AI in PR — From Next to Now is the morning segment of the Te Tau Ihu Professional Development Day. This immersive in-person session is designed to guide practitioners through the practical integration of artificial intelligence into public relations and leadership communication. By the end of the session you’ll have a clear vision of what's now and next in AI plus you'll have the chance to connect with peers, share insights, and build a network of forward-thinking professionals dedicated to leading the future.

Rethinking Reputation is the afternoon session of the Te Tau Ihu Professional Development Day. This course is a dynamic, in-person session crafted specifically for senior leaders in public relations, communication, business and the public sector. During the interactive session you'll gain practical strategies to anticipate and mitigate reputational risks, ensuring your organisation remains resilient and trusted in a rapidly shifting world.

The webinar, led by Dr. Andrew Chen, will focus on challenges to the integrity of our information ecosystem - if we can no longer trust the veracity of information, what can we trust? Andrew will discuss a case study, the characteristics of misinformation and why it spreads, and some simple concepts that can help us collectively identify and resist misinformation.

Join us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch, who'll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024.

New to public relations and ready to build your future career? Then this course is for you. Specially designed for new or recent entrants, the four online sessions cover the fundamentals, the expectations, the tools, the settings – and, most important of all – the ethics of practice. We also look to the future to help you stay informed (and able to dazzle your colleagues with insights when you get back to the office).

Thursday 7th November 2024 @ 5:00pm - 6:30pm Overview Calling all Tauranga-based PRs – what better way to celebrate nearing the end of the week…

Are you a recent graduate with a degree in Communications or Journalism? Or maybe you're a junior practitioner looking for that next step in your career? This is your chance to gain valuable insights from industry leaders who have carved out successful careers in the communications field. This panel will explore the career paths in communications, the skills you need to stand out, and how to navigate your way to success in this ever evolving field.

The annual PRINZ Awards recognises excellence in Public Relations and Communications across Aotearoa. In this Member-exclusive webinar series, you’ll hear from the minds behind the campaigns that received Gold in the 2024 PRINZ Awards. This week, Development West Coast will tell all about their campaigns "West Coast Wikipedian At Large". They will also share useful insights behind the submission process for the PRINZ Awards.

The annual PRINZ Awards recognises excellence in Public Relations and Communications across Aotearoa. In this Member-exclusive webinar series, you’ll hear from the minds behind the campaigns that received Gold in the 2024 PRINZ Awards. This week, Palmerston North City Council will tell all about their campaign “Paving a new path for Palmy's most dangerous street". They will also share useful insights behind the submission process for the PRINZ Awards.

The annual PRINZ Awards recognises excellence in Public Relations and Communications across Aotearoa. In this Member-exclusive webinar series, you’ll hear from the minds behind the campaigns that received Gold in the 2024 PRINZ Awards. This week, Great Scott will tell all about their campaign “Huihui Mai: Bringing Waitaha together to plan our future”. They will also share useful insights behind the submission process for the PRINZ Awards.  

Let's get together for a drink to celebrate the end of 2024 and the beginning of the holiday season. Come and kōrero with comms friends old and new, enjoy a beverage, and network with your fellow local PR peeps. We'll gather at MADE, the gorgeous new retail and hospitality space in the heart of Hamilton East, at Hāpi bar inside the MADE Mess Hall. Hāpi has a great selection of local craft beers, artisanal spirits and handcrafted cocktails to enjoy.

First Thursdays meet Last Christmas at Queens Rooftop!