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SUMMARY:PRINZ Central Division Comms Catch-up
DESCRIPTION:30 March @ 5:00pm – 7:30pm\nOverview\nLooking for a chance to relax and catch up with some local Wellington PR and comms colleagues? Come and enjoy an after-work drink with us at the beautiful Avida bar on Featherston Street. \nEveryone is welcome at our PRINZ Central Division Comms Catch-ups\, and you don’t need to be a member to attend. Take the opportunity to attend this casual\, drop-in event which is all about swapping stories\, building a community of practice\, and connecting with friends – old and new. \nThere’ll be a cash bar and plenty of good chat to go around\, so register now to book a seat at the table!
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-central-division-comms-catch-up-2/
LOCATION:Avida\, 132 Featherston Street\, Wellington\, 6011\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230327T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230330T120000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Public Relations
DESCRIPTION:March 27 @ 9:00am – 12.00pm – March 30 @ 9.00am – 12.00pm (4 morning sessions)\nOverview\nNew to public relations and ready to build your future career?  Then this course is for you. \nSpecially designed for new or recent entrants\, the four online sessions cover the fundamentals\, the expectations\, the tools\, the settings – and\, most important of all – the ethics of practice. We also look to the future to help you stay informed (and able to dazzle your colleagues with insights when you get back to the office). \nPlease note\, this workshop is across four mornings:  \nMarch 27 @ 9.00am – 12.00pm \nMarch 28 @ 9.00am – 12.00pm \nMarch 29 @ 9.00am – 12.00pm \nMarch 30 @ 9.00am – 12.00pm \nYou will cover: \n\nWhat is public relations and what constitutes ethical practice?\nInside or out? External and internal communications – the differences\, expectations and experiences\nSpot the difference – discover the worlds of corporate communication\, digital advocacy\, marketing communication\, change communication\, public sector\, community engagement and more\nCreativity meets complexity – a look at the hard stuff including crisis communication\, reputation management\, risks and issues\nBeginner’s guide to building a PR tech stack\nSmart skills – short\, sharp sessions serving a smorgasbord of basic skills. Covers written\, visual\, digital and oral communication\, planning\, research\, measurement and evaluation and is filled with hands-on moments to allow you to experiment and explore\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nGreater understanding of the fundamentals of public relations practice\nIntroduction to communication skills and competences\nKnowledge and understanding of ethical public relations practice\n\nThis course is aligned with the Global Capability Framework for public relations and communication\, with a focus on the following communication and organisational capabilities: \n\nTo facilitate relationships and build trust with internal and external stakeholders and communities\nTo build and enhance organisational reputation\nTo align communication strategies with organisational purpose and values\nTo identify and address communication problems proactively\nTo conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tactics\nTo communicate effectively across a full range of platforms and technologies.\n\n“This was a fantastic overview of PR and everything it involves. It was great to get such a broad understanding of the field and to gain some insights into how this could look in practice – both in my current role and looking towards my future career.” – PRINZ Member feedback \nZoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  \nYour presenter is..\nCatherine Arrow\, LPRINZ\, FCIPR\, Founding Chartered Public Relations Practitioner  \nCatherine Arrow is an international public relations consultant and educator. She heads PR Knowledge Hub Ltd\, a learning and development centre for public relations and communication professionals delivering online and face-to-face training. \nA PRINZ Life member\, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations and a Founding Chartered Public Relations Practitioner\, Catherine has served the public relations profession for many years contributing at national and global levels. She is a former Secretary of the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management\, serving on the board from 2008 – 2015. \nAlongside her own consultancy work\, she lectures\, writes and speaks about public relations. Her career has spanned both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres and\, in 2012\, she was presented with the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand President’s Award for exemplary contribution to the profession.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/introduction-to-public-relations-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230322T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230322T083000
DTSTAMP:20260408T030656
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SUMMARY:Waikato networking breakfast
DESCRIPTION:22 March 2023\nOverview\nJoin us for a fun networking breakfast event in the Hamilton CBD at Joe’s Garage. This is an informal and relaxed event\, and everyone is welcome (members\, non-members and PR/media students). \nCatch up with your comms colleagues\, make new friends\, share war stories\, seek advice and support\, hear about who is working where and what job opportunities are coming up. \nWe are a friendly bunch\, so if you’ve never been to a PRINZ event before\, please come along (and bring a friend or colleague!) \nFree event\, but please register to attend\, and buy your own coffee or breakfast. \nCheck out Joe’s delicious menu here.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-networking-breakfast-2/
LOCATION:Joe’s Garage\, 6 Bryce Street\, Hamilton\, 3204\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230321T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230321T190000
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SUMMARY:Nelson Te Tau Ihu Member Network Event
DESCRIPTION:March 21 @ 5.00pm @ The Buxton Bar\nOverview\nThe Regional PRINZ committee warmly welcomes local members to join us for an evening of networking.\nThis is a great opportunity to catch up with other PR professionals and comms colleagues across the region. \nThis event is free to attend\, but each attendee will have to pay for their own food and drink. Make sure to register below! \nWe look forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/nelson-te-tau-ihu-member-network-event/
LOCATION:223 Hardy Street\, Nelson
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230320T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230320T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T030656
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SUMMARY:Lunch with Phil Mauger\, the Mayor of Christchurch
DESCRIPTION:March 20 @ 12.30pm – 1.30pm\nOverview\n\n\n\nCome along to our first event of the year in Christchurch and hear from Mayor of Christchurch Phil Mauger over lunch. Phil was elected Mayor of Christchurch in October last year and will be sharing his insights on his first few months in office\, his vision for the city and his experiences with media. We’ll also hear from Convergence partner Erin Jamieson about running Phil’s Mayoralty campaign. Lunch will also be provided. Please indicate any dietary requirements for lunch. Look forward to having you join us! \nPlease note there is free off-street parking available onsite.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/lunch-with-the-mayor/
LOCATION:Salvation Army Lounge\, 853 Colombo Street
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230314T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230314T130000
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SUMMARY:Accreditation in PR – What is it and am I ready?
DESCRIPTION:March 14 @ 12.00pm – 1.00pm\nOverview\nWhether you are thinking of applying for Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) or you just want to find out more about this internationally recognised programme\, this Zoom meeting will be a great opportunity for you to understand what the programme involves and ask any questions of the Chief Examiner.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/accreditation-in-pr-what-is-it-and-am-i-ready-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230310T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230310T133000
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SUMMARY:TikTok Learning Lunch
DESCRIPTION:10 March at 12:30pm – 1:30pm\nOverview\nLove TikTok but your organisation doesn’t? Hate TikTok but you know you need it? \nHelp is at hand. Join the Wellington City Council team behind the quirky\, creative\, sometimes controversial but more often than not popular content that’s connecting with thousands of people on a daily basis. \nA previously hard-to-reach audience for local government\, Wellington City Council is connecting with 15-29 year olds like never before. And what’s more\, they know it’s working. \nSo how did the team behind the channel get over the risk factor and get buy-in from senior leaders to try new things? How do they know what makes good content? And has it all turned out like they expected it would when they started on their TikTok journey? (Spoiler alert…the answer is no!) \nEverything you ever wanted to know about Tik Tok for communications professionals\, that can fit into a lunch break\, from Strategic Communications Manager Seamus Boyer and Social Media Advisor Mollie Coulton.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tiktok-learning-lunch/
LOCATION:Wellington City Council\, 113 The Terrace\, Wellington\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230308T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230308T160000
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SUMMARY:Issues and Crisis Management
DESCRIPTION:March 8 @ 9.30am – 4.00pm @ EMA: 145 Khyber Pass Road\, Grafton\, Auckland 1023 (Room B) .\nOverview\nThis one-day workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. \nThe course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. \nKey content: \n\nWhat is issues and crisis management?\nIdentifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crises\nPreparing for a potential crisis\nManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisor\nDeveloping strategies and responses\nIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messages\nRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and when\nUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.\nPractical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisation\nExtensive reference to real-life case studies\nShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussion\n\nWho should attend? \nThis course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand what issues and crisis management is\nRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisation\nUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and management\nDefine your audiences and channels of communication\nDevise effective and appropriate response strategies\nDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis\n\nYour presenter is..\nJulien Leys\, Director – Pendulum Strategies \nJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. \nFollowing completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. \nAfter senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager and a senior Partner until March 2019. \nJulien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. \nHe also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is also the Executive Director of the Construction Strategy Group. \nIn 2019 Julien also established Pendulum Strategies as a boutique communications consultancy with a discrete client list including a major energy company\, the Government of a Pacific Island nation\, and a major transport business. \nJulien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/issues-and-crisis-management-3/
LOCATION:Auckland
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230228T040000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230228T050000
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SUMMARY:Global Alliance: What do professional communicators do when the world goes crazy?
DESCRIPTION:February 28th @ 4.00am – 5.00am NZT (February 27th 15:00 – 16:00 GMT time zone)\nOverview\nWhat do professional communicators do when the world goes crazy? Can we continue to use the good old crisis communication handling methods – or do we need to invent new ones? Must we reflect on our role and the potential negative impact by accelerating conflicts and polarisation when trying to control the agenda and power – instead of using our professional skills to facilitate actual solutions to the worlds big problems? \nAgenda: \n– Welcome and quick walk-through of the key results from the “2023 Edelman Trust Barometer” and the white paper “Conversations about a meaningful society”. \n– Panel discussion about the need for new professional practices and ethics among communicators. \n– Q&A – involvement of the participants. \n Hosts from K1 – Danish Communication Association:  \n\nAnders Schroll\, director Associate\nPelle Nilsson\, director Resonans Nordic\n\nGuests:  \n\nSara Helweg Larsen\, VP Group Communications Alfa Laval\nThomas Ritter\, professor at the Department of Strategy and Innovation at Copenhagen Business School.\n\nRegister to this webinar here. \nIf you have any queries\, please contact: cao@globalalliancepr.org
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/global-alliance-what-do-professional-communicators-do-when-the-world-goes-crazy/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230223T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230223T190000
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SUMMARY:Working with local media: an insider’s guide
DESCRIPTION:23 February 2023\n				\nWith more than eight decades’ combined journalism and communications experience under their belts\, Mary Anne Gill and Roy Pilott\, are media pros with lots of stories to tell. Join us for an engaging and entertaining evening as they share the good\, bad and the ugly of storytelling and pitching to journalists and editors. Hear their rules of engagement for dealing with media\, and learn invaluable tips on building great media relationships and for getting your press releases across the line. \nYour presenters are..\nRoy Pilott is the editorial director at Good Local Media\, which independently owns and proudly publishes Cambridge News and Te Awamutu News. Roy has worked in media in both New Zealand and the UK. He began his career at South Waikato News\, worked for a football magazine and an east London tabloid\, and later became the editor of the Waikato Times and Taranaki Daily News\, and sub editor for the Sunday Star Times. Roy left the Daily News in 2015 and began working under the Roy Pilott Public Relations moniker\, primarily doing communications for the Western Institute of Technology\, before returning to the Waikato in 2019 and joining Good Local Media. He also spent a year to September 2022 editing Wānaka Sun. \nMary Anne Gill is a senior writer at Good Local Media and is one of Waikato’s most experienced communications and public relations practitioners. She started her newspaper career working in advertising at the Portsmouth News in the UK\, then later at the Auckland Star and 8 O’Clock newspaper. She later moved into journalism\, working for Whanganui Chronicle\, The Taranaki Daily News\, then owned and operated her own community newspaper called the Ruapehu Press in Taumarunui\, before moving north to the Waikato Times. During her time at the Waikato Times she won several national writing awards including three times at the Qantas Media Awards (now Voyager). In 2007\, she took up a communications leadership role at Waikato District Health Board\, then at Rotorua Lakes Council\, and then spent five years at Life Unlimited Charitable Trust. She returned to community newspaper journalism joining Good Local Media in 2021\, works on contract for Enrich Group\, a charitable trust in Te Awamutu\, and does other writing work.  
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/working-with-local-media-an-insiders-guide/
LOCATION:Wintec Te Pūkenga City Campus\, Event Room 1\, Tristram Street\, Hamilton Central\, 3200\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230222T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230222T130000
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SUMMARY:PRINZ Awards Winners Share their Secrets for Success: Online Panel Session
DESCRIPTION:February 22 @ 12.00pm – 1.00pm\n				\nOverview\nWhat does it take to be at the top of your game in public relations? \nIf you want to learn more about being the best in the business then join our live webinar to hear first-hand from the PRINZ 2022 PR Consultancy of the Year (medium to large)\, In-house Team of the Year and Young Professional of the year. \nYou might also pick up some tips on what an award-winning entry looks like\, just in time for a 2023 submission. \nThis interactive panel session will be facilitated by PRINZ Awards Co Chief Judge Denise \nMackay FPRINZ\, APR\, Director of Communications\, Engagement and Events at Te Puni Kōkiri. \nPanellists include: \n\nMaree Wilson\, Partner at Senate SHJ – PR Consultancy of the Year in the medium to large category 2022\nJackie Maher\, Head of Media and Kelly Toy\, Head of Marketing at Fire and Emergency New Zealand – In-House Team of the Year 2022  \nEmma Ward\, Senior Client Director at Senate SHJ – Sally Logan-Milne Young Practitioner of the Year\n\nThis webinar will include a Q+A session. Read more about the PRINZ Awards here. \nNOTE: You will receive a confirmation email and Zoom details once you are registered. \nPlease check your junk mail if you haven’t received it. Only PRINZ members can enter the Awards \nMaree Wilson\, Partner at Senate SHJ – PR Consultancy of the Year in the medium to large category 2022 \nMaree Wilson is an internationally-recognised communicator with extensive corporate\, issues management and leadership experience gained at home and abroad. Maree has deep experience in the primary sector\, food\, manufacturing\, aged care\, aviation\, finance and insurance industries. Her consulting experience includes a long-term secondment to Fonterra\, where she worked for the dairy co-operative’s China office from 2013 to 2017. \n																										 \nEmma Ward\, Senior Client Director at Senate SHJ – Sally Logan-Milne Young Practitioner of the Year \nEmma Ward has a strong background working with clients across a range of sectors. She has held several senior communications roles on secondment\, including on significant reform programmes and the All-of-Government communications team for the COVID-19 pandemic response. Emma graduated from Massey University with a Bachelor of Communication.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-awards-winners-share-their-secrets-for-success-online-panel-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230131T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230131T130000
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SUMMARY:How to Write a PRINZ Awards Winning Entry
DESCRIPTION:January 31st @ 12.00pm – 1.00pm\n				\nOverview\nIf you would like to get the lowdown on the art and science behind what it takes to win a PRINZ Award\, then make sure to register to this live webinar with Chief Judges Denise Mackay — Director of Communications\, Engagement and Events at Te Puni Kōkiri\, and Andrew Pirie — Communications Consultant and Chair of the Spark Foundation. \nDenise and Andrew will provide an overview on the submission and judging process\, and share plenty of tips and insights on what the judges are looking for this year in the winning entries.  \nPlease note\, only PRINZ members are eligible to enter the PRINZ Awards. \nZoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/how-to-write-a-prinz-awards-winning-entry/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230125T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230125T130000
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SUMMARY:PRINZ Supreme Award Winner: Waipā District Council Webinar
DESCRIPTION:25 January @ 12.00pm – 1.00pm\nOverview\nWaipā District Council were awarded the PRINZ Supreme award in May 2022 for their What’s next Waipā? campaign. The campaign embarked on 17 months of targeted\, innovative community relations work\, inspiring local Waipā residents to share their wants and needs for the district and engage in the development of Council’s 2021-2031 Long Term Plan. The campaign also won Gold in the Community Relations and Engagement category. Supported by a strategy that put listening ahead of speaking\, and implemented through a range of inventive communications and engagements techniques\, the team delivered results not only for the Council\, but for the Waipā community. \nZoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box. \nYour presenter is..\nSally Sheedy – Group Manager Customer and Community Services\, Waipā District Council \nSally started her career as a Landscape Architect working at Auckland City Council before moving to a project management role delivering a variety of parks projects across Tamaki Makarau’s Maungakiekie and Eastern Suburbs. Sally’s career has been within the Parks\, Sport\, Recreation and Community Facility space\, working in senior roles at Auckland Regional Council\, Hamilton City Council\, Auckland Council and Waipā District Council. In February 2022\, Sally’s contribution to the Parks Industry was recognised through receiving the Ian Galloway Memorial Cup from Recreation Aotearoa. Sally has recently moved into a new position\, Group Manager Customer and Community Services at Waipā District Council expanding her skillset to cover the Communication and Engagement and Community Advisor space. In this role she leads the teams that manage the District’s parks and reserves\, cemeteries\, libraries\, museums\, trust management including pools and Maungatautari Ecological Island\, community connection and Communication and Engagement. Sally has a passion for providing spaces and services for the community to enjoy\, and can often be seen out running or cycling along the districts many cycle ways and parks.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-supreme-award-winner-waipa-district-council-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230124T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230124T103000
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SUMMARY:Demystifying New Zealand Government Procurement with Andrew Thrift (Members Only Event)
DESCRIPTION:24th January 2023\n				\nOverview\nHave you ever wondered how New Zealand Government procurement (GETS) works? If you aren’t completely certain\, you are not alone. \nNZ Government spends about $51BN per annum of your tax take\, which is approximately 20% of GDP. Andrew Thrift will be covering the basics of procurement in government and the value it can and should add to New Zealand if it’s done well.  \nAndrew will be exploring what good looks like with regards to government procurement\, and what we might see when or if it goes wrong.  \nWe are all involved in procurement\, find out how. \nThis will be a great session for anyone who wants to learn more about government procurement and its relevance.  \nThere will be time for a Q&A at the end. \nZoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  \nYour presenter is..\nAndrew Thrift\, Account Manager at Ministry of Business\, Innovation and Employment. Andrew has worked in NZ Government procurement for 6 years\, and previously had a career for over 30 years in business both in NZ and in the UK. 
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/demystifying-nz-government-procurement-with-andrew-thrift/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221208T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221208T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T030656
CREATED:20221102T230308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T215006Z
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SUMMARY:PRINZ Waikato Christmas Function
DESCRIPTION:December 8th @ 5.00 – 7.30pm\nOverview\nIt’s that time of year again – the end of it! Join us to farewell 2022\, celebrate the triumphs and challenges of the year\, and enjoy a drink with comms colleagues from around the Waikato. We are a friendly bunch; come and make new friends\, catch up with old ones\, and enjoy one of Hamilton’s best hospitality spots overlooking the beautiful Waikato River. Everyone is welcome\, but you must register to attend. The first drink is on us (from a selected list). Please register early (by December 1 if possible) so we can give an indication of numbers to the bar.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-waikato-christmas-function/
LOCATION:Mr Pickles Bar & Eatery\, 298 Victoria Street\, Hamilton Central\, Hamilton\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221206T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221206T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T030656
CREATED:20221107T033604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221204T223120Z
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SUMMARY:Say goodbye to 2022\, and hello to the new PRINZ CEO\, Susanne Martin.
DESCRIPTION:6 December 2022 @ 5.00pm – 7.00pm\nOverview\nThis year’s PRINZ Northern Division Christmas drinks will be at the Pilkingtons Restaurant and Bar in Auckland CBD. \nFor PRINZ members the first drink is on us\, and we’re also providing some snacks to nibble on. \nWe’ll also be having a can drive for the Auckland City Mission. Please bring canned or non-perishable goods to contribute to those in need. \nWe look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/say-goodbye-to-2022-and-hello-to-the-new-prinz-ceo/
LOCATION:Pilkingtons Restaurant and Bar\, 41 Shortland Street Auckland CBD\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221201T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221201T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T030656
CREATED:20221122T005928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T023109Z
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SUMMARY:PRINZ Central Division’s End of Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:1 December @ 5.00 – 7.30pm\nOverview\nJoin your local PR and Comms colleagues for the PRINZ Central Division’s End of Year Celebration! Your first drink is on us. \nEnjoy an after-work drink with us at the beautiful Hudson Bar on Victoria St\, off Chews Lane. This event is free for PRINZ members. \nThere’ll be a cash bar with happy hour specials available on Choice Bros beer and Luna Estate wine. Nibbles are on us! \nSo register now to see 2022 off in style! We look forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-central-divisions-end-of-year-celebration/
LOCATION:The Hudson\, Chews Lane\, 56 Victoria Street\, Te Aro\, Wellington 6011\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221201T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221202T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T030656
CREATED:20220915T021720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T224933Z
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SUMMARY:Measurement and Evaluation for Communications
DESCRIPTION:1st December – 2nd December 2022\nOverview\nAs a public relations professional you add immense value to organisations\, communities and causes. The question though is\, how do you demonstrate this value in measurable terms and in a time overwhelmed by issues of trust\, transparency and shifting media landscapes? If you are not certain about the answer\, you are not alone.\nGlobally\, measurement and evaluation are considered core components of professional public relations practice\, yet it remains a challenge for most practitioners. The lack of time\, budget and knowledge of current models and tools doesn’t help either. \nThis session provides you with everything you need to know about applying measurement and evaluation in context to your specific requirements. Basically\, it helps you get savvy about demonstrating the value of your public relations activity. \nThe course will be split across three two hour blocks – these will be held on Thursday 1st December 9.00am-11.00am AND 1.00pm-3.00pm\, and Friday 2nd December at 9.00am-11.00am. \nKey content \n\nGet In-the-know: know about the globally accepted models and frameworks\nGet going: understand how to set SMART objectives\, what data to collect\, how to interpret results and link to outputs\, outcomes and impact\nGet savvy: get familiar with the tools\, techniques and methods that help monitor progress\, measure success and showcase PR’s value\nGet ahead: apply learnings to your own public relations context and reflect on how you can improve your practice\n\nZoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Pease do check your spam box.  \nYour presenter is..\nDeepti Bhargava\, a public relations lecturer at AUT University\, teaching across various papers including the student led PR agency – Outside the Square. In this paper\, students work with real-life clients and she and her colleagues guide them to use planning\, evaluation and reflection as critical tools of PR success. \nShe is passionate about the impact good public relations practice can have on organisations and communities and hopes to inspire the same in those she works with. \nDeepti is a PRINZ Fellow and Accredited Member and is currently Chief Examiner for the PRINZ Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) programme. Prior to joining AUT\, Deepti worked in corporate communications at Unitec institute of Technology. Her role included the governance\, planning\, implementation and monitoring of online communications. In her prior life overseas\, she has also worked across advertising and feature writing. \nDeepti is currently pursuing Ph.D. research on the occupational culture of New Zealand’s public relations consultancies.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/measurement-and-evaluation/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221124T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221124T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T030656
CREATED:20220929T062347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T213407Z
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SUMMARY:Goodbye 2022!
DESCRIPTION:24 November 5:30 – 7:00\nOverview\nIt’s time to call it a year! Join your Canterbury PRINZ colleagues for a festive tipple and a few nibbles as we say ka kite to 2022. The first drink is on us! This is a wonderful chance to catch up with fellow practitioners to reflect on the year that was\, and make new connections as we look towards 2023
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/goodbye-2022/
LOCATION:Casa Publica\, 180 Armagh Street\, Christchurch Central\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221124T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T030656
CREATED:20221031T195954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T003752Z
UID:27482-1669298400-1669302000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Collective Immunity Protects our Community: Webinar (PRINZ Silver Awards Winner)
DESCRIPTION:24 November 2022\n				\nOverview\nPrior to the announcement by the New Zealand Government to mandate the COVID-19 vaccine\, SkyCity Auckland established a goal to ensure 100% of its workforce were vaccinated against COVID-19. Attempting to get our 2800 Auckland employees fully vaccinated during another COVID-19 lockdown was not an easy feat. In response to this challenge\, the SkyCity Internal Communications team executed a thorough plan that used creativity\, empathy\, and the influence of community leaders (including a certain pink-haired microbiologist) to inform and empower our people to roll up their sleeves and get vaccinated. Amy and Vena will share their insights from their journey to keep SkyCity employees safe.  \nLearn how SkyCity Internal Communications team executed their plan to inform and empower people to roll up their sleeves and get vaccinated and overall help people and communities to be protected against COVID-19. \nZoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Pease do check your spam box.  \nYour presenters are..\nVenasio Leilua\nVenasio Leilua is an Internal Communications practitioner with a background in People and Culture\, and Community Development. Vena uses his creativity\, compassion and commercial nous to create engaging\, audience-centred communications. Vena has led a number of communications initiatives in the business\, community and political settings across PR\, Social Media\, Internal and Corporate Communications. Vena has won a number of awards during his career including a PRINZ Award for Internal Communications and the inaugural NZ Rainbow Excellence Award for Training and Development. Vena is currently the Senior Internal Communications Advisor at SkyCity Entertainment Group.    \n																										 \nAmy Richardson\nAmy Richardson is an experienced internal communications professional who has worked across a broad range of industries over the last 15 years. Skilled in employee engagement\, crisis and corporate communications\, Amy has a keen interest in informing and empowering audiences\, while thinking a little creatively. Amy is a PRINZ award-winning communicator and is currently the Corporate Communications Manager at WSP in New Zealand. 
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-silver-awards-winner-protective-immunity-protects-our-community-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221122T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T030656
CREATED:20220824T231143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T224323Z
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SUMMARY:PRINZ Awards Winner: When Nature Calls Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, 22nd November 2022\nOverview\nIn the future\, what do we do with our pee and poo? That’s the billion-dollar question the Palmerston North City Council asked their ratepayers over the last year. \nNature Calls is the biggest financial and environmental decision Palmy’s ever made.\nOn the day consultation was due to start\, they were plunged into the country’s first lockdown. They pivoted and rolled out a plan that resulted in the most feedback ever received- all while running a civil defence response. \nCovid struck again for the 2021 consultation\, but again the result was an informed community who didn’t hesitate to share their thoughts and help shape Palmy’s future for generations to come. \nHear from Olivia Wix how Palmerston North City Council engaged with the community to execute this very successful project \nZoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Pease do check your spam box.  \nYour presenter is..\nLiv\, the Communications Manager at Palmerston North City Council. Like many people in comms\, she spent the first half of her career in journalism before moving into comms at AUT in Auckland and then at Council in Palmy. In 2020 she won the PRINZ Supreme Award\, and has taken out other PRINZ categories over the past few years. In 2020 she was about to lead the biggest consultation for Palmy when Covid hit. Legal requirements meant the consultation had to go ahead regardless. Find out how Liv and her team transformed their community engagement and comms strategy\, which resulted in one of the largest amounts of community feedback ever received\, whilst also being the Public Information Managers for the city during lockdown.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-awards-winner-when-nature-calls-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221117T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221117T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T030656
CREATED:20221011T022520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T223437Z
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SUMMARY:TVNZ – The Grand Tour (provided by PRINZ)
DESCRIPTION:17 November 2022\nOverview\nCome and join a behind the scenes tour of TVNZ – check out everything from the make-up room\, green room\, newsroom and the studios. Plus watch 1 NEWS and Seven Sharp live from the control room.  Numbers are strictly limited\, with only 20 spaces available.  Drinks and nibbles and networking at the end of the tour in the TVNZ café. \nPRINZ is charging for this event ($35 for members and $50 for non members) and all funds raised will go towards the ongoing costs associated with running PRINZ. \nTVNZ does not charge for these tours and we are very grateful they have agreed to show us around. \nIf you have any questions\, please send them in advance to membership@prinz.org.nz
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tvnz-the-grand-tour/
LOCATION:TVNZ – Cnr Victoria St West\, 100 Victoria Street West\, Auckland Central\, Auckland\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221116T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T030656
CREATED:20220928T214657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T203131Z
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SUMMARY:IC Futures – Inside Internal Communication
DESCRIPTION:November 16th 9:30 -12:00 ONLINE VIA ZOOM\nOverview\nThe workplace is dead. Long live the workplace. The tectonic plates of COVID19\, automation and artificial intelligence have collided and changed the workplace for good. Internal communicators have been the ‘first responders’ through the seismic shift\, guiding their organisations through the upheaval and navigating the tumultuous change. This session looks at the emerging approaches\, trends and technologies reshaping internal communication and considers future best practice as organisational landscapes reform. \nKey content \n\nLatest global research on the new shape of internal communication\nLarge or small – how culture is the new driver for engagement\nTech tonic – dealing with the stress of change\nLeading roles – developing authentic internal communication\nMeasuring organisational health – getting the inside fit\nThe new toolkit – technology for human relationships\n\nPresenter\nCatherine Arrow\, LPRINZ\, FCIPR\, Founding Chartered Public Relations Practitioner \nCatherine Arrow is an international public relations consultant and educator. She heads PR Knowledge Hub Ltd\, a learning and development centre for public relations and communication professionals delivering online and face-to-face training. \nA PRINZ Life member\, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations and a Founding Chartered Public Relations Practitioner\, Catherine has served the public relations profession for many years contributing at national and global levels. She is a former Secretary of the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management\, serving on the board from 2008 – 2015. \nAlongside her own consultancy work\, she lectures\, writes and speaks about public relations. Her career has spanned both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres and\, in 2012\, she was presented with the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand President’s Award for exemplary contribution to the profession.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ic-futures-inside-internal-communication-5/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221115T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T030656
CREATED:20220824T035743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T224213Z
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SUMMARY:PRINZ Awards Gold Winner: Ōkārito GorseBusters Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, 15th November 2022\nOverview\nOkarito Kayaks used the time they had from the COVID-19 downturn to address a thorny problem – a widespread gorse invasion around Ōkārito Lagoon. They put the word out about ‘GorseBusters’\, hoping for a few volunteers. What they got instead was nationwide media coverage\, generous donations of supplies from major businesses\, and 90 volunteers from across the country. \nOkarito Kayaks introduced the idea of GorseBusters to Development West Coast (DWC)\, the regional economic development agency\, for help raising awareness of the project. \nWith no marketing budget\, media relations were leveraged to turn a small-scale working bee into a national event that gave back to the local environment and provided a rare feel-good story during challenging times. \nHear from Aaron Rees from Development West Coast about how the tiny town of 40 were managed to get the help of outsiders to help fight the gorse invasion. \nZoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Pease do check your spam box.  \nYour presenter is..\nAaron Rees\, the Marketing and Communications Manager for Development West Coast – a charitable trust tasked with promoting sustainable employment opportunities; and generating sustainable economic benefits for the West Coast region. \nAaron grew up on the West Coast and has an academic background in Development Studies. While running a start-up business in India he discovered the power and importance of forming good media relations. \nMoving back to the West Coast after 20 years\, Aaron has a passion for working with the media to help showcase the region as a great place to work\, live and play.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-awards-gold-winner-okarito-gorsebusters/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221110T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221110T183000
DTSTAMP:20260408T030656
CREATED:20220920T103705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T003914Z
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SUMMARY:Ask an expert: with Strahan Wallis\, CEO Clemenger Group (NZ)
DESCRIPTION:10 November 2022\n				\nEvent Overview\nWonder what it takes to create award winning marketing campaigns that connect with people on multiple levels? Ever wanted to know how to become the leader of a truly inspiring organisation?  \nThe Central Division PRINZ Committee is proud to present a rare and exciting opportunity to learn from PR powerhouse Strahan Wallis\, CEO Clemenger Group (NZ). \nFrom Unite Against Covid to Ghost Chips to the Voice of Racism Clemenger BBDO has been at the forefront of some of the most effective\, creative and emotionally evocative campaigns. Working with a range of clients\, including multiple government departments the agency continues to deliver impactful work.  \nStarting out in rural Raglan\, Strahan is a PR professional at the top of his game in both New Zealand and internationally.  \nStrahan has practiced all aspects of PR from reputation management to financial communications for major companies including BNZ\, KPMG\, Aviva\, national agency Network PR\, and local government. He has led both the the New Zealand and North American arms of global agency Porter Novelli\, and is now the NZ CEO of the Clemenger Group. \nNow you’ve got the chance to hear more about his journey to CEO. Strahan will share his career experiences and insights\, tips on working effectively with creative agencies and there will be plenty of opportunities for you to ask him your burning PR questions\, and network with other local PR professionals. \nWhether you are just starting your career or you’re a seasoned PR professional\, this is an exciting opportunity to learn from one of PR’s finest. \nJoin your hosts\, the Central Division PRINZ Committee\, for drinks and nibbles ahead of the session with Strahan.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ask-an-expert-an-hour-with-strahan-wallis-ceo-clemenger-group-nz/
LOCATION:Clemenger Group\, Level 2\, 1 Post Office Square\, Wellington Central\, Wellington\, 6011\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221109T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T030656
CREATED:20220912T052203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T011006Z
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SUMMARY:Digital PR 101
DESCRIPTION:9th November 2022 @ 10.00am – 1.00pm\nOverview\nThe world of digital has completely changed the PR/Communications game in recent years. Audiences are more reliant on digital than ever before and are now using multiple devices and channels to get information about brands and who to trust. Brands also expect to be seen and found in all the right places online\, over and above just traditional media. \nWhat most Comms/PR practitioners don’t realise is you hold the keys to some of the most powerful levers in the online world – you just need to understand how to leverage them more in your every day to show the true value of your work. \nDigital PR does this for you and can have a huge impact on how you build and maintain a brand’s online reputation\, visibility and trust. What’s more\, Digital PR provides practitioners with the ability to create real\, measurable results beyond traditional media column inches\, sentiment and social media vanity metrics and show real PR outcomes. \nThis Digital PR course provides you with an overview of all the practical Digital PR theory\, tools\, and processes you need to succeed and show your worth in today’s fast-paced digital world. \nThis course covers: \n\nWhat Digital PR is and how to build an effective Digital PR strategy\nHow to leverage an integrated mix of channels (beyond just media and organic social) to build an omnipresence that builds a brand’s entire digital footprint or online authority\nThe digital tools\, data and measurement metrics you need to use to take the ‘guess work’ out of your work and up your PR game\nHow to create Digital PR strategy to ensure your brand/client shows up online when audiences are looking for them\nMedia techniques that are your ‘secret weapon’ when it comes to growing digital online authority\nNew digital measurement metrics that clearly demonstrate the true value and impact of your work.\n\nThis course is for PR and Communications professionals (both in-house and agency) who are serious about stepping up their PR game. \nZoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Pease do check your spam box.  \nPresenter details..\nThe course is run by Auckland-based Digital PR expert\, Charlene White\, who coaches PR agencies\, in-house Comms teams and individuals\, all over the world\, on how to plan and execute Digital PR strategies and grow beyond traditional PR. \nWith an extensive background in journalism and Corporate Communications\, Charlene has cracked the code when it comes to leveraging an integrated Digital PR strategy with new digital tools\, data insights and processes to successfully reach key audiences in today’s complex digital world. \nHaving worked in high profile comms roles in New Zealand\, the UK and Middle East\, Charlene has distilled more than 20 years of comms experience into an easy-to-follow digital communications process that captures audiences in both digital ‘browse’ and ‘search’ mode. \nShe is a highly sought after Digital PR coach and consultant in Australasia\, an accredited trainer for the Global Public Relations Institute (GIPR)\, the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) and the Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA). She is also a mentor for Auckland University of Technology’s (AUT’s) Communications’ faculty.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/digital-pr-101-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221020T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221020T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T030656
CREATED:20220929T034404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T010546Z
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SUMMARY:Secrets of Success
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, 20 October 2022\nOverview\n\n\n\nIt’s been a long time between drinks! Our next event features several of Christchurch’s successful PRINZ awards finalists for 2022. Discover what made their communications great\, ask questions and be inspired. You’ll also have time to catch up with fellow communications professionals and students over drinks and nibbles afterwards. \nWe’ll feature a range of speakers\, including Michele Hider from Priority Communications\, Donovan Ryan from Great Scott and Jo de Joux from Harvey Cameron. \nAccess is from the main quad (inside the Arts Centre complex). Wheelchair access is available from 3 Hereford Street. The West End car park is nearby – the entrance is off Cashel Street. \nIf you have any trouble finding this place or issues\, please contact Anne-Marie Robinson\, 027 703 1974
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/secrets-of-success/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221012T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221012T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T030656
CREATED:20220713T024334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T224659Z
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SUMMARY:Issues and Crisis Management
DESCRIPTION:12 October\, EMA Auckland\n				\nOverview\nThis one-day workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. \nThe course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. \nKey content: \n\nWhat is issues and crisis management?\nIdentifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crises\nPreparing for a potential crisis\nManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisor\nDeveloping strategies and responses\n\nIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messages\nRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and when\nUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.\n\n\nPractical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisation\nExtensive reference to real-life case studies\nShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussion\n\nWho should attend? \nThis course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand what issues and crisis management is\nRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisation\nUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and management\nDefine your audiences and channels of communication\nDevise effective and appropriate response strategies\nDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis\n\nJulien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum Strategies \nJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. \nFollowing completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. \nAfter senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager and a senior Partner until March 2019. \nJulien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. \nHe also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is also the Executive Director of the Construction Strategy Group. \nIn 2019 Julien also established Pendulum Strategies as a boutique communications consultancy with a discrete client list including a major energy company\, the Government of a Pacific Island nation\, and a major transport business. \nJulien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand \n																										 \nThis course has a minimum number requirement\, so please book early to ensure the course is not cancelled. If you are booking travel or accommodation\, please check with the office first that the course is taking place. \nThe ticket prices are GST inclusive. Please be aware of PRINZ payment and cancellation policy.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/issues-and-crisis-management-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220929T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220929T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T030656
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SUMMARY:Wellington Comms Catch-up
DESCRIPTION:September 29th 5:00pm-8:00pm\nLooking for a chance to relax and catch up with some local Wellington comms colleagues? Come and enjoy an after-work drink with us at the beautiful Two Grey Café\, Bar & Eatery on Grey Street. \nEveryone is welcome at our PRINZ Central Division Comms Catch-ups\, and you don’t need to be a member to attend. Take the opportunity to join this casual\, drop-in event which is all about swapping stories\, building a community of practice\, and connecting with friends – old and new. \nThere’ll be a cash bar and plenty of good chat to go around\, so register now to book a seat at the table
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/wellington-comms-catch-up-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220922T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220922T083000
DTSTAMP:20260408T030656
CREATED:20220825T004353Z
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SUMMARY:Waikato Networking Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, 22nd September 2022\n				\nOverview\nThe Waikato PRINZ committee warmly welcomes local members and PR practitioners to join us for an in-person networking breakfast at Weave Eatery at Waikato Innovation Park in Hamilton. \nThis is a chance to catch up with other PR professionals and comms colleagues across the city and region\, grab a coffee or breakfast\, and socialise with your peers. \nPotential new members and PR students are also welcome to attend\, to find out more about PRINZ. Our new board Chair (and Waikato member) Heather Claycomb will also be there\, and will share some updates. \nIt’s also a great chance to support a lovely local cafe (click here to view menu)\, and enjoy a delicious breakfast with like minded PRINZ professionals. \nThis event is free to attend\, but each attendee will have to pay for their own food and drink.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-networking-breakfast/
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