BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand - ECPv6.3.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://prinz.org.nz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20250405T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20250927T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20260404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20260926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251105T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251105T190000 DTSTAMP:20260723T134903 CREATED:20250930T084023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T210608Z UID:52142-1762362000-1762369200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Podcasting: Producing\, Pitching and Promoting DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 25th March 2025 @ 7:30am - 8:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on strategic stakeholder planning and engagement. Hear from our incredible Fellows\, Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ) from Convergence Communications\, and Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ) from Cherry Red. The Fellows will talk about a variety of engagement projects and share key learnings for practitioners gained during their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on! Join us at Black Betty Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the cabinet) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will in the café’s Roastery Room. Walk inside the café and PRINZ Southern Committee members will direct you where to go. We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are:Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ)Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting Jackie is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting. She has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, she has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and as a result she has great networks within the business community and has experience working on some of the most high-profile communication challenges. Jackie is also an examination accredited member\, a Fellow of PRINZ and current Chair of the College of Fellows. LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ)Co-founder/Partner\, Convergence Communications Erin is a multi award-winning communications practitioner with extensive experience in all facets of public relations and strategic communications. She began her career in Australia\, working with world leading brands such as Moet & Chandon before moving to New Zealand and taking up an in-house role at the Lyttelton Port of Christchurch. Since co-founding Convergence she’s become a trusted advisor to a diverse range of clients throughout the country.Erin combines creativity and strategic thinking in her approach to clients’ projects. She is passionate about the power of communities\, the grassroots sharing of information and the importance of listening. She works on community engagement\, stakeholder relations\, media and issues management for many organisations seeking resource consents or embarking on major projects. Erin is also a Fellow of PRINZ and currently the Co-Chair of the Orana Park Wildlife Trust Board. LinkedIn URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/podcasting-producing-pitching-and-promoting/ LOCATION:Kordia\, Level 3\, 162 Victoria Street West\, Auckland\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-banners-35.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251106T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251106T130000 DTSTAMP:20260723T134903 CREATED:20250926T060816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T213750Z UID:52175-1762421400-1762434000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Taranaki Event - Hands on AI: From Next to Now DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 25th March 2025 @ 7:30am - 8:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on strategic stakeholder planning and engagement. Hear from our incredible Fellows\, Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ) from Convergence Communications\, and Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ) from Cherry Red. The Fellows will talk about a variety of engagement projects and share key learnings for practitioners gained during their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on! Join us at Black Betty Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the cabinet) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will in the café’s Roastery Room. Walk inside the café and PRINZ Southern Committee members will direct you where to go. We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are:Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ)Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting Jackie is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting. She has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, she has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and as a result she has great networks within the business community and has experience working on some of the most high-profile communication challenges. Jackie is also an examination accredited member\, a Fellow of PRINZ and current Chair of the College of Fellows. LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ)Co-founder/Partner\, Convergence Communications Erin is a multi award-winning communications practitioner with extensive experience in all facets of public relations and strategic communications. She began her career in Australia\, working with world leading brands such as Moet & Chandon before moving to New Zealand and taking up an in-house role at the Lyttelton Port of Christchurch. Since co-founding Convergence she’s become a trusted advisor to a diverse range of clients throughout the country.Erin combines creativity and strategic thinking in her approach to clients’ projects. She is passionate about the power of communities\, the grassroots sharing of information and the importance of listening. She works on community engagement\, stakeholder relations\, media and issues management for many organisations seeking resource consents or embarking on major projects. Erin is also a Fellow of PRINZ and currently the Co-Chair of the Orana Park Wildlife Trust Board. LinkedIn URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/hands-on-ai-from-next-to-now/ LOCATION:Toi Foundation\, 121 Gill Street\, New Plymouth\, 4310 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/09_2025-PR-Knowledge-Hub-Mount-Taranaki-and-AI.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251113T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251113T130000 DTSTAMP:20260723T134903 CREATED:20251104T030039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T230510Z UID:53027-1763035200-1763038800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Delicate interactions: relational skills in public relations consulting - Webinar DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 25th March 2025 @ 7:30am - 8:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on strategic stakeholder planning and engagement. Hear from our incredible Fellows\, Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ) from Convergence Communications\, and Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ) from Cherry Red. The Fellows will talk about a variety of engagement projects and share key learnings for practitioners gained during their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on! Join us at Black Betty Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the cabinet) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will in the café’s Roastery Room. Walk inside the café and PRINZ Southern Committee members will direct you where to go. We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are:Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ)Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting Jackie is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting. She has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, she has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and as a result she has great networks within the business community and has experience working on some of the most high-profile communication challenges. Jackie is also an examination accredited member\, a Fellow of PRINZ and current Chair of the College of Fellows. LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ)Co-founder/Partner\, Convergence Communications Erin is a multi award-winning communications practitioner with extensive experience in all facets of public relations and strategic communications. She began her career in Australia\, working with world leading brands such as Moet & Chandon before moving to New Zealand and taking up an in-house role at the Lyttelton Port of Christchurch. Since co-founding Convergence she’s become a trusted advisor to a diverse range of clients throughout the country.Erin combines creativity and strategic thinking in her approach to clients’ projects. She is passionate about the power of communities\, the grassroots sharing of information and the importance of listening. She works on community engagement\, stakeholder relations\, media and issues management for many organisations seeking resource consents or embarking on major projects. Erin is also a Fellow of PRINZ and currently the Co-Chair of the Orana Park Wildlife Trust Board. LinkedIn URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/delicate-interactions-relational-skills-in-public-relations-consulting-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/relational-skills.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251119T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251119T130000 DTSTAMP:20260723T134903 CREATED:20251023T004055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T011845Z UID:50873-1763553600-1763557200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission: Pead DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 25th March 2025 @ 7:30am - 8:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on strategic stakeholder planning and engagement. Hear from our incredible Fellows\, Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ) from Convergence Communications\, and Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ) from Cherry Red. The Fellows will talk about a variety of engagement projects and share key learnings for practitioners gained during their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on! Join us at Black Betty Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the cabinet) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will in the café’s Roastery Room. Walk inside the café and PRINZ Southern Committee members will direct you where to go. We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are:Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ)Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting Jackie is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting. She has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, she has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and as a result she has great networks within the business community and has experience working on some of the most high-profile communication challenges. Jackie is also an examination accredited member\, a Fellow of PRINZ and current Chair of the College of Fellows. LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ)Co-founder/Partner\, Convergence Communications Erin is a multi award-winning communications practitioner with extensive experience in all facets of public relations and strategic communications. She began her career in Australia\, working with world leading brands such as Moet & Chandon before moving to New Zealand and taking up an in-house role at the Lyttelton Port of Christchurch. Since co-founding Convergence she’s become a trusted advisor to a diverse range of clients throughout the country.Erin combines creativity and strategic thinking in her approach to clients’ projects. She is passionate about the power of communities\, the grassroots sharing of information and the importance of listening. She works on community engagement\, stakeholder relations\, media and issues management for many organisations seeking resource consents or embarking on major projects. Erin is also a Fellow of PRINZ and currently the Co-Chair of the Orana Park Wildlife Trust Board. LinkedIn URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-a-gold-award-winning-submission-pead/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/250528_PRINZ-297-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251125T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251125T130000 DTSTAMP:20260723T134903 CREATED:20251023T011542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T021054Z UID:52787-1764072000-1764075600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission: Special PR DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 25th March 2025 @ 7:30am - 8:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on strategic stakeholder planning and engagement. Hear from our incredible Fellows\, Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ) from Convergence Communications\, and Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ) from Cherry Red. The Fellows will talk about a variety of engagement projects and share key learnings for practitioners gained during their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on! Join us at Black Betty Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the cabinet) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will in the café’s Roastery Room. Walk inside the café and PRINZ Southern Committee members will direct you where to go. We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are:Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ)Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting Jackie is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting. She has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, she has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and as a result she has great networks within the business community and has experience working on some of the most high-profile communication challenges. Jackie is also an examination accredited member\, a Fellow of PRINZ and current Chair of the College of Fellows. LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ)Co-founder/Partner\, Convergence Communications Erin is a multi award-winning communications practitioner with extensive experience in all facets of public relations and strategic communications. She began her career in Australia\, working with world leading brands such as Moet & Chandon before moving to New Zealand and taking up an in-house role at the Lyttelton Port of Christchurch. Since co-founding Convergence she’s become a trusted advisor to a diverse range of clients throughout the country.Erin combines creativity and strategic thinking in her approach to clients’ projects. She is passionate about the power of communities\, the grassroots sharing of information and the importance of listening. She works on community engagement\, stakeholder relations\, media and issues management for many organisations seeking resource consents or embarking on major projects. Erin is also a Fellow of PRINZ and currently the Co-Chair of the Orana Park Wildlife Trust Board. LinkedIn URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-a-gold-award-winning-submission-special-pr/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/250528_PRINZ-113-scaled-e1761181180399.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251127T150000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251127T180000 DTSTAMP:20260723T134903 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:Tuesday 25th March 2025 @ 7:30am - 8:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on strategic stakeholder planning and engagement. Hear from our incredible Fellows\, Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ) from Convergence Communications\, and Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ) from Cherry Red. The Fellows will talk about a variety of engagement projects and share key learnings for practitioners gained during their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on! Join us at Black Betty Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the cabinet) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will in the café’s Roastery Room. Walk inside the café and PRINZ Southern Committee members will direct you where to go. We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are:Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ)Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting Jackie is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting. She has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, she has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and as a result she has great networks within the business community and has experience working on some of the most high-profile communication challenges. Jackie is also an examination accredited member\, a Fellow of PRINZ and current Chair of the College of Fellows. LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ)Co-founder/Partner\, Convergence Communications Erin is a multi award-winning communications practitioner with extensive experience in all facets of public relations and strategic communications. She began her career in Australia\, working with world leading brands such as Moet & Chandon before moving to New Zealand and taking up an in-house role at the Lyttelton Port of Christchurch. Since co-founding Convergence she’s become a trusted advisor to a diverse range of clients throughout the country.Erin combines creativity and strategic thinking in her approach to clients’ projects. She is passionate about the power of communities\, the grassroots sharing of information and the importance of listening. She works on community engagement\, stakeholder relations\, media and issues management for many organisations seeking resource consents or embarking on major projects. Erin is also a Fellow of PRINZ and currently the Co-Chair of the Orana Park Wildlife Trust Board. LinkedIn 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-banners-43.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251127T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251127T193000 DTSTAMP:20260723T134903 CREATED:20251024T033520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T033821Z UID:52850-1764264600-1764271800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Celebrate the Season with PRINZ Southern DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 25th March 2025 @ 7:30am - 8:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on strategic stakeholder planning and engagement. Hear from our incredible Fellows\, Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ) from Convergence Communications\, and Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ) from Cherry Red. The Fellows will talk about a variety of engagement projects and share key learnings for practitioners gained during their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on! Join us at Black Betty Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the cabinet) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will in the café’s Roastery Room. Walk inside the café and PRINZ Southern Committee members will direct you where to go. We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are:Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ)Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting Jackie is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting. She has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, she has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and as a result she has great networks within the business community and has experience working on some of the most high-profile communication challenges. Jackie is also an examination accredited member\, a Fellow of PRINZ and current Chair of the College of Fellows. LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ)Co-founder/Partner\, Convergence Communications Erin is a multi award-winning communications practitioner with extensive experience in all facets of public relations and strategic communications. She began her career in Australia\, working with world leading brands such as Moet & Chandon before moving to New Zealand and taking up an in-house role at the Lyttelton Port of Christchurch. Since co-founding Convergence she’s become a trusted advisor to a diverse range of clients throughout the country.Erin combines creativity and strategic thinking in her approach to clients’ projects. She is passionate about the power of communities\, the grassroots sharing of information and the importance of listening. She works on community engagement\, stakeholder relations\, media and issues management for many organisations seeking resource consents or embarking on major projects. Erin is also a Fellow of PRINZ and currently the Co-Chair of the Orana Park Wildlife Trust Board. LinkedIn URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/celebrate-the-season-with-prinz-southern-2/ LOCATION:Muy Muy\, 44 Welles Street\, Christchurch ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2024-banners-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251202T103000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251202T130000 DTSTAMP:20260723T134903 CREATED:20251106T231826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T024617Z UID:52886-1764671400-1764680400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Making Data Work for You: Critical Thinking for Communicators DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 25th March 2025 @ 7:30am - 8:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on strategic stakeholder planning and engagement. Hear from our incredible Fellows\, Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ) from Convergence Communications\, and Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ) from Cherry Red. The Fellows will talk about a variety of engagement projects and share key learnings for practitioners gained during their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on! Join us at Black Betty Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the cabinet) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will in the café’s Roastery Room. Walk inside the café and PRINZ Southern Committee members will direct you where to go. We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are:Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ)Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting Jackie is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting. She has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, she has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and as a result she has great networks within the business community and has experience working on some of the most high-profile communication challenges. Jackie is also an examination accredited member\, a Fellow of PRINZ and current Chair of the College of Fellows. LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ)Co-founder/Partner\, Convergence Communications Erin is a multi award-winning communications practitioner with extensive experience in all facets of public relations and strategic communications. She began her career in Australia\, working with world leading brands such as Moet & Chandon before moving to New Zealand and taking up an in-house role at the Lyttelton Port of Christchurch. Since co-founding Convergence she’s become a trusted advisor to a diverse range of clients throughout the country.Erin combines creativity and strategic thinking in her approach to clients’ projects. She is passionate about the power of communities\, the grassroots sharing of information and the importance of listening. She works on community engagement\, stakeholder relations\, media and issues management for many organisations seeking resource consents or embarking on major projects. Erin is also a Fellow of PRINZ and currently the Co-Chair of the Orana Park Wildlife Trust Board. LinkedIn URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/making-data-work-for-you-critical-thinking-for-communicators/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-banners-39.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251202T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251202T190000 DTSTAMP:20260723T134903 CREATED:20251106T230557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T230557Z UID:53108-1764696600-1764702000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Internal Communicators Mixer DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 25th March 2025 @ 7:30am - 8:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on strategic stakeholder planning and engagement. Hear from our incredible Fellows\, Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ) from Convergence Communications\, and Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ) from Cherry Red. The Fellows will talk about a variety of engagement projects and share key learnings for practitioners gained during their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on! Join us at Black Betty Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the cabinet) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will in the café’s Roastery Room. Walk inside the café and PRINZ Southern Committee members will direct you where to go. We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are:Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ)Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting Jackie is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting. She has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, she has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and as a result she has great networks within the business community and has experience working on some of the most high-profile communication challenges. Jackie is also an examination accredited member\, a Fellow of PRINZ and current Chair of the College of Fellows. LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ)Co-founder/Partner\, Convergence Communications Erin is a multi award-winning communications practitioner with extensive experience in all facets of public relations and strategic communications. She began her career in Australia\, working with world leading brands such as Moet & Chandon before moving to New Zealand and taking up an in-house role at the Lyttelton Port of Christchurch. Since co-founding Convergence she’s become a trusted advisor to a diverse range of clients throughout the country.Erin combines creativity and strategic thinking in her approach to clients’ projects. She is passionate about the power of communities\, the grassroots sharing of information and the importance of listening. She works on community engagement\, stakeholder relations\, media and issues management for many organisations seeking resource consents or embarking on major projects. Erin is also a Fellow of PRINZ and currently the Co-Chair of the Orana Park Wildlife Trust Board. LinkedIn URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-internal-communicators-mixer/ LOCATION:Auckland Transport\, Ground Floor\, 20 Viaduct Harbour Avenue\, Auckland\, 1010 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-banners-42.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251203T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251203T130000 DTSTAMP:20260723T134903 CREATED:20251023T201422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T201507Z UID:52814-1764763200-1764766800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission: Hamilton City Council DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 25th March 2025 @ 7:30am - 8:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on strategic stakeholder planning and engagement. Hear from our incredible Fellows\, Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ) from Convergence Communications\, and Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ) from Cherry Red. The Fellows will talk about a variety of engagement projects and share key learnings for practitioners gained during their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on! Join us at Black Betty Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the cabinet) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will in the café’s Roastery Room. Walk inside the café and PRINZ Southern Committee members will direct you where to go. We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are:Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ)Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting Jackie is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting. She has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, she has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and as a result she has great networks within the business community and has experience working on some of the most high-profile communication challenges. Jackie is also an examination accredited member\, a Fellow of PRINZ and current Chair of the College of Fellows. LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ)Co-founder/Partner\, Convergence Communications Erin is a multi award-winning communications practitioner with extensive experience in all facets of public relations and strategic communications. She began her career in Australia\, working with world leading brands such as Moet & Chandon before moving to New Zealand and taking up an in-house role at the Lyttelton Port of Christchurch. Since co-founding Convergence she’s become a trusted advisor to a diverse range of clients throughout the country.Erin combines creativity and strategic thinking in her approach to clients’ projects. She is passionate about the power of communities\, the grassroots sharing of information and the importance of listening. She works on community engagement\, stakeholder relations\, media and issues management for many organisations seeking resource consents or embarking on major projects. Erin is also a Fellow of PRINZ and currently the Co-Chair of the Orana Park Wildlife Trust Board. LinkedIn URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-a-gold-award-winning-submission-hamilton-city-council/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/250528_PRINZ-169-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251205T153000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251205T170000 DTSTAMP:20260723T134903 CREATED:20251105T233609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T230549Z UID:52910-1764948600-1764954000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Touch Tournament DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 25th March 2025 @ 7:30am - 8:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on strategic stakeholder planning and engagement. Hear from our incredible Fellows\, Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ) from Convergence Communications\, and Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ) from Cherry Red. The Fellows will talk about a variety of engagement projects and share key learnings for practitioners gained during their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on! Join us at Black Betty Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the cabinet) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will in the café’s Roastery Room. Walk inside the café and PRINZ Southern Committee members will direct you where to go. We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are:Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ)Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting Jackie is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting. She has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, she has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and as a result she has great networks within the business community and has experience working on some of the most high-profile communication challenges. Jackie is also an examination accredited member\, a Fellow of PRINZ and current Chair of the College of Fellows. LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ)Co-founder/Partner\, Convergence Communications Erin is a multi award-winning communications practitioner with extensive experience in all facets of public relations and strategic communications. She began her career in Australia\, working with world leading brands such as Moet & Chandon before moving to New Zealand and taking up an in-house role at the Lyttelton Port of Christchurch. Since co-founding Convergence she’s become a trusted advisor to a diverse range of clients throughout the country.Erin combines creativity and strategic thinking in her approach to clients’ projects. She is passionate about the power of communities\, the grassroots sharing of information and the importance of listening. She works on community engagement\, stakeholder relations\, media and issues management for many organisations seeking resource consents or embarking on major projects. Erin is also a Fellow of PRINZ and currently the Co-Chair of the Orana Park Wildlife Trust Board. LinkedIn URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-touch-tournament/ LOCATION:Victoria Park\, 203-271 Victoria Street West\, Auckland Central\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-banners-38.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251210T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251210T130000 DTSTAMP:20260723T134903 CREATED:20251023T202835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T204628Z UID:50885-1765368000-1765371600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission: Great Scott DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 25th March 2025 @ 7:30am - 8:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on strategic stakeholder planning and engagement. Hear from our incredible Fellows\, Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ) from Convergence Communications\, and Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ) from Cherry Red. The Fellows will talk about a variety of engagement projects and share key learnings for practitioners gained during their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on! Join us at Black Betty Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the cabinet) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will in the café’s Roastery Room. Walk inside the café and PRINZ Southern Committee members will direct you where to go. We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are:Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ)Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting Jackie is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting. She has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, she has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and as a result she has great networks within the business community and has experience working on some of the most high-profile communication challenges. Jackie is also an examination accredited member\, a Fellow of PRINZ and current Chair of the College of Fellows. LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ)Co-founder/Partner\, Convergence Communications Erin is a multi award-winning communications practitioner with extensive experience in all facets of public relations and strategic communications. She began her career in Australia\, working with world leading brands such as Moet & Chandon before moving to New Zealand and taking up an in-house role at the Lyttelton Port of Christchurch. Since co-founding Convergence she’s become a trusted advisor to a diverse range of clients throughout the country.Erin combines creativity and strategic thinking in her approach to clients’ projects. She is passionate about the power of communities\, the grassroots sharing of information and the importance of listening. She works on community engagement\, stakeholder relations\, media and issues management for many organisations seeking resource consents or embarking on major projects. Erin is also a Fellow of PRINZ and currently the Co-Chair of the Orana Park Wildlife Trust Board. LinkedIn URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-a-gold-award-winning-submission-great-scott/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/250528_PRINZ-147-scaled-e1761251303885.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251210T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251210T183000 DTSTAMP:20260723T134903 CREATED:20251130T222638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T225043Z UID:53404-1765384200-1765391400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Waikato Christmas Catch Up DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 25th March 2025 @ 7:30am - 8:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on strategic stakeholder planning and engagement. Hear from our incredible Fellows\, Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ) from Convergence Communications\, and Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ) from Cherry Red. The Fellows will talk about a variety of engagement projects and share key learnings for practitioners gained during their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on! Join us at Black Betty Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the cabinet) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will in the café’s Roastery Room. Walk inside the café and PRINZ Southern Committee members will direct you where to go. We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are:Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ)Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting Jackie is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting. She has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, she has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and as a result she has great networks within the business community and has experience working on some of the most high-profile communication challenges. Jackie is also an examination accredited member\, a Fellow of PRINZ and current Chair of the College of Fellows. LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ)Co-founder/Partner\, Convergence Communications Erin is a multi award-winning communications practitioner with extensive experience in all facets of public relations and strategic communications. She began her career in Australia\, working with world leading brands such as Moet & Chandon before moving to New Zealand and taking up an in-house role at the Lyttelton Port of Christchurch. Since co-founding Convergence she’s become a trusted advisor to a diverse range of clients throughout the country.Erin combines creativity and strategic thinking in her approach to clients’ projects. She is passionate about the power of communities\, the grassroots sharing of information and the importance of listening. She works on community engagement\, stakeholder relations\, media and issues management for many organisations seeking resource consents or embarking on major projects. Erin is also a Fellow of PRINZ and currently the Co-Chair of the Orana Park Wildlife Trust Board. LinkedIn URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-waikato-christmas-catch-up/ LOCATION:Hamilton Hotel Bar\, 198 Victoria Street\, Hamilton Central\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2024-banners-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260128T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260128T120000 DTSTAMP:20260723T134903 CREATED:20251209T015537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T015537Z UID:53509-1769594400-1769601600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Communications and Governance DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 25th March 2025 @ 7:30am - 8:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on strategic stakeholder planning and engagement. Hear from our incredible Fellows\, Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ) from Convergence Communications\, and Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ) from Cherry Red. The Fellows will talk about a variety of engagement projects and share key learnings for practitioners gained during their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on! Join us at Black Betty Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the cabinet) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will in the café’s Roastery Room. Walk inside the café and PRINZ Southern Committee members will direct you where to go. We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are:Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ)Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting Jackie is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting. She has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, she has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and as a result she has great networks within the business community and has experience working on some of the most high-profile communication challenges. Jackie is also an examination accredited member\, a Fellow of PRINZ and current Chair of the College of Fellows. LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ)Co-founder/Partner\, Convergence Communications Erin is a multi award-winning communications practitioner with extensive experience in all facets of public relations and strategic communications. She began her career in Australia\, working with world leading brands such as Moet & Chandon before moving to New Zealand and taking up an in-house role at the Lyttelton Port of Christchurch. Since co-founding Convergence she’s become a trusted advisor to a diverse range of clients throughout the country.Erin combines creativity and strategic thinking in her approach to clients’ projects. She is passionate about the power of communities\, the grassroots sharing of information and the importance of listening. She works on community engagement\, stakeholder relations\, media and issues management for many organisations seeking resource consents or embarking on major projects. Erin is also a Fellow of PRINZ and currently the Co-Chair of the Orana Park Wildlife Trust Board. LinkedIn URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/communications-and-governance-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PR-12.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260202T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260227T170000 DTSTAMP:20260723T134903 CREATED:20260202T030903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T025909Z UID:54398-1770019200-1772211600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Coffee Connections Programme DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 25th March 2025 @ 7:30am - 8:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on strategic stakeholder planning and engagement. Hear from our incredible Fellows\, Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ) from Convergence Communications\, and Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ) from Cherry Red. The Fellows will talk about a variety of engagement projects and share key learnings for practitioners gained during their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on! Join us at Black Betty Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the cabinet) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will in the café’s Roastery Room. Walk inside the café and PRINZ Southern Committee members will direct you where to go. We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are:Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ)Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting Jackie is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting. She has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, she has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and as a result she has great networks within the business community and has experience working on some of the most high-profile communication challenges. Jackie is also an examination accredited member\, a Fellow of PRINZ and current Chair of the College of Fellows. LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ)Co-founder/Partner\, Convergence Communications Erin is a multi award-winning communications practitioner with extensive experience in all facets of public relations and strategic communications. She began her career in Australia\, working with world leading brands such as Moet & Chandon before moving to New Zealand and taking up an in-house role at the Lyttelton Port of Christchurch. Since co-founding Convergence she’s become a trusted advisor to a diverse range of clients throughout the country.Erin combines creativity and strategic thinking in her approach to clients’ projects. She is passionate about the power of communities\, the grassroots sharing of information and the importance of listening. She works on community engagement\, stakeholder relations\, media and issues management for many organisations seeking resource consents or embarking on major projects. Erin is also a Fellow of PRINZ and currently the Co-Chair of the Orana Park Wildlife Trust Board. LinkedIn URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-coffee-connections-programme/ LOCATION:Auckland and Wellington ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/coffee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260210T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260210T120000 DTSTAMP:20260723T134903 CREATED:20251209T003736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T093815Z UID:53533-1770715800-1770724800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Reputation\, Risk and Ethics with AI - Imperatives for Action DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 25th March 2025 @ 7:30am - 8:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on strategic stakeholder planning and engagement. Hear from our incredible Fellows\, Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ) from Convergence Communications\, and Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ) from Cherry Red. The Fellows will talk about a variety of engagement projects and share key learnings for practitioners gained during their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on! Join us at Black Betty Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the cabinet) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will in the café’s Roastery Room. Walk inside the café and PRINZ Southern Committee members will direct you where to go. We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are:Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ)Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting Jackie is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting. She has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, she has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and as a result she has great networks within the business community and has experience working on some of the most high-profile communication challenges. Jackie is also an examination accredited member\, a Fellow of PRINZ and current Chair of the College of Fellows. LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ)Co-founder/Partner\, Convergence Communications Erin is a multi award-winning communications practitioner with extensive experience in all facets of public relations and strategic communications. She began her career in Australia\, working with world leading brands such as Moet & Chandon before moving to New Zealand and taking up an in-house role at the Lyttelton Port of Christchurch. Since co-founding Convergence she’s become a trusted advisor to a diverse range of clients throughout the country.Erin combines creativity and strategic thinking in her approach to clients’ projects. She is passionate about the power of communities\, the grassroots sharing of information and the importance of listening. She works on community engagement\, stakeholder relations\, media and issues management for many organisations seeking resource consents or embarking on major projects. Erin is also a Fellow of PRINZ and currently the Co-Chair of the Orana Park Wildlife Trust Board. LinkedIn URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/reputation-risk-and-ethics-with-ai-imperatives-for-action/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AI-Ethics-cover-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260218T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260218T133000 DTSTAMP:20260723T134903 CREATED:20251209T002019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T025901Z UID:53536-1771407000-1771421400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Key Stakeholder Engagement DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 25th March 2025 @ 7:30am - 8:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on strategic stakeholder planning and engagement. Hear from our incredible Fellows\, Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ) from Convergence Communications\, and Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ) from Cherry Red. The Fellows will talk about a variety of engagement projects and share key learnings for practitioners gained during their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on! Join us at Black Betty Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the cabinet) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will in the café’s Roastery Room. Walk inside the café and PRINZ Southern Committee members will direct you where to go. We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are:Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ)Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting Jackie is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting. She has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, she has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and as a result she has great networks within the business community and has experience working on some of the most high-profile communication challenges. Jackie is also an examination accredited member\, a Fellow of PRINZ and current Chair of the College of Fellows. LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ)Co-founder/Partner\, Convergence Communications Erin is a multi award-winning communications practitioner with extensive experience in all facets of public relations and strategic communications. She began her career in Australia\, working with world leading brands such as Moet & Chandon before moving to New Zealand and taking up an in-house role at the Lyttelton Port of Christchurch. Since co-founding Convergence she’s become a trusted advisor to a diverse range of clients throughout the country.Erin combines creativity and strategic thinking in her approach to clients’ projects. She is passionate about the power of communities\, the grassroots sharing of information and the importance of listening. She works on community engagement\, stakeholder relations\, media and issues management for many organisations seeking resource consents or embarking on major projects. Erin is also a Fellow of PRINZ and currently the Co-Chair of the Orana Park Wildlife Trust Board. LinkedIn URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/key-stakeholder-engagement/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-banners-45.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260225T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260225T120000 DTSTAMP:20260723T134903 CREATED:20251208T032300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T093941Z UID:53542-1772011800-1772020800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Making Data Work for You: Critical Thinking for Communicators DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 25th March 2025 @ 7:30am - 8:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on strategic stakeholder planning and engagement. Hear from our incredible Fellows\, Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ) from Convergence Communications\, and Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ) from Cherry Red. The Fellows will talk about a variety of engagement projects and share key learnings for practitioners gained during their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on! Join us at Black Betty Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the cabinet) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will in the café’s Roastery Room. Walk inside the café and PRINZ Southern Committee members will direct you where to go. We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are:Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ)Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting Jackie is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting. She has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, she has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and as a result she has great networks within the business community and has experience working on some of the most high-profile communication challenges. Jackie is also an examination accredited member\, a Fellow of PRINZ and current Chair of the College of Fellows. LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ)Co-founder/Partner\, Convergence Communications Erin is a multi award-winning communications practitioner with extensive experience in all facets of public relations and strategic communications. She began her career in Australia\, working with world leading brands such as Moet & Chandon before moving to New Zealand and taking up an in-house role at the Lyttelton Port of Christchurch. Since co-founding Convergence she’s become a trusted advisor to a diverse range of clients throughout the country.Erin combines creativity and strategic thinking in her approach to clients’ projects. She is passionate about the power of communities\, the grassroots sharing of information and the importance of listening. She works on community engagement\, stakeholder relations\, media and issues management for many organisations seeking resource consents or embarking on major projects. Erin is also a Fellow of PRINZ and currently the Co-Chair of the Orana Park Wildlife Trust Board. LinkedIn URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/making-data-work-for-you-critical-thinking-for-communicators-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-banners-39.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260226T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260226T193000 DTSTAMP:20260723T134904 CREATED:20260122T021645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T203016Z UID:54106-1772127000-1772134200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:State of the Sector 2026 DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 25th March 2025 @ 7:30am - 8:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on strategic stakeholder planning and engagement. Hear from our incredible Fellows\, Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ) from Convergence Communications\, and Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ) from Cherry Red. The Fellows will talk about a variety of engagement projects and share key learnings for practitioners gained during their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on! Join us at Black Betty Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the cabinet) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will in the café’s Roastery Room. Walk inside the café and PRINZ Southern Committee members will direct you where to go. We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are:Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ)Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting Jackie is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting. She has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, she has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and as a result she has great networks within the business community and has experience working on some of the most high-profile communication challenges. Jackie is also an examination accredited member\, a Fellow of PRINZ and current Chair of the College of Fellows. LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ)Co-founder/Partner\, Convergence Communications Erin is a multi award-winning communications practitioner with extensive experience in all facets of public relations and strategic communications. She began her career in Australia\, working with world leading brands such as Moet & Chandon before moving to New Zealand and taking up an in-house role at the Lyttelton Port of Christchurch. Since co-founding Convergence she’s become a trusted advisor to a diverse range of clients throughout the country.Erin combines creativity and strategic thinking in her approach to clients’ projects. She is passionate about the power of communities\, the grassroots sharing of information and the importance of listening. She works on community engagement\, stakeholder relations\, media and issues management for many organisations seeking resource consents or embarking on major projects. Erin is also a Fellow of PRINZ and currently the Co-Chair of the Orana Park Wildlife Trust Board. LinkedIn URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/state-of-the-sector-2026/ LOCATION:ANZ 23 Albert Street\, Auckland CBD\, Auckland 1010 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2025-banners-49-e1769048188285.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260303T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260310T110000 DTSTAMP:20260723T134904 CREATED:20251210T201612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T094104Z UID:53617-1772530200-1773140400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:AI Playbook for Behaviour Change DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 25th March 2025 @ 7:30am - 8:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on strategic stakeholder planning and engagement. Hear from our incredible Fellows\, Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ) from Convergence Communications\, and Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ) from Cherry Red. The Fellows will talk about a variety of engagement projects and share key learnings for practitioners gained during their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on! Join us at Black Betty Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the cabinet) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will in the café’s Roastery Room. Walk inside the café and PRINZ Southern Committee members will direct you where to go. We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are:Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ)Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting Jackie is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting. She has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, she has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and as a result she has great networks within the business community and has experience working on some of the most high-profile communication challenges. Jackie is also an examination accredited member\, a Fellow of PRINZ and current Chair of the College of Fellows. LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ)Co-founder/Partner\, Convergence Communications Erin is a multi award-winning communications practitioner with extensive experience in all facets of public relations and strategic communications. She began her career in Australia\, working with world leading brands such as Moet & Chandon before moving to New Zealand and taking up an in-house role at the Lyttelton Port of Christchurch. Since co-founding Convergence she’s become a trusted advisor to a diverse range of clients throughout the country.Erin combines creativity and strategic thinking in her approach to clients’ projects. She is passionate about the power of communities\, the grassroots sharing of information and the importance of listening. She works on community engagement\, stakeholder relations\, media and issues management for many organisations seeking resource consents or embarking on major projects. Erin is also a Fellow of PRINZ and currently the Co-Chair of the Orana Park Wildlife Trust Board. LinkedIn URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ai-playbook-for-behaviour-change-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Thinking-Fast-Wise-with-AI-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260304T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260311T120000 DTSTAMP:20260723T134904 CREATED:20251209T233424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T092750Z UID:53619-1772616600-1773230400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Telling Our Stories Well DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 25th March 2025 @ 7:30am - 8:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on strategic stakeholder planning and engagement. Hear from our incredible Fellows\, Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ) from Convergence Communications\, and Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ) from Cherry Red. The Fellows will talk about a variety of engagement projects and share key learnings for practitioners gained during their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on! Join us at Black Betty Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the cabinet) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will in the café’s Roastery Room. Walk inside the café and PRINZ Southern Committee members will direct you where to go. We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are:Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ)Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting Jackie is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting. She has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, she has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and as a result she has great networks within the business community and has experience working on some of the most high-profile communication challenges. Jackie is also an examination accredited member\, a Fellow of PRINZ and current Chair of the College of Fellows. LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ)Co-founder/Partner\, Convergence Communications Erin is a multi award-winning communications practitioner with extensive experience in all facets of public relations and strategic communications. She began her career in Australia\, working with world leading brands such as Moet & Chandon before moving to New Zealand and taking up an in-house role at the Lyttelton Port of Christchurch. Since co-founding Convergence she’s become a trusted advisor to a diverse range of clients throughout the country.Erin combines creativity and strategic thinking in her approach to clients’ projects. She is passionate about the power of communities\, the grassroots sharing of information and the importance of listening. She works on community engagement\, stakeholder relations\, media and issues management for many organisations seeking resource consents or embarking on major projects. Erin is also a Fellow of PRINZ and currently the Co-Chair of the Orana Park Wildlife Trust Board. LinkedIn URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/telling-our-stories-well-5/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PRINZ-Gala-Dinner-Event-Cover-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260305T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260305T183000 DTSTAMP:20260723T134904 CREATED:20260210T221300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T035049Z UID:54629-1772730000-1772735400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 25th March 2025 @ 7:30am - 8:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on strategic stakeholder planning and engagement. Hear from our incredible Fellows\, Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ) from Convergence Communications\, and Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ) from Cherry Red. The Fellows will talk about a variety of engagement projects and share key learnings for practitioners gained during their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on! Join us at Black Betty Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the cabinet) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will in the café’s Roastery Room. Walk inside the café and PRINZ Southern Committee members will direct you where to go. We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are:Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ)Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting Jackie is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting. She has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, she has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and as a result she has great networks within the business community and has experience working on some of the most high-profile communication challenges. Jackie is also an examination accredited member\, a Fellow of PRINZ and current Chair of the College of Fellows. LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ)Co-founder/Partner\, Convergence Communications Erin is a multi award-winning communications practitioner with extensive experience in all facets of public relations and strategic communications. She began her career in Australia\, working with world leading brands such as Moet & Chandon before moving to New Zealand and taking up an in-house role at the Lyttelton Port of Christchurch. Since co-founding Convergence she’s become a trusted advisor to a diverse range of clients throughout the country.Erin combines creativity and strategic thinking in her approach to clients’ projects. She is passionate about the power of communities\, the grassroots sharing of information and the importance of listening. She works on community engagement\, stakeholder relations\, media and issues management for many organisations seeking resource consents or embarking on major projects. Erin is also a Fellow of PRINZ and currently the Co-Chair of the Orana Park Wildlife Trust Board. LinkedIn URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-8/ LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/First-Thursdays.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260305T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260305T190000 DTSTAMP:20260723T134904 CREATED:20260223T034023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T034023Z UID:54847-1772731800-1772737200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 25th March 2025 @ 7:30am - 8:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on strategic stakeholder planning and engagement. Hear from our incredible Fellows\, Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ) from Convergence Communications\, and Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ) from Cherry Red. The Fellows will talk about a variety of engagement projects and share key learnings for practitioners gained during their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on! Join us at Black Betty Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the cabinet) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will in the café’s Roastery Room. Walk inside the café and PRINZ Southern Committee members will direct you where to go. We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are:Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ)Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting Jackie is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting. She has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, she has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and as a result she has great networks within the business community and has experience working on some of the most high-profile communication challenges. Jackie is also an examination accredited member\, a Fellow of PRINZ and current Chair of the College of Fellows. LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ)Co-founder/Partner\, Convergence Communications Erin is a multi award-winning communications practitioner with extensive experience in all facets of public relations and strategic communications. She began her career in Australia\, working with world leading brands such as Moet & Chandon before moving to New Zealand and taking up an in-house role at the Lyttelton Port of Christchurch. Since co-founding Convergence she’s become a trusted advisor to a diverse range of clients throughout the country.Erin combines creativity and strategic thinking in her approach to clients’ projects. She is passionate about the power of communities\, the grassroots sharing of information and the importance of listening. She works on community engagement\, stakeholder relations\, media and issues management for many organisations seeking resource consents or embarking on major projects. Erin is also a Fellow of PRINZ and currently the Co-Chair of the Orana Park Wildlife Trust Board. LinkedIn URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-thursdays-10/ LOCATION:Sunset Bar\, Sudima Hotel\, 63-67 Nelson Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Nelson-Event-banner-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260312T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260312T190000 DTSTAMP:20260723T134904 CREATED:20260210T013234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T013234Z UID:54567-1773336600-1773342000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Christchurch Event: Networking Drinks with social scientist\, Carl Davidson DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 25th March 2025 @ 7:30am - 8:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on strategic stakeholder planning and engagement. Hear from our incredible Fellows\, Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ) from Convergence Communications\, and Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ) from Cherry Red. The Fellows will talk about a variety of engagement projects and share key learnings for practitioners gained during their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on! Join us at Black Betty Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the cabinet) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will in the café’s Roastery Room. Walk inside the café and PRINZ Southern Committee members will direct you where to go. We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are:Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ)Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting Jackie is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting. She has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, she has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and as a result she has great networks within the business community and has experience working on some of the most high-profile communication challenges. Jackie is also an examination accredited member\, a Fellow of PRINZ and current Chair of the College of Fellows. LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ)Co-founder/Partner\, Convergence Communications Erin is a multi award-winning communications practitioner with extensive experience in all facets of public relations and strategic communications. She began her career in Australia\, working with world leading brands such as Moet & Chandon before moving to New Zealand and taking up an in-house role at the Lyttelton Port of Christchurch. Since co-founding Convergence she’s become a trusted advisor to a diverse range of clients throughout the country.Erin combines creativity and strategic thinking in her approach to clients’ projects. She is passionate about the power of communities\, the grassroots sharing of information and the importance of listening. She works on community engagement\, stakeholder relations\, media and issues management for many organisations seeking resource consents or embarking on major projects. Erin is also a Fellow of PRINZ and currently the Co-Chair of the Orana Park Wildlife Trust Board. LinkedIn URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/christchurch-event-networking-drinks-with-social-scientist-carl-davidson/ LOCATION:Dux Central 144 Lichfield Street\, Christchurch Central City\, Christchurch 8011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2025-banners-55.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260317T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260324T123000 DTSTAMP:20260723T134904 CREATED:20251211T043505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T092906Z UID:53669-1773739800-1774355400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Data-Driven Storytelling DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 25th March 2025 @ 7:30am - 8:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on strategic stakeholder planning and engagement. Hear from our incredible Fellows\, Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ) from Convergence Communications\, and Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ) from Cherry Red. The Fellows will talk about a variety of engagement projects and share key learnings for practitioners gained during their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on! Join us at Black Betty Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the cabinet) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will in the café’s Roastery Room. Walk inside the café and PRINZ Southern Committee members will direct you where to go. We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are:Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ)Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting Jackie is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting. She has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, she has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and as a result she has great networks within the business community and has experience working on some of the most high-profile communication challenges. Jackie is also an examination accredited member\, a Fellow of PRINZ and current Chair of the College of Fellows. LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ)Co-founder/Partner\, Convergence Communications Erin is a multi award-winning communications practitioner with extensive experience in all facets of public relations and strategic communications. She began her career in Australia\, working with world leading brands such as Moet & Chandon before moving to New Zealand and taking up an in-house role at the Lyttelton Port of Christchurch. Since co-founding Convergence she’s become a trusted advisor to a diverse range of clients throughout the country.Erin combines creativity and strategic thinking in her approach to clients’ projects. She is passionate about the power of communities\, the grassroots sharing of information and the importance of listening. She works on community engagement\, stakeholder relations\, media and issues management for many organisations seeking resource consents or embarking on major projects. Erin is also a Fellow of PRINZ and currently the Co-Chair of the Orana Park Wildlife Trust Board. LinkedIn URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/data-driven-storytelling-4/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/data-driven-storytelling.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260325T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260325T130000 DTSTAMP:20260723T134904 CREATED:20260302T034656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T003515Z UID:55010-1774440000-1774443600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Community Engagement: What it is and how to measure its value - Webinar DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 25th March 2025 @ 7:30am - 8:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on strategic stakeholder planning and engagement. Hear from our incredible Fellows\, Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ) from Convergence Communications\, and Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ) from Cherry Red. The Fellows will talk about a variety of engagement projects and share key learnings for practitioners gained during their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on! Join us at Black Betty Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the cabinet) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will in the café’s Roastery Room. Walk inside the café and PRINZ Southern Committee members will direct you where to go. We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are:Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ)Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting Jackie is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting. She has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, she has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and as a result she has great networks within the business community and has experience working on some of the most high-profile communication challenges. Jackie is also an examination accredited member\, a Fellow of PRINZ and current Chair of the College of Fellows. LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ)Co-founder/Partner\, Convergence Communications Erin is a multi award-winning communications practitioner with extensive experience in all facets of public relations and strategic communications. She began her career in Australia\, working with world leading brands such as Moet & Chandon before moving to New Zealand and taking up an in-house role at the Lyttelton Port of Christchurch. Since co-founding Convergence she’s become a trusted advisor to a diverse range of clients throughout the country.Erin combines creativity and strategic thinking in her approach to clients’ projects. She is passionate about the power of communities\, the grassroots sharing of information and the importance of listening. She works on community engagement\, stakeholder relations\, media and issues management for many organisations seeking resource consents or embarking on major projects. Erin is also a Fellow of PRINZ and currently the Co-Chair of the Orana Park Wildlife Trust Board. LinkedIn URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/community-engagement-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Imageof6phases_DianaWolkenCommunity-Engagement-e1772584454642.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260414T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260414T124500 DTSTAMP:20260723T134904 CREATED:20251217T222657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T093305Z UID:53788-1776159000-1776170700@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Sub-editing and Proofreading - Key writing and editing tips to make your copy sing DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 25th March 2025 @ 7:30am - 8:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on strategic stakeholder planning and engagement. Hear from our incredible Fellows\, Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ) from Convergence Communications\, and Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ) from Cherry Red. The Fellows will talk about a variety of engagement projects and share key learnings for practitioners gained during their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on! Join us at Black Betty Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the cabinet) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will in the café’s Roastery Room. Walk inside the café and PRINZ Southern Committee members will direct you where to go. We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are:Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ)Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting Jackie is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting. She has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, she has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and as a result she has great networks within the business community and has experience working on some of the most high-profile communication challenges. Jackie is also an examination accredited member\, a Fellow of PRINZ and current Chair of the College of Fellows. LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ)Co-founder/Partner\, Convergence Communications Erin is a multi award-winning communications practitioner with extensive experience in all facets of public relations and strategic communications. She began her career in Australia\, working with world leading brands such as Moet & Chandon before moving to New Zealand and taking up an in-house role at the Lyttelton Port of Christchurch. Since co-founding Convergence she’s become a trusted advisor to a diverse range of clients throughout the country.Erin combines creativity and strategic thinking in her approach to clients’ projects. She is passionate about the power of communities\, the grassroots sharing of information and the importance of listening. She works on community engagement\, stakeholder relations\, media and issues management for many organisations seeking resource consents or embarking on major projects. Erin is also a Fellow of PRINZ and currently the Co-Chair of the Orana Park Wildlife Trust Board. LinkedIn URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/sub-editing-and-proofreading-key-writing-and-editing-tips-to-make-your-copy-sing-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/edit-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260416T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260416T091500 DTSTAMP:20260723T134904 CREATED:20260324T045154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T043218Z UID:55353-1776324600-1776330900@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland Breakfast Event: New Zealanders love podcasts - Here's how to make it work for your organisation DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 25th March 2025 @ 7:30am - 8:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on strategic stakeholder planning and engagement. Hear from our incredible Fellows\, Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ) from Convergence Communications\, and Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ) from Cherry Red. The Fellows will talk about a variety of engagement projects and share key learnings for practitioners gained during their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on! Join us at Black Betty Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the cabinet) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will in the café’s Roastery Room. Walk inside the café and PRINZ Southern Committee members will direct you where to go. We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are:Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ)Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting Jackie is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting. She has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, she has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and as a result she has great networks within the business community and has experience working on some of the most high-profile communication challenges. Jackie is also an examination accredited member\, a Fellow of PRINZ and current Chair of the College of Fellows. LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ)Co-founder/Partner\, Convergence Communications Erin is a multi award-winning communications practitioner with extensive experience in all facets of public relations and strategic communications. She began her career in Australia\, working with world leading brands such as Moet & Chandon before moving to New Zealand and taking up an in-house role at the Lyttelton Port of Christchurch. Since co-founding Convergence she’s become a trusted advisor to a diverse range of clients throughout the country.Erin combines creativity and strategic thinking in her approach to clients’ projects. She is passionate about the power of communities\, the grassroots sharing of information and the importance of listening. She works on community engagement\, stakeholder relations\, media and issues management for many organisations seeking resource consents or embarking on major projects. Erin is also a Fellow of PRINZ and currently the Co-Chair of the Orana Park Wildlife Trust Board. LinkedIn URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-breakfast-event-new-zealanders-love-podcasts-heres-how-to-make-it-work-for-your-organisation/ LOCATION:Hays Recruitment\, Level 36\, ANZ Centre\, 23-29 Albert Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025-banners.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260420T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260423T120000 DTSTAMP:20260723T134904 CREATED:20251218T003435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T214134Z UID:53803-1776677400-1776945600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation - SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 25th March 2025 @ 7:30am - 8:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on strategic stakeholder planning and engagement. Hear from our incredible Fellows\, Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ) from Convergence Communications\, and Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ) from Cherry Red. The Fellows will talk about a variety of engagement projects and share key learnings for practitioners gained during their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on! Join us at Black Betty Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the cabinet) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will in the café’s Roastery Room. Walk inside the café and PRINZ Southern Committee members will direct you where to go. We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are:Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ)Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting Jackie is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting. She has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, she has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and as a result she has great networks within the business community and has experience working on some of the most high-profile communication challenges. Jackie is also an examination accredited member\, a Fellow of PRINZ and current Chair of the College of Fellows. LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ)Co-founder/Partner\, Convergence Communications Erin is a multi award-winning communications practitioner with extensive experience in all facets of public relations and strategic communications. She began her career in Australia\, working with world leading brands such as Moet & Chandon before moving to New Zealand and taking up an in-house role at the Lyttelton Port of Christchurch. Since co-founding Convergence she’s become a trusted advisor to a diverse range of clients throughout the country.Erin combines creativity and strategic thinking in her approach to clients’ projects. She is passionate about the power of communities\, the grassroots sharing of information and the importance of listening. She works on community engagement\, stakeholder relations\, media and issues management for many organisations seeking resource consents or embarking on major projects. Erin is also a Fellow of PRINZ and currently the Co-Chair of the Orana Park Wildlife Trust Board. LinkedIn URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-strategy-and-evaluation-7/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PR-Strategy-and-Evaluation-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260421T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260421T130000 DTSTAMP:20260723T134904 CREATED:20260326T012209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T012209Z UID:55421-1776772800-1776776400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Unlocking Real-Time Salary Insights with LiveRem - Webinar DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 25th March 2025 @ 7:30am - 8:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on strategic stakeholder planning and engagement. Hear from our incredible Fellows\, Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ) from Convergence Communications\, and Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ) from Cherry Red. The Fellows will talk about a variety of engagement projects and share key learnings for practitioners gained during their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on! Join us at Black Betty Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the cabinet) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will in the café’s Roastery Room. Walk inside the café and PRINZ Southern Committee members will direct you where to go. We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are:Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ)Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting Jackie is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting. She has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, she has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and as a result she has great networks within the business community and has experience working on some of the most high-profile communication challenges. Jackie is also an examination accredited member\, a Fellow of PRINZ and current Chair of the College of Fellows. LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ)Co-founder/Partner\, Convergence Communications Erin is a multi award-winning communications practitioner with extensive experience in all facets of public relations and strategic communications. She began her career in Australia\, working with world leading brands such as Moet & Chandon before moving to New Zealand and taking up an in-house role at the Lyttelton Port of Christchurch. Since co-founding Convergence she’s become a trusted advisor to a diverse range of clients throughout the country.Erin combines creativity and strategic thinking in her approach to clients’ projects. She is passionate about the power of communities\, the grassroots sharing of information and the importance of listening. She works on community engagement\, stakeholder relations\, media and issues management for many organisations seeking resource consents or embarking on major projects. Erin is also a Fellow of PRINZ and currently the Co-Chair of the Orana Park Wildlife Trust Board. LinkedIn URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/unlocking-real-time-salary-insights-with-liverem-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/liverem-1-e1774479532123.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR