With New Zealand's fourth estate undergoing large swathes of change, it's future looks increasingly unclear. While the knowledge and experience of those who have been part of it for decades is key to success, it is the young journalists and media professionals who will inherit this uncertain future. This panel discussion will seek to hear from some of New Zealand's young journalists who are passionate about the work they do and the future of New Zealand's fourth estate.

In this interactive online workshop, we cover the principles for preparing great media releases, communications materials, and general business content. Our resident editing expert, Julie Shannon, will teach you how to craft engaging stories and convey these in a clear and convincing tone. You’ll also explore different topics and contexts with plenty of ‘before’ and ‘after’ examples from a range of industries.

You are invited to join Waikato PRINZ and Waikato-Tainui for an informative and engaging koorero on Maaori-led news and storytelling, featuring speakers from Waikato Tainui's award-winning newsroom, Aukaha News. Aukaha News recently won the Taho Ao Pāpāho Media Award for their excellent news and storytelling, which covers a wide range of topics. It is proudly by-Maaori-for-Maaori media, which aims to give voice to the unheard and unseen.

All current members are invited to attend the 2024 PRINZ Annual General Meeting. In a year where there has been much change and uncertainty in our industry join us to see how your industry body fared during these challenging times. This meeting will be conducted online with links sent to registered members the day prior. Election of new board members to replace those completing their current tenure will be included in the agenda

Same time, same place for August’s First Thursday PR get-together. Hosted by your Auckland Committee, it’s a great chance to mix with your peers, make new contacts and celebrate being just one day away from the weekend!

Join the Taranaki sub-committee of PRINZ at stunning New Plymouth venue Te Whare Hononga as we canvass relationship building with iwi and Māori organisations. Our panel discussion will be facilitated by New Plymouth District Councillor Dinnie Moeahu and include South Taranaki district councillor and Māori creative business owner Tuteri Rangihaeata, Ngā Iwi o Taranaki marketing and communications manager Hayley Olliver and engagement specialist and communications consultant Kelsey Waitere.

As PR and Communications professionals you are constantly putting your clients or your key company personnel in front of the media – maybe it is time for you to experience exactly what that feels like? This course will not only give you the skills to better prepare your clients and colleagues with confidence and expertise, but also give you the skills to front the media for your organisation.

This course, led by PRINZ Fellow Tracey Bridges, will explore the challenges that communication teams can face in building influence and relevance within their organisations.

In our brave new world, the connection between machines and humans is transforming organisations, positioning internal communicators as both conduit and counsel. Strong internal relationships are essential for effective external relations. Good internal communication enhances the employee experience, drives change, and builds confidence in organisational culture – but it can’t be left to chance.

What are senior leaders looking for from their communications teams during organisational change? What do we need to keep top of mind as we partner with executives to support the success of change initiatives? Join PRINZ Wellington for breakfast, networking and a panel discussion with two senior comms and change leaders about their experiences working around the top table and advising executive leadership teams.

Back by popular demand, we’re heading back to the Birdcage Tavern for a ‘First Tuesday’ quiz special next month!

Introducing a new opportunity for Tauranga members of PRINZ: Tauranga First Thursdays
Held at Picnicka from 5pm - 6:30pm, this will be a nice chance to catch up, network, download with other comms colleagues and relax with a wine!