BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand - ECPv6.3.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://prinz.org.nz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20250405T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20250927T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250612T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250612T203000 DTSTAMP:20260413T023621 CREATED:20250513T220228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T022204Z UID:48626-1749751200-1749760200@prinz.org.nz 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025-banners-27.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250617T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250624T120000 DTSTAMP:20260413T023621 CREATED:20250317T010005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T214118Z UID:47575-1750152600-1750766400@prinz.org.nz 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/data-driven-storytelling.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250715T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250715T083000 DTSTAMP:20260413T023621 CREATED:20250617T040445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T223203Z UID:49974-1752564600-1752568200@prinz.org.nz 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Waikato-Internal-Communicators-Breakfast-Mixer-e1750133207941.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250716T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250716T183000 DTSTAMP:20260413T023621 CREATED:20250613T020914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T044139Z UID:49837-1752683400-1752690600@prinz.org.nz 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-banners-30.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250716T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250716T180000 DTSTAMP:20260413T023621 CREATED:20250606T044217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T020042Z UID:49733-1752685200-1752688800@prinz.org.nz 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ai-transforming-pr-with-media-monitoring-predictive-analytics-and-enhanced-personalised-communication.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250716T190000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250716T223000 DTSTAMP:20260413T023621 CREATED:20250615T214357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T214357Z UID:49826-1752692400-1752705000@prinz.org.nz 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-banners-31.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250717T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250717T193000 DTSTAMP:20260413T023621 CREATED:20250614T013141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250614T013909Z UID:49906-1752773400-1752780600@prinz.org.nz 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-banners-32.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250729T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250729T124500 DTSTAMP:20260413T023621 CREATED:20250410T235059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T234151Z UID:47916-1753781400-1753793100@prinz.org.nz 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/megaphone.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250730T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250730T193000 DTSTAMP:20260413T023621 CREATED:20250619T024826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T224305Z UID:50045-1753894800-1753903800@prinz.org.nz 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-banners-35.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250731T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250731T190000 DTSTAMP:20260413T023621 CREATED:20250625T012932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T025907Z UID:49972-1753983000-1753988400@prinz.org.nz 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/filters_quality80.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250805T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250805T210000 DTSTAMP:20260413T023621 CREATED:20250619T014124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T214449Z UID:50012-1754415000-1754427600@prinz.org.nz 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/PRINZ-Auckland-Pub-Quiz.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250820T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250820T120000 DTSTAMP:20260413T023621 CREATED:20250602T224057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T030145Z UID:49430-1755682200-1755691200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Hands On with AI DESCRIPTION:20th August 2025 @ 9:30am-12:00pm\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-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PRKH-Hands-on-White-Phone-e1742172373898.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250901T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250930T170000 DTSTAMP:20260413T023621 CREATED:20250818T031408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T015506Z UID:51437-1756713600-1759251600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland Coffee Connections Programme DESCRIPTION:Introducing PRINZ’s Coffee Connections networking experience for members\nOverview\nAre you a seasoned PR professional or an emerging leader looking to expand your industry horizons? \nPRINZ is excited to launch a fresh\, informal networking initiative designed to spark meaningful conversations and build lasting connections across our diverse membership. \nHere’s how it works:\nSimply register your interest via our registration ticket down below and let us know what you are hoping to get out of this networking experience. We’ll thoughtfully pair you with 1–2 other members in September\, then send you an email with your pair. From there\, it’s over to you to coordinate a time for a relaxed coffee catch-up. No set agenda. No pressure. Just a chance to share insights\, swap stories\, and learn from peers working across different sectors and specialties. \nThis is a pilot event\, running once in September/October\, so we can gather feedback and refine the experience. If it’s a hit\, we’ll look to make it a regular bi-monthly feature. \nLet’s make space for connection\, inspiration\, and professional growth – one coffee at a time. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-coffee-connections-programme/ LOCATION:Auckland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/coffee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250904T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250904T090000 DTSTAMP:20260413T023621 CREATED:20250807T222636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T022848Z UID:50718-1756971000-1756976400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Auckland Event: Rethinking Roles - AI\, Ethics and the Future of Communications Teams DESCRIPTION:4th September 2025 @ 7:30am – 9:00am\nOverview\nMany comms managers and leaders are finding themselves without a roadmap for AI implementation. Junior roles are changing\, rapidly\, and pressure to ‘use the tools’ is frequently outpacing strategic or ethical reflection necessary to enable your team to adapt.In this provocative and practical session\, Emily Makere Broadmore (Director of Heft Communications) introduces the Heft Framework – an approach they are using to support AI adoption in communications teams with intention\, clarity and care. Drawing on Heft’s leadership across government and industry\, Emily explores how AI is reshaping job descriptions\, team structures\, and the unwritten rules of professional development – particularly for young people.This talk will help communications leaders: \n\nUnderstand the philosophical and ethical risks holding their team back from AI use\nRedesign roles with creative intelligence and human judgment at the centre\nSupport junior staff as critical thinkers and brand guardians – not content producers\nImplement internal guardrails that protect trust\, quality and organisational voice\n\nThis session offers the strategic perspective -and cultural leadership lens – needed to adopt AI well.  \nThank you to Momentum Consulting for generously hosting this event. \n \nAbout Emily:\nEmily Broadmore is a strategist\, writer and founder of Heft Communications\, a boutique agency known for intelligent messaging and crisis-ready thinking. As the founder of Folly Journal and the Wellington Writers’ Studio\, Emily also champions literary craft and curatorial independence. Her work spans political commentary\, publishing innovation\, and AI integration -often a few steps ahead of the mainstream conversation.At Heft\, she works at the intersection of communications\, culture\, and technology – leading the development of frameworks to help teams implement AI thoughtfully: reimagining workflows\, redefining roles\, and embedding ethical guardrails that make space for human judgment.Unapologetically values-driven and a little contrarian by design\, Emily brings a mix of sharp strategic clarity and dry editorial wit to conversations about the future of work. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-event-rethinking-roles-ai-ethics-and-the-future-of-communications-teams/ LOCATION:Momentum Consulting Offices\, Shed 20\, Princes Warf\, Quay Street\, Auckland\, 1010 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ai-transforming-pr-with-media-monitoring-predictive-analytics-and-enhanced-personalised-communication.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250916T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250916T120000 DTSTAMP:20260413T023621 CREATED:20250626T005025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T031852Z UID:50239-1758016800-1758024000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Communications and Governance DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 16th September 2025 @ 10am – 12pm\n \nOverview\nLed by professional director and PRINZ Life Member Tracey Bridges\, this short course answers all your questions about how to work well with Boards\, and – for those who are interested – how to move into a governance career. It will touch on key aspects of Governance practice. It will comprise a presentation and plenty of time for questions\, answers and discussion. \nYour presenter is..\nTracey Bridges\, FPRINZ\, LPRINZ \nTracey Bridges is a leading practitioner in the areas of strategic communications\, behaviour change and issues management. A PRINZ Fellow\, she has worked on projects involving public\, private and not for profit organisations. She is an experienced facilitator\, and provides professional development and mentoring for communications teams\, management teams and boards.  \nTracey had a twenty year career in communication consulting\, including as a founding partner of trans-Tasman communications consultancy SenateSHJ. These days\, Tracey is a Director and co-Founder of The Good Registry\, a social enterprise helping people translate their gift spending into donations to good causes. She’s also a professional director\, serving as Chair of the Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency\, and a Trustee for the Wellington Regional Stadium Trust and the Digital Media Trust. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/communications-and-governance-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PR-12.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250923T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250923T124500 DTSTAMP:20260413T023621 CREATED:20250704T020636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T020636Z UID:50311-1758619800-1758631500@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Sub-editing and Proofreading: Key writing and editing tips to make your copy sing DESCRIPTION:23rd September 2025 @ 9.30am – 12.45pm (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-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/edit-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250924T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250924T130000 DTSTAMP:20260413T023621 CREATED:20250817T222722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T211201Z UID:51485-1758715200-1758718800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Unlocking the Power of Podcasting for PR - Webinar DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 24th September 2025 @ 12:00pm-1:00pm\nOverview\nThe podcasting wave is yet to hit New Zealand in the same way it has hit the US and UK. Brands here are slowly realising the power of using podcasting to deliver their messaging directly to their clients\, colleagues or constituents. \nThere are two main ways brands can operate in this space. One is to advertise their brand on an existing podcast\, the other is to have their own branded podcast. In this webinar\, Andy will talk you through the pros and cons of both\, show you how easy it is to start your own branded podcast and how to maximise its reach and engagement. \nYour presenter is Andy 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/unlocking-the-power-of-podcasting-for-pr-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/podcasting-photo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251007T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251008T120000 DTSTAMP:20260413T023621 CREATED:20250605T001656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T001740Z UID:49447-1759829400-1759924800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Speechwriting Essentials DESCRIPTION:7th & 8th October 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. Cameron 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-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PR-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251008T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251008T193000 DTSTAMP:20260413T023621 CREATED:20250919T052201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T231737Z UID:52077-1759944600-1759951800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Pathways to PR: From Student to PR Professional DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 8th October 2025 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm\nOverview\nConsidering building a career in public relations and communication management? Join us on 8 October at 5:30pm for Pathways to PR – an informative and inspiring panel event hosted in partnership with GRC Partners + Porter Novelli. In PR\, every day is different\, with endless opportunities for growth. If you’re a student\, recent graduate or a young professional\, taking those first steps into the workforce or navigating the career trajectory can feel daunting. That’s where PRINZ comes in\, offering the support you need to enter and excel in the PR industry. This event will spotlight four young professionals from different sectors of PR\, starting or shaping their inspiring career journeys in their own ways. They’ll share their experiences\, insights\, lessons learnt\, and tips to help you explore and build your own PR pathway. 🎟️ Tickets: Free for PRINZ members / $15 for non-members\n💡 If you’re a student\, consider our unwaged membership — 12 months of member benefits for the price of two Flat Whites! Find out more here  PANELLISTS \n\nAlly Orr – Communications Manager\, Air NZ\nLincoln Tua – Public Relations Associate\, GRC Partners + Porter Novelli\nLouis Hartley – Public and Government Affairs Advisor\, BoydPR\nZarina Hewlett – Senior Account Executive\, One Plus One Communications\n\nThank you to GRC Partners + Porter Novelli for generously hosting this event. \n \nYour panellists are:\nLouis Hartley\nPublic and Government Affairs Advisor – BoydPR \nLouis is a Public Affairs professional with experience across Government\, infrastructure\, agency\, and corporate sectors. Currently working with Mobil Oil New Zealand at BoydPR\, he advises senior leadership on reputation\, policy\, and stakeholder strategy in a complex industry. His career began with Parliamentary Services and had since spanned roles at Chorus and GRC Partners + Porter Novelli\, where he led integrated campaigns and media relations for a range of clients. \nLouis is passionate about meaningful storytelling\, corporate communications\, and the role public relations practitioners have in shaping the future of Aotearoa\, “PR is all about people. How you connect\, listen\, and build strong relationships is what makes the work meaningful.” \n \nZarina Hewlett \nSenior Account Executive – One plus One Communications \nZarina Hewlett joined One Plus One Communications in 2024 as a Senior Account Executive. Prior to that\, she spent nearly three years at MediaWorks as a Digital Content and Podcast Producer\, where she was responsible for scheduling\, scripting\, editing podcasts\, and writing content for digital platforms. \nShe’s drawn to PR for its variety—no two days are the same. Whether it’s building campaigns or connecting with people\, she enjoys the constant challenges and the opportunity to grow her skill set. What continues to surprise her is how quickly priorities can shift and just how diverse the role can be. \nOutside of work\, Zarina plays football\, enjoys tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons\, and hosts weekend radio shifts on 95bFM. \n \nLincoln Tua \nPublic Relations Associate at GRC Partners + Porter Novelli \nLincoln Tua  joined GRC Partners + Porter Novelli fresh out of university in July 2025 as a Public Relations Associate. He graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications majoring in Public Relations and Accounting\, with many stints in retail and customer service roles along the way. In his role\, he supports the team across a range of client work\, including writing\, planning\, media research\, and intelligence gathering. \nOutside of work\, Lincoln loves playing sports. He enjoys running out for the Mangere East Hawks whenever the team sheet allows. He also likes to think of himself as a bit of a creative\, with a background in photography and videography. \n \nAlly Orr \nCommunication Manager at Air NZ \nAlly Orr is a dedicated communications professional\, currently a Communications Manager at Air New Zealand\, and previously spent five years at Woolworths New Zealand. Her strengths lie in protecting and promoting reputation\, having delivered media and external communications strategies for high-profile business launches\, financial results\, and community crises. Ally loves the variety and pace that comes with working in PR and communications – no two days are ever the same. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/pathways-to-pr-from-student-to-pr-professional/ LOCATION:GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Offices\, 100 College Hill\, Auckland\, Ponsonby\, 1011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-banners-34.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251014T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251014T160000 DTSTAMP:20260413T023621 CREATED:20250710T025459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T031437Z UID:50640-1760434200-1760457600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Issues and Crisis Management DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 9.30 – 4.00pm @ EMA\n \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\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-7/ LOCATION:EMA\, 145 Khyber Pass Road\, Grafton\, Auckland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/isses-and-crisis-amangement.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251014T121500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251014T134500 DTSTAMP:20260413T023621 CREATED:20250910T035656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T213338Z UID:51838-1760444100-1760449500@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Christchurch Event: Impact through Strategic Media Engagement DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm – 1:45pm\nOverview\nAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. \nWhether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. \nWe’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). \nPRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. \nThis event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. \nThe panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. \nWe will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \nThank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event. \n \nYour panellists are:\nCoen Lammers\nCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \nKeith Lynch \nKeith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \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! URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/christchurch-event-impact-through-strategic-media-engagement/ LOCATION:Environment Canterbury\, 200 Tuam Street\, Christchurch\, 8011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-banners-30.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251016T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251021T110000 DTSTAMP:20260413T023621 CREATED:20250714T042203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T200303Z UID:50634-1760607000-1761044400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:AI Playbook for Behaviour Change DESCRIPTION:Thursday 16th & Tuesday 21st October 2025 @ 9:30am – 11:00am (2x morning sessions)\nOverview\nAI can become your PhD-level consultant for behaviour change—but only if you train with carefully crafted prompts. \nWhether you’re seeking reliable and robust research\, crafting campaigns for behaviour change\, or designing experiments to evaluate what works\, this course shows you how to prompt AI like a behavioural designer and tackle your most pressing behaviour change challenges alongside you. \nIn this practical course\, you’ll train your favourite LLMs like ChatGPT\, Claude\, Gemini\, or Microsoft Copilot to act like a PhD-level behavioural designer. You’ll prompt AI to help you research\, design\, and test evidence-based strategies for behaviour change. \n📖 You’ll also receive the exclusive AI for Behaviour Change Playbook\, a hands-on guide packed with AI prompts to support your application beyond the course. \n\nWhat You’ll Learn\n✅ Level 1\n● Develop strong prompts to get credible\, behavioural insights from AI\n● Understand core behavioural science frameworks and how they apply to changing behaviours\n● Use AI to create a rapid experiment to change your own behaviour\n✅ Level 2\n● Frame “good” questions using the EAST framework and How Might We statements\n● Apply behavioural frameworks to generate evidence-based ideas\n● Use a structured process for co-creating behavioural design solutions with AI\n✅ Level 3\n● Design rapid experiments to test and validate behavioural strategies\n● Use AI to iterate on ideas based on the Six Thinking Hats\n● Apply reflective thinking for ideas\, challenge assumptions\, and iterate quickly \nWhat’s Included: \n\n1-year access to the AI Playbook for Behaviour Change\nSession recordings (if you can’t join a session live)\nAI x Behavioural Design Certificate (if you complete the project work)\n\nWho It’s For: \n\nPR\, marketing & communications professionals looking to adopt AI to create behaviourally-informed solutions\nConsultants and business leaders seeking to use AI to scale their business and spend more time doing meaningful work.\nNo behavioural science background needed — if you’ve used a tool like ChatGPT\, Claude\, Gemini\, or Copilot and you’re curious to learn\, you’re ready to join.\n\nTestamonials: \n“Thoughtfully made and practical course\, with insightful facilitators and cohort-mates. Can\ndefinitely apply learnings in my work and day-to-day life. Highly recommend!” \n“Mind-expanding! As a total novice to the world of AI\, this course opened my eyes to the\npossibilities (and associated risks and mitigations) this technology can deliver for my\nprofessional practice and personal development.” \nYour facilitator is..\nVishal George\, Founder & Chief Behavioural Scientist at Behavioural by Design \nI run a research and training consultancy—expanding the human mind with AI and behavioural science. I’ve trained over 500 people in New Zealand and around the world from CEOs and leadership\, policy\, research\, design and marketing teams. A few examples of what my work involves: (1) Building capability across ASB Bank to become comfortable and confident in applying behavioural science at scale; (2) Conducting experiments with EECA in New Zealand motivating businesses to reduce their carbon footprint and; (3) Equipping a technology start-up with behavioural design frameworks to enhance safety of truck drivers. In my past life\, as Head of Behavioural Science at Ogilvy New Zealand\, I researched behavioural insights for NZ Police\, Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority\, Auckland Council\, Briscoes\, Rebel Sport\, Public Health England (UK)\, American Express (UK)\, Intercontinental Hotel Group (Europe)\, Westminster Council (UK)\, Adobe (USA) and Starbucks (USA). \nWebsite – www.behaviouralbydesign.com URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ai-playbook-for-behaviour-change/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Thinking-Fast-Wise-with-AI-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251022T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251022T130000 DTSTAMP:20260413T023621 CREATED:20250926T060526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T005920Z UID:52252-1761134400-1761138000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The Adoption of Communication Technologies in PR - Webinar DESCRIPTION:22nd October 2025 @ 12:00pm\nOverview\nAs digital tools continue to reshape the communications landscape\, how can public relations professionals adopt emerging technologies like AI both ethically and effectively? \nJoin Isabel Leeming as she shares the key insights from her Master’s thesis\, The Adoption of Communication Technologies by the Aotearoa New Zealand Public Relations Industry: Social Media and Artificial Intelligence. She will touch on the risk of trial-and-error learning in AI implementation\, the importance of proactive adoption models for the PR industry and more. Find out how the NZ landscape is adopting communication technology so far and where to go from here. \nYour presenter is..\nIsabel Leeming is the Content and Engagement Executive in the Local Government team at Meredith Connell (MC)\, serving as the in-house communications expert. Holding a Master’s degree in Public Relations\, Isabel’s research explored how communication technologies are adopted and used in practice\, with a focus on social media\, AI\, and the future of the PR profession. She has worked with leading voices in AI\, government agencies\, and start-ups\, building a broad skill set across different sectors. Isabel is passionate about communication that builds trust and drives meaningful impact. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-adoption-of-communication-technologies-in-pr-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/CommsTech2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251023T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251030T123000 DTSTAMP:20260413T023621 CREATED:20250710T041629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T041822Z UID:47741-1761211800-1761827400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Telling Our Stories Well DESCRIPTION:23rd & 30th October 2025 @ 9:30am- 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions)\n \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. \n  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/telling-our-stories-well-4/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PRINZ-Gala-Dinner-Event-Cover-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251028T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251028T123000 DTSTAMP:20260413T023621 CREATED:20250817T231818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T040147Z UID:51508-1761643800-1761654600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Down the Rabbit Hole: Understanding Government Relations DESCRIPTION:28th October 2025 @ 9.30am – 12.30pm\n \nOverview\nStep into the world of government relations through the lens of Alice in Wonderland. In this hands-on workshop\, you will understand and demystify how to plan for and engage with government personnel and departments. \nThis workshop blends insight\, strategy and practical roleplay to help you confidently plan for your goals whether it be building awareness\, lobbying or relationship-building. Cas Carter has been on both sides of the coin and is here to build your confidence to step into government spaces with purpose.  \nWhat to expect:\n\nAn Alice in Wonderland -inspired presentation on how government works\nQ+A and Discussion\nExplore a case study\nPlanning workshop\nTaking and Making Opportunities within Government \nRoleplay\n\nMeet your facilitator: Cas Carter\nWhen she was at university\, Cas Carter was asked to study a children’s book as part of her political science degree. That book was Alice in Wonderland.   Little did she know that many years later\, the commentary and wisdom of Lewis Carroll would stand her in good stead for her career\, particularly in the public sector.  \nCas has an extensive background in general management\, corporate communications\, public relations\, and marketing.  She has had a range of senior roles in education\, science\, innovation and tourism in the public and private sector covering all the vagaries of marketing\, communication\, sales\, and fundraising. She has also worked in the Beehive as a private secretary in New Zealand’s parliament and a journalist and newsreader.   \nCas has held a number of board roles including on the Wellington Chamber of Commerce\, Kapiti College Board of Trustees\, Business Central and the Wellington Homeless Women’s Trust.   She has been a regular radio panellist and media columnist. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/down-the-rabbit-hole-understanding-government-relations/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/alice.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251104T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251104T133000 DTSTAMP:20260413T023621 CREATED:20251006T222514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T032733Z UID:52418-1762257600-1762263000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Awards 2026: What are the judges looking for? - Webinar DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 4th November 2025 – 12pm-1:30pm\nOverview\nAre you planning your award entry now? Want to know what the judges deem best in class? \nIn the lead up to the 2026 PRINZ Awards\, Chief Judges Nikki Wright APR FPRINZ and Tracey Bridges FPRINZ LPRINZ will be hosting a webinar to share their thoughts on everything from the entry form to what constitutes an award winning entry\, They will be joined by immediate past Chief Judge Andrew Pirie FPRINZ and a selection of category Panel Chairs to share their thoughts on matters such as what category suits your entry\, what scores highly and what can hinder entries from achieving Gold status. \nThe webinar is free of charge for members but all those interested can sign up and will be held online from 12pm to 1:30pm on Tuesday 4th November. \nReserve your ticket below! URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-awards-2026-what-are-the-judges-looking-for-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/250528_PRINZ-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251105T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251112T123000 DTSTAMP:20260413T023621 CREATED:20250710T234736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T035709Z UID:50697-1762335000-1762950600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Data-Driven Storytelling DESCRIPTION:November 5th & 12th @ 9.30am – 12.30pm (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-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/data-driven-storytelling.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251105T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251105T190000 DTSTAMP:20260413T023621 CREATED:20250930T084023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T210608Z UID:52142-1762362000-1762369200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Podcasting: Producing\, Pitching and Promoting DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 5th November 2025 – 5:00pm-7:00pm\nOverview\nWith over half of Kiwi adults tuning into podcasts each month\, this medium is no longer niche — it’s essential. If podcasting isn’t on your PR radar yet\, you’re missing a major opportunity to connect\, influence and amplify. \nWhether you’re keen to launch a branded podcast or want to level up your pitching game to get your spokespeople a guest spot\, this session is for you. Join our panel of podcast pros as they unpack what makes a great show\, how to cut through with producers\, and why this fast-growing channel should be part of your comms strategy. \nThank you to Kordia for generously hosting this event. \n \nYour panellists are:\nJay-Jay Feeney\, PodLab \nJay-Jay started in radio at the age of 15. She won multiple radio awards over her 35-year career\, wrote two best-selling books\, appeared on numerous TV shows\, is a columnist for Woman’s Day magazine\, and a successful online content creator. She is working on her own podcasts which will be released in 2025 \n \nGeorgia Thompson\, NZX \nGeorgia is a Relationship Manager in the Listings team at NZX\, working with listed issuers to support their engagement with New Zealand’s capital markets. She previously worked in NZX’s Communications team\, where she helped develop the Opening Bell series\, including its podcast\, designed to engage and share company stories with investors. \n \nTim Watkin\, RNZ \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 of 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 RNZ’s digital audio strategy\, overseeing a team of 15 and working with a range of external producers. \n \nDom Harvey\, PodLab \nDom left his hugely successful career in radio in 2021 to become a professional podcaster. The Dom Harvey Podcast is one of New Zealand’s most listened to podcasts receiving around 30 000 downloads each week. In November 2024 Dom’s podcast won Podcast of the Year at the NZ Podcast Awards and Gold for Best Entertainment Podcast & Best Independent Podcast. He won Silver for Best Interview Podcast. It’s fair to say he knows the secret to a great podcast. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/podcasting-producing-pitching-and-promoting/ LOCATION:Kordia\, Level 3\, 162 Victoria Street West\, Auckland\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-banners-35.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251106T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251106T130000 DTSTAMP:20260413T023621 CREATED:20250926T060816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T213750Z UID:52175-1762421400-1762434000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Taranaki Event - Hands on AI: From Next to Now DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th November 2025 @ 9:30am – 1:00pm\nOverview\nAI is here\, embedded in every facet of organisational life. But how well are we using it? More importantly\, how well are we advising our organisations on the ethical deployment of artificial intelligence and the reputational and relationship risks that come with it? \nIn this practical\, in-person\, hands-on workshop\, you will: \n\nGet up to speed on the latest developments in AI models and agents – including what they do\, how they work and why it matters\nExplore the real-world risks\, ethics and reputational impacts of AI across sectors and in AI–human relations\nUnderstand how agentic AI is transforming the way we work – from co-pilots to creative partners\nLearn how to put AI tools to work in your role — safely\, strategically and with confidence — across public engagement\, risk and issues management or leadership communication in public\, private and not-for-profit organisations\n\nWhether you’re already experimenting with AI or just beginning the journey\, this workshop gives you the insights\, skills and practical experience to identify what’s coming next and how to put it to work now. You’ll leave ready to lead conversations in your organisation\, apply AI meaningfully and advise with integrity. \nIf you thought 2025 has been a rush\, take this time to build your capabilities for 2026 – because there’s more coming thick and fast – so preparation is the key. \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\nessential 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-ai-from-next-to-now/ LOCATION:Toi Foundation\, 121 Gill Street\, New Plymouth\, 4310 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/09_2025-PR-Knowledge-Hub-Mount-Taranaki-and-AI.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251113T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251113T130000 DTSTAMP:20260413T023621 CREATED:20251104T030039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T230510Z UID:53027-1763035200-1763038800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Delicate interactions: relational skills in public relations consulting - Webinar DESCRIPTION:Thursday 13th November 2025 – 12:00pm-1:00pm\n \nOverview\nSuccessful public relations consulting depends not only on strategy and expertise\, but also on the quality of relationships consultants build with their clients. Drawing on recent ethnographic research within New Zealand’s consulting industry\, Dr Deepti Bhargava and Dr Petra Theunissen (Auckland University of Technology) explore how public relations consultants use empathy\, politeness\, humour\, and tactful communication to balance professional expertise with relational harmony when offering critical advice. The study highlights the role and value of interpersonal skills and relational work in public relations practice.  \nThis webinar will unpack real-life examples of how consultants navigate complex interpersonal dynamics\, from offering critical advice to managing power imbalances\, and reveal why sophisticated interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills are central to sustaining long-term consulting relationships. \nJoin us to discuss how these insights can inform relationally intelligent public relations practice in today’s evolving communication landscape. \nYour presenters are:\nDr Deepti Bhargava\nDr Deepti Bhargava is a Senior Lecturer and Academic Advisor in Public Relations at Auckland University of Technology (AUT). She teaches across several courses\, including the student-led PR consultancy Outside the Square\, and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Her research explores diversity\, equity and inclusion (DEI)\, digital communication\, artificial intelligence (AI)\, work-integrated learning (WIL)\, and the skills and relational dynamics that underpin effective public relations practice\, particularly client–consultant relationships and strategic communication planning and evaluation. Deepti is an Accredited Member and Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ)\, where she recently served as Chief Examiner for its Accreditation Programme (2021–2023) and has contributed to several committees. Before joining academia\, she worked in public relations\, feature writing\, and advertising.  \nhttps://academics.aut.ac.nz/deepti.bhargava \n \nDr Petra Theunissen\nDr Petra Theunissen is Associate Professor at Auckland University of Technology (AUT) where she teaches public relations and communication. She is an accredited member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (APR)\, an Advance HE Senior Fellow (SFHEA) and NMAS-accredited mediator\, registered with the Resolution Institute. She holds a DPhil in Communication Management from the University of Pretoria\, an MA (Communication Studies) (cum laude) from University of Johannesburg\, and a Master of Law (with distinction) from AUT.  She serves on advisory and editorial boards\, including Elsevier’s Public Relations Review\, and is widely published in public relations and communication\, including the co-authored book Relationship Building in Public Relations. Prior to joining AUT\, she worked in public relations and communications. \nhttps://academics.aut.ac.nz/ptheunis URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/delicate-interactions-relational-skills-in-public-relations-consulting-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/relational-skills.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR