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:20230401T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20230923T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20240406T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20240928T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240307T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240307T090000 DTSTAMP:20260407T063303 CREATED:20240214T222014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T212210Z UID:37716-1709796600-1709802000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Waikato Coffee Catch-up DESCRIPTION:March 7 @ 7.30am – 9.00am\nOverview\nOur breakfast networking events are back for 2024! Come along for a coffee (and breakfast if you wish) on March 7 at Joe’s Garage\, in the heart of Hamilton’s CBD. Catch up with colleagues working in the public relations\, communications\, marketing\, and associated industries. Everyone is welcome\, from students to senior practitioners. It’s friendly\, fun and a great opportunity to network with others across various industry sectors\, from government to business to NGO sectors. Please register in advance for numbers so we can plan how much space to reserve. See you there! Free for members and students\, and a small admin fee for non-members. This is a “buy-your-own” drinks/food event. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-coffee-catch-up/ LOCATION:Joe’s Garage\, 6 Bryce Street\, Hamilton Central ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/nathan-dumlao-r-KfktlyBL0-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240229T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240229T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T063303 CREATED:20240124T002737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T002859Z UID:37040-1709227800-1709235000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Working Well with the News Media - Taranaki PRINZ Panel Event DESCRIPTION:Thursday 29th February 5:30pm-7:30pm\n \nOverview\nYou’re invited to our panel event ‘Working Well with the News Media’\, tailored specifically for PR and communications professionals based in Taranaki. \nIn the dynamic world of PR and communications\, establishing successful relationships with journalists and broadcasters is essential. That’s why we’ve assembled a panel of media professionals who lead the news in Taranaki. They’ll provide insights and shed light on what effective news media relations look like in your region. \nThis is your chance to tap into their wealth of knowledge and learn how to effectively pitch stories to local media. They’ll discuss the intersection between journalism and PR\, share success stories\, and offer valuable tips and tricks about securing earned media. \nDon’t miss this chance to connect with your fellow PR and communications professionals\, share ideas\, expand your network\, and build lasting relationships. Drinks and nibbles provided. \nSpace is limited so book your tickets now. \nYour panelists are:\nMatt Rilkoff \nEditor and journalist \nTaranaki Daily News / Stuff \nMatt Rilkoff got his first job in media with the Manawatū Evening Standard in 1998 and has largely remained in the industry as a journalist ever since. In 2008 he was employed as a reporter and columnist at the Taranaki Daily News\, where he filled a number of reporting roles before being appointed editor in 2018.   He lives in New Plymouth with his wife and children.   \n \nRobin Martin \nTaranaki Whanganui regional reporter \nRadio New Zealand \nRobin has held the position of RNZ Taranaki Whanganui regional reporter for close to a decade. Prior to that\, he led the journalism programme at the then Western Institute of Technology Taranaki. He has a long journalism career\, including stints at the Auckland Star and Sunday Star Times\, as well as news production at the New Zealand Herald.  \n \nCarolyn Robinson \nTelevision journalist \nSeven Sharp \nCarolyn is well known on New Zealand television screen\, having worked as a journalist on TV3 and TVNZ in a career spanning 25 years. She’s been the host of Nightline\, 3News Weekend\, What’s Really In Our Food?\, and What’s Next? and 20/20. Based in New Plymouth for the past three years\, Carolyn reports for TVNZ’s Seven Sharp. \n \nIlona Hanne \nEditor and news director \nNZME / Stratford Press \nIlona is NZME news director for the Lower North Island (LNI) communities\, as well as being editor of the Stratford Press – a weekly NZME-owned community paper in Taranaki. Each of the five LNI community papers (Stratford Press\, Whanganui Midweek\, Kāpiti News\, Horowhenua Chronicle and Manawatu Guardian) are part of the NZ Herald network\, with a presence online as well as their weekly print editions. \n \nKen and Anna \nRadio broadcasting duo \nMore FM Taranaki \nKen & Anna work to keep on top of everything happening in Taranaki\, weekdays from 6 am on More FM Taranaki’s radio breakfast show – which they’ve been hosting together for more than 14 years. \n \nModerator\nSusanne Martin – Chief Executive – Public Relations Institute of New Zealand – PRINZ  \nThis event is brought to you by the Taranaki PRINZ sub-committee.  Than you to MOST FM for hosting. Ticket prices cover catering costs only and are GST inclusive URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/working-well-with-the-news-media-taranaki-prinz-panel-event/ LOCATION:The Most FM Radio Station\, 27 Liardet St\, New Plymouth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Te-Rewa-Rewa-Bridge-New-Plymouth.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240227T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240227T113000 DTSTAMP:20260407T063303 CREATED:20240109T014521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T212334Z UID:36651-1709026200-1709033400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Demystifying Google Analytics 4 (GA4) DESCRIPTION:27th February @ 9.30am – 11.30am\nOverview\nJoin us for an insightful session where we demystify Google Analytics 4\, empowering PR and Communications professionals to harness its full potential for data-driven success. \nIn this 2-hour online workshop we will dive into the fundamentals of Google Analytics 4 (GA4) with a focus on maximising its utility for PR and Communications professionals. \nWe’ll explore the major differences in functionality and redesigned interface\, learn how to track campaigns effectively to gather insightful data for impactful PR reporting\, and set up custom dashboards using the Looker Studio to visualise data that matters. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nAn overview of GA4 and its benefits for PR and Communications professionals\nHow to check your client’s set up\nNavigating the user interface and understanding key reports\nTracking and measuring website traffic\, user behaviour and conversions\nSetting up a custom Looker Studio dashboard\n\nZoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign-ups! \nYour Presenter.. \nHariet Waffenschmidt is an experienced digital marketer with over 15 years’ experience in the performance marketing space working with public\, private and not for profit organisations both nationally and internationally\, annually managing a seven-figure media spend. \nBefore starting her consultancy Digital Blueprint in 2019\, she worked as in-house digital marketer at the University of Waikato for over a decade where she was instrumental at bringing the digital marketing function in-house. \nBeyond her consultancy\, she is the digital partner of award-winning PR agency HMC and a mentor with the Regional Business Network. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/demystifying-google-analytics-4-ga4/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PR-13.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240222T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240222T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T063303 CREATED:20240124T234242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T024851Z UID:36901-1708623000-1708630200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The Future of PR - Hybrid Expert Panel Event DESCRIPTION:22 February @ 5.30pm – 7.30pm\n \nOverview\nWe will be kicking off our first ever hybrid event with Isentia’s latest research paper on the perceptions of PR and Communications in Aotearoa and Australia\, followed by an expert panel discussion. \nLooking at narratives across traditional and social media\, we will be taking a closer look at the impact current perceptions might have on the future of the PR industry.  \nKey questions: \n– What might this mean for attracting talent? \n– What is impacting trust in communications over time? \n– Is the media’s perception of PR the most dominant view? \nAll of these questions and more will be covered at ”The Future of PR” hosted at ANZ’s stunning offices. Thank you to ANZ for generously sponsoring this event.  \nImportant ticket information: \nVirtual and in-person tickets are not interchangeable as there are limited numbers for the in-person event. Ticket purchasing remains the same. \nThe link to virtually join the event will be sent out closer to the date. \nFeel free to email us with any questions at office@prinz.org.nz \nYour presenters are..\nNgaire Crawford \nAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   \nShe has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!    \n \nHeather Claycomb \nHeather Claycomb founded HMC in May 2004 driven by her passion to tell a great story and support Waikato businesses in making a difference.  In 2019\, her business evolved into a social enterprise which now donates its profits to her family charity\, All Good Ventures. \nPassionate about the PR industry\, Heather has been involved in the PR Institute of NZ (PRINZ) in a regional leadership and governance capacity since 2013.  She was elected to the position of Board Chair in May 2022. \nHeather’s unique background in communications\, marketing\, sales and public relations across a broad range of industries have given her a strong foothold to run HMC . Her MBA education coupled with an expertise in corporate communications\, allows Heather to bring a unique perspective to her clients with the ability to approach communications issues from a strategic business perspective. \n \nBrad Pogson \nA passionate advocate for the role of PR\, Brad has enjoyed working in the industry for the past 13 years. During this time\, he has developed and led corporate reputation programmes for some of the world’s most recognised brands across a variety of sectors. \nHis experience spans the breadth of the public relations discipline – from corporate communications\, issues management\, and media engagement\, to internal communications and marketing comms. \nHis work has been recognised by the Public Relations Institute\, with an Effie from the Commercial Communications Council\, and with a Cannes Lion at the International Festival of Creativity. A previous PR person of the Year\, Brad has worked in-house with Vodafone’s corporate affairs team and held senior agency roles in New Zealand and England. He spent (nearly) a year through COVID-19 running his own PR firm and was appointed managing director of Porter Novelli in 2021 – the youngest leader in the agency’s 45-year history. \nToday\, Brad is a company director and partner in the newly merged GRC Partners + Porter Novelli. He leads the firm’s cyber communications practice and is activity involved with the PRINZ northern committee.    \n  \n \nPeter Parussini \nPeter is responsible for leading external and internal communications\, customer complaints\, corporate social responsibility\, government relations and corporate sponsorships for ANZ Bank in New Zealand and the Pacific. He sits on the company’s New Zealand Leadership Team. \nPeter was part of the core team for the sale of ANZ’s Asia Retail and Wealth businesses in Singapore\, Indonesia\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, China and Vietnam in 2016-17. He was also one of the project leads for the merger of The National Bank and ANZ\, New Zealand’s biggest brand change project\, in 2012. \nPeter has more than 30 years of experience in the communications and marketing industries\, spanning journalism\, sports marketing\, university lecturing\, education\, sponsorships\, branding\, broadcasting\, politics and international affairs. \n  \n \nPhilip Clark \nPhilip leads the corporate communications team at Meridian Energy\, responsible for all external communications\, including strategy\, media\, issues and communications to support the company’s development and construction projects. The team also leads internal communications and partners with Marketing on social media. \n  \nPhilip joined Meridian in January 2023 from Sport NZ\, where he worked across both Sport NZ and High Performance Sport NZ over a seven year stint. During this time he initiated and led a major study of gender balance in sports news coverage\, undertaking extensive stakeholder engagement with media\, sports and others to help drive positive change. He has more than 25 years experience in communications\, both in-house and agency side\, working with leading companies in New Zealand\, Australia and the UK.   URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-future-of-pr-hybrid-expert-panel-event/ LOCATION:ANZ 23 Albert Street\, Auckland CBD\, Auckland 1010 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/U9520-e1463029495996.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240221T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240221T180000 DTSTAMP:20260407T063303 CREATED:20240130T015908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T221347Z UID:37187-1708533000-1708538400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Rotorua PR & Communications Networking Event DESCRIPTION:21st February @ 4.30pm – 6.00pm\n \nOverview\nVENUE UPDATED \nCalling all Rotorua Comms professionals — join us for an evening of networking over a beverage and nibbles! This will be an amazing opportunity to get together to widen your professional network in Rotorua\, discuss upcoming trends\, predictions\, and any opportunities coming up. \nPRINZ CEO Susanne Martin will join us to share an overview on the insights gathered from the recent annual PRINZ member survey\, and discuss plans for the future of the organisation. \nIf you are thinking of applying for APR this year\, this will also be a great opportunity to hear from previous APR graduates on their experiences with the programme. \nEveryone is welcome to join so please feel free to come along. The ticket price covers catering costs only. \nPlease note\, the venue is upstairs above the Japanese restaurant. Street parking is available on the street.  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-rotorua-comms-catch-up/ LOCATION:The Shine Collective 1123 Pukuatua St Rotorua ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screenshot-2024-02-21-111149.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240220T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240220T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T063303 CREATED:20240130T020123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T011210Z UID:37193-1708450200-1708455600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Tauranga PR & Communications Networking Event DESCRIPTION:20th February @ 5.30pm – 7.00pm\nOverview\nCalling all Tauranga Comms professionals — join us for an evening of networking over a beverage and nibbles! This will be an amazing opportunity to get together to widen your professional network in Tauranga\, discuss upcoming trends\, predictions\, and any opportunities coming up. \nPRINZ CEO Susanne Martin will join us to share an overview on the insights gathered from the recent annual PRINZ member survey\, and discuss plans for the future of the organisation. \nIf you’ve been thinking of applying for APR this year\, this will also be a great opportunity to hear from previous APR graduates on their experiences with the programme. \nEveryone is welcome to join so please feel free to come along. Please note\, the ticket price covers catering only. \nThank you to Aurecon for generously hosting us for this event! URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-tauranga-comms-catch-up/ LOCATION:Aurecon Office\, 247 Cameron Rd\, Tauranga ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PR-18.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240219T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240222T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T063303 CREATED:20231129T010815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T010815Z UID:36253-1708335000-1708603200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Introduction to Public Relations DESCRIPTION:4 morning sessions\, 19th-22nd Feb\, 9:30am-12:00pm\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). \nYou will cover:\n• What is public relations and what constitutes ethical practice?\n• Inside or out? External and internal communications – the differences\, expectations and\nexperiences\n• Spot the difference – discover the worlds of corporate communication\, digital advocacy\,\nmarketing communication\, change communication\, public sector\, community engagement\nand more\n• Creativity meets complexity – a look at the hard stuff including crisis communication\,\nreputation management\, risks and issues\n• Beginner’s guide to building a PR tech stack\n• Smart skills – short\, sharp sessions serving a smorgasbord of basic skills. Covers written\, visual\,\ndigital and oral communication\, planning\, research\, measurement and evaluation and is filled\nwith hands-on moments to allow you to experiment and explore\nLearning outcomes:\n• Greater understanding of the fundamentals of public relations practice\n• Introduction to communication skills and competences\n• Knowledge and understanding of ethical public relations practice\nThis course is aligned with the Global Capability Framework for public relations and\ncommunication\, with a focus on the following communication and organisational capabilities:\n• To facilitate relationships and build trust with internal and external stakeholders and\ncommunities\n• To build and enhance organisational reputation\n• To align communication strategies with organisational purpose and values\n• To identify and address communication problems proactively\n• To conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and\ntactics\n• To communicate effectively across a full range of platforms and technologies. \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..\nCatherine Arrow is founder and Executive Director of PR Knowledge Hub Ltd\, a learning and training centre of excellence dedicated to the development of leadership\, public relations and communication capabilities. \nA pioneer in digital communications since the web’s inception\, Catherine helps public and private sector organisations navigate the digital environment\, build essential relationships and maintain their licence to operate. Over the last decade\, a key focus has been exploring and communicating the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on public relations and society\, providing critical training and guidance worldwide. \nCatherine is a Life member and Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations\, an Accredited Fellow of the ASEAN PR Network\, and a Founding Chartered Public Relations Practitioner.\nShe is a Member of the Commission on Public Relations Education and a Member of the Institute of Directors. Her contributions to the public relations profession include her eight-year tenure as board member and Secretary of the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management and she is an active member of the International Advisory Board for FERPI. \nBeyond her education and consultancy work\, Catherine is a respected writer and speaker on the societal impacts of public relations. Her career has spanned the Northern and Southern Hemispheres\, and she is a recipient of 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-4/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Intro-to-PR-Cover-People-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240215T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240215T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T063303 CREATED:20240126T002251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T002251Z UID:37171-1708016400-1708027200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:It's not a dirty little secret - it's Central Networking Drinks! DESCRIPTION:Thursday 15th February – 5pm – 8pm\nThe PRINZ Central Committee is excited to host a friendly in-person networking event at the Dirty Little Secret rooftop bar from 5pm on Thursday 15 February. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to ease back into the world of work and PR\, widen your professional network\, and enjoy the beautiful summer weather while it’s here! \nMembers enjoy a welcome drink on us! Please register your intention to join us via the event link below – select the free ticket option. \nThis event is proudly hosted by the PRINZ Central Committee. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/its-not-a-dirty-little-secret-its-central-networking-drinks/ LOCATION:Dirty Little Secret Rooftop Bar\, 54 Taranaki St\, Wellington ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/dirty-little-secrets.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240213T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240213T180000 DTSTAMP:20260407T063303 CREATED:20231010T223212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240211T235052Z UID:35339-1707841800-1707847200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Shotgun Blast from the Deep DESCRIPTION:13 February 2024 @ 4.30pm – 6.00pm\nOverview\nNIWA’s comms team outlines their PRINZ Supreme Award winning campaign. \nNIWA’s use of communications to tell the scientific story of the Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai volcanic eruption in 2022 won its communications team the Supreme Award at the PRINZ Awards 2023.  At the Awards last May\, head judges said the NIWA campaign was well-researched\, conceived and executed within a very short timeframe and while managing multiple agencies.  The campaign also won the Best Use of Media Relations award. \nNIWA communications manager\, Sarah Fraser\, and members of her team will walk us through this unprecedented communications challenge.  The Tonga volcanic eruption in January 2022 was one of the world’s most unparalleled natural events. An internationally funded team of New Zealand scientists set sail to discover its mysteries\, and they needed an explosive communications strategy to match. \nAttendees will hear about how the NIWA communications team worked across different disciplines\, cultures\, and time zones to pull off a 12-month-long science story that was interesting\, informative\, and imperative – one that reverberated around the globe\, much like the shockwaves from the volcano. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/shotgun-blast-from-the-deep/ LOCATION:NIWA\, Gate 10 Silverdale Road Hillcrest\, Parking lot 135C Silverdale Road\, Hillcrest\, Hamilton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/PRINZ-333-scaled-e1696977235394.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240201T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240201T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T063303 CREATED:20231129T001526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T232623Z UID:36234-1706779800-1706788800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Ethics\, Risk and Reputation in the Age of AI DESCRIPTION:Thursday 1st Feb\, 9:30am-12:00pm\n \nOverview\nIn case you missed it\, 2023 was a blockbuster year for artificial intelligence and\, with OpenAI’s groundbreaking release of custom GPTs – just before the company’s own reputational meltdown – 2024 is shaping up to be even more challenging. For public relations and communication professionals\, AI presents us with technological marvels on the one hand and ethical minefields on the other. We’re the reputation lifeguards in this wild AI ocean\, helping our organisations navigate safely through these uncharted waters – and you need to know what that entails. \nThis session is a ‘must do’ for practitioners at any stage of their career so join us and chart acourse through these turbulent AI times\, make sure your organisations don’t lose their way – andthat you don’t get left behind. \nKey content:• Truth or Dare – tackling the spread of convincing – but false – content by generative AI andhow to referee the game of information hide-and-seek• Get to grips with AI hallucinations and discover how to navigate the murky waters ofalgorithmic ethics• What is your data saying about you? Explore the reputation risks of scraping and SearchGenerative Experience• Who’s the Boss? You or ChatGPT? How to keep your humans in the loop• The Attribution Tango – dancing between attribution and authenticity• Privacy vs. Transparency – understanding the risks and issues• Bias barriers – spot stereotypes and uncover bias lurking in your data• Copyright Carousel – whirling through the ever-evolving rules of copyright in the AI era.• Mind the Ethical Gaps – navigating the new age of human-AI relations with your moralcompass firmly in hand.This session aligns with the Global Capability Framework\, specifically professional capabilities:• To provide valued counsel and be a trusted advisor• To offer organisational leadership• To work within an ethical framework on behalf of the organisation\, in line with professionaland societal expectations• To develop self and others including continuing professional learning \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 is founder and Executive Director of PR Knowledge Hub Ltd\, a learning and training centre of excellence dedicated to the development of leadership\, public relations and communication capabilities.A pioneer in digital communications since the web’s inception\, Catherine helps public and private sector organisations navigate the digital environment\, buildessential relationships and maintain their licence to operate. Over the last decade\, a key focus has been exploring and communicating the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on public relations and society\, providing critical training and guidance worldwide. \nCatherine is a Life member and Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations\, an Accredited Fellow of the ASEAN PR Network\, and a Founding Chartered Public Relations Practitioner.She is a Member of the Commission on Public Relations Education and a Member of the Institute of Directors. Her contributions to the public relations profession include her eight-year tenure as board member and Secretary of the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management and she is an active member of the International Advisory Board for FERPI. \nBeyond her education and consultancy work\, Catherine is a respected writer and speaker on the societal impacts of public relations. Her career has spanned the Northern and Southern Hemispheres\, and she is a recipient of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand President’s Award for exemplary contribution to the profession. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ethics-risk-and-reputation-in-the-age-of-ai-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AI-Ethics-cover-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240123T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240125T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T063303 CREATED:20231120T015316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231126T235248Z UID:36043-1706002200-1706184000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PR Horizons DESCRIPTION:23rd-25th January\, 2024 – 9:30m-12noon – 3 mornings\nOverview\nThe New Year is knocking at the door – and with it comes a whirlwind of change in public relations and communications. This January\, join us for PR Horizons from PR Knowledge Hub – your essential guide to\nstaying afloat in the year ahead. \nWe’ll look at what’s on the 2024 global – and national – risk radar\, explore who’s shaking up the world of artificial intelligence and what it means for practice plus ways to be ready for the next wave of misinformation hitting our shores. \nThere’ll be questions to answer too. How’s the sustainability and societal communication scene shaping up? Who’s nailing the business of trust\, and who’s absolutely not? What are the latest stakeholder engagement strategies? What do you need to know about the seismic shift in search and the advent of search generative experience? And what’s your story? Is your data leading us up the garden path or is your organisation tangled up in the social media weeds? \nPR Horizons is a turbocharged\, ideas-packed series designed to refresh your thinking and hone your skills. We’ll be talking tech tools and trends\, reputation rescues and issues management mastery\, giving you a front-row seat to the future and the know-how to tackle a year that’s shaping up to be challenging and chaotic in equal measures. \nWhether you’re beach-bound\, curled up on the couch or an early bird back in the office\, come and join us for practical\, pragmatic and purposeful preparation for what’s to come. Leap into 2024 with ideas buzzing\, strategies sharpened and put yourself ahead of the game with our summer boost for your brain. \nKey Content \n• Risks and issues – what’s on the radar in the latest global reports\n• AI insights – the tools and tech you need to understand (and play with) to get fit for action in 2024\n• Reputation remedies – managing misinformation and crisis preparation for disinformation deluge\n• Social media shifts – who’s in and who’s out in the networks and what it means for you\n• Search and maybe find – the advent of search generative experience and what you need to do to your website today \nLearning outcomes\n· Developed understanding of the changing dimensions and scope of public relations practice\n· Developed understanding of new technologies and communication channels\n· Developed understanding of latest approaches to research\, measurement and evaluation\n· Developed understanding of the role of issues and risk in strategic planning\n· Developed understanding the role of situational intelligence and behavioural analysis \nThis session aligns with the Global Capability Framework and is designed and delivered by PR Knowledge Hub \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..\nCatherine Arrow is founder and Executive Director of PR Knowledge Hub Ltd\, learning and training centre of excellence dedicated to the development of leadership\, public relations and communication capabilities. \nA pioneer in digital communications since the web’s inception\, Catherine helps public and private sector organisations navigate the digital environment\, build essential relationships and maintain their licence to operate. Over the last decade\, a key focus has been exploring and communicating the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on public relations and society\, providing critical training and guidance worldwide. \nCatherine is a Life member and Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations\, an Accredited Fellow of the ASEAN PR Network\, and a Founding Chartered Public Relations Practitioner.\nShe is a Member of the Commission on Public Relations Education and a Member of the Institute of Directors. Her contributions to the public relations profession include her eight-year tenure as board member and Secretary of the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management and she is an active member of the International Advisory Board for FERPI. \nBeyond her education and consultancy work\, Catherine is a respected writer and speaker on the societal impacts of public relations. Her career has spanned the Northern and Southern Hemispheres\, and she is a recipient of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand President’s Award for exemplary contribution to the profession. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/pr-horizons/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PR-Horizons-course-cover-for-PRINZ-use-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231212T160000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231212T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T063303 CREATED:20231123T210758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231123T210758Z UID:36151-1702396800-1702411200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Waikato Christmas Drinks DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 12th December from 4:30pm\nOverview\nCome along to Mr Pickles in Hamilton for our end-of-year celebration. Enjoy a drink or two with PRINZ members and communications colleagues before the silly season begins. \nAttendees to purchase their own drinks\, nibbles will be provided with thanks to sponsors BellePR and HMC URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-christmas-drinks/ LOCATION:Mr Pickles Bar & Eatery\, 298 Victoria Street\, Hamilton Central\, Hamilton\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Winning-in-One-FL-webinar-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231205T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231207T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T063303 CREATED:20230615T203034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T035555Z UID:32654-1701768600-1701950400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Transforming Internal Communication in the Age of AI DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 5th – Thursday 7th December – 9:30am – 12:00pm\nOverview\nIn our brave new world\, machine and human interactions are blending\, transforming organisations and creating an environment where internal communicators serve as both conduit and counsel.\nThis series is designed to help you understand how internal communications is an essential force as we navigate the transformation. You will discover the AI tools available\, grapple with the ethical considerations\, develop strategies\, examine the pros and cons of AI applications in the workplace and their impact on the employee experience. \nOver 3 morning sessions\, immerse yourself in this AI-powered metamorphosis and step into this new age where artificial intelligence isn’t just an accessory—it’s revolutionising the way we engage\, inform and inspire teams. \nYou will cover: \n• AI – the new vanguard for internal communicators\n• Everyday AI – meet the technologies already in play\n• The Toolkit – tools that reshape internal dialogues\n• Unleash the bots – hyper-personalisation in the workplace\n• Curating with flair – AI’s content mastery\n• AI’s lens into the heartbeats of teams – analytics & engagement\n• Taking the pulse – real-time analytics and foresight\n• Internal intuition – gauging sentiment and atmospheres in teams\n• Proactive conversation strategies for deeper employee experience\n• AI and the tightrope of truth – balancing power and responsibility\n• Lights\, Camera\, Action – making AI your star co-host\n• Ups and downs on the curve of transition – AI meets change management \nThis series aligns with the Global Capability Framework \nPre-course surveys and links for the course will be sent closer to the course start date so please check your spam folders for updates  \nYour presenter is..\nCatherine Arrow is an international public relations consultant and educator and executive director of PR Knowledge Hub Ltd\, a professional learning and development centre for leaders\, public relations and communication professionals.\nA pioneer in digital communications since the inception of the web\, Catherine helps public and private sector organisations navigate and build relationships in online – and offline – environments. In recent years\, she has worked extensively to improve understanding of the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on public relations and society\, providing training and counsel. \nIn 2015 she put artificial intelligence on the agenda for public relations association leaders at the Global Alliance Milan Summit and has continued to develop sector understanding of the topic since then\, regularly speaking at conferences and events across the world. \nA Public Relations Institute of New Zealand Life Member and Fellow\, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations\, Accredited Fellow of the Public Relations ASEAN Network and a Founding Chartered Public Relations Practitioner (UK)\, Catherine has served the public relations profession for many years contributing at national and global levels including eight years as a board director and Secretary of the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management\, the world body for the profession. \nAlongside her consultancy work\, she lectures\, writes and speaks about public relations and its impact on society. Her career spans 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/transforming-internal-communication-in-the-age-of-ai/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PRKH-Transforming-Internal-Communication-course-graphic-data-heads.jpg-Catherine-Arrow-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231130T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231130T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T063303 CREATED:20231010T012302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T032205Z UID:35264-1701365400-1701372600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Southern’s End of Year Celebration DESCRIPTION:Thursday 30 November from 5.30pm – 7.30pm\nOverview \nJoin your PRINZ Southern colleagues at Dux Central to kick off the festive season and celebrate the end of 2023. \nThe event is free for PRINZ members and is a great opportunity to mingle with fellow practitioners\, reflect on the year that’s been\, and discuss exciting projects for next year. \nDelicious nibbles and your first drink are on us – you deserve it after a big year! \nRegister now to see 2023 off in style. We look forward to catching up with you all. \nThis event is proudly hosted by the PRINZ Southern Division Committee\, with support from Great Scott Communications. \nThere’s lots of parking near the venue\, including a public car parking lot next to the venue on Lichfield Street\, as well as some on-street parking. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-southerns-end-of-year-celebration/ LOCATION:Dux Central 144 Lichfield Street\, Christchurch Central City\, Christchurch 8011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Diversity-Works-Banner-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231129T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231129T123000 DTSTAMP:20260407T063303 CREATED:20231105T231629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T235317Z UID:35867-1701259200-1701261000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Special General Meeting DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 29th November – 12-1pm\nOverview\nThere is one agenda item for consideration at this meeting.  It is as follows: \n\nThe following section of the current constitution (May 2022) has an error that reads as:\n\nBOARD  \n\nThe Board will consist seven Members as follows:\n\n         a)four Members of the Institute elected as Board members by the Members of the Institute in accordance with this Constitution \n         b)the Board will co-opt an additional five Board members with full voting rights.  \nWith four members in a) and five members in b) this totals nine members in total for the board and not the seven as listed. \nThis meeting is called to address both this anomaly and also reflect the officially gazetted  Incorporated Societies Regulations 2023\, which came into force on 5 October 2023.   The board recommends member approval to update the PRINZ Constitution to: \nBOARD  \n\nThe Board can consist of nine Members as follows: \n\n       a) five Members of the Institute will be elected as Board members by the Members of the Institute in accordance with this Constitution   \n       b) the Board can co-opt an additional four Board members with full voting rights.    \nPRINZ constitution requires 5% of the current membership to ratify this change.  Please RSVP below if you can attend and vote.  Should you be unable to attend but would like your vote registered please complete the proxy from available here and forward to office@prinz.org\,nz before the RSVP deadline of 5pm November 28th. \nZoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Pease do check your spam box.  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-special-general-meeting/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Special-General-Meeting-Banner-3.png LOCATION:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-special-general-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231116T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231116T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T063303 CREATED:20231030T033828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T003655Z UID:35685-1700155800-1700163000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:How to secure a PR seat at the Executive table - SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:16 November 2023\nOverview\nFor years\, PR professionals have grappled with the challenge of securing a seat at the executive table. Many have laddered up to roles in Marketing\, Human Resources executives\, or even Legal heads. But with the evolving global landscape\, marked by increasing complexities and the unprecedented climate crisis\, CEOs are increasingly looking for adept communicators to navigate the organisation through uncertainty. \nThe crucial question that arises is: how can you secure your seat at the table of decision-makers? \nGain valuable insights from some of New Zealand’s foremost PR experts\, who will come together in a panel to bring first-hand experience from their roles within executive leadership teams. To ensure a robust and valuable conversation for attendees\, this event will have limited tickets available and operate under Chatham House Rules. \nLeela Gantman\, Director of Corporate Relations and Sustainability at Spark New Zealand \nLeela joined Spark as Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director in January 2020\, bringing with her over 20 years’ experience in corporate and agency roles in New Zealand and Australia. Prior to joining Spark Leela was Head of Communications at Fletcher Building\, and before this External Relations Director at beverages group Lion in Australia. Before heading inhouse Leela worked across several Australian PR agencies\, including Weber Shandwick and Professional Public Relations. \nAs Spark’s Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director Leela is responsible for reputation management\, internal communications\, government\, industry\, and community engagement\, sustainability strategy\, and the charitable activities of the Spark Foundation. She also serves as a Trustee on the Spark Foundation Board. Leela holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Technology Sydney. \n \nPeter Parussini\, Executive General Manager of Public\, Consumer and Govt Affairs at ANZ \nPeter is responsible for ANZ’s external and internal communications\, government relations\, corporate social responsibility\, environmental\, social and governance (ESG) and customer relations. \nPeter has more than 30 years’ experience in corporate affairs\, including international affairs\, mergers and acquisitions\, national and education campaigns\, sports marketing\, journalism and local and central government. \nPeter has won national and international public relations awards\, has been recognised for his work in low decile schools\, is a published author and sits on a number of boards. \n \nChris Abbott\, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Contact Energy \nChris Abbott in Contact Energy’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.  Chris is responsible for Contact’s communications\, sustainability\, legal\, government relations and regulatory functions.  Chris has previously held senior roles in regulation\, economics and public policy in the telecommunications and finance sectors both in New Zealand and the UK. \n \nAnna Shipley\, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at The Warehouse Group (TWG) \nAnna is a Corporate Affairs\, Marketing and Communications leader with global expertise and experience. She joined the leadership team at The Warehouse Group (TWG) in October 2022 in a newly created role as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer. \nPrior to TWG\, Anna was General Manager Corporate Affairs at BNZ\, as well as Director of Communications for Nokia China and APAC based in Beijing\, and Head of Communications for Nokia & UK based in London. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/how-to-secure-a-pr-seat-at-the-executive-table/ LOCATION:The Front Room\, Spark NZ\, 167 Victoria Street West ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Untitled-design-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231116T171500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231116T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T063303 CREATED:20230922T015315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T193821Z UID:34855-1700154900-1700164800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The View from the Top on Communications - SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:Thursday 16th November\nOverview\nWhat does good communications advice look like when you’re at the board table? How do you decide what’s worth speaking about? What are the qualities of a good working relationship with your communications advisors? \nAll these questions and more will be answered at “The View from the Top on Communications” – our senior leaders panel session. Hear from Chief Executives and Chairs of Boards on the role they see for communications in their organisations and sectors. \nAt the spectacular Wharewaka Function Centre this is the perfect event to kick off your party season\, with drinks and nibbles ahead of the panel session. We’re very grateful to the Institute of Directors for co-hosting this event. \n  \nKirsten Patterson\, Chief Executive of the Institute of Directors \nKP is a qualified lawyer and a Distinguished Fellow of the Human Resources Institute of New Zealand. Her governance roles include: \n\nChair\, Global Network of Directors Institutes (GNDI)\n Chair\, Brian Picot Ethical Leadership advisory board\n Trustee\, Voices of Hope\n Board member\, XRAP Advisory Panel\, External Reporting Board (XRB)\n Ambassador\, Wellington Homeless Women’s Trust.\n\nWith extensive governance and leadership experience\, she is actively involved in community initiatives. \nA strong advocate of diversity\, KP was also a founding member of Global Women’s ‘Champions for Change’\, a group of senior executives and directors who commit to diversity in the workplace\, and a founding member of WiSPA\, an organisation promoting women in sport\, and mentors a number of business leaders. KP was also previously Director of the NZ Rugby Foundation. \n \nVanessa Horne\, Chief Executive of the Commerce Commission \nVanessa is acting Chief Executive until the end of January 2024. In her substantive role\, Vanessa manages the Commission’s Fair Trading Branch. She is a highly experienced and capable leader in strategy\, operations\, policy development\, service design\, and law. Most recently Group Manager\, Overseas Investment Office at Land Information New Zealand (LINZ)\, she has extensive ministerial and legislative experience. Her legal background spans radio spectrum auctions\, Financial Service Provider legislation\, rural broadband and energy safety. Vanessa also has a strong track record of growing and developing people and building strong\, impactful teams through periods of change. Vanessa has a degree in Public Policy (Masters) from Massey University. \n \nJanet Carson\, Chief Executive Gas NZ \nAs Chief Executive\, Janet leads advocacy and communications\, and policy engagement\, for GasNZ. Janet’s background is in public relations and external affairs and she’s worked for companies with a range of energy interests\, including oil and gas\, geothermal and solar. She served on the board of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA). Janet has an LLB from the University of Waikato. \n \nOUR MC for the evening \n Lindsey Brittain\, Director of Turas Consulting & Coaching Limited \nWith 26 years’ experience in Marketing\, Comms & Business Management\, including senior roles in the public sector\, Lindsey has set up Turas\, which means ‘journey’ in Scottish Gaelic.  She says: “There aren’t many coaches for leaders in Marketing & Comms who are also a practitioner.  I get it – I’ve travelled the road myself and there’s not much I haven’t seen or done.” \nTuras helps Marketing & Comms leaders conquer stereotyping\, hierarchy & bureaucracy\, enabling them to connect strategically into the business and achieve real results for themselves and their organisation at the highest level.  And in doing so\, enjoy their leadership journey. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-view-from-the-top-on-communications/ LOCATION:Wharewaka Function Centre\,\, Taranaki Wharf\, Wellington ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PRINZ-Wellington-Event-Banner-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231110T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231110T133000 DTSTAMP:20260407T063303 CREATED:20231016T185524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T182149Z UID:35464-1699617600-1699623000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Mission Sustainable: Paving the way for the Communications Sector DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm – 1.30pm\nOverview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nYour Panellists\nStrahan Wallis \nStrahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. \nClemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry. \n \nNikki Wright \nFounded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times. \nNikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. \nWright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. \n \nJustin Courtney \nJustin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. \nHe is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. \nWhile on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. \nJustin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/mission-sustainable-paving-the-way-for-the-communications-sector/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Untitled-design-2-scaled.jpg LOCATION:https://prinz.org.nz/event/mission-sustainable-paving-the-way-for-the-communications-sector/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231107T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231107T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T063303 CREATED:20230825T034258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T022432Z UID:34292-1699349400-1699358400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:IC Futures - Inside Internal Communication - SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 7th November\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. \nInternal communicators have been the ‘first responders’ through this seismic shift\, guiding their organisations through the upheaval and navigating the tumultuous change. \nThis 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\nThis course sold out in days previously. Get your tickets now. \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..\nCatherine Arrow LPRINZ FPRINZ FCIPR\nFounding Chartered Public Relations Practitioner\nExecutive Director – PR Knowledge Hub Ltd \nCatherine Arrow is an international public relations consultant and educator and executive director of PR Knowledge Hub Ltd\, a professional learning and development centre for leaders\, public relations and communication professionals. \nA pioneer in digital communications since the inception of the web\, Catherine helps public and private sector organisations navigate and build relationships in online – and offline – environments. In recent years\, she has worked extensively to improve understanding of the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on public relations and society\, providing training and counsel. \nIn 2015 she put artificial intelligence on the agenda for public relations association leaders at the Global Alliance Milan Summit and has continued to develop sector understanding of the topic since then\, regularly speaking at conferences and events across the world. \nA Public Relations Institute of New Zealand Life Member and Fellow\, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations\, Accredited Fellow of the Public Relations ASEAN Network and a Founding Chartered Public Relations Practitioner (UK)\, Catherine has served the public relations profession for many years contributing at national and global levels including eight years as a board director and Secretary of the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management\, the world body for the profession. \nAlongside her consultancy work\, she lectures\, writes and speaks about public relations and its impact on society. Her career spans 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-7/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/connect-the-people-concept-crowd-of-vivid-colored-people-connected-vector-id1190206395.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231102T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231102T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T063303 CREATED:20231004T203707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T210245Z UID:35130-1698942600-1698951600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Engaging Effectively with Passionate Communities DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023\nOverview\nIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. \nJoin Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. \nGain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. \nThis is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \nYour panellists are:\nNatasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi\nNatasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \nJenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council\nJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \nSarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement Beca\nSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/engaging-effectively-with-passionate-communities/ LOCATION:Beca Hamilton Offices\, Level 2\, Garden Place\, Hamilton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Engagement-collage-002.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231027T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231027T133000 DTSTAMP:20260407T063303 CREATED:20230929T025529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T025529Z UID:35045-1698408000-1698413400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Language Matters - Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion for PR Professionals DESCRIPTION:Friday 27th October – Members Only Webinar\nOverview\nWhile the idea of inclusivity through language isn’t a new concept\, the topic of language as a more thoughtful way of speaking for the people around us is\, in the grand scheme of things\, a relatively new conversation.  For this reason\, there are many misconceptions\, and a fear of saying the “wrong thing”. \nPublic Relations professionals hold the power to redefine communications on a structural level in organisations\, and society at large\, and can therefore very constructively support the experiences of people from diverse communities. \nIn this session we will learn about the building blocks of diversity\, equity and inclusion (DEI)\, why it matters in public relations\, and what allyship through language looks like.  We will consider how the words we use can have a positive or negative impact on those around us\, how words can entrench or dismantle inequities and how words can\, ultimately\, build stronger and more authentic connections. \nFollowing ticket purchase we will be forwarding a short pre webinar poll to understand current PR perspectives and attitudes so please check your inbox and spam folder \nYour presenter is..\nMaretha Smit\nMaretha is the Chief Executive of Diversity Works New Zealand\, having taken up this role right in the middle of the first Covid-19 lockdown in 2020. \nShe has a background and qualifications in behavioural and business sciences and has held three transformational Chief Executive roles in South Africa\, prior to her immigration to New Zealand about seven years ago – in the disability sector\, local government and health sector respectively. \nShe has also recently completed a six year term as Trustee of Belong Aotearoa\, a specialist settlement agency that focuses on addressing the barriers to successful integration of newcomers in New Zealand. \nMaretha has a strong commitment to issues of social justice and a deep understanding of the way in which intersectional layers of prejudice have an impact on societal and employment outcomes. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/language-matters-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-for-pr-professionals/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Diversity-Works-Banner-002.jpg LOCATION:https://prinz.org.nz/event/language-matters-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-for-pr-professionals/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231026T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231026T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T063303 CREATED:20231005T190255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T192546Z UID:35179-1698341400-1698346800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Managing PR\, Media and Communications for a Global Event DESCRIPTION:Thursday 26th October\n \nOverview\nThe tournament might be over but the legacy continues for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™. If you are interested to know how New Zealand managed a global event from a communications\, media and PR perspective\, especially when dealing with some curve balls along the way\, come and hear from Joanne Perry\, Head of Communications for New Zealand for the tournament. \nJoanne has significant experience in media and communications in mega events and across the private and public sectors – from the New Zealand High Commission in London to the Crusaders Rugby Franchise\, New Zealand Cricket and Tourism New Zealand. \nRegister now for some insights into how New Zealand delivered one of the most significant and successful international events. \nThis event is free for PRINZ members and has been made possible with the generous support of Meredith Connell\, New Zealand’s largest litigation firm. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/managing-pr-media-and-communications-for-a-global-event/ LOCATION:Meredith Connell Offices\, Level 7\, MC Centre\, Hardinge St\,\, Auckland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/FIFA-FANFEST-0815-AUCKLAND-70-002-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231017T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231017T123000 DTSTAMP:20260407T063303 CREATED:20230823T232515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T013707Z UID:34134-1697535000-1697545800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Creating that Special Event - The Essential Tools for Success DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th October 2023 9:30am – 12:30pm\nOverview\nEvents are back on the agenda. If you are responsible for organising events  and have been wondering how to create an event that delivers your objectives with flair\, on time\, on budget with minimal stress\, then this one day workshop is for you. \nEvents can be challenging as you do not have a chance to rewind or say ‘cut’ to start again. There are no second chances. \nIn this interactive training session\, you will learn a bit of theory to back your thinking through to producing a project plan and how to deal with media attending (or not attending) your event. In one day\, you will learn the key elements of creating a successful event. \nKey content\n\nWhat health and safety measures are essential today\nHow to find creative solutions on a limited budget\nProducing a Project Management Plan that includes the budget\nHow to work with the media at your event\nYou will become more confident in your thinking and actions when making important decisions about your event\nNo matter how big or how intimate your event is\, you will have the skills to deliver an event that accomplishes your goals\n\nThis course will be held online and links will be provided the day prior. Please check your spam box in case our email is incorrectly filed. \nYour presenter is..\nKathy Cunningham APR  \nKathy Cunningham has 30 years’ experience in directing successful events in New York City as well as in New Zealand. Kathy founded empire PR and has managed large iconic events including the Devonport Food and Wine Festival\, Star Alliance sponsorship of APEC\, the first carbon neutral event in NZ with the Auckland Seafood Festival and the launch of New Zealand Book Month. Additional successful events include the premiere in NZ of ‘Everest’ for IMAX\, opening Cadbury World in Dunedin\, PR for the very first Hilton Hotel in NZ and award winning charity events for The Blind Foundation. Kathy co-wrote the syllabus for and taught the Integrated Marketing Communications paper at AUT and advices clients including Brook Serene\, Finistere Ventures and PPR on Event Management\, Media Relations and Marketing initiatives. Kathy currently lives in Whanganui where she was responsible for the New Zealand Masters Games and Artists Open Studios events and travels regularly for clients and pleasure. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/creating-that-special-event-the-essential-tools-for-success/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231005T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231005T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T063303 CREATED:20230920T022117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T022139Z UID:34822-1696527000-1696534200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:First Thursday in October DESCRIPTION:Thursday 5th October\n \nOverview\nCalling all Auckland-based PRs – this is a great chance to catch up with your peers informally over a drink\, to talk all things PR or otherwise. If you’re not a PRINZ member and want to find out more about the benefits of joining\, there’ll be members of the Northern Committee around to ask any questions\, so feel free to pop down… just look for the table of the smartest people in the room! \n Look forward to seeing you at  St Alice\, Viaduct Harbour (Level 1/204 Quay Street\, Auckland CBD) URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/first-thursday-in-october/ LOCATION:St Alice\, Viaduct Harbour\, Level 1/204 Quay St\, Auckland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/First-Thursdays-graphic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230928T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230928T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T063303 CREATED:20230824T013307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T051227Z UID:34071-1695920400-1695927600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Working well with the fourth estate - Journalists and PRINZ Panel Discussion DESCRIPTION:Thursday 28th September 5pm-7pm\nOverview\nYou’re invited to our exclusive panel event ‘Working well with the fourth estate’\, tailored specifically for PR professionals. \nIn the dynamic world of PR\, establishing successful relationships with leading journalists is essential. That’s why we’ve assembled a panel of market-leading New Zealand journalists who are at the forefront of today’s media landscape. They’ll provide unparalleled insights and shed light on what effective media relations looks like. \nThis is your chance to tap into their wealth of knowledge and gain a competitive edge in your PR endeavors. They’ll discuss the intersection between journalism and PR\, share success stories\, and offer valuable tips and tricks about securing earned media. \nDon’t miss this chance to connect with your fellow PR professionals\, share ideas\, expand your network and build lasting relationships. \nSpace is limited so book your tickets now. \nYour presenters are..\nDamien Venuto \nHost of ‘The Front Page’ Podcast \nThe New Zealand Herald \nDamien is a seasoned writer and editor with over a decade’s experience. He was honored as the Supreme Editor of the Year at the Magazine Publishers Association Awards during their tenure as the Online Business Editor at NZ Herald. Today\, Damien hosts the NZ Herald’s popular daily news podcast\, ‘The Front Page’\, where he delivers 15-minute episodes that delve into the day’s top stories with clarity and precision\, ensuring audiences stay well-informed. \nPattrick Smellie \nCo-founder and Editor \nBusinessDesk \nPattrick Smellie has worked in journalism and political and corporate communications roles since 1983. He is editor at BusinessDesk\, he founded BusinessDesk in 2008 and is co-owner of The Hugo Group\, a briefing service for CEOs. Pattrick was named New Zealand’s best overall columnist and business columnist of the year at the Voyager 2021 Media Awards. Holding the title of former Press Gallery Chairman\, he is a seasoned journalist who has contributed to esteemed publications such as The Dominion\, The Press\, Sunday Star-Times\, and National Business Review \nMadison Reidy \nHost of Markets with Madison \nThe New Zealand Herald \nSenior business journalist and broadcaster Madison Reidy is the host of the NZ Herald’s Markets with Madison twice-weekly digital television show for investors. Her career to date has included working for New Zealand’s largest investment and advisory group Jarden\, TV3’s Newshub and Radio New Zealand’s business programmes. Madison has interviewed top executives and politicians and has earned quality relationships with numerous high-level executives of listed and unlisted companies in New Zealand. \nModerator – Kelly Bennett \nFounder and Managing Director \nOne Plus One Communications \nA trained journalist\, Kelly has 25 years international experience in corporate communications and is one of New Zealand’s most experienced and successful PR practitioners. \nHe is the former Deputy Chair of the Communication Council’s PR\, Experiential and Social Media Committee (PREScom) and in 2018 was inducted as a Fellow of PRINZ \nKindly supported by URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/working-well-with-the-fourth-estate-journalists-prinz-panel-discussion/ LOCATION:Generator\, 12 Madden St\, Auckland\, 0627\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PRINZ-Panel-Discussion-3-002.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230928T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230929T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T063303 CREATED:20230717T001714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T001715Z UID:33206-1695891600-1695988800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Measurement and Evaluation for Communications DESCRIPTION:28th & 29th September\, 9am – 12noon\n \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 two\, 3 hour blocks – these will be held on Thursday 28th September  9.00am-12 noon AND 9am – 12 noon\, Friday 29th September  \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-for-communications-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Measurement-Evaluation-23.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230927T130000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230927T140000 DTSTAMP:20260407T063303 CREATED:20230908T054355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T001641Z UID:34655-1695819600-1695823200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The art of Media Pitching - Expert Panel Discussion DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 27th September\n \nOverview\nDoes pitching to media fill you with fear? Come along and hear tips and tricks to get your pitch across the line – straight from two of Canterbury’s chief reporters\, Claire Sherwood (NZME\, Newstalk ZB) and Blair Norton (TVNZ). \nAsk them anything so that next time you’re set up to get that pitch over the line. They’ll also share their top tips on how to build effective relationships with media. \nLunch will be provided and is included in the ticket price \nYour panelists are: \nClaire Sherwood\, News Director and Newsreader for the South Island \nClaire Sherwood is a senior journalist\, leading the Newstalk ZB South Island news team in Christchurch. She is news director\, sub-editor and newsreader for the South Island. You can hear her in the news updates on Newstalk ZB weekdays\, from 6am until midday. Claire returned to NZME newsrooms in 2021\, after spending the best part of a decade in Australian radio newsrooms. \n  \nBlair Norton\, 1News Southern Bureau Editor \nBlair was a trained PE teacher before travelling overseas in his early 20s.   He returned to study exercise prescription at the University of Otago before jumping sideways to journalism though the NZ Broadcasting school in his late 20s. \nHe started his journalism career at CTV and Prime TV in the early 2000s before finding a home at TVNZ in 2004\, where he’s held positions as a News Journalist\, Sport Journalist\,  Content Producer\,  Christchurch Producer and\, most recently\, Southern Bureau Editor since 2019.     \n  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-art-of-media-pitching-expert-panel-discussion/ LOCATION:Te Whatu Ora Boardroom\, Level 1\, 32 Oxford Terrace\, Christchurch ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PRINZ-Panel-Discussion-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230927T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230927T090000 DTSTAMP:20260407T063303 CREATED:20230914T004740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T022925Z UID:34746-1695801600-1695805200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Waikato PRINZ/MCSA networking breakfast DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, 27th September\nOverview\nWaikato PRINZ members\, PR\, marketing and communications professionals\, and students are invited to our next networking breakfast at The Pā\, the new architecturally designed facility on the University of Waikato’s Hamilton campus. \nWe are very excited to be partnering with MCSA – the Management Communication Student Association at the university – for this networking event. \nIt’s not only a chance to catch up with friends old and new\, but to check out the University’s amazing new landmark building which includes a new main entrance to the campus\, a new marae\, the Student Hub (including food outlets and social learning spaces) and a variety of other meeting spaces. \nThis is an informal and relaxed event\, and everyone is welcome. Free for members and students\, with a small admin fee for non-members. Please register to attend. \nMeet in the Student Hub (central space in The Pā\, behind the wharenui). Food and drink can be purchased from 8am at people’s own expense from Kahurangi Café. \nBest parking is Gate 1\, Knighton Road (a short 5 minutes’ walk up through campus)\, with some street parking near Gate 5\, Hillcrest Road. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-prinz-mcsa-networking-breakfast/ LOCATION:The Pā\, University of Waikato\, Gate 5\, Hillcrest Rd\, Hamilton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/7578p-Pa-general-photos-8-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230922T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230922T133000 DTSTAMP:20260407T063303 CREATED:20230705T014414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T233448Z UID:33021-1695384000-1695389400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Disinformation and its impact on PR and communications in Aotearoa DESCRIPTION:Friday 22nd September 2023\nOverview\nJoin us for a symposium with Kate Hannah from The Disinformation Project to gain an insight into how mis- and disinformation operate\, how they interact with existing inequities and information voids\, and the ways in which the compelling nature of some of the most popular disinformation narratives presents critical challenges for Aotearoa New Zealand and the international landscape. In particular\, how this impacts our roles as PR and communications ethical practitioners. \nInformation ecologies in Aotearoa New Zealand have adapted and changed significantly since 2020\, with critical social\, cultural\, and political implications for social cohesion\, trust\, and wellbeing. This session will briefly examine the key tipping points which led to these adaptations and changes\, place this in the context of international trends. \nThis Friday Lunchtime Members Only event will be held on Friday 22nd September from 12 noon – 1:30pm \nZoom links will come with your tickets. Pease do check your spam box.  \nYour presenter is..\nKate Hannah is the Director and founder of The Disinformation Project Aotearoa\, a research group which has studied misinformation and disinformation in Aotearoa New Zealand since February 2020. \nHannah is a cultural historian of science and technology who focuses on information disorders\, evidence-based decision-making\, and the impacts of racism\, misogyny\, and the far right on socio-political discourse. \nShe is experienced with research translation for decision-makers\, communication\, public engagement and consultation\, and community co-development of research and research outcomes. Part of the Te Pūnaha Matatini team that won the 2021 Prime Minister’s Science Prize for their work in supporting Aotearoa New Zealand’s Covid response\, Hannah is a US State Department 2022 International Visitor Leadership Program alum\, participating in a programme focused on Disinformation in the Pacific. \nShe a PhD candidate at the School of Science and Society at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/disinformation-and-its-impact-on-pr-and-communications-in-aotearoa/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Disinformation-and-Misinformation-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230913T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230913T090000 DTSTAMP:20260407T063303 CREATED:20230711T024927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T232906Z UID:33153-1694590200-1694595600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Breakfast with Barry DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 13th September – 7:30am – 9am\n \nOverview\nCome and enjoy delicious breakfast bagels and hear political guru Barry Soper talk about his longand remarkable career as a political journalist plus his prediction for the pending election. \nBarry will delight with fantastic insider anecdotes about working with 11 Prime Ministers as thiscountry’s longest serving political journalist\, including a three term stint as chair of the press gallery.Fresh bagels\, with an assortment of toppings\, plus tea and coffee all part of the ticket price. \nA perfect opportunity to meet Barry and other politically curious PR professionals.The location is Google Wynyard Central\, 10 Madden St. Plenty of parking. See you there and feel freeto bring a friend! \nYour presenter is..\nBarry Soper has been a journalist since the 1970’s with the last two decades spent in the Parliamentary Press Gallery. He is the longest serving member of the gallery and the country’s most experienced political broadcast journalist and is widely considered a political guru.Barry came to the gallery as political editor for private radio but during his time he has made endless appearances on television commentating on politics. He has also fronted Counterpoint for TVNZ\, Right of Reply\, an interview show in the leadup to the last election for Saturn\, and Absolutely Soper\, a light hearted weekly feature which was part of TV2’s late night news\, as well as spending time as a radio talkback host. He also served an unprecedented three terms as chairman of the press gallery.Through his work he has known and travelled abroad with seven Prime Ministers\, the first of whom was Rob Muldoon. He has also met some of the most celebrated world leaders\, including Nelson Mandela\, Margaret Thatcher\, Jimmy Carter\, most of the Australian Prime Ministers\, among them Paul Keating who once called him a “blow fly”\, and President Bill Clinton.Barry is currently Newstalk ZB’s senior political correspondent. \nThis event is kindly sponsored by   \n \nThanks to Google and Telum Media for their generous venue hosting \n  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/breakfast-bagels-with-barry/ LOCATION:Google NZ Head Office\, 10 Madden St\, Central Auckland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Barry-Soper-August22-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR