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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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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250325T093000
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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
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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
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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:20260413T074846
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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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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250430T193000
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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
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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
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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:20260413T074846
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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:20260413T074846
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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
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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:20260413T074846
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T024654Z
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SUMMARY:CCC Professional Development Day
DESCRIPTION:Content is protected.
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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250605T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250605T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T074846
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Hands On with AI
DESCRIPTION:5th June 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/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250605T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250605T183000
DTSTAMP:20260413T074846
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SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 5th June 2025 @ 5:00pm – 6:30pm\n					\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-7/
LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250609T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250612T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T074846
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SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:9th-12th June 2025 @ 9:30am-12pm (x4 morning sessions)\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\n· Strategies for uncertain times – rethinking old rules\n· Where are we now? Developing situational intelligence\n· Critical relationships – who are you talking to\, engaging with or working alongside?\n· Identifying issues and risk – checking the crisis plan\n· The audit – what can we do with what we’ve got?\n· The good citizen – are we behaving well?\n· Understanding the digital dimension – developing digital strategies\, working with AI\n· How effective are we now – measuring what’s in place and what matters\n· Setting your destination – what are your outcomes?\n· Navigation – how will you get there and what resources do you need?\n· Knowing when you’ve arrived – measuring and evaluating success\n· Creative problem solving\, courageous strategies\, choosing channels \nLearning outcomes\n· Understanding the dimensions and scope of public relations strategies\n· Understanding approaches to research\, measurement and evaluation\n· Understanding the role of issues and risk in strategic planning\n· Understanding and knowledge of effective strategy development\n· Understanding and knowledge of effective stakeholder engagement\n· Understanding of creative problem solving strategic challenges\n· Understanding the role of situational intelligence and behavioural analysis \nThis session aligns with the Global Capability Framework\, specifically professional\ncapabilities:\n• To provide valued counsel and be a trusted advisor\n• To offer organisational leadership\n• To work within an ethical framework on behalf of the organisation\, in line with professional\nand societal expectations\n• 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-6/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250610T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250610T124500
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SUMMARY:Sub-editing and Proofreading: Key writing and editing tips to make your copy sing
DESCRIPTION:10th June 2025 @ 9.30am – 12.00pm (1 x morning session)\nOverview\nKnowing how to edit writing – whether it’s your own or someone else’s – is a crucial skill to have\, yet it’s rarely taught. \nThis fun and practical course covers the essentials\, including: \n\nhow to tighten sentences\nwriting in the active voice\nusing positive phrasing\nwriting strong intros\nmaking sure the lead isn’t buried\nconnecting paragraphs\nhow to cut copy\nwriting great headlines\ngrammar and punctuation tips\nproofreading techniques.\n\nThe course is filled with practical exercises – as soon as a technique is taught\, you’ll then be able to practice it. \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/sub-editing-and-proofreading-key-writing-and-editing-tips-to-make-your-copy-sing/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250612T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250612T203000
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SUMMARY:Media Leaders’ Briefing: The Future of New Zealand News
DESCRIPTION:12th June 2025\, 6:00pm-8:30pm\nOverview \nThis exclusive PRINZ event offers PR professionals a rare opportunity to hear directly from senior media executives at TVNZ\, NZME\, RNZ and Stuff. Each executive will provide a 10 minute update on the latest developments in their organisation\, followed by an engaging panel discussion on the evolving media landscape in New Zealand and what it means for PR professionals in 2025. \nHere is your opportunity to get your information from the horse’s mouth. Our panellists will engage in discussion on topics such as: \n\nThe role of earned media in 2025\nChallenges facing newsrooms and implications for PR\nHow to support traditional media\nEffective media pitching in a fast-paced news environment\n\nThis event is free for members and will be live-streamed for those outside of Auckland. Thank you to Foodstuffs for kindly hosting this event. \nYour panellists are:\nJoanna Norris is the Managing Director for Stuff Masthead Publishing and a member of the Stuff Group Executive Leadership Team. \nStuff Masthead Publishing is a national portfolio business of subscription focused products including digital news websites\, magazines\, newspapers and events and a national social media network Neighbourly. The business is aggressively transitioning to a digital and experience focused business. \nJoanna has worked in media for more than two decades in New Zealand\, the UK and the Middle East. She has worked as a reporter\, editor and media executive. She was appointed Managing Director in 2023\, having previously held the role of Chief Content Officer for the Stuff Group. \nShe loves creativity\, a good story\, great New Zealand food and getting into New Zealand’s high country to tramp and ski with her family. \n \nMurray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. \nMurray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. \nHe has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia. \n \nJodi O’Donnell was appointed as TVNZ’s Chief Executive Officer in Jan 2024. She has over 25 years experience in the media industry focused on creating exceptional customer experiences and developing high performing teams. Jodi has held a range of senior marketing\, communications and commercial roles\, including most recently as TVNZ’s Chief Revenue Officer. \nJodi is an accomplished leader with a strong track record of driving transformational change\, digital innovation and commercial sustainability in the local media sector. A passionate advocate for storytelling and the power of video\, Jodi is focused on the transformation of audiences and revenue for a digital-first streaming business. \nJodi is a passionate kiwi and is proud to live and work in the most beautiful country in the world. \n \nTim Watkin\, RNZ Executive Editor – Audio \nTim Watkin has worked in journalism for nearly three decades\, winning awards for news reporting\, feature writing\, TV and radio producing\, and podcasting\, including NZ Journalist of the Year in 2006. He’s been deputy editor for the NZ Listener\, founding producer of TVNZ’s Q+A and Executive Producer at TV3’s The Vote and The Nation. He has written for the Guardian and the Washington Post\, founded Pundit.co.nz and led RNZ’s move into podcasting in 2016. He is currently Executive Editor\, Audio at RNZ\, leading a team of 15 and working with a range of external producers. \nRNZ podcasts – such as Gone Fishing\, The Service\, Our Changing World and Nellie’s Baby – frequently top the podcast charts in New Zealand\, have won more than 90 awards in competitions worldwide and had more than 40 million listens in the past year. Tim lives in Auckland is married with two sons and a dog. \n \nYour moderator for the evening will be Damien Venuto. He is currently a Senior Account Director at One Plus One Communications. Prior to this\, he was the host of the New Zealand Herald’s Front Page Podcast\, which he and his team grew to a cumulative audience exceeding two million\, and spent four years as online business editor for the NZ Herald. \nPrior to that\, Venuto spent four years at Tangible Media\, most recently as Editor of NZ Marketing Magazine and StopPress. \nReaders of his Herald columns and past work in the trade press will be well aware of Venuto’s keen insight into the world of communications and marketing\, and his ability to simplify the complex in service of a great story.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/media-leaders-briefing-the-future-of-new-zealand-news/
LOCATION:Foodstuffs Landing Drive\, 35 Landing Drive\, Auckland\, 2022
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250617T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250624T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T074846
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SUMMARY:Data-Driven Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:17th & 24th June 2025 @ 9.30am – 12.00pm (2 x morning sessions)\n					\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-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250715T083000
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SUMMARY:Waikato Internal Communicators Breakfast Mixer at Gallagher
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 15th July 2025 @ 7:30am – 8:30am\n					\nOverview\nJoin us for a relaxed morning catch-up with fellow internal communication professionals in the Waikato. It’s the perfect chance to connect with familiar faces and welcome new ones to the internal comms community. \nWe’ll gather from 7:30 AM at Joe’s Place\, Gallagher’s subsidised café\, where you can grab a coffee or bite to eat to start your day. \nThose who can stay a little longer are invited to a behind-the-scenes tour of Gallagher’s manufacturing facility at 8:30 AM—a great chance to see innovation in action\, from the Waikato to the world. Please wear closed-toe shoes if you’d like to join the tour. \nRegistration for this event is free\, but essential. \nHave a question? Drop Ben at line at ben.woodgates@gallagher.com
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-internal-communicators-breakfast-mixer-at-gallagher/
LOCATION:Joe’s Place Cafe at Gallagher\, 181 Kahikatea Drive\, Melville\, Hamilton\, 3206
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250716T163000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250716T183000
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SUMMARY:Cocktail Function for Margalit Toledano
DESCRIPTION:16th July 2025\nPRINZ is proud to announce a cocktail event to recognise the substantial contribution Margalit Toledano FPRINZ has made to the PR & Communications sector across several decades. \n\n📅 July 16th 2025\n🕔 4:30pm-6:30pm\n📍 Nancy Caiger Gallery\, Meteor Theatre\, 1 Victoria St\, Hamilton.\n🎟️$20 for PRINZ members\, $25 for non-members\n\nTicket price covers catering and venue; cash bar operating. \nPlease join us to mark the occasion of Margalit’s retirement from the University of Waikato.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/cocktail-function-for-margalit-toledano/
LOCATION:Nancy Caiger Gallery\, Meteor Theatre\, 1 Victoria St\, Hamilton\, 3204
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250716T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250716T180000
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SUMMARY:Wellington Event - AI in Communications: Maximising Benefits\, Navigating Challenges
DESCRIPTION:16th July 2025 @ 5:00 – 6:00pm\nOverview\nJoin Aaron Creighton (Head of AI\, Catalyst) and Emily Broadmore (Director\, Heft Communications) for an engaging workshop at the Wellington Club. \nIn this hands-on session\, discover how to effectively leverage AI chat tools in your communications practice while addressing the very real challenges they present. From crafting effective prompts to managing bias\, transparency and privacy concerns\, this workshop offers practical guidance for communications professionals looking to integrate AI responsibly. \nYou’ll leave with: \n\nLeadership in AI\nA simple framework for implementing AI into your organisation\nTechniques to get better results from AI tools\nStrategies to identify and address AI limitations\n\nBring your laptop (or use your smart phone) for interactive demonstrations and exercises. Wine and bar snacks included. \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 \nAaron Creighton is Head of Data\, Analytics\, and AI at Catalyst in New Zealand. He brings expertise in AI governance\, data strategy\, and the ethical deployment of machine learning systems. A vocal advocate for Responsible AI\, Aaron focuses on ensuring that emerging technologies align with your values\, regulatory expectations\, and societal trust. He is passionate about understanding how people interact with technology and enabling individuals and communities to flourish through its responsible use.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ai-in-communications-maximising-benefits-navigating-challenges/
LOCATION:Wellington Club\, Wellington Club Building Level 4/88 The Terrace\, Wellington\, 6011\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250716T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250716T223000
DTSTAMP:20260413T074846
CREATED:20250615T214357Z
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SUMMARY:Retirement Dinner in Honour of Margalit Toledano
DESCRIPTION:Inviting all PRINZ Fellows\, Members and Colleagues\nWe are pleased to announce a special dinner honouring the remarkable career and lasting contributions of Margalit Toledano\, esteemed PRINZ Fellow\, on the occasion of her retirement from the University of Waikato. \nRetirement Dinner in Honour of Margalit  \n\n📅 Date: July 16th 2025\n🕔 Time: 7pm\n📍 Location: Gothenburg Restaurant\, ANZ Centre\, 17 Grantham St\, Hamilton.\n🎟️Tickets: $80 set-menu dinner – drinks available to purchase\n\nMargalit has been a valued member of our community for many years\, and her dedication\, leadership\, and scholarship have had a lasting impact on our sector. We hope you’ll join us for an evening of reflection\, appreciation\, and celebration. \nSeating is limited so book early. Tickets are available to all PRINZ members and non-members alike.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/retirement-dinner-in-honour-of-margalit-toledano/
LOCATION:Gothenburg Restaurant\, ANZ Centre\, 17 Grantham St\, Hamilton\, 3204
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250717T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250717T193000
DTSTAMP:20260413T074846
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SUMMARY:Christchurch Event: Winter Networking Drinks with Podcaster Andy Rowe
DESCRIPTION:17th July 2025 @ 5:30pm – 7:30pm\nOverview\nHow is it already halfway through 2025? Take a moment to reflect\, recharge\, and connect with industry colleagues at our winter networking drinks in Ōtautahi Christchurch. \nJoin the Southern Division Committee on Thursday 17 July at one of Christchurch’s newest venues\, Rambler Bar at Drifter Hotel. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non-members – everyone is welcome! We’re thrilled to have award-winning podcast producer and former broadcaster Andy Rowe of Red Nine Studios(www.redninestudios.com) as our special guest. If you’ve ever wondered how podcasting could amplify your brand or what it takes to launch one\, this is the perfect chance to pick Andy’s brain. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to give us an idea of numbers. \nThis event will be held in Rambler Bar at Drifter Hotel\, Christchurch.  A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ and you will need to pay for your own drinks. There’s a gravel car park located right outside Drifter\, or alternatively\, the Crossing Carpark is undercover and approximately 100 metres away from Drifter \nAndy Rowe\nAndy was the original host of The Rugby Pod\, the world’s biggest rugby podcast\, and went on to launch GBRANZ\, a rugby series bringing together legends from both sides of the globe. He co-created the hit podcast The Ins & Outs in London\, the raw and revealing Finding Wahine\, and hosts The Andy Rowe Show—a mix of sport\, stories\, and the occasional scandal. \nWith a background in radio\, TV\, and digital media\, Andy has interviewed everyone from international rugby greats to SAS operators and everyday legends.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/winter-networking-drinks-with-podcaster-andy-rowe/
LOCATION:Ramble Bar at Drifter Hotel\, 96 Lichfield Street\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250729T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250729T124500
DTSTAMP:20260413T074846
CREATED:20250410T235059Z
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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:Tuesday 29th July 2025 @ 9.30am – 12.45pm (1 x morning session)\nOverview\nLearn how to get across your message – 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-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250730T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250730T193000
DTSTAMP:20260413T074846
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SUMMARY:Waikato Event- He Ara Whakamua: Pathways in Comms
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 30 July 2025 @ 5:00pm-7:30pm\n					\nOverview\nWhat does a career in communications look like in 2025 — and how can you get there? \nJoin us for He Ara Whakamua\, an evening of koorero\, kai\, and whakawhanaungatanga as Maaori professionals across comms\, marketing\, and related fields share their journeys. From recent graduates to experienced leaders\, our speakers will reflect on their career paths\, the skills that matter\, and how they stay grounded in kaupapa Maaori while navigating a fast-changing industry. This is a space to celebrate Maaori success\, storytelling\, and mahi — and to explore how te ao Maaori and the world of comms can come together to create meaningful impact. Whether you’re a student\, just starting out\, or already working in the sector\, you’ll leave with insights\, inspiration\, and connections to help guide your next steps. Now in its fifth year\, this kaupapa is a proud partnership between PRINZ and Waikato-Tainui\, showcasing the power of collaboration and the importance of supporting rangatahi into the industry. This year’s event has been organised by Terah McCarthy\, the 2024 PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship recipient and a third-year Bachelor of Communication student at the University of Waikato. Terah will also MC the evening\, and hopes that students will come away feeling more confident about making the leap from study to mahi. The 2025 scholarship recipient will be announced on the night – come along\, enjoy some kai and koorero\, and show your support. All welcome.  \nParking is available at Gate 10 Silverdale Road\, Hillcrest. Please ensure you leave enough time to park and walk to the Waikato Management School for the event.  \nYour panellists are:\nNgatupara Ritai (Ngaati Mutunga\, Te Atiawa\, Taranaki Iwi\, Ngaaruahine\, Ngaati Hauaa) studied at the University of Waikato majoring in Strategic Management and minoring in Te Reo Maaori and Digital Business. He now works as a Digital Coordinator at the Hamilton City Council where he helps tell council stories across a range of digital platforms. Ngatupara appreciates the precise nature of digital communications\, which goes hand in hand with his keen eye for detail. \n																										 \n \nXanthe Wainui-Mackle (Ngāti Porou\, Ngāi Tūhoe\, Ngā Ariki Kaipūtahi and Te Arawa) is a University of Waikato Bachelor of Communication graduate\, majoring in Public Relations and Marketing. She now works as an Account Executive at King St Advertising in Hamilton. Xanthe enjoys the fast pace nature of agency life and is passionate about meaningful communication building\, that makes an impact for customers and stakeholders.  \n													\n		Donna-Lee Biddle (Ngāti Pikiao\, Whakatōhea\, Ngāti Maniapoto) holds a Master of Arts in Communication from Wintec\, where she explored the role of media in reporting Maaori stories and developed a cultural guideline for media and tertiary institutions. She spent nearly a decade as a journalist\, primarily at Stuff\, covering crime\, justice\, and social issues\, and working on long-form investigations. Donna-Lee now works as an investigator at Te Kāhui Tātari Tūre | Criminal Cases Review Commission\, where her communications skills support complex and meaningful mahi investigating potential miscarriages of justice. She is passionate about mentoring the next generation of Maaori journalists and comms professionals.  \n																										 \nMaioha Panapa (Ngāi Tāmanuhiri\, Rongowhakaata\, Te Whānau a Apanui\, Waikato-Maniapoto) is a reporter for Aukaha News and a proud graduate of the University of Waikato\, where she completed a Bachelor of Arts in Maaori and Indigenous Studies and Anthropology in 2017. A former Te Rito journalism cadet with NZME and Whakaata Māori (Māori Television)\, Maioha has also worked as a communications advisor for Waikato-Tainui. She brings a strong background in journalism\, broadcasting\, and communications\, with a passion for telling stories that uplift Maaori voices and perspectives. \n																										 \nJustin McIntyre (Ngāi Tūhoe\, Ngāti Awa) graduated from the University of Waikato in 2006 with a Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS)\, majoring in Human Resource Management\, Marketing\, and International Management. Justin currently works as the People & Culture Business Partner at Waikato-Tainui\, where he partners with a dedicated team to support kaimahi in delivering initiatives that empower and uplift Waikato-Tainui tribal members. Justin’s korero will cover how when applying for mahi\, preparation is everything. Understand who you are\, the journey that has shaped you\, what you aim to achieve\, and how you can contribute to your prospective employer’s goals – while staying true to your own. \n																										 \nNon-members and students are welcome. For catering purposes and to ensure we have enough chairs set up in the room\, please register your intention to attend below. You will have to set up an account with PRINZ to purchase or register (student tickets are free)\, which only takes a few minutes. Ngaa mihi nui.  \nPlease contact bethany@prinz.org.nz if you have any questions or need assistance to register for this event.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-event-careers-in-communications-from-first-jobs-to-future-leaders/
LOCATION:University of Waikato – Waikato Management School\, Room MSB 1.36\, Hillcrest Road\, Hamilton\, 3216\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250731T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250731T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T074846
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SUMMARY:Crisis Communications and Spillover Effects
DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm – 7.00pm\nOverview\nIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. \nThis event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided. \n \nThis event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \nYour panellists are…\nYijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\nYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \nJulien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum Strategies\nJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. \nFollowing completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. \nAfter senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, 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. \n \nDee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCare\nDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. \nHer expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee’s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. \nBefore joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. \nDee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/crisis-communications-and-spillover-effects/
LOCATION:AUT WZ100\, Auckland University of Technology\, 55 Wellesley Street East\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250805T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250805T210000
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SUMMARY:Auckland First Tuesdays Pub Quiz
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 5th August 2025 @ 5:30pm – 9pm\nOverview\nBack by popular demand\, we’re heading back to the Birdcage Tavern for a ‘First Tuesday’ quiz special. \nWhether you want to come as a team of 6\, or join up with others on the night\, all you have to do for now is RSVP down below. \nNote: this is the Birdcage’s regular quiz\, but we have 42 spots for PRINZ \nLooking forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-tuesdays-pub-quiz/
LOCATION:Birdcage Tavern: 133 Franklin Road\, Freemans Bay\, Auckland\, 1011
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