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SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 5th December 2024 @ 5:00pm – 6:30pm\nOverview\nThe end of the year is within sight\, so we’re celebrating! And this month\, we’re leaning into the holiday spirit and encouraging any and all festive wear. \nAs usual\, this will be a nice chance to catch up with comms and PR colleagues\, network\, download and relax with a wine! \nIt’s free to attend\, Picnicka will put on two bowls of fries but you will need to pay for your own drink. \nLook forward to seeing you there with Santa hats on!
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-4/
LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission Webinar Series : Acumen
DESCRIPTION:12th December 2024 @ 12-1.30pm\n					\nOverview\nIn the last segment of our PRINZ Gold Award webinar series\, we hear from Acumen on their Gold award-winning campaigns for Uber:  “Helping Kiwis Donate from their Doorsteps” and Samsung: “A Taste of 5G”. \nAt the 2024 PRINZ Awards Gala Dinner\, Acumen were recognised for their excellence in Public Relations and Communications and took away two Gold awards in the Experiential and Activation category. In this webinar\, they will share valuable insights about their respective campaigns and how they went about the submission process to make sure their hard work and outreach was recognised. This series is free of charge for members and will be held online from 12pm to 12:45pm on the 12th of December. \nReserve your ticket below! \nThis is the last instalment of our 5 part Webinar Series \n13th November: Development West Coast \n21st November: Palmerston North City Council \n28th November: Great Scott \n5th December: Mango Communications \n12th December: Acumen \nYour presenters are…\nAlysha MacLean \nAlysha has led communications and marketing programmes in New Zealand and the UK. A strategic problem solver\, Alysha understands how brands\, consumers\, business\, Government and communities interact and she develops communications solutions to achieve business outcomes. She has a deep understanding of the FMCG\, technology\, health and wellbeing\, and professional services sectors\, and has a proven track record for running successful consumer and corporate programmes. Her broad experience includes marketing and brand strategy\, corporate communications\, stakeholder engagement\, media relations strategy\, issues and crisis management and media training. \n																										 \nJamie Foote \nJamie has created and executed campaigns across New Zealand\, Australia\, the UK and Europe. He’s covered a number of disciplines including corporate\, consumer and B2B PR\, as well marketing and content creation. As well as having a natural knack for story-telling\, Jamie is passionate about helping organisations better understand how an integrated communication strategy can build trust\, increase brand advocacy and even drive lead-generation. Jamie has worked with some of the world’s largest tech\, professional services and finance companies on integrated campaigns that cover activations\, product launches\, messaging development and media relations.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-a-gold-award-winning-submission-webinar-series-acumen/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250128T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250130T120000
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SUMMARY:PR Horizons
DESCRIPTION:28th-30th Jan 2025 @ 9:30am-12:00pm (3 morning sessions)\n					\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 staying afloat in the year ahead. \nWe’ll look at what’s on the 2025 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 2025 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• AI insights – the tools and tech you need to understand (and play with) to get fit for action in 2025• Reputation remedies – managing misinformation and crisis preparation for disinformation deluge• Social media shifts – who’s in and who’s out in the networks and what it means for you• Search and maybe find – the advent of search generative experience and what you need to do to your website today \nLearning outcomes· Developed understanding of the changing dimensions and scope of public relations practice· Developed understanding of new technologies and communication channels· Developed understanding of latest approaches to research\, measurement and evaluation· Developed understanding of the role of issues and risk in strategic planning· 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.  \nIntroducing a new ticket option for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a Non-Member Special Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  \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.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/pr-horizons-2/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Ethics\, Risk and Reputation in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 4th February 2025\, 9:30am-12:00pm\n					\nOverview\nFor 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 a course through these turbulent AI times\, make sure your organisations don’t lose their way – and that 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-3/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250213T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250213T193000
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SUMMARY:PRINZ Southern Summer Drinks
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 13th February 2025 @ 5:30pm – 7:00pm\nOverview\nAs we get back to business in 2025\, don’t miss PRINZ Southern’s summer networking drinks! Join us on Thursday 13 February at Hotel Montreal\, Christchurch\, for a relaxed evening to connect and kick off the new year. \nThis event is open to everyone – members and non-members alike – so come along to catch up with industry peers\, make new connections\, and feel inspired about the year ahead. \nRegister now to secure your spot. A cash bar will be available. This event is proudly hosted by the PRINZ Southern Division Committee. \nThis event will be held in The Montreal Bar at Hotel Montreal. A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ. There is limited parking available onsite\, as well as free street parking nearby on Kilmore Street after 6pm.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-southern-summer-drinks/
LOCATION:The Montreal Bar at Hotel Montreal\, 363 Montreal Street\, Christchurch\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250218T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250225T120000
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SUMMARY:Telling Our Stories Well
DESCRIPTION:18th & 25th February @ 9:30am – 12:00pm (2 x morning sessions)\nOverview\nIn this interactive online workshop\, we cover the principles for preparing great media releases\, communications materials\, and general business content. \nOur resident editing expert\, Julie Shannon\, will teach you how to craft engaging stories and convey these in a clear and convincing tone. You’ll also explore different topics and contexts with plenty of ‘before’ and ‘after’ examples from a range of industries. \nAttendee numbers are strictly limited so you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and receive feedback on the examples you work on. \nPlease note\, this online workshop is split across two morning sessions\, one week apart. \nCourse overview  \nSession one \n\n Work out your story\n\n\nWork out what’s news – identify your story\, main messages and the wider context\nThink like your reader – understanding your audience and writing for them\n\n\n Refine your messages\n\n\nChoose your angle – classic story angles that can capture an audience’s attention\nWrite a great title – developing headlines and leads in media releases and promotional copy\nTell me why to care – placing the focus on benefits\, outcomes and highlights\n\n\n Craft the story\n\n\nOrder your content – ordering your ideas to suit the message and format\nBreak up the copy – using headings and layout in communications content and other formats\nQuote the bigger picture – writing appropriate quotes for senior figures and spokespeople\n\nSession two \n\n Form the right tone\n\n\nMake your words count – simple tricks for reducing copy length while retaining meaning\nUse an active voice – using the active voice to sound clear and authentic\nChoose clear words – words and phrases for a clear and engaging tone\n\n\n Convey complex ideas clearly\n\n\nUnderstand readability – how readability supports your audience and messages\nA focus on technical terms – working with complex terms in different sectors\n\n\n Apply online style\n\n\nFrontload your sentences – keeping your copy search-friendly and easy to scan\nApply seamless links – a few tips on writing effective hyperlinks\nYour style quiz – a refresh on print and online style\, including capitals\, acronyms and date formats\n\nWhat to expect \n\nin-depth industry examples\ngraded exercises to build skills and confidence\ngroup work in virtual breakout rooms\nlive editing and feedback on your writing\nquizzes\, games and tools for active learning\nhandouts and worksheets to download\n\n  \nIntroducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  \nYour presenter is..\nJulie Shannon \nSenior editor and trainer \nJulie believes all content can be interesting and engaging – as long as we present it well. In this 2-part workshop\, she shares detailed techniques that will help you lift the quality of your content and how it speaks to your audiences. \nShe uses these techniques to help her clients create clear and engaging reports\, business cases\, media releases and communications content. And she loves sharing these skills with others\, so far helping more than 4\,000 people improve the quality of their written work. \nJulie works with PR professionals across a range of sectors in Australia and New Zealand. She has expertise in planning\, culture\, health\, and regional economic development. Her New Zealand clients include engineering consulting firms\, international banks and tertiary education institutions.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/telling-our-stories-well-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250227T193000
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SUMMARY:State of the Sector 2025
DESCRIPTION:27th February 2025 @ 5.30pm – 7.30pm\n					\nOverview\nWe are teaming up with Isentia for another year to bring you the latest research in Aotearoa’s PR industry\, followed by an expert panel discussion.  \nWe will explore the most significant findings and challenges that were identified in the 2024 PRINZ Member Survey. We will also learn about some of the big challenges facing the global media industry and how they impact the audiences we’re all trying to connect with.  \nJoin our expert panel to discuss key topics such as: \n\nThe state of the PR industry in New Zealand\nThe state of the media industry and perceptions of Journalism\nAudience behaviour towards news/information and communications\nGreen shoots – What innovations can we look forwards to?\n\nAll of these topics and more will be covered at ”State of the Sector 2025” hosted at ANZ’s stunning offices. Thank you to ANZ for generously sponsoring this event.  \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																										 \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																										 \nStrahan Wallis \n  \n  \n																										 \nKiri Coughlan \nKiri Coughlan leads the Communications and Engagement teams at the University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau\, New Zealand’s largest and leading university. \nShe spent more than two decades working in media including with Radio New Zealand and TVNZ\, with roles encompassing Chief Reporter and Head of News and Current Affairs Planning\, before becoming Head of Broadcasting Talent at the New Zealand Racing Board. Kiri then managed media relationships for Vodafone before continuing her journey as National Manager of Corporate Relations and Communications at AA New Zealand.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/state-of-the-sector-2025/
LOCATION:ANZ 23 Albert Street\, Auckland CBD\, Auckland 1010
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SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th March 2025 @ 5:00pm – 6:30pm\nOverview\nCalling all Tauranga-based PRs – what better way to celebrate nearing the end of the week than to catch up with your peers informally over a drink at Picnicka. \nThis will be a nice chance to catch up\, network\, download with other comms colleagues and relax with a wine! \nIt’s free to attend\, Picnicka will put on two bowls of fries but you will need to pay for your own drink – please also RSVP so we can have an idea of numbers. \nLook forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-5/
LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250306T190000
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SUMMARY:Your Comms Career Path and How to Stand Out Within It
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th March 2025 – 5:00pm-7:00pm\nOverview\nAre you a recent graduate with a degree in Communications or Journalism? Or maybe you’re a junior practitioner looking for that next step in your career? \nThis is your chance to gain valuable insights from industry leaders who have carved out successful careers in the communications field. \nJoin our panel discussion featuring Denise Mackay\, Emma Ward\, Asher Wilson-Goldman and Jacob McGregor.  This event will explore the career paths in communications\, the skills you need to stand out\, and how to navigate your way to success in this ever evolving field. \nThis event is free for those with waged/unwaged memberships. If you are not a PRINZ member\, join or renew now to unlock the free member rate for this event. \nThank you to Momentum Consulting for generously hosting this event. \n \nYour panellists are:\nDenise Mackay\nDenise has worked in the public\, private\, and not for profit sectors\, both in New Zealand and internationally. Most recently she was part of the establishment team\, setting up the communications and engagement function at the new Ministry for Regulation\, and just prior\, was the Director of Communications\, Engagement and Events at Te Puni Kōkiri – the Ministry for Māori Development. Denise is passionate about helping people develop and progress through their PR and communications careers – supporting new grads into their first roles by advocating for internships and targeted hiring\, mentoring and guiding practitioners as they progress their careers\, and by volunteering her time to support the Public Relations Institute of NZ (PRINZ) – our industry