Leigh has helped grow Convergence from its Christchurch roots into a nationally represented consultancy\, while remaining closely involved in client work. Convergence is a previous winner of the PRINZ Supreme Award and received two Gold Awards in 2026. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/shotgun-blast-from-the-deep/ LOCATION:NIWA\, Gate 10 Silverdale Road Hillcrest\, Parking lot 135C Silverdale Road\, Hillcrest\, Hamilton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/PRINZ-333-scaled-e1696977235394.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240201T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240201T120000 DTSTAMP:20261012T071153 CREATED:20231129T001526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T232623Z UID:36234-1706779800-1706788800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Ethics\, Risk and Reputation in the Age of AI DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 28th October 2026 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for a lively and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the forces shaping the future of communications practice and what communicators need to pay attention to now. Our panel brings together experienced professionals from across insights\, reputation and communications to discuss how the profession is changing\, where new opportunities are emerging\, and how practitioners can continue to provide strategic value in an increasingly complex environment. From AI and emerging technologies to trust\, authenticity and reputation\, we’ll examine trends reshaping our practice and discuss what we need to start\, stop and continue doing to remain effective and influential as in-demand professionals. Whether you’re working in-house\, in consultancy\, or supporting leaders through complex issues\, this event will provide practical insights\, fresh perspectives and plenty of opportunity for discussion and networking with colleagues. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The discussion will be moderated by Leigh Harris\, Managing Partner at Convergence Communications\, PRINZ Board member and Fellow.This event is sponsored by Isentia\, whose generous support is allowing us to use No. 4 and provide some nibbles for all attendees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the panellists:Ngaire Crawford leads the AI strategy for PR and Communications across the Pulsar Group\, where she is focused on what it means to stay ahead in a world where AI is reshaping the story before anyone has had a chance to tell it. She works across the Isentia and Vuelio brands to help communicators navigate what AI actually means for their work — and to make sure the industry has the frameworks and confidence to move forward. Ngaire has spent her career at the intersection of communications and measurement. With over two decades of experience in communications research\, she champions the power of insight to tell richer stories\, shape smarter decisions\, and prove the true value of communications. A passionate advocate for meaningful measurement\, Ngaire believes great data doesn’t just report impact — it creates it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donovan Ryan is a Christchurch‑based communications leader with experience across corporate\, public‑sector and agency environments. His work centres on reputation\, stakeholder engagement and helping organisations communicate with clarity in complex environments. He has recently returned from speaking at the IABC World Conference 2026 in Toronto\, where Great Scott received both a Gold Quill and the conference’s Best of the Best award.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nathan Beaumont is the founder of The Reputation Hub\, working with boards\, chief executives and corporate affairs teams on building and protecting reputation. He has seen issues from every side: as a journalist\, as press secretary to two Cabinet Ministers\, and over close to a decade at Chorus\, including as head of corporate affairs\, through the ultra-fast broadband rollout\, one of the largest infrastructure projects in New Zealand’s history. Outside work\, he runs\, plays football and touch rugby and coaches junior sport\, all held together by strapping tape\, ibuprofen and stubbornness. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Panel Moderator:Leigh Harris is co-founder and Managing Partner of Convergence Communications\, an independent public relations and strategic business consultancy she has led for more than two decades. A Fellow of PRINZ\, Leigh is an experienced communications practitioner who works at the intersection of reputation\, business strategy and complex issues. Over her career she has advised organisations across the private\, public and not-for-profit sectors\, from emerging businesses through to some of New Zealand’s best-known companies and individuals. As co-owner\, Leigh has helped grow Convergence from its Christchurch roots into a nationally represented consultancy\, while remaining closely involved in client work. Convergence is a previous winner of the PRINZ Supreme Award and received two Gold Awards in 2026. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ethics-risk-and-reputation-in-the-age-of-ai-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AI-Ethics-cover-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240123T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240125T120000 DTSTAMP:20261012T071153 CREATED:20231120T015316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231126T235248Z UID:36043-1706002200-1706184000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PR Horizons DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 28th October 2026 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for a lively and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the forces shaping the future of communications practice and what communicators need to pay attention to now. Our panel brings together experienced professionals from across insights\, reputation and communications to discuss how the profession is changing\, where new opportunities are emerging\, and how practitioners can continue to provide strategic value in an increasingly complex environment. From AI and emerging technologies to trust\, authenticity and reputation\, we’ll examine trends reshaping our practice and discuss what we need to start\, stop and continue doing to remain effective and influential as in-demand professionals. Whether you’re working in-house\, in consultancy\, or supporting leaders through complex issues\, this event will provide practical insights\, fresh perspectives and plenty of opportunity for discussion and networking with colleagues. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The discussion will be moderated by Leigh Harris\, Managing Partner at Convergence Communications\, PRINZ Board member and Fellow.This event is sponsored by Isentia\, whose generous support is allowing us to use No. 4 and provide some nibbles for all attendees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the panellists:Ngaire Crawford leads the AI strategy for PR and Communications across the Pulsar Group\, where she is focused on what it means to stay ahead in a world where AI is reshaping the story before anyone has had a chance to tell it. She works across the Isentia and Vuelio brands to help communicators navigate what AI actually means for their work — and to make sure the industry has the frameworks and confidence to move forward. Ngaire has spent her career at the intersection of communications and measurement. With over two decades of experience in communications research\, she champions the power of insight to tell richer stories\, shape smarter decisions\, and prove the true value of communications. A passionate advocate for meaningful measurement\, Ngaire believes great data doesn’t just report impact — it creates it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Donovan Ryan is a Christchurch‑based communications leader with experience across corporate\, public‑sector and agency environments. His work centres on reputation\, stakeholder engagement and helping organisations communicate with clarity in complex environments. He has recently returned from speaking at the IABC World Conference 2026 in Toronto\, where Great Scott received both a Gold Quill and the conference’s Best of the Best award.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nathan Beaumont is the founder of The Reputation Hub\, working with boards\, chief executives and corporate affairs teams on building and protecting reputation. He has seen issues from every side: as a journalist\, as press secretary to two Cabinet Ministers\, and over close to a decade at Chorus\, including as head of corporate affairs\, through the ultra-fast broadband rollout\, one of the largest infrastructure projects in New Zealand’s history. Outside work\, he runs\, plays football and touch rugby and coaches junior sport\, all held together by strapping tape\, ibuprofen and stubbornness. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Panel Moderator:Leigh Harris is co-founder and Managing Partner of Convergence Communications\, an independent public relations and strategic business consultancy she has led for more than two decades. A Fellow of PRINZ\, Leigh is an experienced communications practitioner who works at the intersection of reputation\, business strategy and complex issues. Over her career she has advised organisations across the private\, public and not-for-profit sectors\, from emerging businesses through to some of New Zealand’s best-known companies and individuals. As co-owner\, Leigh has helped grow Convergence from its Christchurch roots into a nationally represented consultancy\, while remaining closely involved in client work. Convergence is a previous winner of the PRINZ Supreme Award and received two Gold Awards in 2026. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/pr-horizons/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PR-Horizons-course-cover-for-PRINZ-use-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR