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SUMMARY:Christchurch Event: Winter Networking Drinks with Podcaster Andy Rowe
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/winter-networking-drinks-with-podcaster-andy-rowe/
LOCATION:Ramble Bar at Drifter Hotel\, 96 Lichfield Street\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250729T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250729T124500
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Press Release Writing and Media Pitching: Tips from a former newspaper editor on getting your story into the media
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/press-release-writing-and-media-pitching-tips-from-a-former-newspaper-editor-on-getting-your-story-into-the-media-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250730T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250730T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T102057
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SUMMARY:Waikato Event- He Ara Whakamua: Pathways in Comms
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/waikato-event-careers-in-communications-from-first-jobs-to-future-leaders/
LOCATION:University of Waikato – Waikato Management School\, Room MSB 1.36\, Hillcrest Road\, Hamilton\, 3216\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250731T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250731T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T102057
CREATED:20250625T012932Z
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SUMMARY:Crisis Communications and Spillover Effects
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/crisis-communications-and-spillover-effects/
LOCATION:AUT WZ100\, Auckland University of Technology\, 55 Wellesley Street East\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250805T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T102057
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SUMMARY:Auckland First Tuesdays 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/auckland-first-tuesdays-pub-quiz/
LOCATION:Birdcage Tavern: 133 Franklin Road\, Freemans Bay\, Auckland\, 1011
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250820T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250820T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T102057
CREATED:20250602T224057Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Hands On with 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/hands-on-with-ai-3/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250901T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250930T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T102057
CREATED:20250818T031408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T015506Z
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SUMMARY:Auckland Coffee Connections Programme
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-coffee-connections-programme/
LOCATION:Auckland
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250904T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250904T090000
DTSTAMP:20260421T102057
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Auckland Event: Rethinking Roles - AI\, Ethics and the Future of Communications Teams
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-event-rethinking-roles-ai-ethics-and-the-future-of-communications-teams/
LOCATION:Momentum Consulting Offices\, Shed 20\, Princes Warf\, Quay Street\, Auckland\, 1010
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250916T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250916T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T102057
CREATED:20250626T005025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T031852Z
UID:50239-1758016800-1758024000@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-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250923T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250923T124500
DTSTAMP:20260421T102057
CREATED:20250704T020636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T020636Z
UID:50311-1758619800-1758631500@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Sub-editing and Proofreading: Key writing and editing tips to make your copy sing
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/sub-editing-and-proofreading-key-writing-and-editing-tips-to-make-your-copy-sing-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250924T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250924T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T102057
CREATED:20250817T222722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T211201Z
UID:51485-1758715200-1758718800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Unlocking the Power of Podcasting for PR - Webinar
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/unlocking-the-power-of-podcasting-for-pr-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251007T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251008T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T102057
CREATED:20250605T001656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T001740Z
UID:49447-1759829400-1759924800@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-3/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251008T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251008T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T102057
CREATED:20250919T052201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T231737Z
UID:52077-1759944600-1759951800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Pathways to PR: From Student to PR Professional
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/pathways-to-pr-from-student-to-pr-professional/
LOCATION:GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Offices\, 100 College Hill\, Auckland\, Ponsonby\, 1011\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251014T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T102057
CREATED:20250710T025459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T031437Z
UID:50640-1760434200-1760457600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Issues and Crisis Management
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/issues-and-crisis-management-7/
LOCATION:EMA\, 145 Khyber Pass Road\, Grafton\, Auckland
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251014T121500
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251014T134500
DTSTAMP:20260421T102057
CREATED:20250910T035656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T213338Z
UID:51838-1760444100-1760449500@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Christchurch Event: Impact through Strategic Media Engagement
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/christchurch-event-impact-through-strategic-media-engagement/
LOCATION:Environment Canterbury\, 200 Tuam Street\, Christchurch\, 8011
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251016T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251021T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T102057
CREATED:20250714T042203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T200303Z
UID:50634-1760607000-1761044400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:AI Playbook for Behaviour 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/ai-playbook-for-behaviour-change/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251022T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251022T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T102057
CREATED:20250926T060526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T005920Z
UID:52252-1761134400-1761138000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:The Adoption of Communication Technologies in PR - Webinar
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-adoption-of-communication-technologies-in-pr-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251023T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251030T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T102057
CREATED:20250710T041629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T041822Z
UID:47741-1761211800-1761827400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Telling Our Stories Well
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-4/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251028T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251028T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T102057
CREATED:20250817T231818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T040147Z
UID:51508-1761643800-1761654600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Down the Rabbit Hole: Understanding Government Relations
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/down-the-rabbit-hole-understanding-government-relations/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251104T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251104T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T102057
CREATED:20251006T222514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T032733Z
UID:52418-1762257600-1762263000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:PRINZ Awards 2026: What are the judges looking for? - Webinar
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-awards-2026-what-are-the-judges-looking-for-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251105T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251112T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T102057
CREATED:20250710T234736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T035709Z
UID:50697-1762335000-1762950600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Data-Driven Storytelling
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/data-driven-storytelling-3/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251105T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251105T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T102057
CREATED:20250930T084023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T210608Z
UID:52142-1762362000-1762369200@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Podcasting: Producing\, Pitching and Promoting
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/podcasting-producing-pitching-and-promoting/
LOCATION:Kordia\, Level 3\, 162 Victoria Street West\, Auckland\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251106T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251106T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T102057
CREATED:20250926T060816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T213750Z
UID:52175-1762421400-1762434000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Taranaki Event - Hands on AI: From Next to Now
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-ai-from-next-to-now/
LOCATION:Toi Foundation\, 121 Gill Street\, New Plymouth\, 4310
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251113T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T102057
CREATED:20251104T030039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T230510Z
UID:53027-1763035200-1763038800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Delicate interactions: relational skills in public relations consulting - Webinar
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/delicate-interactions-relational-skills-in-public-relations-consulting-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251119T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T102057
CREATED:20251023T004055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T011845Z
UID:50873-1763553600-1763557200@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission: Pead
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-makes-a-gold-award-winning-submission-pead/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251125T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251125T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T102057
CREATED:20251023T011542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T021054Z
UID:52787-1764072000-1764075600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission: Special PR
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-makes-a-gold-award-winning-submission-special-pr/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251127T150000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251127T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T102057
CREATED:20251104T015458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T030752Z
UID:52898-1764255600-1764266400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:A PR Industry Celebration of Resilience and the Importance of Communications
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-communicator-of-the-year/
LOCATION:Grand Millenium Hotel\, 71 Mayoral Drive\, Cnr Vincent Street\,\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251127T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251127T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T102057
CREATED:20251024T033520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T033821Z
UID:52850-1764264600-1764271800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Celebrate the Season with PRINZ Southern
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/celebrate-the-season-with-prinz-southern-2/
LOCATION:Muy Muy\, 44 Welles Street\, Christchurch
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251202T103000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T102057
CREATED:20251106T231826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T024617Z
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SUMMARY:Making Data Work for You: Critical Thinking for Communicators
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/making-data-work-for-you-critical-thinking-for-communicators/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:PRINZ Internal Communicators Mixer
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-internal-communicators-mixer/
LOCATION:Auckland Transport\, Ground Floor\, 20 Viaduct Harbour Avenue\, Auckland\, 1010
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