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:20260404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20260926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260414T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260414T124500 DTSTAMP:20261010T044106 CREATED:20251217T222657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T093305Z UID:53788-1776159000-1776170700@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Sub-editing and Proofreading - Key writing and editing tips to make your copy sing 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/sub-editing-and-proofreading-key-writing-and-editing-tips-to-make-your-copy-sing-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/edit-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260416T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260416T091500 DTSTAMP:20261010T044106 CREATED:20260324T045154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T043218Z UID:55353-1776324600-1776330900@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland Breakfast Event: New Zealanders love podcasts - Here's how to make it work for your organisation 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-breakfast-event-new-zealanders-love-podcasts-heres-how-to-make-it-work-for-your-organisation/ LOCATION:Hays Recruitment\, Level 36\, ANZ Centre\, 23-29 Albert Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025-banners.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260420T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260423T120000 DTSTAMP:20261010T044106 CREATED:20251218T003435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T214134Z UID:53803-1776677400-1776945600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation - 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/public-relations-strategy-and-evaluation-7/ 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:20260421T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260421T130000 DTSTAMP:20261010T044106 CREATED:20260326T012209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T012209Z UID:55421-1776772800-1776776400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Unlocking Real-Time Salary Insights with LiveRem - Webinar 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/unlocking-real-time-salary-insights-with-liverem-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/liverem-1-e1774479532123.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260429T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260429T160000 DTSTAMP:20261010T044106 CREATED:20251218T010712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T030523Z UID:53814-1777455000-1777478400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Issues and Crisis Management 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/issues-and-crisis-management-8/ LOCATION:GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Offices\, 100 College Hill\, Auckland\, Ponsonby\, 1011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Untitled-design-4-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T090000 DTSTAMP:20261010T044106 CREATED:20260330T040931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T040931Z UID:55472-1777534200-1777539600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Breakfast for the brain: Critical thinking 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/breakfast-for-the-brain-critical-thinking/ LOCATION:Environment Canterbury\, 200 Tuam Street\, Christchurch\, 8011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025-banners-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T193000 DTSTAMP:20261010T044106 CREATED:20260417T050535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T044057Z UID:55952-1777570200-1777577400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:UC Student Networking Event: The Inside Track 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/uc-student-networking-event-the-inside-track/ LOCATION:James Logie Room 613\, 20 Kirkwood Avenue\, Upper Riccarton\, Christchurch\, 8041\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-banners-63.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260505T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260505T124500 DTSTAMP:20261010T044106 CREATED:20260114T215535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T105512Z UID:53843-1777973400-1777985100@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Press Release Writing and Media Pitching: Tips from a former newspaper editor on getting your story into the media 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/press-release-writing-and-media-pitching-tips-from-a-former-newspaper-editor-on-getting-your-story-into-the-media-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/megaphone.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260507T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260507T183000 DTSTAMP:20261010T044107 CREATED:20260501T045628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T051920Z UID:56319-1778173200-1778178600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Tauranga 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/tauranga-first-thursdays-9/ LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/First-Thursdays.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260513T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260520T120000 DTSTAMP:20261010T044107 CREATED:20260203T000920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T045446Z UID:53825-1778662800-1779278400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The Inside Scoop: Strategic Internal Comms for Your Organisation 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-inside-scoop-strategic-internal-comms-for-your-organisation/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-banners-47.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260519T160000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260519T173000 DTSTAMP:20261010T044107 CREATED:20260504T040947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T040947Z UID:56336-1779206400-1779211800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Waikato Event: Raise a glass to our local PR champions 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-event-raise-a-glass-to-our-local-pr-champions/ LOCATION:Reggies\, Made Hamilton\, 401 Grey Street\, Hamilton East\, Hamilton\, 3216\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2025-banners-65.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260603T150000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260603T170000 DTSTAMP:20261010T044107 CREATED:20260420T040810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T025816Z UID:55994-1780498800-1780506000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Annual General Meeting 2026 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-annual-general-meeting-2026/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-banners-Presentation-4-e1776657428584.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260603T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260603T210000 DTSTAMP:20261010T044107 CREATED:20260505T021729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T021729Z UID:56351-1780509600-1780520400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Fellows and Life Members Annual 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-annual-dinner-2/ LOCATION:The Portland Public House\, 463 New North Road\, Kingsland\, Auckland\, 1021 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-banners-24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T170000 DTSTAMP:20261010T044107 CREATED:20260412T220914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T001523Z UID:55703-1780560000-1780592400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Conference 2026: Meet the Future 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-conference-2026-meet-the-future/ LOCATION:Hilton Auckland\, 147 Quay Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-banners-60-e1776200241779.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T233000 DTSTAMP:20261010T044107 CREATED:20260414T210700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T044804Z UID:55782-1780597800-1780615800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:2026 PRINZ Awards Gala 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/2026-prinz-awards-gala-dinner/ LOCATION:Hilton Auckland\, 147 Quay Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-banners-61.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260611T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260611T190000 DTSTAMP:20261010T044107 CREATED:20260508T005543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T005543Z UID:56545-1781195400-1781204400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Tauranga Winter Mix & Mingle 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-winter-mix-mingle/ LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/406d16f7-3b27-4a8a-bc88-50591131f8c3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260622T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T120000 DTSTAMP:20261010T044107 CREATED:20260302T033739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T003818Z UID:54988-1782122400-1782388800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Incorporating Tiriti-based Principles into Public Relations Practice 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/incorporating-tiriti-based-principles-into-public-relations-practice/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025-banners-58.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T120000 DTSTAMP:20261010T044107 CREATED:20251212T033817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T234935Z UID:53684-1782379800-1782388800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Hands On with 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/hands-on-with-ai-4/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PRKH-Hands-on-White-Phone-e1742172373898.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260707T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260707T133000 DTSTAMP:20261010T044107 CREATED:20260429T031541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T031541Z UID:56243-1783416600-1783431000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Key Stakeholder Engagement 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/key-stakeholder-engagement-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-banners-45.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260715T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260715T130000 DTSTAMP:20261010T044107 CREATED:20260618T051650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T031042Z UID:57297-1784116800-1784120400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PassTheMic: Amplifying Voices that Need to Be Heard Webinar 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/passthemic-amplifying-voices-that-need-to-be-heard-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2025-banners-71.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260723T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260723T120000 DTSTAMP:20261010T044107 CREATED:20260430T045635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T041140Z UID:56260-1784799000-1784808000@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-4/ 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:20260728T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260729T120000 DTSTAMP:20261010T044107 CREATED:20260520T012659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T043954Z UID:56851-1785231000-1785326400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Speechwriting Essentials 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/speechwriting-essentials-4/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PR-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260728T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260728T210000 DTSTAMP:20261010T044107 CREATED:20260702T004258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T004258Z UID:57577-1785261600-1785272400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Taranaki Quiz Night 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-taranaki-quiz-night/ LOCATION:Ate Fortyone\, 41 Tukapa Street\, New Plymouth\, 4310 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-73.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T070000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T083000 DTSTAMP:20261010T044107 CREATED:20260708T023417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T024021Z UID:57588-1785913200-1785918600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Tauranga Breakfast Event with Mike Puru: Podcasting for PR 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/tauranga-breakfast-event-with-mike-puru-podcasting-for-pr/ LOCATION:Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology\, Tauranga Campus\, 70 Windermere Drive\, Poike\, Tauranga\, 3112 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Podcasting-Studio_2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T090000 DTSTAMP:20261010T044107 CREATED:20260715T050614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T215741Z UID:57945-1785915000-1785920400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Learn from a PRINZ Fellow: Insights for internal comms 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/learn-from-a-prinz-fellow-insights-for-internal-comms/ LOCATION:Black Betty Cafe\, 165 Madras Street\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-banners-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T120000 DTSTAMP:20261010T044107 CREATED:20260703T054423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T224834Z UID:57609-1785922200-1785931200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Show Me the Money: Learning the language of Finance 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/show-me-the-money-learning-the-language-of-finance/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-75.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260806T070000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260806T090000 DTSTAMP:20261010T044108 CREATED:20260715T054428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T005454Z UID:57957-1785999600-1786006800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Kōrero Tika\, Kōrero Māia: Communicating with Māori and Iwi Stakeholders with Confidence and Purpose 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/korero-tika-korero-maia-communicating-with-maori-and-iwi-stakeholders-with-confidence-and-purpose/ LOCATION:Waikato Innovation Park\, 3 Melody Lane\, Hamilton East\, 3216\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-77.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260806T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260806T203000 DTSTAMP:20261010T044108 CREATED:20260703T023126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T222128Z UID:57558-1786041000-1786048200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes the News: Inside the Editorial Decision Room 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/what-makes-the-news-inside-the-editorial-decision-room/ LOCATION:Foodstuffs Landing Drive\, 35 Landing Drive\, Auckland\, 2022 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-74.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260818T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260825T120000 DTSTAMP:20261010T044108 CREATED:20260622T040513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T001311Z UID:57329-1787043600-1787659200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:AI Playbook for Behaviour Change 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/ai-playbook-for-behaviour-change-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Thinking-Fast-Wise-with-AI-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260827T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260827T193000 DTSTAMP:20261010T044108 CREATED:20260729T041911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T003740Z UID:58328-1787851800-1787859000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Southern Catch Up at Hotel Montreal 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-southern-catch-up-at-hotel-montreal/ LOCATION:The Montreal Bar at Hotel Montreal\, 363 Montreal Street\, Christchurch\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-78.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR