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-ORIGINAL-URL:https://prinz.org.nz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20240406T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20240928T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240502T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240502T233000 DTSTAMP:20260423T103941 CREATED:20240422T234331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T012636Z UID:39378-1714671000-1714692600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-thursdays-2/ LOCATION:Hotel Ponsonby\, 1 Saint Marys Road\, St Marys Bay\, Auckland 1011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/First-Thursdays-graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240503T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240503T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T103941 CREATED:20231212T054616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T044657Z UID:36441-1714730400-1714737600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Communications and Governance DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/communications-and-governance/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PR-12.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240507T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240508T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T103941 CREATED:20240121T211739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T215713Z UID:36882-1715074200-1715169600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Developing Persuasive Presentations DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/developing-persuasive-presentations/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PR-14.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240509T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240509T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T103941 CREATED:20240315T011104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T041932Z UID:38514-1715275800-1715283000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Hope\, Resignation or Relief - A High-Profile Panel Discussion on the best ways forward for NZ's Fourth Estate (Hybrid Event) DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/hope-resignation-or-relief-a-high-profile-panel-discussion-on-the-best-ways-forward-for-nzs-fourth-estate-hybrid/ LOCATION:Room C\, EMA\, Building/145 Khyber Pass Road\, Grafton\, Auckland 1023 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PRINZ-Gala-Dinner-Event-Cover-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240513T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240516T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T103941 CREATED:20231218T034929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T041422Z UID:36587-1715592600-1715860800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy & Evaluation DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-strategy-evaluation-4/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PR-Strategy-and-Evaluation-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240516T171500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240516T230000 DTSTAMP:20260423T103941 CREATED:20240424T013155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T000145Z UID:39477-1715879700-1715900400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Wellington Social Resilience Event DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/wellington-social-resilience-event/ LOCATION:Exhibitions\, Gallery of Fine Art on 32 Brandon Street\, Wellington ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Gallery-shot-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240521T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240523T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T103941 CREATED:20231210T220715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T020106Z UID:36451-1716282000-1716465600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Strategy & Problem Solving Master Class DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/strategy-problem-solving-master-class/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PR-8.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240524T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240524T090000 DTSTAMP:20260423T103941 CREATED:20240415T011756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T231224Z UID:39172-1716537600-1716541200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Working Well with Local Media - Tauranga PRINZ Panel Event DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/working-well-with-local-media-tauranga-prinz-panel-event/ LOCATION:Ground Level/247 Cameron Road\, Tauranga 3140 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tauranga.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240528T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240528T180000 DTSTAMP:20260423T103941 CREATED:20240311T205328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T001211Z UID:38346-1716919200-1716919200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Fellows and Life Member's Dinner DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/fellows-and-life-members-dinner-2/ LOCATION:374 Karangahape Road\, Auckland CBD\, Auckland 1010 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cocos-cantina.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240529T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240529T233000 DTSTAMP:20260423T103942 CREATED:20240312T204833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T193011Z UID:38378-1717007400-1717025400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:2024 PRINZ Awards Gala Dinner - Tickets Closed DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/2024-prinz-awards-gala-dinner/ LOCATION:Grand Millenium Hotel\, 71 Mayoral Drive\, Cnr Vincent Street\,\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PRINZ-Gala-Dinner-Event-Cover-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240604T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240604T183000 DTSTAMP:20260423T103942 CREATED:20240509T023739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T002344Z UID:39943-1717522200-1717525800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:First Tuesday - Pub Quiz DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/first-tuesday-pub-quiz/ LOCATION:Birdcage Tavern: 133 Franklin Road\, Freemans Bay\, Auckland\, 1011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/PRINZ-Auckland-Pub-Quiz.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240606T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240607T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T103942 CREATED:20240318T000952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T020439Z UID:38089-1717664400-1717761600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Effective PR Research\, Measurement & Evaluation DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/measurement-evaluation/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/20200904-Blog-Hero-Product-Strategy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240612T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240612T123000 DTSTAMP:20260423T103942 CREATED:20240403T012500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T200425Z UID:38944-1718184600-1718195400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Leveraging GA4 for PR Success: Crafting Custom PR Dashboards with Looker Studio DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/leveraging-ga4-for-pr-success-crafting-custom-pr-dashboard-with-looker-studio/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PR-13.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240613T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240613T090000 DTSTAMP:20260423T103942 CREATED:20240521T040412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T191529Z UID:40340-1718265600-1718269200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Learn from a PRINZ Fellow DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/learn-from-a-prinz-fellow/ LOCATION:Bunsen Café (The Arts Centre): 2 Worcester Street\, Christchurch CBD ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tac-eat-and-drink-bunsen-featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240613T103000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240613T113000 DTSTAMP:20260423T103942 CREATED:20240509T035629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T013217Z UID:39966-1718274600-1718278200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Empathy: a compass for navigating change DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/empathy-a-compass-for-navigating-change/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/empathy-promo-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240614T110000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240614T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T103942 CREATED:20240521T031642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T213905Z UID:40294-1718362800-1718370000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Walk and talk at Fieldays 2024 DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/walk-and-talk-at-fieldays-2024/ LOCATION:Mystery Creek\, Hamilton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/825-Fieldays-Day-28.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240618T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240619T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T103942 CREATED:20240121T213124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T014707Z UID:36926-1718703000-1718798400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Speechwriting Essentials DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/speechwriting-essentials/ 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:20240620T171500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240620T233000 DTSTAMP:20260423T103942 CREATED:20240605T003516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T223031Z UID:40640-1718903700-1718926200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Robert Walters and PRINZ - A celebration of excellence DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/robert-walters-and-prinz-a-celebration-of-excellence/ LOCATION:Robert Walters Offices – Floor 15\, 2 Hunter Street\, Wellington\, 6011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/shutterstock_479633479.jpg.optimal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240620T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240620T190000 DTSTAMP:20260423T103942 CREATED:20240503T055117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T185144Z UID:39761-1718904600-1718910000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Southern Midwinter Mingle DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-southern-midwinter-mingle/ LOCATION:Two Thumb Brewing on Colombo\, 380 Colombo Street\, Sydenham Christchurch ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/two-thumb-brewing.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240624T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240624T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T103942 CREATED:20240605T005254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T225559Z UID:40651-1719221400-1719230400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Ethics\, Risk & Reputation in the Age of AI DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ethics-risk-reputation-in-the-age-of-ai/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AI-Ethics-cover-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240704T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240704T190000 DTSTAMP:20260423T103942 CREATED:20240620T030156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T030313Z UID:41144-1720114200-1720119600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-thursdays-3/ LOCATION:1 Saint Marys Road\, St Marys Bay\, Auckland 1011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/First-Thursdays-graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240711T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240711T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T103942 CREATED:20240610T235117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240707T222423Z UID:40846-1720690200-1720699200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Hands on with AI: Essential Skills for PR and Communication Professionals DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/hands-on-with-ai-essential-skills-for-pr-and-communication-professionals/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/PRKH_AI-took-my-job-e1739323181735.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240715T160000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240715T173000 DTSTAMP:20260423T103942 CREATED:20240701T001512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T032940Z UID:41531-1721059200-1721064600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Uni Doesn't Teach You: A Peek into the Real-World of Communications\, PR\, and Marketing DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-uni-doesnt-teach-you-a-peek-into-the-real-world-of-communications-pr-and-marketing/ LOCATION:Te Kōpūroa room in The Pā\, University of Waikato Hamilton Campus ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/dylan-gillis-KdeqA3aTnBY-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240717T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240717T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T103942 CREATED:20240624T052048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T003953Z UID:41202-1721237400-1721244600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Young Journalists Perspectives on the Fourth Estate - PRINZ Panel Event (Hybrid Event) DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/young-journalists-perspective-on-the-fourth-estate-prinz-panel-event-hybrid-event/ LOCATION:Room C\, EMA\, Building/145 Khyber Pass Road\, Grafton\, Auckland 1023 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Types-of-journalism.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240723T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240730T123000 DTSTAMP:20260423T103942 CREATED:20240319T010014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T035925Z UID:38634-1721725200-1722342600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Telling Our Stories Well - SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/telling-our-stories-well/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PRINZ-Gala-Dinner-Event-Cover-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240725T113000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240725T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T103942 CREATED:20240701T021006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T020513Z UID:41548-1721907000-1721912400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The importance of Maaori storytelling: Aukaha News - SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-importance-of-maaori-storytelling-the-team-at-award-winning-aukaha-news-share-insights-into-their-mahi-and-kaupapa/ LOCATION:Kākāriki House\, The Wise Group’s Hamilton office\, 293 Grey Street\, Hamilton East ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/A-waikato-Tainui-PRINZ-Waikato-partnered-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240725T123000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240725T133000 DTSTAMP:20260423T103942 CREATED:20240627T031837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T031837Z UID:41289-1721910600-1721914200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ 2024 Annual General Meeting DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-2024-annual-general-meeting/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/AGM-PRINZ-image-e1719288150840.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240801T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240801T190000 DTSTAMP:20260423T103942 CREATED:20240724T221108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T221158Z UID:42402-1722531600-1722538800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-thursdays-4/ LOCATION:Hotel Ponsonby\, 1 Saint Marys Road\, St Marys Bay\, Auckland 1011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/First-Thursdays-graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240801T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240801T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T103942 CREATED:20240705T043535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T204604Z UID:41726-1722533400-1722540600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Building collaborative relationships with Māori and iwi organisations - SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/building-collaborative-relationships-with-maori-and-iwi-organisations/ LOCATION:39 Vivian Street\, New Plymouth Central\, New Plymouth 4310 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_3938-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240808T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240808T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T103942 CREATED:20240604T225723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T223410Z UID:40050-1723107600-1723122000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Media Training for PR & Communications Professionals with Mary Lambie DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm @ EMA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis  Introducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/media-training-for-pr-communications-professionals-with-mary-lambie-2/ LOCATION:TVNZ – 100 Victoria Street West\, Auckland CBD\, Auckland 1010 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Most-Influential-Journalists-Today.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR