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:20210403T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20210925T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20220402T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20220924T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220726T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220726T110000 DTSTAMP:20260828T042056 CREATED:20220719T023655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T023738Z UID:25390-1658829600-1658833200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:New professionals coffee 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/new-professionals-coffee-catch-up/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Untitled-design.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220704T130000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220704T140000 DTSTAMP:20260828T042056 CREATED:20220621T232744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T062345Z UID:24838-1656939600-1656943200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Online Panel Session – Tips on using and championing plain language 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/online-panel-session-tips-on-using-and-championing-plain-language/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Plain-Language.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220704T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220707T120000 DTSTAMP:20260828T042056 CREATED:20220610T014535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T014932Z UID:24620-1656927000-1657195200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation 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/public-relations-strategy-and-evaluation-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/20200904-Blog-Hero-Product-Strategy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220630T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220630T193000 DTSTAMP:20260828T042056 CREATED:20220530T221846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T052000Z UID:24367-1656608400-1656617400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Northern Networking 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/northern-networking/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/la-zeppa-600-7.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220628T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220628T150000 DTSTAMP:20260828T042056 CREATED:20220316T220217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T083448Z UID:21902-1656408600-1656428400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The Right Words - Writing Series with Catherine Arrow 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-right-words-writing-series-with-catherine-arrow/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-17-at-11.40.40-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220531T130000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220531T140000 DTSTAMP:20260828T042056 CREATED:20220516T044335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T041525Z UID:23850-1654002000-1654005600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Public Relations Institute of New Zealand National AGM 2022 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/public-relations-institute-of-new-zealand-agm/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/iStock-1250341206.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220530T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220602T120000 DTSTAMP:20260828T042056 CREATED:20220509T060708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T013743Z UID:23645-1653903000-1654171200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation 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/public-relations-strategy-and-evaluation-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/20200904-Blog-Hero-Product-Strategy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220526T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220526T120000 DTSTAMP:20260828T042056 CREATED:20220316T030439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T004153Z UID:21887-1653557400-1653566400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Integrated Marketing Communications Masterclass - Online Via Zoom 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/integrated-marketing-communications-masterclass-online-via-zoom/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/iStock-1284787995.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220520T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220520T230000 DTSTAMP:20260828T042056 CREATED:20220406T221718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T002716Z UID:22712-1653071400-1653087600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:2022 PRINZ Awards Gala Dinner 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/2022-prinz-awards-gala-dinner-save-the-date/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/A93Q0202_2019072560823539_20190725105107-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220519T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220519T213000 DTSTAMP:20260828T042056 CREATED:20220426T023012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T002002Z UID:23206-1652985000-1652995800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Fellows and Life Members Dinner 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/fellows-and-life-members-dinner/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Non-solo-pizza.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220518T101500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220518T120000 DTSTAMP:20260828T042056 CREATED:20220506T053900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T001446Z UID:23585-1652868900-1652875200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Waikato Internal Communications Clinic 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/waikato-internal-communications-clinic-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Untitled-design.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220516T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220519T120000 DTSTAMP:20260828T042056 CREATED:20220407T061009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T053559Z UID:22742-1652693400-1652961600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation 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/public-relations-strategy-and-evaluation/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/20200904-Blog-Hero-Product-Strategy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220512T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220512T130000 DTSTAMP:20260828T042056 CREATED:20220412T000052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T025932Z UID:22886-1652356800-1652360400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Riding the Great Resignation Wave 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/riding-the-great-resignation-wave/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/iStock-1350030499.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220503T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220503T120000 DTSTAMP:20260828T042056 CREATED:20220126T041104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T000549Z UID:20795-1651572000-1651579200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:How to be an Influencer within your Organisation - An Online Workshop with Tracey Bridges 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/how-to-be-an-influencer-within-your-organisation-a-workshop-with-tracey-bridges/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/influence-dictionary-closeup-picture-id476483922.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220412T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220412T130000 DTSTAMP:20260828T042056 CREATED:20220406T021416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220406T034345Z UID:22623-1649764800-1649768400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ hui: Transparency in Public Sector 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-hui-transparency-in-public-sector-communications/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/PRINZ-21-logo-Long-EnglishTe-Reo-colour-e1649215154193.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220412T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220412T123000 DTSTAMP:20260828T042056 CREATED:20220131T225320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T050210Z UID:20700-1649755800-1649766600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Financial Communications - A Masterclass with Allan Botica 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/financial-communications-101-why-you-should-care-about-financial-comms/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/piggy-bank-picture-id890849784.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220407T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220407T160000 DTSTAMP:20260828T042057 CREATED:20210930T001345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T034406Z UID:18577-1649323800-1649347200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Digital PR 101 CHRISTCHURCH 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/digital-pr-101-christchurch/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/iStock-1168910967.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220406T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220406T160000 DTSTAMP:20260828T042057 CREATED:20210930T000619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T060415Z UID:18532-1649237400-1649260800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Digital PR 101 WELLINGTON 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/digital-pr-101-wellington/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/iStock-1137594446.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220404T130000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220404T140000 DTSTAMP:20260828T042057 CREATED:20220329T005754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T005754Z UID:22253-1649077200-1649080800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Communicating in the age of misinformation 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/communicating-in-the-age-of-misinformation/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/misinformation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220331T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220331T200000 DTSTAMP:20260828T042057 CREATED:20220321T003019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T004648Z UID:22096-1648744200-1648756800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Central Division Comms 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-central-division-comms-catch-up/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/avida-bar-704107.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220316T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220316T123000 DTSTAMP:20260828T042057 CREATED:20220204T004707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T005344Z UID:21048-1647423000-1647433800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Developing a Digital PR content strategy. A Masterclass with Charlene White 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/developing-a-digital-pr-content-strategy/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/content-marketing-content-data-blogging-media-publication-information-picture-id976370312.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220228T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220303T120000 DTSTAMP:20260828T042057 CREATED:20220204T002953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T061550Z UID:21076-1646040600-1646308800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Introduction to Public 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/introduction-to-public-relations/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/confident-business-woman-at-the-office-with-arms-crossed-picture-id1324384387-e1643934653123.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220224T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220224T120000 DTSTAMP:20260828T042057 CREATED:20211124T014405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T213104Z UID:20010-1645695000-1645704000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:IC Futures – Inside Internal Communication 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/ic-futures-inside-internal-communication-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/well-ensure-your-query-gets-answered-picture-id1059088660.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220217T123000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220217T133000 DTSTAMP:20260828T042057 CREATED:20220126T044008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T032249Z UID:20908-1645101000-1645104600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Accreditation in PR – What is it and am I ready? 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/accreditation-in-pr-what-is-it-and-am-i-ready-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/103_PRINZ_2021_3600px-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220217T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220217T130000 DTSTAMP:20260828T042057 CREATED:20220126T035756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T042737Z UID:20864-1645099200-1645102800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Events in the time of COVID-19 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/events-in-the-time-of-covid-19/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/iStock-1160700188.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220215T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220215T120000 DTSTAMP:20260828T042057 CREATED:20211124T012838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T031449Z UID:19984-1644917400-1644926400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:IC Futures – Inside Internal Communication 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/ic-futures-inside-internal-communication-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/video-conference-vector-id1281074138-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220210T053000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220210T070000 DTSTAMP:20260828T042057 CREATED:20220120T215847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T220904Z UID:20778-1644471000-1644476400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Global Alliance Webinar - AI\, communication and ethics: challenges and opportunities 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/global-alliance-webinar-ai-communication-and-ethics-challenges-and-opportunities/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/iStock-1279103299.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220209T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220209T130000 DTSTAMP:20260828T042057 CREATED:20220125T024828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T031300Z UID:20806-1644408000-1644411600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Awards - writing a winning entry 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-writing-a-winning-entry/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/149_PRINZ_2021_3600px-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220201T210000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220201T220000 DTSTAMP:20260828T042057 CREATED:20220119T212057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T221012Z UID:20751-1643749200-1643752800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Global Alliance Webinar - Trust in media during the Covid-19 pandemic: Implications for communication professionals 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/global-alliance-webinar-trust-in-media-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-implications-for-communication-professionals/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/iStock-1319457368.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211214T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211214T183000 DTSTAMP:20260828T042057 CREATED:20211202T030536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T011442Z UID:20141-1639499400-1639506600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Waikato Division Christmas Celebration 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-division-christmas-celebration/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Merry-Christmas-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR