PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand

PRINZ 2024 Annual General Meeting
2024-07-25 12:30 - 13:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Online
27th February 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.30pm

OverviewWe are teaming up with Isentia for another year to bring you the latest research in Aotearoa’s PR industry, followed by an expert panel discussion. We will explore the most significant findings and challenges that were identified in the 2024 PRINZ Member Survey. We will also learn about some of the big challenges facing the global media industry and how they impact the audiences we’re all trying to connect with. Join our expert panel to discuss key topics such as: The state of the PR industry in New ZealandThe state of the media industry and perceptions of JournalismAudience behaviour towards news/information and communicationsGreen shoots – What innovations can we look forwards to?All of these topics and more will be covered at ”State of the Sector 2025” hosted at ANZ’s stunning offices. Thank you to ANZ for generously sponsoring this event. Important ticket information: Virtual and in-person tickets are not interchangeable as there are limited numbers for the in-person event. Ticket purchasing remains the same. The link to virtually join the event will be sent out closer to the date. Feel free to email us with any questions at office@prinz.org.nz

Your presenters are..Ngaire Crawford As the Director of Insights & Research, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media, communications, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams. She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation, and is a passionate advocate for research, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!

Peter Parussini Peter is responsible for leading external and internal communications, customer complaints, corporate social responsibility, government relations and corporate sponsorships for ANZ Bank in New Zealand and the Pacific. He sits on the company’s New Zealand Leadership Team. Peter was part of the core team for the sale of ANZ’s Asia Retail and Wealth businesses in Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China and Vietnam in 2016-17. He was also one of the project leads for the merger of The National Bank and ANZ, New Zealand’s biggest brand change project, in 2012. Peter has more than 30 years of experience in the communications and marketing industries, spanning journalism, sports marketing, university lecturing, education, sponsorships, branding, broadcasting, politics and international affairs.

Strahan Wallis

Kiri Coughlan Kiri Coughlan leads the Communications and Engagement teams at the University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau, New Zealand’s largest and leading university. She spent more than two decades working in media including with Radio New Zealand and TVNZ, with roles encompassing Chief Reporter and Head of News and Current Affairs Planning, before becoming Head of Broadcasting Talent at the New Zealand Racing Board. Kiri then managed media relationships for Vodafone before continuing her journey as National Manager of Corporate Relations and Communications at AA New Zealand.

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What Uni Doesn't Teach You: A Peek into the Real-World of Communications, PR, and Marketing
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SOLD OUT - Hands on with AI: Essential Skills for PR and Communication Professionals
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Auckland First Thursdays
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PRINZ Southern Midwinter Mingle
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Robert Walters and PRINZ - A celebration of excellence
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Speechwriting Essentials
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Walk and talk at Fieldays 2024
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Empathy: a compass for navigating change
2024-06-13 10:30 - 11:30 | Online

Learn from a PRINZ Fellow
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Leveraging GA4 for PR Success: Crafting Custom PR Dashboards with Looker Studio
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Effective PR Research, Measurement & Evaluation
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First Tuesday - Pub Quiz
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2024 PRINZ Awards Gala Dinner - Tickets Closed
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Fellows and Life Member's Dinner
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Working Well with Local Media - Tauranga PRINZ Panel Event
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Strategy & Problem Solving Master Class
2024-05-21 09:00 - 2024-05-23 12:00 | Online

Wellington Social Resilience Event
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Public Relations Strategy & Evaluation
2024-05-13 09:30 - 2024-05-16 12:00 | Online

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Developing Persuasive Presentations
2024-05-07 09:30 - 2024-05-08 12:00 | Online

Communications and Governance
2024-05-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Online

Auckland First Thursdays
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Advancing Digital Strategies in the Age of AI
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Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation
2024-04-15 09:30 - 2024-04-18 12:00 | Online

Media Training for PR & Communications Professionals with Mary Lambie - SOLD OUT
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