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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250729T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250729T124500 DTSTAMP:20260626T000947 CREATED:20250410T235059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T234151Z UID:47916-1753781400-1753793100@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Press Release Writing and Media Pitching: Tips from a former newspaper editor on getting your story into the media DESCRIPTION:27th February 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWe are teaming up with Isentia for another year to bring you the latest research in Aotearoa’s PR industry\, followed by an expert panel discussion.  We will explore the most significant findings and challenges that were identified in the 2024 PRINZ Member Survey. We will also learn about some of the big challenges facing the global media industry and how they impact the audiences we’re all trying to connect with.  Join our expert panel to discuss key topics such as: The state of the PR industry in New ZealandThe state of the media industry and perceptions of JournalismAudience behaviour towards news/information and communicationsGreen shoots – What innovations can we look forwards to?All of these topics and more will be covered at ”State of the Sector 2025” hosted at ANZ’s stunning offices. Thank you to ANZ for generously sponsoring this event.  Important ticket information: Virtual and in-person tickets are not interchangeable as there are limited numbers for the in-person event. Ticket purchasing remains the same. The link to virtually join the event will be sent out closer to the date. Feel free to email us with any questions at office@prinz.org.nz \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Ngaire Crawford As the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini Peter is responsible for leading external and internal communications\, customer complaints\, corporate social responsibility\, government relations and corporate sponsorships for ANZ Bank in New Zealand and the Pacific. He sits on the company’s New Zealand Leadership Team. Peter was part of the core team for the sale of ANZ’s Asia Retail and Wealth businesses in Singapore\, Indonesia\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, China and Vietnam in 2016-17. He was also one of the project leads for the merger of The National Bank and ANZ\, New Zealand’s biggest brand change project\, in 2012. Peter has more than 30 years of experience in the communications and marketing industries\, spanning journalism\, sports marketing\, university lecturing\, education\, sponsorships\, branding\, broadcasting\, politics and international affairs.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis     \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kiri Coughlan Kiri Coughlan leads the Communications and Engagement teams at the University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau\, New Zealand’s largest and leading university. She spent more than two decades working in media including with Radio New Zealand and TVNZ\, with roles encompassing Chief Reporter and Head of News and Current Affairs Planning\, before becoming Head of Broadcasting Talent at the New Zealand Racing Board. Kiri then managed media relationships for Vodafone before continuing her journey as National Manager of Corporate Relations and Communications at AA New Zealand. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/press-release-writing-and-media-pitching-tips-from-a-former-newspaper-editor-on-getting-your-story-into-the-media-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/megaphone.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250730T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250730T193000 DTSTAMP:20260626T000948 CREATED:20250619T024826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T224305Z UID:50045-1753894800-1753903800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Waikato Event- He Ara Whakamua: Pathways in Comms DESCRIPTION:27th February 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWe are teaming up with Isentia for another year to bring you the latest research in Aotearoa’s PR industry\, followed by an expert panel discussion.  We will explore the most significant findings and challenges that were identified in the 2024 PRINZ Member Survey. We will also learn about some of the big challenges facing the global media industry and how they impact the audiences we’re all trying to connect with.  Join our expert panel to discuss key topics such as: The state of the PR industry in New ZealandThe state of the media industry and perceptions of JournalismAudience behaviour towards news/information and communicationsGreen shoots – What innovations can we look forwards to?All of these topics and more will be covered at ”State of the Sector 2025” hosted at ANZ’s stunning offices. Thank you to ANZ for generously sponsoring this event.  Important ticket information: Virtual and in-person tickets are not interchangeable as there are limited numbers for the in-person event. Ticket purchasing remains the same. The link to virtually join the event will be sent out closer to the date. Feel free to email us with any questions at office@prinz.org.nz \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Ngaire Crawford As the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini Peter is responsible for leading external and internal communications\, customer complaints\, corporate social responsibility\, government relations and corporate sponsorships for ANZ Bank in New Zealand and the Pacific. He sits on the company’s New Zealand Leadership Team. Peter was part of the core team for the sale of ANZ’s Asia Retail and Wealth businesses in Singapore\, Indonesia\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, China and Vietnam in 2016-17. He was also one of the project leads for the merger of The National Bank and ANZ\, New Zealand’s biggest brand change project\, in 2012. Peter has more than 30 years of experience in the communications and marketing industries\, spanning journalism\, sports marketing\, university lecturing\, education\, sponsorships\, branding\, broadcasting\, politics and international affairs.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis     \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kiri Coughlan Kiri Coughlan leads the Communications and Engagement teams at the University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau\, New Zealand’s largest and leading university. She spent more than two decades working in media including with Radio New Zealand and TVNZ\, with roles encompassing Chief Reporter and Head of News and Current Affairs Planning\, before becoming Head of Broadcasting Talent at the New Zealand Racing Board. Kiri then managed media relationships for Vodafone before continuing her journey as National Manager of Corporate Relations and Communications at AA New Zealand. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-event-careers-in-communications-from-first-jobs-to-future-leaders/ LOCATION:University of Waikato – Waikato Management School\, Room MSB 1.36\, Hillcrest Road\, Hamilton\, 3216\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-banners-35.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250731T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250731T190000 DTSTAMP:20260626T000948 CREATED:20250625T012932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T025907Z UID:49972-1753983000-1753988400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Crisis Communications and Spillover Effects DESCRIPTION:27th February 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWe are teaming up with Isentia for another year to bring you the latest research in Aotearoa’s PR industry\, followed by an expert panel discussion.  We will explore the most significant findings and challenges that were identified in the 2024 PRINZ Member Survey. We will also learn about some of the big challenges facing the global media industry and how they impact the audiences we’re all trying to connect with.  Join our expert panel to discuss key topics such as: The state of the PR industry in New ZealandThe state of the media industry and perceptions of JournalismAudience behaviour towards news/information and communicationsGreen shoots – What innovations can we look forwards to?All of these topics and more will be covered at ”State of the Sector 2025” hosted at ANZ’s stunning offices. Thank you to ANZ for generously sponsoring this event.  Important ticket information: Virtual and in-person tickets are not interchangeable as there are limited numbers for the in-person event. Ticket purchasing remains the same. The link to virtually join the event will be sent out closer to the date. Feel free to email us with any questions at office@prinz.org.nz \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Ngaire Crawford As the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini Peter is responsible for leading external and internal communications\, customer complaints\, corporate social responsibility\, government relations and corporate sponsorships for ANZ Bank in New Zealand and the Pacific. He sits on the company’s New Zealand Leadership Team. Peter was part of the core team for the sale of ANZ’s Asia Retail and Wealth businesses in Singapore\, Indonesia\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, China and Vietnam in 2016-17. He was also one of the project leads for the merger of The National Bank and ANZ\, New Zealand’s biggest brand change project\, in 2012. Peter has more than 30 years of experience in the communications and marketing industries\, spanning journalism\, sports marketing\, university lecturing\, education\, sponsorships\, branding\, broadcasting\, politics and international affairs.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis     \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kiri Coughlan Kiri Coughlan leads the Communications and Engagement teams at the University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau\, New Zealand’s largest and leading university. She spent more than two decades working in media including with Radio New Zealand and TVNZ\, with roles encompassing Chief Reporter and Head of News and Current Affairs Planning\, before becoming Head of Broadcasting Talent at the New Zealand Racing Board. Kiri then managed media relationships for Vodafone before continuing her journey as National Manager of Corporate Relations and Communications at AA New Zealand. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/crisis-communications-and-spillover-effects/ LOCATION:AUT WZ100\, Auckland University of Technology\, 55 Wellesley Street East\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/filters_quality80.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250805T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250805T210000 DTSTAMP:20260626T000948 CREATED:20250619T014124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T214449Z UID:50012-1754415000-1754427600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland First Tuesdays Pub Quiz DESCRIPTION:27th February 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWe are teaming up with Isentia for another year to bring you the latest research in Aotearoa’s PR industry\, followed by an expert panel discussion.  We will explore the most significant findings and challenges that were identified in the 2024 PRINZ Member Survey. We will also learn about some of the big challenges facing the global media industry and how they impact the audiences we’re all trying to connect with.  Join our expert panel to discuss key topics such as: The state of the PR industry in New ZealandThe state of the media industry and perceptions of JournalismAudience behaviour towards news/information and communicationsGreen shoots – What innovations can we look forwards to?All of these topics and more will be covered at ”State of the Sector 2025” hosted at ANZ’s stunning offices. Thank you to ANZ for generously sponsoring this event.  Important ticket information: Virtual and in-person tickets are not interchangeable as there are limited numbers for the in-person event. Ticket purchasing remains the same. The link to virtually join the event will be sent out closer to the date. Feel free to email us with any questions at office@prinz.org.nz \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Ngaire Crawford As the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini Peter is responsible for leading external and internal communications\, customer complaints\, corporate social responsibility\, government relations and corporate sponsorships for ANZ Bank in New Zealand and the Pacific. He sits on the company’s New Zealand Leadership Team. Peter was part of the core team for the sale of ANZ’s Asia Retail and Wealth businesses in Singapore\, Indonesia\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, China and Vietnam in 2016-17. He was also one of the project leads for the merger of The National Bank and ANZ\, New Zealand’s biggest brand change project\, in 2012. Peter has more than 30 years of experience in the communications and marketing industries\, spanning journalism\, sports marketing\, university lecturing\, education\, sponsorships\, branding\, broadcasting\, politics and international affairs.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis     \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kiri Coughlan Kiri Coughlan leads the Communications and Engagement teams at the University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau\, New Zealand’s largest and leading university. She spent more than two decades working in media including with Radio New Zealand and TVNZ\, with roles encompassing Chief Reporter and Head of News and Current Affairs Planning\, before becoming Head of Broadcasting Talent at the New Zealand Racing Board. Kiri then managed media relationships for Vodafone before continuing her journey as National Manager of Corporate Relations and Communications at AA New Zealand. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-tuesdays-pub-quiz/ LOCATION:Birdcage Tavern: 133 Franklin Road\, Freemans Bay\, Auckland\, 1011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/PRINZ-Auckland-Pub-Quiz.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250820T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250820T120000 DTSTAMP:20260626T000948 CREATED:20250602T224057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T030145Z UID:49430-1755682200-1755691200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Hands On with AI DESCRIPTION:27th February 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWe are teaming up with Isentia for another year to bring you the latest research in Aotearoa’s PR industry\, followed by an expert panel discussion.  We will explore the most significant findings and challenges that were identified in the 2024 PRINZ Member Survey. We will also learn about some of the big challenges facing the global media industry and how they impact the audiences we’re all trying to connect with.  Join our expert panel to discuss key topics such as: The state of the PR industry in New ZealandThe state of the media industry and perceptions of JournalismAudience behaviour towards news/information and communicationsGreen shoots – What innovations can we look forwards to?All of these topics and more will be covered at ”State of the Sector 2025” hosted at ANZ’s stunning offices. Thank you to ANZ for generously sponsoring this event.  Important ticket information: Virtual and in-person tickets are not interchangeable as there are limited numbers for the in-person event. Ticket purchasing remains the same. The link to virtually join the event will be sent out closer to the date. Feel free to email us with any questions at office@prinz.org.nz \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Ngaire Crawford As the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini Peter is responsible for leading external and internal communications\, customer complaints\, corporate social responsibility\, government relations and corporate sponsorships for ANZ Bank in New Zealand and the Pacific. He sits on the company’s New Zealand Leadership Team. Peter was part of the core team for the sale of ANZ’s Asia Retail and Wealth businesses in Singapore\, Indonesia\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, China and Vietnam in 2016-17. He was also one of the project leads for the merger of The National Bank and ANZ\, New Zealand’s biggest brand change project\, in 2012. Peter has more than 30 years of experience in the communications and marketing industries\, spanning journalism\, sports marketing\, university lecturing\, education\, sponsorships\, branding\, broadcasting\, politics and international affairs.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis     \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kiri Coughlan Kiri Coughlan leads the Communications and Engagement teams at the University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau\, New Zealand’s largest and leading university. She spent more than two decades working in media including with Radio New Zealand and TVNZ\, with roles encompassing Chief Reporter and Head of News and Current Affairs Planning\, before becoming Head of Broadcasting Talent at the New Zealand Racing Board. Kiri then managed media relationships for Vodafone before continuing her journey as National Manager of Corporate Relations and Communications at AA New Zealand. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/hands-on-with-ai-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PRKH-Hands-on-White-Phone-e1742172373898.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250901T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250930T170000 DTSTAMP:20260626T000948 CREATED:20250818T031408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T015506Z UID:51437-1756713600-1759251600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland Coffee Connections Programme DESCRIPTION:27th February 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWe are teaming up with Isentia for another year to bring you the latest research in Aotearoa’s PR industry\, followed by an expert panel discussion.  We will explore the most significant findings and challenges that were identified in the 2024 PRINZ Member Survey. We will also learn about some of the big challenges facing the global media industry and how they impact the audiences we’re all trying to connect with.  Join our expert panel to discuss key topics such as: The state of the PR industry in New ZealandThe state of the media industry and perceptions of JournalismAudience behaviour towards news/information and communicationsGreen shoots – What innovations can we look forwards to?All of these topics and more will be covered at ”State of the Sector 2025” hosted at ANZ’s stunning offices. Thank you to ANZ for generously sponsoring this event.  Important ticket information: Virtual and in-person tickets are not interchangeable as there are limited numbers for the in-person event. Ticket purchasing remains the same. The link to virtually join the event will be sent out closer to the date. Feel free to email us with any questions at office@prinz.org.nz \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Ngaire Crawford As the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini Peter is responsible for leading external and internal communications\, customer complaints\, corporate social responsibility\, government relations and corporate sponsorships for ANZ Bank in New Zealand and the Pacific. He sits on the company’s New Zealand Leadership Team. Peter was part of the core team for the sale of ANZ’s Asia Retail and Wealth businesses in Singapore\, Indonesia\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, China and Vietnam in 2016-17. He was also one of the project leads for the merger of The National Bank and ANZ\, New Zealand’s biggest brand change project\, in 2012. Peter has more than 30 years of experience in the communications and marketing industries\, spanning journalism\, sports marketing\, university lecturing\, education\, sponsorships\, branding\, broadcasting\, politics and international affairs.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis     \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kiri Coughlan Kiri Coughlan leads the Communications and Engagement teams at the University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau\, New Zealand’s largest and leading university. She spent more than two decades working in media including with Radio New Zealand and TVNZ\, with roles encompassing Chief Reporter and Head of News and Current Affairs Planning\, before becoming Head of Broadcasting Talent at the New Zealand Racing Board. Kiri then managed media relationships for Vodafone before continuing her journey as National Manager of Corporate Relations and Communications at AA New Zealand. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-coffee-connections-programme/ LOCATION:Auckland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/coffee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250904T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250904T090000 DTSTAMP:20260626T000948 CREATED:20250807T222636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T022848Z UID:50718-1756971000-1756976400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Auckland Event: Rethinking Roles - AI\, Ethics and the Future of Communications Teams DESCRIPTION:27th February 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWe are teaming up with Isentia for another year to bring you the latest research in Aotearoa’s PR industry\, followed by an expert panel discussion.  We will explore the most significant findings and challenges that were identified in the 2024 PRINZ Member Survey. We will also learn about some of the big challenges facing the global media industry and how they impact the audiences we’re all trying to connect with.  Join our expert panel to discuss key topics such as: The state of the PR industry in New ZealandThe state of the media industry and perceptions of JournalismAudience behaviour towards news/information and communicationsGreen shoots – What innovations can we look forwards to?All of these topics and more will be covered at ”State of the Sector 2025” hosted at ANZ’s stunning offices. Thank you to ANZ for generously sponsoring this event.  Important ticket information: Virtual and in-person tickets are not interchangeable as there are limited numbers for the in-person event. Ticket purchasing remains the same. The link to virtually join the event will be sent out closer to the date. Feel free to email us with any questions at office@prinz.org.nz \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Ngaire Crawford As the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini Peter is responsible for leading external and internal communications\, customer complaints\, corporate social responsibility\, government relations and corporate sponsorships for ANZ Bank in New Zealand and the Pacific. He sits on the company’s New Zealand Leadership Team. Peter was part of the core team for the sale of ANZ’s Asia Retail and Wealth businesses in Singapore\, Indonesia\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, China and Vietnam in 2016-17. He was also one of the project leads for the merger of The National Bank and ANZ\, New Zealand’s biggest brand change project\, in 2012. Peter has more than 30 years of experience in the communications and marketing industries\, spanning journalism\, sports marketing\, university lecturing\, education\, sponsorships\, branding\, broadcasting\, politics and international affairs.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis     \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kiri Coughlan Kiri Coughlan leads the Communications and Engagement teams at the University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau\, New Zealand’s largest and leading university. She spent more than two decades working in media including with Radio New Zealand and TVNZ\, with roles encompassing Chief Reporter and Head of News and Current Affairs Planning\, before becoming Head of Broadcasting Talent at the New Zealand Racing Board. Kiri then managed media relationships for Vodafone before continuing her journey as National Manager of Corporate Relations and Communications at AA New Zealand. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-event-rethinking-roles-ai-ethics-and-the-future-of-communications-teams/ LOCATION:Momentum Consulting Offices\, Shed 20\, Princes Warf\, Quay Street\, Auckland\, 1010 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ai-transforming-pr-with-media-monitoring-predictive-analytics-and-enhanced-personalised-communication.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250916T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250916T120000 DTSTAMP:20260626T000948 CREATED:20250626T005025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T031852Z UID:50239-1758016800-1758024000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Communications and Governance DESCRIPTION:27th February 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWe are teaming up with Isentia for another year to bring you the latest research in Aotearoa’s PR industry\, followed by an expert panel discussion.  We will explore the most significant findings and challenges that were identified in the 2024 PRINZ Member Survey. We will also learn about some of the big challenges facing the global media industry and how they impact the audiences we’re all trying to connect with.  Join our expert panel to discuss key topics such as: The state of the PR industry in New ZealandThe state of the media industry and perceptions of JournalismAudience behaviour towards news/information and communicationsGreen shoots – What innovations can we look forwards to?All of these topics and more will be covered at ”State of the Sector 2025” hosted at ANZ’s stunning offices. Thank you to ANZ for generously sponsoring this event.  Important ticket information: Virtual and in-person tickets are not interchangeable as there are limited numbers for the in-person event. Ticket purchasing remains the same. The link to virtually join the event will be sent out closer to the date. Feel free to email us with any questions at office@prinz.org.nz \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Ngaire Crawford As the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini Peter is responsible for leading external and internal communications\, customer complaints\, corporate social responsibility\, government relations and corporate sponsorships for ANZ Bank in New Zealand and the Pacific. He sits on the company’s New Zealand Leadership Team. Peter was part of the core team for the sale of ANZ’s Asia Retail and Wealth businesses in Singapore\, Indonesia\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, China and Vietnam in 2016-17. He was also one of the project leads for the merger of The National Bank and ANZ\, New Zealand’s biggest brand change project\, in 2012. Peter has more than 30 years of experience in the communications and marketing industries\, spanning journalism\, sports marketing\, university lecturing\, education\, sponsorships\, branding\, broadcasting\, politics and international affairs.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis     \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kiri Coughlan Kiri Coughlan leads the Communications and Engagement teams at the University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau\, New Zealand’s largest and leading university. She spent more than two decades working in media including with Radio New Zealand and TVNZ\, with roles encompassing Chief Reporter and Head of News and Current Affairs Planning\, before becoming Head of Broadcasting Talent at the New Zealand Racing Board. Kiri then managed media relationships for Vodafone before continuing her journey as National Manager of Corporate Relations and Communications at AA New Zealand. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/communications-and-governance-2/ 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:20250923T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250923T124500 DTSTAMP:20260626T000948 CREATED:20250704T020636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T020636Z UID:50311-1758619800-1758631500@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Sub-editing and Proofreading: Key writing and editing tips to make your copy sing DESCRIPTION:27th February 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWe are teaming up with Isentia for another year to bring you the latest research in Aotearoa’s PR industry\, followed by an expert panel discussion.  We will explore the most significant findings and challenges that were identified in the 2024 PRINZ Member Survey. We will also learn about some of the big challenges facing the global media industry and how they impact the audiences we’re all trying to connect with.  Join our expert panel to discuss key topics such as: The state of the PR industry in New ZealandThe state of the media industry and perceptions of JournalismAudience behaviour towards news/information and communicationsGreen shoots – What innovations can we look forwards to?All of these topics and more will be covered at ”State of the Sector 2025” hosted at ANZ’s stunning offices. Thank you to ANZ for generously sponsoring this event.  Important ticket information: Virtual and in-person tickets are not interchangeable as there are limited numbers for the in-person event. Ticket purchasing remains the same. The link to virtually join the event will be sent out closer to the date. Feel free to email us with any questions at office@prinz.org.nz \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Ngaire Crawford As the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini Peter is responsible for leading external and internal communications\, customer complaints\, corporate social responsibility\, government relations and corporate sponsorships for ANZ Bank in New Zealand and the Pacific. He sits on the company’s New Zealand Leadership Team. Peter was part of the core team for the sale of ANZ’s Asia Retail and Wealth businesses in Singapore\, Indonesia\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, China and Vietnam in 2016-17. He was also one of the project leads for the merger of The National Bank and ANZ\, New Zealand’s biggest brand change project\, in 2012. Peter has more than 30 years of experience in the communications and marketing industries\, spanning journalism\, sports marketing\, university lecturing\, education\, sponsorships\, branding\, broadcasting\, politics and international affairs.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis     \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kiri Coughlan Kiri Coughlan leads the Communications and Engagement teams at the University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau\, New Zealand’s largest and leading university. She spent more than two decades working in media including with Radio New Zealand and TVNZ\, with roles encompassing Chief Reporter and Head of News and Current Affairs Planning\, before becoming Head of Broadcasting Talent at the New Zealand Racing Board. Kiri then managed media relationships for Vodafone before continuing her journey as National Manager of Corporate Relations and Communications at AA New Zealand. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/sub-editing-and-proofreading-key-writing-and-editing-tips-to-make-your-copy-sing-2/ 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:20250924T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250924T130000 DTSTAMP:20260626T000948 CREATED:20250817T222722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T211201Z UID:51485-1758715200-1758718800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Unlocking the Power of Podcasting for PR - Webinar DESCRIPTION:27th February 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWe are teaming up with Isentia for another year to bring you the latest research in Aotearoa’s PR industry\, followed by an expert panel discussion.  We will explore the most significant findings and challenges that were identified in the 2024 PRINZ Member Survey. We will also learn about some of the big challenges facing the global media industry and how they impact the audiences we’re all trying to connect with.  Join our expert panel to discuss key topics such as: The state of the PR industry in New ZealandThe state of the media industry and perceptions of JournalismAudience behaviour towards news/information and communicationsGreen shoots – What innovations can we look forwards to?All of these topics and more will be covered at ”State of the Sector 2025” hosted at ANZ’s stunning offices. Thank you to ANZ for generously sponsoring this event.  Important ticket information: Virtual and in-person tickets are not interchangeable as there are limited numbers for the in-person event. Ticket purchasing remains the same. The link to virtually join the event will be sent out closer to the date. Feel free to email us with any questions at office@prinz.org.nz \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Ngaire Crawford As the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini Peter is responsible for leading external and internal communications\, customer complaints\, corporate social responsibility\, government relations and corporate sponsorships for ANZ Bank in New Zealand and the Pacific. He sits on the company’s New Zealand Leadership Team. Peter was part of the core team for the sale of ANZ’s Asia Retail and Wealth businesses in Singapore\, Indonesia\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, China and Vietnam in 2016-17. He was also one of the project leads for the merger of The National Bank and ANZ\, New Zealand’s biggest brand change project\, in 2012. Peter has more than 30 years of experience in the communications and marketing industries\, spanning journalism\, sports marketing\, university lecturing\, education\, sponsorships\, branding\, broadcasting\, politics and international affairs.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis     \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kiri Coughlan Kiri Coughlan leads the Communications and Engagement teams at the University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau\, New Zealand’s largest and leading university. She spent more than two decades working in media including with Radio New Zealand and TVNZ\, with roles encompassing Chief Reporter and Head of News and Current Affairs Planning\, before becoming Head of Broadcasting Talent at the New Zealand Racing Board. Kiri then managed media relationships for Vodafone before continuing her journey as National Manager of Corporate Relations and Communications at AA New Zealand. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/unlocking-the-power-of-podcasting-for-pr-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/podcasting-photo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251007T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251008T120000 DTSTAMP:20260626T000948 CREATED:20250605T001656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T001740Z UID:49447-1759829400-1759924800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Speechwriting Essentials DESCRIPTION:27th February 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWe are teaming up with Isentia for another year to bring you the latest research in Aotearoa’s PR industry\, followed by an expert panel discussion.  We will explore the most significant findings and challenges that were identified in the 2024 PRINZ Member Survey. We will also learn about some of the big challenges facing the global media industry and how they impact the audiences we’re all trying to connect with.  Join our expert panel to discuss key topics such as: The state of the PR industry in New ZealandThe state of the media industry and perceptions of JournalismAudience behaviour towards news/information and communicationsGreen shoots – What innovations can we look forwards to?All of these topics and more will be covered at ”State of the Sector 2025” hosted at ANZ’s stunning offices. Thank you to ANZ for generously sponsoring this event.  Important ticket information: Virtual and in-person tickets are not interchangeable as there are limited numbers for the in-person event. Ticket purchasing remains the same. The link to virtually join the event will be sent out closer to the date. Feel free to email us with any questions at office@prinz.org.nz \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Ngaire Crawford As the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini Peter is responsible for leading external and internal communications\, customer complaints\, corporate social responsibility\, government relations and corporate sponsorships for ANZ Bank in New Zealand and the Pacific. He sits on the company’s New Zealand Leadership Team. Peter was part of the core team for the sale of ANZ’s Asia Retail and Wealth businesses in Singapore\, Indonesia\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, China and Vietnam in 2016-17. He was also one of the project leads for the merger of The National Bank and ANZ\, New Zealand’s biggest brand change project\, in 2012. Peter has more than 30 years of experience in the communications and marketing industries\, spanning journalism\, sports marketing\, university lecturing\, education\, sponsorships\, branding\, broadcasting\, politics and international affairs.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis     \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kiri Coughlan Kiri Coughlan leads the Communications and Engagement teams at the University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau\, New Zealand’s largest and leading university. She spent more than two decades working in media including with Radio New Zealand and TVNZ\, with roles encompassing Chief Reporter and Head of News and Current Affairs Planning\, before becoming Head of Broadcasting Talent at the New Zealand Racing Board. Kiri then managed media relationships for Vodafone before continuing her journey as National Manager of Corporate Relations and Communications at AA New Zealand. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/speechwriting-essentials-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PR-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251008T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251008T193000 DTSTAMP:20260626T000948 CREATED:20250919T052201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T231737Z UID:52077-1759944600-1759951800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Pathways to PR: From Student to PR Professional DESCRIPTION:27th February 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWe are teaming up with Isentia for another year to bring you the latest research in Aotearoa’s PR industry\, followed by an expert panel discussion.  We will explore the most significant findings and challenges that were identified in the 2024 PRINZ Member Survey. We will also learn about some of the big challenges facing the global media industry and how they impact the audiences we’re all trying to connect with.  Join our expert panel to discuss key topics such as: The state of the PR industry in New ZealandThe state of the media industry and perceptions of JournalismAudience behaviour towards news/information and communicationsGreen shoots – What innovations can we look forwards to?All of these topics and more will be covered at ”State of the Sector 2025” hosted at ANZ’s stunning offices. Thank you to ANZ for generously sponsoring this event.  Important ticket information: Virtual and in-person tickets are not interchangeable as there are limited numbers for the in-person event. Ticket purchasing remains the same. The link to virtually join the event will be sent out closer to the date. Feel free to email us with any questions at office@prinz.org.nz \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Ngaire Crawford As the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini Peter is responsible for leading external and internal communications\, customer complaints\, corporate social responsibility\, government relations and corporate sponsorships for ANZ Bank in New Zealand and the Pacific. He sits on the company’s New Zealand Leadership Team. Peter was part of the core team for the sale of ANZ’s Asia Retail and Wealth businesses in Singapore\, Indonesia\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, China and Vietnam in 2016-17. He was also one of the project leads for the merger of The National Bank and ANZ\, New Zealand’s biggest brand change project\, in 2012. Peter has more than 30 years of experience in the communications and marketing industries\, spanning journalism\, sports marketing\, university lecturing\, education\, sponsorships\, branding\, broadcasting\, politics and international affairs.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis     \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kiri Coughlan Kiri Coughlan leads the Communications and Engagement teams at the University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau\, New Zealand’s largest and leading university. She spent more than two decades working in media including with Radio New Zealand and TVNZ\, with roles encompassing Chief Reporter and Head of News and Current Affairs Planning\, before becoming Head of Broadcasting Talent at the New Zealand Racing Board. Kiri then managed media relationships for Vodafone before continuing her journey as National Manager of Corporate Relations and Communications at AA New Zealand. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/pathways-to-pr-from-student-to-pr-professional/ LOCATION:GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Offices\, 100 College Hill\, Auckland\, Ponsonby\, 1011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-banners-34.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251014T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251014T160000 DTSTAMP:20260626T000948 CREATED:20250710T025459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T031437Z UID:50640-1760434200-1760457600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Issues and Crisis Management DESCRIPTION:27th February 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWe are teaming up with Isentia for another year to bring you the latest research in Aotearoa’s PR industry\, followed by an expert panel discussion.  We will explore the most significant findings and challenges that were identified in the 2024 PRINZ Member Survey. We will also learn about some of the big challenges facing the global media industry and how they impact the audiences we’re all trying to connect with.  Join our expert panel to discuss key topics such as: The state of the PR industry in New ZealandThe state of the media industry and perceptions of JournalismAudience behaviour towards news/information and communicationsGreen shoots – What innovations can we look forwards to?All of these topics and more will be covered at ”State of the Sector 2025” hosted at ANZ’s stunning offices. Thank you to ANZ for generously sponsoring this event.  Important ticket information: Virtual and in-person tickets are not interchangeable as there are limited numbers for the in-person event. Ticket purchasing remains the same. The link to virtually join the event will be sent out closer to the date. Feel free to email us with any questions at office@prinz.org.nz \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Ngaire Crawford As the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini Peter is responsible for leading external and internal communications\, customer complaints\, corporate social responsibility\, government relations and corporate sponsorships for ANZ Bank in New Zealand and the Pacific. He sits on the company’s New Zealand Leadership Team. Peter was part of the core team for the sale of ANZ’s Asia Retail and Wealth businesses in Singapore\, Indonesia\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, China and Vietnam in 2016-17. He was also one of the project leads for the merger of The National Bank and ANZ\, New Zealand’s biggest brand change project\, in 2012. Peter has more than 30 years of experience in the communications and marketing industries\, spanning journalism\, sports marketing\, university lecturing\, education\, sponsorships\, branding\, broadcasting\, politics and international affairs.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis     \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kiri Coughlan Kiri Coughlan leads the Communications and Engagement teams at the University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau\, New Zealand’s largest and leading university. She spent more than two decades working in media including with Radio New Zealand and TVNZ\, with roles encompassing Chief Reporter and Head of News and Current Affairs Planning\, before becoming Head of Broadcasting Talent at the New Zealand Racing Board. Kiri then managed media relationships for Vodafone before continuing her journey as National Manager of Corporate Relations and Communications at AA New Zealand. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/issues-and-crisis-management-7/ LOCATION:EMA\, 145 Khyber Pass Road\, Grafton\, Auckland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/isses-and-crisis-amangement.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251014T121500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251014T134500 DTSTAMP:20260626T000948 CREATED:20250910T035656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T213338Z UID:51838-1760444100-1760449500@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Christchurch Event: Impact through Strategic Media Engagement DESCRIPTION:27th February 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWe are teaming up with Isentia for another year to bring you the latest research in Aotearoa’s PR industry\, followed by an expert panel discussion.  We will explore the most significant findings and challenges that were identified in the 2024 PRINZ Member Survey. We will also learn about some of the big challenges facing the global media industry and how they impact the audiences we’re all trying to connect with.  Join our expert panel to discuss key topics such as: The state of the PR industry in New ZealandThe state of the media industry and perceptions of JournalismAudience behaviour towards news/information and communicationsGreen shoots – What innovations can we look forwards to?All of these topics and more will be covered at ”State of the Sector 2025” hosted at ANZ’s stunning offices. Thank you to ANZ for generously sponsoring this event.  Important ticket information: Virtual and in-person tickets are not interchangeable as there are limited numbers for the in-person event. Ticket purchasing remains the same. The link to virtually join the event will be sent out closer to the date. Feel free to email us with any questions at office@prinz.org.nz \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Ngaire Crawford As the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini Peter is responsible for leading external and internal communications\, customer complaints\, corporate social responsibility\, government relations and corporate sponsorships for ANZ Bank in New Zealand and the Pacific. He sits on the company’s New Zealand Leadership Team. Peter was part of the core team for the sale of ANZ’s Asia Retail and Wealth businesses in Singapore\, Indonesia\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, China and Vietnam in 2016-17. He was also one of the project leads for the merger of The National Bank and ANZ\, New Zealand’s biggest brand change project\, in 2012. Peter has more than 30 years of experience in the communications and marketing industries\, spanning journalism\, sports marketing\, university lecturing\, education\, sponsorships\, branding\, broadcasting\, politics and international affairs.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis     \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kiri Coughlan Kiri Coughlan leads the Communications and Engagement teams at the University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau\, New Zealand’s largest and leading university. She spent more than two decades working in media including with Radio New Zealand and TVNZ\, with roles encompassing Chief Reporter and Head of News and Current Affairs Planning\, before becoming Head of Broadcasting Talent at the New Zealand Racing Board. Kiri then managed media relationships for Vodafone before continuing her journey as National Manager of Corporate Relations and Communications at AA New Zealand. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/christchurch-event-impact-through-strategic-media-engagement/ LOCATION:Environment Canterbury\, 200 Tuam Street\, Christchurch\, 8011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-banners-30.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251016T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251021T110000 DTSTAMP:20260626T000948 CREATED:20250714T042203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T200303Z UID:50634-1760607000-1761044400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:AI Playbook for Behaviour Change DESCRIPTION:27th February 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWe are teaming up with Isentia for another year to bring you the latest research in Aotearoa’s PR industry\, followed by an expert panel discussion.  We will explore the most significant findings and challenges that were identified in the 2024 PRINZ Member Survey. We will also learn about some of the big challenges facing the global media industry and how they impact the audiences we’re all trying to connect with.  Join our expert panel to discuss key topics such as: The state of the PR industry in New ZealandThe state of the media industry and perceptions of JournalismAudience behaviour towards news/information and communicationsGreen shoots – What innovations can we look forwards to?All of these topics and more will be covered at ”State of the Sector 2025” hosted at ANZ’s stunning offices. Thank you to ANZ for generously sponsoring this event.  Important ticket information: Virtual and in-person tickets are not interchangeable as there are limited numbers for the in-person event. Ticket purchasing remains the same. The link to virtually join the event will be sent out closer to the date. Feel free to email us with any questions at office@prinz.org.nz \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Ngaire Crawford As the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini Peter is responsible for leading external and internal communications\, customer complaints\, corporate social responsibility\, government relations and corporate sponsorships for ANZ Bank in New Zealand and the Pacific. He sits on the company’s New Zealand Leadership Team. Peter was part of the core team for the sale of ANZ’s Asia Retail and Wealth businesses in Singapore\, Indonesia\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, China and Vietnam in 2016-17. He was also one of the project leads for the merger of The National Bank and ANZ\, New Zealand’s biggest brand change project\, in 2012. Peter has more than 30 years of experience in the communications and marketing industries\, spanning journalism\, sports marketing\, university lecturing\, education\, sponsorships\, branding\, broadcasting\, politics and international affairs.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis     \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kiri Coughlan Kiri Coughlan leads the Communications and Engagement teams at the University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau\, New Zealand’s largest and leading university. She spent more than two decades working in media including with Radio New Zealand and TVNZ\, with roles encompassing Chief Reporter and Head of News and Current Affairs Planning\, before becoming Head of Broadcasting Talent at the New Zealand Racing Board. Kiri then managed media relationships for Vodafone before continuing her journey as National Manager of Corporate Relations and Communications at AA New Zealand. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ai-playbook-for-behaviour-change/ 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:20251022T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251022T130000 DTSTAMP:20260626T000949 CREATED:20250926T060526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T005920Z UID:52252-1761134400-1761138000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The Adoption of Communication Technologies in PR - Webinar DESCRIPTION:27th February 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWe are teaming up with Isentia for another year to bring you the latest research in Aotearoa’s PR industry\, followed by an expert panel discussion.  We will explore the most significant findings and challenges that were identified in the 2024 PRINZ Member Survey. We will also learn about some of the big challenges facing the global media industry and how they impact the audiences we’re all trying to connect with.  Join our expert panel to discuss key topics such as: The state of the PR industry in New ZealandThe state of the media industry and perceptions of JournalismAudience behaviour towards news/information and communicationsGreen shoots – What innovations can we look forwards to?All of these topics and more will be covered at ”State of the Sector 2025” hosted at ANZ’s stunning offices. Thank you to ANZ for generously sponsoring this event.  Important ticket information: Virtual and in-person tickets are not interchangeable as there are limited numbers for the in-person event. Ticket purchasing remains the same. The link to virtually join the event will be sent out closer to the date. Feel free to email us with any questions at office@prinz.org.nz \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Ngaire Crawford As the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini Peter is responsible for leading external and internal communications\, customer complaints\, corporate social responsibility\, government relations and corporate sponsorships for ANZ Bank in New Zealand and the Pacific. He sits on the company’s New Zealand Leadership Team. Peter was part of the core team for the sale of ANZ’s Asia Retail and Wealth businesses in Singapore\, Indonesia\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, China and Vietnam in 2016-17. He was also one of the project leads for the merger of The National Bank and ANZ\, New Zealand’s biggest brand change project\, in 2012. Peter has more than 30 years of experience in the communications and marketing industries\, spanning journalism\, sports marketing\, university lecturing\, education\, sponsorships\, branding\, broadcasting\, politics and international affairs.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis     \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kiri Coughlan Kiri Coughlan leads the Communications and Engagement teams at the University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau\, New Zealand’s largest and leading university. She spent more than two decades working in media including with Radio New Zealand and TVNZ\, with roles encompassing Chief Reporter and Head of News and Current Affairs Planning\, before becoming Head of Broadcasting Talent at the New Zealand Racing Board. Kiri then managed media relationships for Vodafone before continuing her journey as National Manager of Corporate Relations and Communications at AA New Zealand. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-adoption-of-communication-technologies-in-pr-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/CommsTech2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251023T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251030T123000 DTSTAMP:20260626T000949 CREATED:20250710T041629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T041822Z UID:47741-1761211800-1761827400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Telling Our Stories Well DESCRIPTION:27th February 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWe are teaming up with Isentia for another year to bring you the latest research in Aotearoa’s PR industry\, followed by an expert panel discussion.  We will explore the most significant findings and challenges that were identified in the 2024 PRINZ Member Survey. We will also learn about some of the big challenges facing the global media industry and how they impact the audiences we’re all trying to connect with.  Join our expert panel to discuss key topics such as: The state of the PR industry in New ZealandThe state of the media industry and perceptions of JournalismAudience behaviour towards news/information and communicationsGreen shoots – What innovations can we look forwards to?All of these topics and more will be covered at ”State of the Sector 2025” hosted at ANZ’s stunning offices. Thank you to ANZ for generously sponsoring this event.  Important ticket information: Virtual and in-person tickets are not interchangeable as there are limited numbers for the in-person event. Ticket purchasing remains the same. The link to virtually join the event will be sent out closer to the date. Feel free to email us with any questions at office@prinz.org.nz \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Ngaire Crawford As the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini Peter is responsible for leading external and internal communications\, customer complaints\, corporate social responsibility\, government relations and corporate sponsorships for ANZ Bank in New Zealand and the Pacific. He sits on the company’s New Zealand Leadership Team. Peter was part of the core team for the sale of ANZ’s Asia Retail and Wealth businesses in Singapore\, Indonesia\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, China and Vietnam in 2016-17. He was also one of the project leads for the merger of The National Bank and ANZ\, New Zealand’s biggest brand change project\, in 2012. Peter has more than 30 years of experience in the communications and marketing industries\, spanning journalism\, sports marketing\, university lecturing\, education\, sponsorships\, branding\, broadcasting\, politics and international affairs.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis     \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kiri Coughlan Kiri Coughlan leads the Communications and Engagement teams at the University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau\, New Zealand’s largest and leading university. She spent more than two decades working in media including with Radio New Zealand and TVNZ\, with roles encompassing Chief Reporter and Head of News and Current Affairs Planning\, before becoming Head of Broadcasting Talent at the New Zealand Racing Board. Kiri then managed media relationships for Vodafone before continuing her journey as National Manager of Corporate Relations and Communications at AA New Zealand. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/telling-our-stories-well-4/ 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:20251028T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251028T123000 DTSTAMP:20260626T000949 CREATED:20250817T231818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T040147Z UID:51508-1761643800-1761654600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Down the Rabbit Hole: Understanding Government Relations DESCRIPTION:27th February 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWe are teaming up with Isentia for another year to bring you the latest research in Aotearoa’s PR industry\, followed by an expert panel discussion.  We will explore the most significant findings and challenges that were identified in the 2024 PRINZ Member Survey. We will also learn about some of the big challenges facing the global media industry and how they impact the audiences we’re all trying to connect with.  Join our expert panel to discuss key topics such as: The state of the PR industry in New ZealandThe state of the media industry and perceptions of JournalismAudience behaviour towards news/information and communicationsGreen shoots – What innovations can we look forwards to?All of these topics and more will be covered at ”State of the Sector 2025” hosted at ANZ’s stunning offices. Thank you to ANZ for generously sponsoring this event.  Important ticket information: Virtual and in-person tickets are not interchangeable as there are limited numbers for the in-person event. Ticket purchasing remains the same. The link to virtually join the event will be sent out closer to the date. Feel free to email us with any questions at office@prinz.org.nz \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Ngaire Crawford As the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini Peter is responsible for leading external and internal communications\, customer complaints\, corporate social responsibility\, government relations and corporate sponsorships for ANZ Bank in New Zealand and the Pacific. He sits on the company’s New Zealand Leadership Team. Peter was part of the core team for the sale of ANZ’s Asia Retail and Wealth businesses in Singapore\, Indonesia\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, China and Vietnam in 2016-17. He was also one of the project leads for the merger of The National Bank and ANZ\, New Zealand’s biggest brand change project\, in 2012. Peter has more than 30 years of experience in the communications and marketing industries\, spanning journalism\, sports marketing\, university lecturing\, education\, sponsorships\, branding\, broadcasting\, politics and international affairs.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis     \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kiri Coughlan Kiri Coughlan leads the Communications and Engagement teams at the University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau\, New Zealand’s largest and leading university. She spent more than two decades working in media including with Radio New Zealand and TVNZ\, with roles encompassing Chief Reporter and Head of News and Current Affairs Planning\, before becoming Head of Broadcasting Talent at the New Zealand Racing Board. Kiri then managed media relationships for Vodafone before continuing her journey as National Manager of Corporate Relations and Communications at AA New Zealand. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/down-the-rabbit-hole-understanding-government-relations/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/alice.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251104T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251104T133000 DTSTAMP:20260626T000949 CREATED:20251006T222514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T032733Z UID:52418-1762257600-1762263000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Awards 2026: What are the judges looking for? - Webinar DESCRIPTION:27th February 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWe are teaming up with Isentia for another year to bring you the latest research in Aotearoa’s PR industry\, followed by an expert panel discussion.  We will explore the most significant findings and challenges that were identified in the 2024 PRINZ Member Survey. We will also learn about some of the big challenges facing the global media industry and how they impact the audiences we’re all trying to connect with.  Join our expert panel to discuss key topics such as: The state of the PR industry in New ZealandThe state of the media industry and perceptions of JournalismAudience behaviour towards news/information and communicationsGreen shoots – What innovations can we look forwards to?All of these topics and more will be covered at ”State of the Sector 2025” hosted at ANZ’s stunning offices. Thank you to ANZ for generously sponsoring this event.  Important ticket information: Virtual and in-person tickets are not interchangeable as there are limited numbers for the in-person event. Ticket purchasing remains the same. The link to virtually join the event will be sent out closer to the date. Feel free to email us with any questions at office@prinz.org.nz \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Ngaire Crawford As the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini Peter is responsible for leading external and internal communications\, customer complaints\, corporate social responsibility\, government relations and corporate sponsorships for ANZ Bank in New Zealand and the Pacific. He sits on the company’s New Zealand Leadership Team. Peter was part of the core team for the sale of ANZ’s Asia Retail and Wealth businesses in Singapore\, Indonesia\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, China and Vietnam in 2016-17. He was also one of the project leads for the merger of The National Bank and ANZ\, New Zealand’s biggest brand change project\, in 2012. Peter has more than 30 years of experience in the communications and marketing industries\, spanning journalism\, sports marketing\, university lecturing\, education\, sponsorships\, branding\, broadcasting\, politics and international affairs.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis     \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kiri Coughlan Kiri Coughlan leads the Communications and Engagement teams at the University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau\, New Zealand’s largest and leading university. She spent more than two decades working in media including with Radio New Zealand and TVNZ\, with roles encompassing Chief Reporter and Head of News and Current Affairs Planning\, before becoming Head of Broadcasting Talent at the New Zealand Racing Board. Kiri then managed media relationships for Vodafone before continuing her journey as National Manager of Corporate Relations and Communications at AA New Zealand. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-awards-2026-what-are-the-judges-looking-for-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/250528_PRINZ-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251105T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251112T123000 DTSTAMP:20260626T000949 CREATED:20250710T234736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T035709Z UID:50697-1762335000-1762950600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Data-Driven Storytelling DESCRIPTION:27th February 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWe are teaming up with Isentia for another year to bring you the latest research in Aotearoa’s PR industry\, followed by an expert panel discussion.  We will explore the most significant findings and challenges that were identified in the 2024 PRINZ Member Survey. We will also learn about some of the big challenges facing the global media industry and how they impact the audiences we’re all trying to connect with.  Join our expert panel to discuss key topics such as: The state of the PR industry in New ZealandThe state of the media industry and perceptions of JournalismAudience behaviour towards news/information and communicationsGreen shoots – What innovations can we look forwards to?All of these topics and more will be covered at ”State of the Sector 2025” hosted at ANZ’s stunning offices. Thank you to ANZ for generously sponsoring this event.  Important ticket information: Virtual and in-person tickets are not interchangeable as there are limited numbers for the in-person event. Ticket purchasing remains the same. The link to virtually join the event will be sent out closer to the date. Feel free to email us with any questions at office@prinz.org.nz \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Ngaire Crawford As the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini Peter is responsible for leading external and internal communications\, customer complaints\, corporate social responsibility\, government relations and corporate sponsorships for ANZ Bank in New Zealand and the Pacific. He sits on the company’s New Zealand Leadership Team. Peter was part of the core team for the sale of ANZ’s Asia Retail and Wealth businesses in Singapore\, Indonesia\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, China and Vietnam in 2016-17. He was also one of the project leads for the merger of The National Bank and ANZ\, New Zealand’s biggest brand change project\, in 2012. Peter has more than 30 years of experience in the communications and marketing industries\, spanning journalism\, sports marketing\, university lecturing\, education\, sponsorships\, branding\, broadcasting\, politics and international affairs.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis     \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kiri Coughlan Kiri Coughlan leads the Communications and Engagement teams at the University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau\, New Zealand’s largest and leading university. She spent more than two decades working in media including with Radio New Zealand and TVNZ\, with roles encompassing Chief Reporter and Head of News and Current Affairs Planning\, before becoming Head of Broadcasting Talent at the New Zealand Racing Board. Kiri then managed media relationships for Vodafone before continuing her journey as National Manager of Corporate Relations and Communications at AA New Zealand. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/data-driven-storytelling-3/ 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:20251105T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251105T190000 DTSTAMP:20260626T000949 CREATED:20250930T084023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T210608Z UID:52142-1762362000-1762369200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Podcasting: Producing\, Pitching and Promoting DESCRIPTION:27th February 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWe are teaming up with Isentia for another year to bring you the latest research in Aotearoa’s PR industry\, followed by an expert panel discussion.  We will explore the most significant findings and challenges that were identified in the 2024 PRINZ Member Survey. We will also learn about some of the big challenges facing the global media industry and how they impact the audiences we’re all trying to connect with.  Join our expert panel to discuss key topics such as: The state of the PR industry in New ZealandThe state of the media industry and perceptions of JournalismAudience behaviour towards news/information and communicationsGreen shoots – What innovations can we look forwards to?All of these topics and more will be covered at ”State of the Sector 2025” hosted at ANZ’s stunning offices. Thank you to ANZ for generously sponsoring this event.  Important ticket information: Virtual and in-person tickets are not interchangeable as there are limited numbers for the in-person event. Ticket purchasing remains the same. The link to virtually join the event will be sent out closer to the date. Feel free to email us with any questions at office@prinz.org.nz \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Ngaire Crawford As the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini Peter is responsible for leading external and internal communications\, customer complaints\, corporate social responsibility\, government relations and corporate sponsorships for ANZ Bank in New Zealand and the Pacific. He sits on the company’s New Zealand Leadership Team. Peter was part of the core team for the sale of ANZ’s Asia Retail and Wealth businesses in Singapore\, Indonesia\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, China and Vietnam in 2016-17. He was also one of the project leads for the merger of The National Bank and ANZ\, New Zealand’s biggest brand change project\, in 2012. Peter has more than 30 years of experience in the communications and marketing industries\, spanning journalism\, sports marketing\, university lecturing\, education\, sponsorships\, branding\, broadcasting\, politics and international affairs.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis     \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kiri Coughlan Kiri Coughlan leads the Communications and Engagement teams at the University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau\, New Zealand’s largest and leading university. She spent more than two decades working in media including with Radio New Zealand and TVNZ\, with roles encompassing Chief Reporter and Head of News and Current Affairs Planning\, before becoming Head of Broadcasting Talent at the New Zealand Racing Board. Kiri then managed media relationships for Vodafone before continuing her journey as National Manager of Corporate Relations and Communications at AA New Zealand. 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:20260626T000949 CREATED:20250926T060816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T213750Z UID:52175-1762421400-1762434000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Taranaki Event - Hands on AI: From Next to Now DESCRIPTION:27th February 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWe are teaming up with Isentia for another year to bring you the latest research in Aotearoa’s PR industry\, followed by an expert panel discussion.  We will explore the most significant findings and challenges that were identified in the 2024 PRINZ Member Survey. We will also learn about some of the big challenges facing the global media industry and how they impact the audiences we’re all trying to connect with.  Join our expert panel to discuss key topics such as: The state of the PR industry in New ZealandThe state of the media industry and perceptions of JournalismAudience behaviour towards news/information and communicationsGreen shoots – What innovations can we look forwards to?All of these topics and more will be covered at ”State of the Sector 2025” hosted at ANZ’s stunning offices. Thank you to ANZ for generously sponsoring this event.  Important ticket information: Virtual and in-person tickets are not interchangeable as there are limited numbers for the in-person event. Ticket purchasing remains the same. The link to virtually join the event will be sent out closer to the date. Feel free to email us with any questions at office@prinz.org.nz \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Ngaire Crawford As the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini Peter is responsible for leading external and internal communications\, customer complaints\, corporate social responsibility\, government relations and corporate sponsorships for ANZ Bank in New Zealand and the Pacific. He sits on the company’s New Zealand Leadership Team. Peter was part of the core team for the sale of ANZ’s Asia Retail and Wealth businesses in Singapore\, Indonesia\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, China and Vietnam in 2016-17. He was also one of the project leads for the merger of The National Bank and ANZ\, New Zealand’s biggest brand change project\, in 2012. Peter has more than 30 years of experience in the communications and marketing industries\, spanning journalism\, sports marketing\, university lecturing\, education\, sponsorships\, branding\, broadcasting\, politics and international affairs.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis     \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kiri Coughlan Kiri Coughlan leads the Communications and Engagement teams at the University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau\, New Zealand’s largest and leading university. She spent more than two decades working in media including with Radio New Zealand and TVNZ\, with roles encompassing Chief Reporter and Head of News and Current Affairs Planning\, before becoming Head of Broadcasting Talent at the New Zealand Racing Board. Kiri then managed media relationships for Vodafone before continuing her journey as National Manager of Corporate Relations and Communications at AA New Zealand. 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:20260626T000949 CREATED:20251104T030039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T230510Z UID:53027-1763035200-1763038800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Delicate interactions: relational skills in public relations consulting - Webinar DESCRIPTION:27th February 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWe are teaming up with Isentia for another year to bring you the latest research in Aotearoa’s PR industry\, followed by an expert panel discussion.  We will explore the most significant findings and challenges that were identified in the 2024 PRINZ Member Survey. We will also learn about some of the big challenges facing the global media industry and how they impact the audiences we’re all trying to connect with.  Join our expert panel to discuss key topics such as: The state of the PR industry in New ZealandThe state of the media industry and perceptions of JournalismAudience behaviour towards news/information and communicationsGreen shoots – What innovations can we look forwards to?All of these topics and more will be covered at ”State of the Sector 2025” hosted at ANZ’s stunning offices. Thank you to ANZ for generously sponsoring this event.  Important ticket information: Virtual and in-person tickets are not interchangeable as there are limited numbers for the in-person event. Ticket purchasing remains the same. The link to virtually join the event will be sent out closer to the date. Feel free to email us with any questions at office@prinz.org.nz \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Ngaire Crawford As the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini Peter is responsible for leading external and internal communications\, customer complaints\, corporate social responsibility\, government relations and corporate sponsorships for ANZ Bank in New Zealand and the Pacific. He sits on the company’s New Zealand Leadership Team. Peter was part of the core team for the sale of ANZ’s Asia Retail and Wealth businesses in Singapore\, Indonesia\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, China and Vietnam in 2016-17. He was also one of the project leads for the merger of The National Bank and ANZ\, New Zealand’s biggest brand change project\, in 2012. Peter has more than 30 years of experience in the communications and marketing industries\, spanning journalism\, sports marketing\, university lecturing\, education\, sponsorships\, branding\, broadcasting\, politics and international affairs.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis     \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kiri Coughlan Kiri Coughlan leads the Communications and Engagement teams at the University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau\, New Zealand’s largest and leading university. She spent more than two decades working in media including with Radio New Zealand and TVNZ\, with roles encompassing Chief Reporter and Head of News and Current Affairs Planning\, before becoming Head of Broadcasting Talent at the New Zealand Racing Board. Kiri then managed media relationships for Vodafone before continuing her journey as National Manager of Corporate Relations and Communications at AA New Zealand. 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:20260626T000949 CREATED:20251023T004055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T011845Z UID:50873-1763553600-1763557200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission: Pead DESCRIPTION:27th February 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWe are teaming up with Isentia for another year to bring you the latest research in Aotearoa’s PR industry\, followed by an expert panel discussion.  We will explore the most significant findings and challenges that were identified in the 2024 PRINZ Member Survey. We will also learn about some of the big challenges facing the global media industry and how they impact the audiences we’re all trying to connect with.  Join our expert panel to discuss key topics such as: The state of the PR industry in New ZealandThe state of the media industry and perceptions of JournalismAudience behaviour towards news/information and communicationsGreen shoots – What innovations can we look forwards to?All of these topics and more will be covered at ”State of the Sector 2025” hosted at ANZ’s stunning offices. Thank you to ANZ for generously sponsoring this event.  Important ticket information: Virtual and in-person tickets are not interchangeable as there are limited numbers for the in-person event. Ticket purchasing remains the same. The link to virtually join the event will be sent out closer to the date. Feel free to email us with any questions at office@prinz.org.nz \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Ngaire Crawford As the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini Peter is responsible for leading external and internal communications\, customer complaints\, corporate social responsibility\, government relations and corporate sponsorships for ANZ Bank in New Zealand and the Pacific. He sits on the company’s New Zealand Leadership Team. Peter was part of the core team for the sale of ANZ’s Asia Retail and Wealth businesses in Singapore\, Indonesia\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, China and Vietnam in 2016-17. He was also one of the project leads for the merger of The National Bank and ANZ\, New Zealand’s biggest brand change project\, in 2012. Peter has more than 30 years of experience in the communications and marketing industries\, spanning journalism\, sports marketing\, university lecturing\, education\, sponsorships\, branding\, broadcasting\, politics and international affairs.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis     \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kiri Coughlan Kiri Coughlan leads the Communications and Engagement teams at the University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau\, New Zealand’s largest and leading university. She spent more than two decades working in media including with Radio New Zealand and TVNZ\, with roles encompassing Chief Reporter and Head of News and Current Affairs Planning\, before becoming Head of Broadcasting Talent at the New Zealand Racing Board. Kiri then managed media relationships for Vodafone before continuing her journey as National Manager of Corporate Relations and Communications at AA New Zealand. 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:20260626T000949 CREATED:20251023T011542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T021054Z UID:52787-1764072000-1764075600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission: Special PR DESCRIPTION:27th February 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWe are teaming up with Isentia for another year to bring you the latest research in Aotearoa’s PR industry\, followed by an expert panel discussion.  We will explore the most significant findings and challenges that were identified in the 2024 PRINZ Member Survey. We will also learn about some of the big challenges facing the global media industry and how they impact the audiences we’re all trying to connect with.  Join our expert panel to discuss key topics such as: The state of the PR industry in New ZealandThe state of the media industry and perceptions of JournalismAudience behaviour towards news/information and communicationsGreen shoots – What innovations can we look forwards to?All of these topics and more will be covered at ”State of the Sector 2025” hosted at ANZ’s stunning offices. Thank you to ANZ for generously sponsoring this event.  Important ticket information: Virtual and in-person tickets are not interchangeable as there are limited numbers for the in-person event. Ticket purchasing remains the same. The link to virtually join the event will be sent out closer to the date. Feel free to email us with any questions at office@prinz.org.nz \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Ngaire Crawford As the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini Peter is responsible for leading external and internal communications\, customer complaints\, corporate social responsibility\, government relations and corporate sponsorships for ANZ Bank in New Zealand and the Pacific. He sits on the company’s New Zealand Leadership Team. Peter was part of the core team for the sale of ANZ’s Asia Retail and Wealth businesses in Singapore\, Indonesia\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, China and Vietnam in 2016-17. He was also one of the project leads for the merger of The National Bank and ANZ\, New Zealand’s biggest brand change project\, in 2012. Peter has more than 30 years of experience in the communications and marketing industries\, spanning journalism\, sports marketing\, university lecturing\, education\, sponsorships\, branding\, broadcasting\, politics and international affairs.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis     \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kiri Coughlan Kiri Coughlan leads the Communications and Engagement teams at the University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau\, New Zealand’s largest and leading university. She spent more than two decades working in media including with Radio New Zealand and TVNZ\, with roles encompassing Chief Reporter and Head of News and Current Affairs Planning\, before becoming Head of Broadcasting Talent at the New Zealand Racing Board. Kiri then managed media relationships for Vodafone before continuing her journey as National Manager of Corporate Relations and Communications at AA New Zealand. 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:20260626T000949 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:27th February 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWe are teaming up with Isentia for another year to bring you the latest research in Aotearoa’s PR industry\, followed by an expert panel discussion.  We will explore the most significant findings and challenges that were identified in the 2024 PRINZ Member Survey. We will also learn about some of the big challenges facing the global media industry and how they impact the audiences we’re all trying to connect with.  Join our expert panel to discuss key topics such as: The state of the PR industry in New ZealandThe state of the media industry and perceptions of JournalismAudience behaviour towards news/information and communicationsGreen shoots – What innovations can we look forwards to?All of these topics and more will be covered at ”State of the Sector 2025” hosted at ANZ’s stunning offices. Thank you to ANZ for generously sponsoring this event.  Important ticket information: Virtual and in-person tickets are not interchangeable as there are limited numbers for the in-person event. Ticket purchasing remains the same. The link to virtually join the event will be sent out closer to the date. Feel free to email us with any questions at office@prinz.org.nz \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Ngaire Crawford As the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini Peter is responsible for leading external and internal communications\, customer complaints\, corporate social responsibility\, government relations and corporate sponsorships for ANZ Bank in New Zealand and the Pacific. He sits on the company’s New Zealand Leadership Team. Peter was part of the core team for the sale of ANZ’s Asia Retail and Wealth businesses in Singapore\, Indonesia\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, China and Vietnam in 2016-17. He was also one of the project leads for the merger of The National Bank and ANZ\, New Zealand’s biggest brand change project\, in 2012. Peter has more than 30 years of experience in the communications and marketing industries\, spanning journalism\, sports marketing\, university lecturing\, education\, sponsorships\, branding\, broadcasting\, politics and international affairs.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis     \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kiri Coughlan Kiri Coughlan leads the Communications and Engagement teams at the University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau\, New Zealand’s largest and leading university. She spent more than two decades working in media including with Radio New Zealand and TVNZ\, with roles encompassing Chief Reporter and Head of News and Current Affairs Planning\, before becoming Head of Broadcasting Talent at the New Zealand Racing Board. Kiri then managed media relationships for Vodafone before continuing her journey as National Manager of Corporate Relations and Communications at AA New Zealand. 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:20260626T000949 CREATED:20251024T033520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T033821Z UID:52850-1764264600-1764271800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Celebrate the Season with PRINZ Southern DESCRIPTION:27th February 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWe are teaming up with Isentia for another year to bring you the latest research in Aotearoa’s PR industry\, followed by an expert panel discussion.  We will explore the most significant findings and challenges that were identified in the 2024 PRINZ Member Survey. We will also learn about some of the big challenges facing the global media industry and how they impact the audiences we’re all trying to connect with.  Join our expert panel to discuss key topics such as: The state of the PR industry in New ZealandThe state of the media industry and perceptions of JournalismAudience behaviour towards news/information and communicationsGreen shoots – What innovations can we look forwards to?All of these topics and more will be covered at ”State of the Sector 2025” hosted at ANZ’s stunning offices. Thank you to ANZ for generously sponsoring this event.  Important ticket information: Virtual and in-person tickets are not interchangeable as there are limited numbers for the in-person event. Ticket purchasing remains the same. The link to virtually join the event will be sent out closer to the date. Feel free to email us with any questions at office@prinz.org.nz \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Ngaire Crawford As the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini Peter is responsible for leading external and internal communications\, customer complaints\, corporate social responsibility\, government relations and corporate sponsorships for ANZ Bank in New Zealand and the Pacific. He sits on the company’s New Zealand Leadership Team. Peter was part of the core team for the sale of ANZ’s Asia Retail and Wealth businesses in Singapore\, Indonesia\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, China and Vietnam in 2016-17. He was also one of the project leads for the merger of The National Bank and ANZ\, New Zealand’s biggest brand change project\, in 2012. Peter has more than 30 years of experience in the communications and marketing industries\, spanning journalism\, sports marketing\, university lecturing\, education\, sponsorships\, branding\, broadcasting\, politics and international affairs.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis     \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kiri Coughlan Kiri Coughlan leads the Communications and Engagement teams at the University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau\, New Zealand’s largest and leading university. She spent more than two decades working in media including with Radio New Zealand and TVNZ\, with roles encompassing Chief Reporter and Head of News and Current Affairs Planning\, before becoming Head of Broadcasting Talent at the New Zealand Racing Board. Kiri then managed media relationships for Vodafone before continuing her journey as National Manager of Corporate Relations and Communications at AA New Zealand. 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:20260626T000949 CREATED:20251106T231826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T024617Z UID:52886-1764671400-1764680400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Making Data Work for You: Critical Thinking for Communicators DESCRIPTION:27th February 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWe are teaming up with Isentia for another year to bring you the latest research in Aotearoa’s PR industry\, followed by an expert panel discussion.  We will explore the most significant findings and challenges that were identified in the 2024 PRINZ Member Survey. We will also learn about some of the big challenges facing the global media industry and how they impact the audiences we’re all trying to connect with.  Join our expert panel to discuss key topics such as: The state of the PR industry in New ZealandThe state of the media industry and perceptions of JournalismAudience behaviour towards news/information and communicationsGreen shoots – What innovations can we look forwards to?All of these topics and more will be covered at ”State of the Sector 2025” hosted at ANZ’s stunning offices. Thank you to ANZ for generously sponsoring this event.  Important ticket information: Virtual and in-person tickets are not interchangeable as there are limited numbers for the in-person event. Ticket purchasing remains the same. The link to virtually join the event will be sent out closer to the date. Feel free to email us with any questions at office@prinz.org.nz \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Ngaire Crawford As the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini Peter is responsible for leading external and internal communications\, customer complaints\, corporate social responsibility\, government relations and corporate sponsorships for ANZ Bank in New Zealand and the Pacific. He sits on the company’s New Zealand Leadership Team. Peter was part of the core team for the sale of ANZ’s Asia Retail and Wealth businesses in Singapore\, Indonesia\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, China and Vietnam in 2016-17. He was also one of the project leads for the merger of The National Bank and ANZ\, New Zealand’s biggest brand change project\, in 2012. Peter has more than 30 years of experience in the communications and marketing industries\, spanning journalism\, sports marketing\, university lecturing\, education\, sponsorships\, branding\, broadcasting\, politics and international affairs.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis     \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kiri Coughlan Kiri Coughlan leads the Communications and Engagement teams at the University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau\, New Zealand’s largest and leading university. She spent more than two decades working in media including with Radio New Zealand and TVNZ\, with roles encompassing Chief Reporter and Head of News and Current Affairs Planning\, before becoming Head of Broadcasting Talent at the New Zealand Racing Board. Kiri then managed media relationships for Vodafone before continuing her journey as National Manager of Corporate Relations and Communications at AA New Zealand. 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:20260626T000949 CREATED:20251106T230557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T230557Z UID:53108-1764696600-1764702000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Internal Communicators Mixer DESCRIPTION:27th February 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWe are teaming up with Isentia for another year to bring you the latest research in Aotearoa’s PR industry\, followed by an expert panel discussion.  We will explore the most significant findings and challenges that were identified in the 2024 PRINZ Member Survey. We will also learn about some of the big challenges facing the global media industry and how they impact the audiences we’re all trying to connect with.  Join our expert panel to discuss key topics such as: The state of the PR industry in New ZealandThe state of the media industry and perceptions of JournalismAudience behaviour towards news/information and communicationsGreen shoots – What innovations can we look forwards to?All of these topics and more will be covered at ”State of the Sector 2025” hosted at ANZ’s stunning offices. Thank you to ANZ for generously sponsoring this event.  Important ticket information: Virtual and in-person tickets are not interchangeable as there are limited numbers for the in-person event. Ticket purchasing remains the same. The link to virtually join the event will be sent out closer to the date. Feel free to email us with any questions at office@prinz.org.nz \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Ngaire Crawford As the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini Peter is responsible for leading external and internal communications\, customer complaints\, corporate social responsibility\, government relations and corporate sponsorships for ANZ Bank in New Zealand and the Pacific. He sits on the company’s New Zealand Leadership Team. Peter was part of the core team for the sale of ANZ’s Asia Retail and Wealth businesses in Singapore\, Indonesia\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, China and Vietnam in 2016-17. He was also one of the project leads for the merger of The National Bank and ANZ\, New Zealand’s biggest brand change project\, in 2012. Peter has more than 30 years of experience in the communications and marketing industries\, spanning journalism\, sports marketing\, university lecturing\, education\, sponsorships\, branding\, broadcasting\, politics and international affairs.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis     \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kiri Coughlan Kiri Coughlan leads the Communications and Engagement teams at the University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau\, New Zealand’s largest and leading university. She spent more than two decades working in media including with Radio New Zealand and TVNZ\, with roles encompassing Chief Reporter and Head of News and Current Affairs Planning\, before becoming Head of Broadcasting Talent at the New Zealand Racing Board. Kiri then managed media relationships for Vodafone before continuing her journey as National Manager of Corporate Relations and Communications at AA New Zealand. 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:20260626T000949 CREATED:20251023T201422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T201507Z UID:52814-1764763200-1764766800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission: Hamilton City Council DESCRIPTION:27th February 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWe are teaming up with Isentia for another year to bring you the latest research in Aotearoa’s PR industry\, followed by an expert panel discussion.  We will explore the most significant findings and challenges that were identified in the 2024 PRINZ Member Survey. We will also learn about some of the big challenges facing the global media industry and how they impact the audiences we’re all trying to connect with.  Join our expert panel to discuss key topics such as: The state of the PR industry in New ZealandThe state of the media industry and perceptions of JournalismAudience behaviour towards news/information and communicationsGreen shoots – What innovations can we look forwards to?All of these topics and more will be covered at ”State of the Sector 2025” hosted at ANZ’s stunning offices. Thank you to ANZ for generously sponsoring this event.  Important ticket information: Virtual and in-person tickets are not interchangeable as there are limited numbers for the in-person event. Ticket purchasing remains the same. The link to virtually join the event will be sent out closer to the date. Feel free to email us with any questions at office@prinz.org.nz \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Ngaire Crawford As the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini Peter is responsible for leading external and internal communications\, customer complaints\, corporate social responsibility\, government relations and corporate sponsorships for ANZ Bank in New Zealand and the Pacific. He sits on the company’s New Zealand Leadership Team. Peter was part of the core team for the sale of ANZ’s Asia Retail and Wealth businesses in Singapore\, Indonesia\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, China and Vietnam in 2016-17. He was also one of the project leads for the merger of The National Bank and ANZ\, New Zealand’s biggest brand change project\, in 2012. Peter has more than 30 years of experience in the communications and marketing industries\, spanning journalism\, sports marketing\, university lecturing\, education\, sponsorships\, branding\, broadcasting\, politics and international affairs.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis     \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kiri Coughlan Kiri Coughlan leads the Communications and Engagement teams at the University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau\, New Zealand’s largest and leading university. She spent more than two decades working in media including with Radio New Zealand and TVNZ\, with roles encompassing Chief Reporter and Head of News and Current Affairs Planning\, before becoming Head of Broadcasting Talent at the New Zealand Racing Board. Kiri then managed media relationships for Vodafone before continuing her journey as National Manager of Corporate Relations and Communications at AA New Zealand. 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 END:VCALENDAR