body. Denise is a PRINZ Fellow\, and the current Chair. She’s also on the board of Dress for Success Wellington – a global charity that supports woman towards economic independence through employment. \n \nEmma Ward\nEmma is a senior consultant at Agite with expertise in strategic communications\, reputation management and stakeholder engagement. \nShe has more than 10 years’ experience consulting to clients in both the public and private sectors with a focus on strategic communications and risk management combined with practical implementation. Emma has worked on several high profile\, complex issues\, including the government’s COVID-19 response and several complex public sector reform programmes. \nBefore joining Agite\, Emma held several consultancy roles and was named the Public Relations Institute Sally Logan-Milne Young Practitioner of the Year in 2022. She has a Bachelor of Communication from Massey University. \n \n\n\n\nAsher Wilson-Goldman\nAn experienced communications and engagement leader\, Asher has worked on some of the public sector’s highest profile projects. Having worked as both a contractor and an employee\, he can share the benefits and drawbacks to both approaches. Asher lives on the Kāpiti Coast with his partner\, two cats and the world’s cutest dog. \n \nJacob McGregor\nJacob McGregor is a communicator and advocate for Māori voices. He works at VML Aotearoa as the Pou Ārahi Māori and PR Lead. He’s also the Inclusion\, Equity & Belonging Lead for VML across Australia and New Zealand. Jacob started his career at Te Puni Kōkiri\, learning from some of the best in Māori comms. During COVID-19\, he led comms for the Māori response at the Ministry of Health before becoming Principal Engagement Advisor\, where he helped drive initiatives like the health system’s first anti-racism programme. Jacob’s passion for Māori comms comes from his love for his whānau and culture and a commitment to making his ancestors’ vision a reality.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/your-comms-career-path-and-how-to-stand-out-within-it-2/
LOCATION:Momentum Consulting Wellington\, 8/40 Mercer Street\, Wellington\, 6011\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Auckland First Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th March 2025 @ 5:00pm – 7:00pm\nOverview\nAuckland we’re back! Join us for our first First Thursday of 2025 at Queens Rooftop\, Thursday March 6\, 5-7pm. \nWhat better way to celebrate nearing the end of the week than to catch up with your peers informally over a drink\, to talk about all things PR or otherwise. \nPlease RSVP so we can make sure there’s enough room at the inn! \nLook forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-thursdays-7/
LOCATION:Queens Rooftop\, Level 21/1 Queen Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250311T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250311T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T000324
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SUMMARY:Issues and Crisis Management
DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 – 4:00pm @ EMA\nOverview\nThis 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\nIntroducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  \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\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. \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 energy\, 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. \nJulien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/issues-and-crisis-management-6/
LOCATION:EMA\, 145 Khyber Pass Road\, Grafton\, Auckland
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250313T083000
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SUMMARY:Waikato Communicators Breakfast Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 13th March 2025 @ 7:30am – 8:30am\n					\nOverview\nKick off your morning with great company at our first Breakfast Mixer of the year! \nJoin fellow Waikato-based communications professionals to reconnect with familiar faces\, meet new ones\, and dive into conversations with others in the industry. \nWhether you’re a seasoned pro\, just starting out\, or still studying\, this event is all about bringing passionate local communicators together in a friendly\, welcoming space. Grab a coffee\, maybe a bite to eat\, and share insights\, ideas\, and experiences with others in the field. \nLooking forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-communicators-breakfast-mixer/
LOCATION:Sentinel Cafe\, 586 Victoria Street\, Hamilton\, 3204\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250314T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T000324
CREATED:20241126T033846Z
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SUMMARY:Engaging Māori and Diverse Communities
DESCRIPTION:14th & 21st March 2025 – 9:30am-12:00pm ( 2x Morning Sessions)\nOverview\nWith increasingly busy roles and smaller budgets\, knowing how to engage with diverse stakeholders is more important than ever. In this\ninteractive series of two half-day online wānanga\, you’ll explore how to effectively connect with tangata whenua and diverse audiences to achieve positive public relations and business outcomes. \nThese sessions are led by Hannah McKnight\, Ngāti Porou\, a leading communications and impact specialist\, and inclusive engagement speaker and educator. \nPart 1: Friday 14th March\nIn the first session\, we explore a series of personal and professional reflective exercises to understand more about who we are (Ko wai au?) and how this shapes our practice as professional communicators. We then dive into the skills required to effectively listen to\, understand and communicate the perspectives of diverse communities. \nPart 2: Friday 21st March\nIn session two\, you’ll focus specifically on practical skills for engaging with Māori and what te ao Māori and bi-cultural communications best-practice can teach us about designing campaigns that enhance both reputation and relationships. \nLearning Outcomes:\n\nUnderstanding of identity\, values and bias and how these factors influence professional practice\nKnowledge of the concept of intersectionality when engaging with diverse communities\nInclusive and reflexive communications practitioner skills\, including practical guiding questions to use in your mahi\nUnderstanding of tikanga Māori principles for effective engagement\nKnowledge of how Te Tiriti can guide communications and engagement best-practice\nPractical co-design skills for effective bicultural engagement and beyond.\n\nWhat to expect:\n\nExercises\, kōrero and group work in break-out rooms\nExamples of best-practice from industry\nPractical hand-outs to guide your practice post-workshop\nLinks to further reading and resources to expand your learning\nTime for pātai\n\nYour presenter is..\nHannah McKnight\, Ngāti Porou \nInclusive engagement leader and educator \nHannah’s mahi aroha is bringing people together behind common causes and visions for a better future. She specialises in supporting organisations to develop inclusive communications and engagement approaches that focus attention and maximise impact. \nHer kete of knowledge includes in-house\, agency\, business ownership and leadership experience across the strategic communications and engagement gambit. She’s worked across start-ups\, education\, health\, whānau ora\, disability\, housing\, and with a myriad of different groups who make up the diverse communities of Aotearoa. This multi-faceted experience has taught her that every effective kaupapa has one thread in common: engaged people at the centre\, who feel valued and connected to the goal and path ahead. \nWith two rounds of B Corp Certification under her belt and seven years running a successful Māori social enterprise consultancy full-time\, Hannah is also skilled in business practice that authentically and transparently values the triple bottom line: profit\, people\, and te taiao. \nAlongside her in-house leadership mahi\, she lectures at University of Canterbury on inclusive communication and takes on specialised consulting\, education and speaking kaupapa around her most important role: motherhood.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/engagingmaorianddiversecommunities/
LOCATION:Online
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250318T120000
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SUMMARY:Data-Driven Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:March 18th & 25th @ 9.30am – 12.00pm (2 x morning sessions)\nOverview\nAll organisations have a wealth of data to draw upon to create engaging content\, but knowing where to start is a challenge. \nThis interactive workshop has been designed for communications professionals who want to incorporate charts\, graphs\, and infographics into their content\, but do not have a background in statistics. The workshop includes individual and breakout activities to immediately apply what you’ve learned. \nParticipants will be given a powerful new framework to identify data-rich storytelling opportunities\, and learn how to collaborate more effectively with colleagues and clients to produce unique\, compelling\, and accessible content. \nHere’s what you’ll learn… \nModule 1: \n\nA (very) short history of data visualisation\nImportant terms and definitions\nThe eight key plots of data-driven storytelling\n\nModule wrap and take home exercise \nModule 2: \n\nThe eight key plots of data-driven storytelling (continued)\nData visualisation accessibility considerations\nDesign dos and don’ts\n\nTying it all together – devising data-rich content for your next campaign or project \nTestimonials  \n“Cameron’s knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject matter made the learning experience an enjoyable and effective one.” \n“Wonderful course\, full of handy pieces of information and examples that I could instantly connect to the work that I do and see pathways to even more effective solutions.” \n“A very interactive\, thought provoking and relevant course delivered by a very engaging and knowledgeable presenter.”  \n“EXCELLENT! Informative and fascinating and inspiring.” \nZoom links will go out closer to the date.  \nMeet the facilitator\nCameron is a leading content strategist who is a passionate advocate for better corporate storytelling. As a journalist\, he writes features for The Australian and The Saturday Paper\, and previously hosted a regular segment on ABC Radio Queensland. \nCameron presents writing and content training courses for CPRA\, PRINZ\, and the Queensland University of Technology Executive Education program. Cameron is also the creator of DataDeck – a unique tool to help storytellers devise data visualisations and infographics in a matter of minutes.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/data-driven-storytelling/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250320T171500
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250320T191500
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SUMMARY:Thursday Thirst Quencher in Taranaki
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 20th March 2025 @ 5:15pm – 7.15pm\n					\nOverview\nJoin us for an after work catch-up as we toast the end of a busy summer season.  \nOpen to anyone working in the communications\, marketing and public relations industry in Taranaki. A great chance to unwind\, network and hear about the year ahead on behalf of the Taranaki PRINZ sub-committee. \nAttendance is free but please RSVP so we have an idea of numbers.  Look forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/thursday-thirst-quencher-in-taranaki/
LOCATION:The Hour Glass\, 49 Liardet St\, New Plymouth\, 4310\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250325T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250325T083000
DTSTAMP:20260414T000324
CREATED:20250310T031648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T031959Z
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SUMMARY:Christchurch Event: Learn from a PRINZ Fellow
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 25th March 2025 @ 7:30am – 8:30am\nOverview\nJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! \nPRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. \nThis session will focus on strategic stakeholder planning and engagement. Hear from our incredible Fellows\, Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ) from Convergence Communications\, and Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ) from Cherry Red. The Fellows will talk about a variety of engagement projects and share key learnings for practitioners gained during their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on! \nJoin us at Black Betty Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the cabinet) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. \nThe event will in the café’s Roastery Room. Walk inside the café and PRINZ Southern Committee members will direct you where to go. \nWe look forward to seeing you all there! \nYour presenters are:\nJackie Curtis (FPRINZ)\nManaging Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting\nJackie is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting. She has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, she has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and as a result she has great networks within the business community and has experience working on some of the most high-profile communication challenges. \nJackie is also an examination accredited member\, a Fellow of PRINZ and current Chair of the College of Fellows. \nLinkedIn \n \nErin Jamieson (FPRINZ)\nCo-founder/Partner\, Convergence Communications \nErin is a multi award-winning communications practitioner with extensive experience in all facets of public relations and strategic communications. She began her career in Australia\, working with world leading brands such as Moet & Chandon before moving to New Zealand and taking up an in-house role at the Lyttelton Port of Christchurch. \nSince co-founding Convergence she’s become a trusted advisor to a diverse range of clients throughout the country.\nErin combines creativity and strategic thinking in her approach to clients’ projects. She is passionate about the power of communities\, the grassroots sharing of information and the importance of listening. She works on community engagement\, stakeholder relations\, media and issues management for many organisations seeking resource consents or embarking on major projects. \nErin is also a Fellow of PRINZ and currently the Co-Chair of the Orana Park Wildlife Trust Board. \nLinkedIn
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/learn-from-a-prinz-fellow-2/
LOCATION:Black Betty Cafe\, 165 Madras Street\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250325T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250325T093000
DTSTAMP:20260414T000324
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SUMMARY:The Trust Equation: Agency Leader Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:25th March 2025 @ 7:30am – 9:30am\nOverview\nIn the current market\, client relationships are becoming more challenging to retain with more competition around and tighter budgets. Building trust and refining your sales skills is imperative to ensure you are still representing your organisation’s value and differentiation from other firms. In this member-exclusive breakfast event\, you’ll connect with fellow industry leaders\, assess the sales cycle and how to effectively manage your client relationships\, all before 9am! \nSession overview  \n\nWelcome & introductions (7:30 AM)\nWhy clients choose us – The Trust Equation and how we measure up\nSales cycle review – What’s working\, what needs improvement\, and lead generation strategies\nCustomer buying cycle – How to work with people at different stages\nCustomer strategy – Managing leads and existing relationships\nQ&A (8:50 AM)\n\nYour presenter is..\nMartin Wright \nMartin Wright has developed\, delivered and evaluated learning and development programmes for category-leading organisations in 33 countries spread over five continents. His broad sector experience includes telecoms\, oil and gas\, financial services\, technology\, government\, medical devices\, retail\, construction and academia. \nHe is a veteran of both in-house and consultancy roles\, and is skilled in training strategy\, programme management and team leadership. Topics include behaviour-based selling\, negotiation skills\, IT rollouts\, management and leadership development. Martin has expertise in organisational development\, change management\, employee engagement\, graduate recruitment\, vocational skills development\, work-based learning\, e-learning and talent management. \nMartin’s approach can be described as both hands-on and practical – using a combination of evidence-based methods and applicability-focused insights to ensure a positive change in performance.  He is an advocate of developing managers as coaches and trainers\, having helped many learn to lead by example to achieve personal\, team and organisational success. \nMartin is an associate for various leading NZ and UK training providers and provides consultancy for international marketing firm Hart Communications. \nMartin holds a Master of Science degree in Information Management from Lancaster University (UK) and a post-graduate certificate in management from Melbourne University (Australia). Martin is a dual UK-New Zealand national and resides in Auckland\, New Zealand.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-trust-equation-agency-leader-breakfast/
LOCATION:GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Offices\, 100 College Hill\, Auckland\, Ponsonby\, 1011\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250402T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250402T120000
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Hands On With AI
DESCRIPTION:2nd April 2025 @ 9:30am-12:00pm\nOverview\nOverview  \nIf you’re lost in the maze of AI – you can’t afford to stay lost any longer. Hands on AI is your escape route\, sharing with you the best ways to use AI in daily practice. It is a session designed to equip you with practical\, actionable techniques so you can find your way. \nAI is embedded in our daily activity and we’re now moving in to the realm of agentic AI\, where the technology becomes your active collaborator\, capable of automating tasks\, interpreting complex data and supporting strategic decision-making in ways not possible just a few months ago. \nThis highly practical\, live online session provides the space\, tools and expertise to help you integrate AI meaningfully into your work. You’ll go beyond surface-level engagement with models like ChatGPT\, Claude and DeepSeek and gain hands-on experience with AI-driven tools that enhance communication\, stakeholder engagement and reputation management. \nThis session isn’t about abstract theories or passive learning — it’s a hands-on exploration of how AI is shaping the profession right now. If you want to stay ahead of the shift and understand the real-world applications\, this is where you start. Suitable for practitioners at any stage of their career\, don’t miss this opportunity to improve your skills with practical\, actionable AI techniques. \nYou will cover: \n\nHow to develop an AI-augmented workflow – automate repetitive tasks\, improve efficiency and integrate AI into your strategic processes.\nHow to us AI to analyse complex datasets – identify trends\, emerging risks and sentiment to inform decision-making.\nBuild and refine AI-generated assets – from content creation to visual refinement\, ensuring alignment with ethical and strategic outcomes.\nTrain and manage digital agents – understand AI tools that assist in stakeholder analysis\, consultation and crisis response.\nNavigate the risks and governance of AI – consider the legal\, ethical and reputational challenges to ensure responsible integration.\n\nThis series aligns with the Global Capability Framework 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\nGST included and Zoom 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/hands-on-with-ai-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250403T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250403T130000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Finding your way in a rapidly changing job market
DESCRIPTION:3rd April 2025 @ 12:00pm – 1:00pm\nOverview \nThe job market for communications professionals looks very different from just a few years ago\, and navigating it can feel daunting\, no matter what stage you’re at in your career. \nBut while the landscape has shifted\, there are still opportunities to be found. \nJoin us online for a candid and constructive conversation with an expert panel offering insights from our larger cities and the regions. With perspectives from large and small recruitment firms\, as well as a business owner and employer\, this session will give you a well-rounded view of the current market and explore options you may not have considered. \nWhether you’re looking for a job or a candidate\, considering a career shift\, or simply wanting to understand what on earth is happening in commsland\, invest an hour to feel better informed\, less alone\, and more confident about your next steps. \nYou’ll be able to submit questions during the webinar\, but to ensure we focus on exactly what matters to you\, please email any topics or questions in advance to: kathryn@engagingpeople.co.nz \nIntroducing Your Speakers\nSally Fitzsimmons\nA bulging address book and enthusiasm for connecting people led Sally into recruiting nearly 10 years ago\, after another recruiter suggested it was a natural fit – turns out it was\, and the rest is history! With a background in tourism\, customer service and international sales\, including owning her own business\, Sally has extensive experience with the challenges that comms and marketing professionals face. She still works with long-term clients from the beginning of her career and loves meeting people\, hearing their stories\, and making great matches between people and roles. She’s inspired by the range of people she gets to meet and loves keeping on top of a dynamic industry where things can change fast. Based in Ōtautahi/Christchurch\, Sally launched Scout Recruitment in August 2024 and recruits nationwide.\n \nJeremy Hill\nOriginally from Palmerston North\, Jeremy is now a proud Wellingtonian and loves New Zealand’s ‘big village’ culture where connections aren’t far away. With a background in the health and fitness industry\, he understands the value of dedication and personal growth – qualities he now applies to helping clients and candidates find the right fit. Jeremy’s journey into recruitment began by supporting people returning to work after extended breaks. He joined Beyond Recruitment in 2022 and now leads the professional services (corporate and finance) specialisations\, which includes communications and marketing roles\, covering Wellington and the lower North Island. A lifelong Liverpool FC supporter\, Jeremy also has a passion for coffee – which pairs well with a job that gives him the perfect excuse to meet people for a chat.\n \nLizi Guest\nIn 2018\, Lizi Guest founded regional PR agency Little & Loud as a single mum with no business experience. \nSeven years later\, Little & Loud has worked with over 100 clients across the country\, and in 2024 was named as the top small-medium PR consultancy in NZ by PRINZ and one of the finalists in the Best Places to Work Awards. \nAlongside facilitating an industry group of over 500 communications and marketing professionals in her region\, Lizi works with organisations to support the function of communications teams\, provide professional development and training\, and support recruitment. \nAn advocate for pay equity and financial independence\, Lizi supports new and established regional contractors and freelancers by sharing resources and practical advice about self-employment and career planning.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/webinar-finding-your-way-in-a-rapidly-changing-job-market/
LOCATION:Online
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250403T183000
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SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 3rd April 2025 @ 5:00pm – 6:30pm\nOverview\nCalling all Tauranga-based PRs – what better way to celebrate nearing the end of the week than to catch up with your peers informally over a drink at Picnicka. \nThis will be a nice chance to catch up\, network\, download with other comms colleagues and relax with a wine! \nIt’s free to attend\, Picnicka will put on two bowls of fries but you will need to pay for your own drink – please also RSVP so we can have an idea of numbers. \nLook forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-6/
LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250403T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250403T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T000324
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SUMMARY:Auckland First Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 3rd April 2025 @ 5:30pm – 7pm\nOverview\nJoin us for a late summer sundowner at Queens Rooftop bar – a great chance to catch up with your PR peers around Tamaki Makaurau and to make new connections. \nIt’s free to attend\, but you will need to pay for your own drink – please also RSVP so we can have an idea of numbers. \nLook forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-thursdays-8/
LOCATION:Queens Rooftop\, Level 21/1 Queen Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250408T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250408T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T000324
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT Press Release Writing and Media Pitching: Tips from a former newspaper editor on getting your story into the media
DESCRIPTION:April 8th 2025 @ 9.30am – 12.00pm (1 x morning session)\nOverview\nLearn how to get your message across – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. \nLively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). \nBy the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: \n\nthe most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid them\nthe different kinds of stories editors look for\nchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to that\ncrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attention\nwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media release\nhow to structure\, write and format a press release\nwriting compelling email subject lines and headlines\nhow – and when – to follow up an email\nwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors need\ncalling editors and journalists.\n\nThe course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. \nZoom links will go out closer to the date.  \nMeet the facilitator\nDan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience. \nAfter working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science. \nHe also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. \nHe’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/press-release-writing-and-media-pitching-tips-from-a-former-newspaper-editor-on-getting-your-story-into-the-media/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250430T171500
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250430T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T000324
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SUMMARY:The Creative Edge: How to use creativity to power your communications
DESCRIPTION:30th April 2025 @ 5:15pm\nOverview\nThe Creative Edge: How to use creativity to power your communications \nIn an age where artificial intelligence can generate content on demand\, human creativity has become more valuable than ever. The ability to infuse your communication with original thinking\, unexpected connections\, and authentic voice is what will set you apart in today’s professional landscape. \nHow often has your inspired draft been diminished through rounds of edits? Perhaps your creative writing still flourishes in personal projects while your professional communication has become formulaic. Or maybe that once-blazing creative fire has dwindled to embers in all your writing endeavours. \nTe Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington presents a compelling panel discussion focused on revitalising creativity in communication. This event offers practical strategies for incorporating creative techniques into your everyday professional writing and provides inspiration for personal creative projects. \nJoin our panel to discover how creativity can become your competitive advantage in communication\, both in and beyond the workplace. \nYour panellists are..\nEmily Broadmore – Director of PR firm Heft. Emily champions the importance of creative intelligence in todays’ communications era\, and has founded the international publication Folly to support more creative voices and diverse thought. \n \nDr. Adam Grener – Programme Director for the English Literatures and Creative Communication Programme\, dedicated to bridging the professional communications field with literature and creative arts. \n \nHaimona Gray (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa\, Rangitāne ki Wairarapa) – A former public relations professional and public commentator who currently works as a Beehive staffer\, whose valuable insights meld government communications with public discourse.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-creative-edge-how-to-use-creativity-to-power-your-communications/
LOCATION:Rutherford House\, Victoria University of Wellington\, Pipitea Campus\, 33 Bunny Street\, Wellington\, 6011
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250501T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250501T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T000324
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SUMMARY:Auckland First Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 1st May 2025 @ 5:30pm – 7pm\nOverview\nCalling all Auckland-based PRs – what better way to celebrate nearing the end of the week than to catch up with your peers informally over a drink\, to talk about all things PR or otherwise. \nFollowing the same plan as last time: come on over to Queens Rooftop after work and join some of your northern committee members\, especially if you’re not a PRINZ member and want to find out more about the benefits of joining. \nIt’s free to attend\, but you will need to pay for your own drink – please also RSVP so we can have an idea of numbers. \nLook forward to seeing you there
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-thursdays-9/
LOCATION:Queens Rooftop\, Level 21/1 Queen Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250506T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250507T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T000324
CREATED:20241210T022851Z
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SUMMARY:Speechwriting Essentials
DESCRIPTION:6th & 7th May 2025 @ 9.30am – 12.00pm (2 x morning sessions)\nOverview\nA successful speech can change the world\, but it starts with a blank page. \nThis workshop empowers speechwriters to assemble their ideas\, find their voice\, and earn their audience’s attention. It demystifies the speechwriting process\, including the crucial planning phase when writing speeches for others\, and encourages purposeful\, effective storytelling. \nThis workshop has been designed for professionals from all sectors who seek to be more effective communicators and storytellers\, and incorporates writing and editing exercises. \nNo prior speechwriting experience is required. \nHere’s what you’ll learn… \nModule 1: \n\nKey speech types\nThe speechwriting process – timeframes and responsibilities\nThe anatomy of a successful speech – timing and structure\n\nModule wrap and take home exercise \nModule 2: \n\nVoice\, tone\, and readability\nIncorporating wit\, humour\, and anecdotes\nLearning from exemplar speechwriters\, and speechmakers\nSeeking feedback\n\nTying it all together to plan your next great speech \nZoom links will be sent out closer to the date. \nMeet the facilitator\nCameron Pegg is a leading content strategist who is a passionate advocate for better corporate storytelling. As a journalist\, he writes features for The Australian and The Saturday Paper\, and previously hosted a regular segment on ABC Radio. \nCameron has created a suite of content and writing courses for the Queensland University of Technology Executive Education program\, and is a founding editorial board member of the Journal of Education Advancement and Marketing (UK).
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/speechwriting-essentials-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250512T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250515T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T000324
CREATED:20241127T031613Z
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SUMMARY:Sold Out: Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:12th-15th May 2025 @ 9:30am-12pm (4x Morning Sessions)\n					\nOverview\nAs we shift into Generation AI\, mastering public relations strategy and evaluation is crucial. Over four mornings\, this online course explores the latest methodologies for crafting and assessing effective strategies. With generative AI models reshaping our professional landscape\, acquiring these skills is not just beneficial\, it is essential if we are to guide organisational leadership with expertise and insight. \nDesigned to equip you with practical tools and approaches\, you’ll learn how to determine public relations and communication outcomes\, set measurable objectives\, engage with key stakeholders and manage risks and issues effectively. We’ll guide you through the process of creating ethical strategies that align with your organisation’s purpose. You’ll master the art of evaluating your strategies\, using data-driven metrics to enhance future planning and crisis management\, deepening your understanding and vital for any practitioner looking to excel. \nThis series provides an opportunity to connect with peers\, share experiences\, broaden your professional network and leave with actionable tools and techniques. Build your capabilities to meet the demands of the AI era – join us for this essential\, engaging\, series and leave ready to craft public relations strategies that deliver tangible results. \nCore Content· Strategies for uncertain times – rethinking old rules· Where are we now? Developing situational intelligence· Critical relationships – who are you talking to\, engaging with or working alongside?· Identifying issues and risk – checking the crisis plan· The audit – what can we do with what we’ve got?· The good citizen – are we behaving well?· Understanding the digital dimension – developing digital strategies\, working with AI· How effective are we now – measuring what’s in place and what matters· Setting your destination – what are your outcomes?· Navigation – how will you get there and what resources do you need?· Knowing when you’ve arrived – measuring and evaluating success· Creative problem solving\, courageous strategies\, choosing channels \nLearning outcomes· Understanding the dimensions and scope of public relations strategies· Understanding approaches to research\, measurement and evaluation· Understanding the role of issues and risk in strategic planning· Understanding and knowledge of effective strategy development· Understanding and knowledge of effective stakeholder engagement· Understanding of creative problem solving strategic challenges· Understanding the role of situational intelligence and behavioural analysis \nThis session aligns with the Global Capability Framework\, specifically professionalcapabilities:• 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! Pease do check your spam box.  \nNote: If you are considering working towards your APR in the near future\, we highly recommend you partake in this course.  \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\, 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. 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/public-relations-strategy-and-evaluation-5/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250520T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250527T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T000324
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SUMMARY:Telling Our Stories Well
DESCRIPTION:20th & 27th May 2025 @ 9:30am – 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions)\nOverview\nIn this interactive online workshop\, we cover the principles for preparing great media releases\, communications materials\, and general business content. \nOur resident editing expert\, Julie Shannon\, will teach you how to craft engaging stories and convey these in a clear and convincing tone. You’ll also explore different topics and contexts with plenty of ‘before’ and ‘after’ examples from a range of industries. \nPlease note\, this online workshop is split across two morning sessions\, one week apart. \nCourse overview  \nSession one \n\n Work out your story\n\n\nWork out what’s news – identify your story\, main messages and the wider context\nThink like your reader – understanding your audience and writing for them\n\n\n Refine your messages\n\n\nChoose your angle – classic story angles that can capture an audience’s attention\nWrite a great title – developing headlines and leads in media releases and promotional copy\nTell me why to care – placing the focus on benefits\, outcomes and highlights\n\n\n Craft the story\n\n\nOrder your content – ordering your ideas to suit the message and format\nBreak up the copy – using headings and layout in communications content and other formats\nQuote the bigger picture – writing appropriate quotes for senior figures and spokespeople\n\nSession two \n\n Form the right tone\n\n\nMake your words count – simple tricks for reducing copy length while retaining meaning\nUse an active voice – using the active voice to sound clear and authentic\nChoose clear words – words and phrases for a clear and engaging tone\n\n\n Convey complex ideas clearly\n\n\nUnderstand readability – how readability supports your audience and messages\nA focus on technical terms – working with complex terms in different sectors\n\n\n Apply online style\n\n\nFrontload your sentences – keeping your copy search-friendly and easy to scan\nApply seamless links – a few tips on writing effective hyperlinks\nYour style quiz – a refresh on print and online style\, including capitals\, acronyms and date formats\n\nWhat to expect \n\nin-depth industry examples\ngraded exercises to build skills and confidence\ngroup work in virtual breakout rooms\nlive editing and feedback on your writing\nquizzes\, games and tools for active learning\nhandouts and worksheets to download\n\nYour presenter is..\nJulie Shannon \nSenior editor and trainer \nJulie believes all content can be interesting and engaging – as long as we present it well. In this 2-part workshop\, she shares detailed techniques that will help you lift the quality of your content and how it speaks to your audiences. \nShe uses these techniques to help her clients create clear and engaging reports\, business cases\, media releases and communications content. And she loves sharing these skills with others\, so far helping more than 4\,000 people improve the quality of their written work. \nJulie works with PR professionals across a range of sectors in Australia and New Zealand. She has expertise in planning\, culture\, health\, and regional economic development. Her New Zealand clients include engineering consulting firms\, international banks and tertiary education institutions.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/telling-our-stories-well-3/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250527T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250527T223000
DTSTAMP:20260414T000324
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SUMMARY:Fellows and Life Members Annual Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 27th May 2025 @ 7pm – 10.30pm\n					\nThis Fellows & Life Members Dinner is a fantastic opportunity to get together with your peers and catch up on news and events for the year. \nThe dinner will be at The Bridgman located at 234 Dominion Road\, Mount Eden.  \nWe hope you can join us! 
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/fellows-and-life-members-annual-dinner/
LOCATION:The Bridgman\, 234 Dominion Road\, Auckland\, 1024\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250603T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250603T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T000324
CREATED:20250508T023541Z
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SUMMARY:CCC Professional Development Day
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URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ccc-professional-development-day/
LOCATION:Christchurch City Council
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250604T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250604T090000
DTSTAMP:20260414T000324
CREATED:20250518T220344Z
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SUMMARY:Taking an evidence-based approach to changing attitudes and behaviours
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 4th June 2025 @ 7:30am – 9:00am\nOverview\nShifting Kiwi attitudes to the risk of harm is a significant challenge for any engagement campaign\, but it’s one that ACC has met head on with ‘Have a hmmm’. Four years on\, this recognisable campaign is still driving behaviour change and positively impacting New Zealanders. \nAt this breakfast session\, hear from the social marketing experts behind the ‘Have a hmmm’ public engagement programme\, which aims to connect New Zealanders to interventions that support their wellbeing and protect them from injury. \nResearch shows almost all injuries are predictable and therefore preventable. Based on that understanding and built on behaviour change principles\, ‘Have a hmmm’ encourages people to stop and think about how getting injured could impact their family\, friends\, and workmates. \nSince launching in 2021\, the campaign has led to continuous year-on-year increases in the number of New Zealanders who say advertising and other activations have motivated them to take steps to prevent injuries to themselves or others. \nHelen Mills and James Whitaker will share their insights on developing an evidence-based approach to changing attitudes and behaviour\, how they’ve maintained support amidst tight budgets and changing priorities\, and what they’re doing to ensure ‘Have a Hmmm’ continues to have an impact over time. Helen will also share her ‘light and tasty’ tips for communicators working to drive behaviour change. \nThis event is free for those with waged/unwaged memberships. If you are not a PRINZ member\, join or renew now to unlock the free member rate for this event. \nThank you to the team at Beyond Recruitment for hosting this event. \n \nYour panellists are:\nHelen Mills\nHelen is an experienced marketing and communications professional\, primarily in the FMCG\, technology and government sectors. As a Customer Engagement Partner at ACC\, Helen’s role is to support the achievement of our injury prevention goals and build safe and resilient communities across Aotearoa New Zealand through targeted public engagement programmes. \nJames Whitaker\nAfter twenty years in a range of senior marketing roles\, James is now an ACC media spokesperson and is at the helm of ACC’s ‘Have a hmmm’ behaviour change campaign. \nA few of James’ career highlights include: \n\nmarketing manager for Trade Me\nlaunching and managing NZ Police’s Better Work Stories campaign\nestablishing and growing NZ Police’s social media presence to over a million followers\nmotivating New Zealanders to better support at-risk children and young people.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/taking-an-evidence-based-approach-to-changing-attitudes-and-behaviours/
LOCATION:Beyond Recruitment\, Level 10\, Perpetual Guardian House\, 99 Customhouse Quay\, Wellington\, 6011\, New Zealand
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