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-WR-CALNAME:PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://prinz.org.nz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20250405T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20250927T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20260404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20260926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251016T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251021T110000 DTSTAMP:20260623T162319 CREATED:20250714T042203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T200303Z UID:50634-1760607000-1761044400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:AI Playbook for Behaviour Change DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. 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:20260623T162319 CREATED:20250926T060526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T005920Z UID:52252-1761134400-1761138000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The Adoption of Communication Technologies in PR - Webinar DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. 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:20260623T162319 CREATED:20250710T041629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T041822Z UID:47741-1761211800-1761827400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Telling Our Stories Well DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. 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:20260623T162319 CREATED:20250817T231818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T040147Z UID:51508-1761643800-1761654600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Down the Rabbit Hole: Understanding Government Relations DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. 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:20260623T162319 CREATED:20251006T222514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T032733Z UID:52418-1762257600-1762263000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Awards 2026: What are the judges looking for? - Webinar DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. 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:20260623T162319 CREATED:20250710T234736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T035709Z UID:50697-1762335000-1762950600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Data-Driven Storytelling DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. 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:20260623T162319 CREATED:20250930T084023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T210608Z UID:52142-1762362000-1762369200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Podcasting: Producing\, Pitching and Promoting DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. 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:20260623T162319 CREATED:20250926T060816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T213750Z UID:52175-1762421400-1762434000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Taranaki Event - Hands on AI: From Next to Now DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. 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:20260623T162319 CREATED:20251104T030039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T230510Z UID:53027-1763035200-1763038800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Delicate interactions: relational skills in public relations consulting - Webinar DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. 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:20260623T162319 CREATED:20251023T004055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T011845Z UID:50873-1763553600-1763557200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission: Pead DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. 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:20260623T162319 CREATED:20251023T011542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T021054Z UID:52787-1764072000-1764075600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission: Special PR DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. 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:20260623T162319 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:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. 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:20260623T162319 CREATED:20251024T033520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T033821Z UID:52850-1764264600-1764271800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Celebrate the Season with PRINZ Southern DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. 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:20260623T162319 CREATED:20251106T231826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T024617Z UID:52886-1764671400-1764680400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Making Data Work for You: Critical Thinking for Communicators DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. 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:20260623T162319 CREATED:20251106T230557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T230557Z UID:53108-1764696600-1764702000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Internal Communicators Mixer DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. 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:20260623T162319 CREATED:20251023T201422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T201507Z UID:52814-1764763200-1764766800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission: Hamilton City Council DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-a-gold-award-winning-submission-hamilton-city-council/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/250528_PRINZ-169-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251205T153000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251205T170000 DTSTAMP:20260623T162320 CREATED:20251105T233609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T230549Z UID:52910-1764948600-1764954000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Touch Tournament DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-touch-tournament/ LOCATION:Victoria Park\, 203-271 Victoria Street West\, Auckland Central\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-banners-38.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251210T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251210T130000 DTSTAMP:20260623T162320 CREATED:20251023T202835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T204628Z UID:50885-1765368000-1765371600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission: Great Scott DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-a-gold-award-winning-submission-great-scott/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/250528_PRINZ-147-scaled-e1761251303885.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251210T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251210T183000 DTSTAMP:20260623T162320 CREATED:20251130T222638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T225043Z UID:53404-1765384200-1765391400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Waikato Christmas Catch Up DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-waikato-christmas-catch-up/ LOCATION:Hamilton Hotel Bar\, 198 Victoria Street\, Hamilton Central\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2024-banners-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260128T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260128T120000 DTSTAMP:20260623T162320 CREATED:20251209T015537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T015537Z UID:53509-1769594400-1769601600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Communications and Governance DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/communications-and-governance-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PR-12.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260202T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260227T170000 DTSTAMP:20260623T162320 CREATED:20260202T030903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T025909Z UID:54398-1770019200-1772211600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Coffee Connections Programme DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-coffee-connections-programme/ LOCATION:Auckland and Wellington ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/coffee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260210T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260210T120000 DTSTAMP:20260623T162320 CREATED:20251209T003736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T093815Z UID:53533-1770715800-1770724800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Reputation\, Risk and Ethics with AI - Imperatives for Action DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/reputation-risk-and-ethics-with-ai-imperatives-for-action/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AI-Ethics-cover-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260218T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260218T133000 DTSTAMP:20260623T162320 CREATED:20251209T002019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T025901Z UID:53536-1771407000-1771421400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Key Stakeholder Engagement DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/key-stakeholder-engagement/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-banners-45.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260225T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260225T120000 DTSTAMP:20260623T162320 CREATED:20251208T032300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T093941Z UID:53542-1772011800-1772020800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Making Data Work for You: Critical Thinking for Communicators DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/making-data-work-for-you-critical-thinking-for-communicators-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-banners-39.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260226T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260226T193000 DTSTAMP:20260623T162320 CREATED:20260122T021645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T203016Z UID:54106-1772127000-1772134200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:State of the Sector 2026 DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/state-of-the-sector-2026/ LOCATION:ANZ 23 Albert Street\, Auckland CBD\, Auckland 1010 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2025-banners-49-e1769048188285.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260303T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260310T110000 DTSTAMP:20260623T162320 CREATED:20251210T201612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T094104Z UID:53617-1772530200-1773140400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:AI Playbook for Behaviour Change DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ai-playbook-for-behaviour-change-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Thinking-Fast-Wise-with-AI-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260304T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260311T120000 DTSTAMP:20260623T162320 CREATED:20251209T233424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T092750Z UID:53619-1772616600-1773230400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Telling Our Stories Well DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/telling-our-stories-well-5/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PRINZ-Gala-Dinner-Event-Cover-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260305T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260305T183000 DTSTAMP:20260623T162320 CREATED:20260210T221300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T035049Z UID:54629-1772730000-1772735400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-8/ LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/First-Thursdays.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260305T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260305T190000 DTSTAMP:20260623T162320 CREATED:20260223T034023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T034023Z UID:54847-1772731800-1772737200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-thursdays-10/ LOCATION:Sunset Bar\, Sudima Hotel\, 63-67 Nelson Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Nelson-Event-banner-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260312T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260312T190000 DTSTAMP:20260623T162320 CREATED:20260210T013234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T013234Z UID:54567-1773336600-1773342000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Christchurch Event: Networking Drinks with social scientist\, Carl Davidson DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/christchurch-event-networking-drinks-with-social-scientist-carl-davidson/ LOCATION:Dux Central 144 Lichfield Street\, Christchurch Central City\, Christchurch 8011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2025-banners-55.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR