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SUMMARY:Key Stakeholder Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 18th February 2026 @ 9:30am-1:30pm\nOverview\nThis workshop has been designed to enhance the key stakeholder engagement of public relations professionals. Key stakeholders are those individuals who have the most influence on a project or programme of work. \nFor in-house PR specialists\, this includes internal clients from product and service owners to finance\, legal\, and senior leadership. It also includes key external stakeholders that you need to effectively engage. \nFor PR agencies\, this includes your clients and can include partners such as marketing agencies. \nFor PR professionals\, the skills of key stakeholder management are different from stakeholder audience communications. The interpersonal strategies\, tactics and skills that make-up key stakeholder engagement are specific and crucial for success. \nFrom prioritising stakeholders to the psychology of influence and skills of active listening and the behavioural drivers of trust\, this workshop includes completing a live stakeholder engagement plan and will equip you to immediately lift your key stakeholder engagement. \nYour presenter is..\nTony Gardner\nA past CEO with executive leadership experience in Australian and Asia-Pacific and governance experience\, Tony Gardner is a sought-after leadership\, strategy\, and team development facilitator and consultant who works with a range of private and public organisations and industries in New Zealand and Australia. Tony has helped hundreds of professionals around New Zealand to sharpen their workplace effectiveness through better stakeholder management. 
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/key-stakeholder-engagement/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260225T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260225T120000
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SUMMARY:Making Data Work for You: Critical Thinking for Communicators
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 25th February 2026 @ 9:30am – 12:00pm (1 x morning session)\nOverview\nIn a world where everyone’s clamouring for “data-driven” insights\, this course goes beyond the numbers. It’s about learning to think critically\, interpret evidence wisely\, and make sound\, ethical decisions in your PR practice. \nYou’ll explore how to balance data with judgement\, recognise cognitive bias (in yourself and others)\, and turn information from multiple sources into meaningful\, defensible insights. We’ll cover practical tools for interpreting results\, testing assumptions\, and reporting outcomes (without losing sight of people\, context\, or purpose). \nWe’ll demystify core data concepts like reliability\, validity\, statistical significance\, correlation vs. causation\, and bias – all within a PR context. You’ll explore tools\, tips\, and a variety of approaches to ‘measure what matters’. By the end\, you’ll not only be more confident in working with data: you’ll be a more critical\, credible\, and trusted communicator. \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify the right data sources and types for different PR goals.\nUnderstand and apply basic principles of data reliability\, validity\, and significance.\nRecognise bias and misinterpretation\, and know how to avoid them.\nDistinguish between correlation and causation when analysing PR outcomes.\nConfidently report results with integrity and credibility\, aligned to the Barcelona Principles.\nBuild a balanced\, meaningful measurement approach using both qualitative and quantitative data.\n\nThis course is ideal for: \n\nPR and communications professionals who want to strengthen their analytical and decision-making skills.\nAnyone who’s ever said\, “I’m not a numbers person”\, but wants to understand how data can sharpen their thinking. \nExperienced professionals who want a practical refresher on data literacy\, bias awareness\, and critical interpretation aligned with the Barcelona Principles.\nTeams seeking to embed a culture of reflection\, rigour\, and ethical measurement.\n\nZoom links will go out closer to the date.  \nMeet the facilitator\nJulia Kennedy is a strategist and facilitator with a background in public health and organisational development. She often says she’s “not a data person”\, yet she’s spent years interpreting complex data and using it to drive critical\, effective decision-making across health and community sectors in Australia and New Zealand. \nThrough her consultancy\, The Thread\, Julia helps purpose-driven organisations make sense of complexity\, clarify strategy\, and turn insight into action. She brings warmth\, humour\, and clarity to topics that can feel intimidating – like measurement and evaluation – making them engaging and accessible.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/making-data-work-for-you-critical-thinking-for-communicators-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260226T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260226T193000
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SUMMARY:State of the Sector 2026
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 26th February 2026 @ 5.30pm – 7.30pm\nOverview\nFor the third year running\, we’ve teamed up with our principal partner\, Isentia\, to bring you the latest insights into Aotearoa’s PR landscape. \nThe 2025 PRINZ Member Insights Report highlighted the key challenges facing the industry: a shrinking media environment\, the rapid rise of AI\, ongoing economic pressure leading to job uncertainty and communications being viewed as a “nice-to-have” rather than a strategic priority. With the NZ general election date set for November 7 and audiences becoming increasingly insular\, the stakes are raising even higher for PR professionals. Authentic communication and trust-building will be paramount this year. \nJoin us for an exclusive update on the latest industry research from Ngaire Crawford\, Director of Research and Insights at Isentia. Following her presentation\, a panel of industry experts will unpack the findings and explore practical ways to navigate the most pressing challenges facing PR today. \nState of the Sector 2026 will be hosted at ANZ’s stunning offices. Thank you to ANZ and Isentia for generously sponsoring this event for members. \nImportant ticket information: \nVirtual and in-person tickets are not interchangeable as there are limited numbers for the in-person event. Ticket purchasing remains the same. \nThe link to virtually join the event will be sent out closer to the date. \nFeel free to email us with any questions at office@prinz.org.nz \n\n \nYour panellists are..\nNgaire Crawford \nDirector of Insights and Research\, Isentia \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 Pulsar Group global research teams. \nShe has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world! \n \nPeter Parussini \nEGM Public\, Consumer & Govt Affairs\, ANZ Bank New Zealand \nPeter is responsible for leading external and internal communications\, customer complaints\, corporate social responsibility\, government relations and corporate sponsorships for ANZ Bank in New Zealand and the Pacific. He sits on the company’s New Zealand Leadership Team. \nPeter was part of the core team for the sale of ANZ’s Asia Retail and Wealth businesses in Singapore\, Indonesia\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, China and Vietnam in 2016-17. He was also one of the project leads for the merger of The National Bank and ANZ\, New Zealand’s biggest brand change project\, in 2012. \nPeter has more than 30 years of experience in the communications and marketing industries\, spanning journalism\, sports marketing\, university lecturing\, education\, sponsorships\, branding\, broadcasting\, politics and international affairs. \n \nDeborah Pead \nFounder and Chair\, Pead \nDeborah Pead is one of New Zealand’s most influential communications leaders\, with a career spanning four decades across South Africa and New Zealand. \nBefore moving to New Zealand in 1996\, Deborah was a partner in Makwetla & Associates\, one of South Africa’s first affirmative-action communications consultancies. She worked on landmark nation-shaping campaigns including the Sowetan Nation Building Programme and Soul City\, an internationally recognised “edutainment” initiative that used mass storytelling to shift public health outcomes at scale. \nIn New Zealand\, Deborah founded the PR arm of Bates Advertising before launching her own agency from her kitchen table in 2000. That business became Pead\, now one of the country’s most respected\, partner-led communications agencies\, known for shaping\, protecting\, and rebuilding reputations for some of New Zealand’s most visible brands and institutions. \nHer work spans major cultural moments and category-defining launches\, including New Zealand Fashion Week\, the revival of the New Zealand Music Awards\, the launch of Xbox and My Food Bag\, and award-winning campaigns that cemented Pead’s reputation for fearless\, effective storytelling. In 2025\, Pead won the PRINZ Supreme Award for HAKA\, uniting a nation and bringing a world record home. \nAlongside her agency work\, Deborah co-runs Danbri Farm\, a regenerative Northland property producing premium Angus beef harvested humanely on-farm. She now divides her time between advising on brand\, risk\, and issues management\, and life on the farm\, where weekends are spent wrangling cattle\, Jack Russells\, and her husband’s ever-growing to-do list. \n \nLibby Middlebrook \nHead of Corporate Affairs and Stakeholder Management\, Auckland Airport \nLibby Middlebrook is Head of Corporate Affairs and Stakeholder Management at Auckland Airport\, one of New Zealand’s largest listed companies and the gateway for 19 million travellers each year. She leads external and internal communications\, stakeholder engagement\, community programmes\, and marketing initiatives connected to major infrastructure projects. With 20 years of experience in journalism\, Libby has held senior roles across media and corporate sectors\, including energy\, telecommunications\, property development and aviation.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/state-of-the-sector-2026/
LOCATION:ANZ 23 Albert Street\, Auckland CBD\, Auckland 1010
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SUMMARY:AI Playbook for Behaviour Change
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 3rd & 10th March 2026 @ 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-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260304T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260311T120000
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SUMMARY:Telling Our Stories Well
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 4th & 11th March 2026 @ 9:30am – 12:00pm\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-5/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260305T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260305T183000
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SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 5th March 2026 @ 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-8/
LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260305T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260305T190000
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SUMMARY:Auckland First Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 5th March 2026 @ 5:30pm – 7pm\nOverview\nFirst Thursdays are back for 2026! Come join your Auckland sub-committee and members of the Auckland PR community for a social drink in one of the city’s new rooftop hotspots. \nGreat view\, great company\, great selection of drinks … what more could you want? \nPlease RSVP so we can ensure we’ve reserved enough room.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-thursdays-10/
LOCATION:Sunset Bar\, Sudima Hotel\, 63-67 Nelson Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260312T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260312T190000
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SUMMARY:Christchurch Event: Networking Drinks with social scientist\, Carl Davidson
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm – 7:00pm\nOverview\n2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. \nJoin us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. \nWe’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. \nNote: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \nCarl Davidson\nCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company. \nIn 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/christchurch-event-networking-drinks-with-social-scientist-carl-davidson/
LOCATION:Dux Central  144 Lichfield Street\, Christchurch Central City\, Christchurch 8011
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260324T123000
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SUMMARY:Data-Driven Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:17th & 24th March 2026 @ 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-4/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260325T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260325T130000
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SUMMARY:Community Engagement: What it is and how to measure its value - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 25th March 2026 @ 12:00pm – 1:00pm\nOverview\nDiana will present on a community engagement framework that she developed to be used internally (Board) to demonstrate what community engagement is (and isn’t) and how it can be measured in a meaningful way. The framework has six phases and links with a simple Excel spreadsheet for KPIs to demonstrate engagement and can simply demonstrate success. \nCommunity engagement can often be seen as a ‘tickbox’ exercise which it definitely is not. Trust is the currency of the community. \nYour presenter is..\nDiana Wolken\, Head of Communications and Community Engagement for Utilities Disputes which sorts complaints between energy providers and consumers and is free\, fair and independent like an Ombudsman. \nDiana has extensive experience in sales\, marketing and PR having worked in the UK for GlaxoSmithKline as well as other pharma companies. Following studies in PR she moved into PR & medical education in the UK.  After setting up the national primary care awards immigrated with her family to Aotearoa | New Zealand where she has worked extensively across government including Parliamentary Service\, the Ministry of Health and not-for-profit agencies. \nShe is the current chair of the Executive Committee for Community Network Wellington and facilitates the indigenous engagement group for the Australia and New Zealand Ombudsman Associations. \nShe is a Fellow of PRINZ.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/community-engagement-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260414T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260414T124500
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SUMMARY:Sub-editing and Proofreading - Key writing and editing tips to make your copy sing
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th April 2026 @ 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-3/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260416T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260416T091500
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SUMMARY:Auckland Breakfast Event: New Zealanders love podcasts - Here's how to make it work for your organisation
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 16th April 2026 @ 7:30am – 9:15am\nOverview\nNew Zealanders are spending more time listening to podcasts than ever. For comms professionals\, that’s not just a trend to note — it’s an opportunity to act on. \nThis free breakfast seminar is for PR and communications professionals who want to change that. Brought to you by Crescendo\, it’s a practical\, fast-paced morning built around one question: what does it actually take to make a podcast that people want to listen to? \nYour MC is Kate Roger — producer and host of the New Zealand Film Commission podcast Lights\, Camera\, Kōrero\, and a reporter who has interviewed some of the biggest names in film at premieres and awards ceremonies around the world. She knows what makes a compelling listen\, and she’ll bring that to the room. \nYou’ll hear from two working podcasters on the craft and strategy behind great audio\, see how a real podcast was developed from brief to broadcast\, and work through a practical framework you can take straight back to your organisation. \nYou’ll leave with a concrete next step\, not just inspiration. \nHosted by Crescendo\, a NZ podcast production company that reinvests its commercial revenue into youth mentoring and training for rangatahi Māori. Registration is essential. Light breakfast provided. Places are limited to 40.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-breakfast-event-new-zealanders-love-podcasts-heres-how-to-make-it-work-for-your-organisation/
LOCATION:Hays Recruitment\, Level 36\, ANZ Centre\, 23-29 Albert Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260420T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260423T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T045846
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SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:20th – 23rd April 2026 @ 9:30am – 12:00pm (4 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. \n\nCore Content\nStrategies for uncertain times – rethinking old rules\nWhere are we now? Developing situational intelligence\nCritical relationships – who are you talking to\, engaging with or working alongside?\nIdentifying issues and risk – checking the crisis plan\nThe audit – what can we do with what we’ve got?\nThe good citizen – are we behaving well?\nUnderstanding the digital dimension – developing digital strategies\, working with AI\nHow effective are we now – measuring what’s in place and what matters\nSetting your destination – what are your outcomes?\nNavigation – how will you get there and what resources do you need?\nKnowing when you’ve arrived – measuring and evaluating success\nCreative problem solving\, courageous strategies\, choosing channels\n\nLearning outcomes \n\nUnderstanding the dimensions and scope of public relations strategies\nUnderstanding approaches to research\, measurement and evaluation\nUnderstanding the role of issues and risk in strategic planning\nUnderstanding and knowledge of effective strategy development\nUnderstanding and knowledge of effective stakeholder engagement\nUnderstanding of creative problem solving strategic challenges\nUnderstanding the role of situational intelligence and behavioural analysis\n\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 that course costs are inclusive of GST  \nYour presenter is..\nCatherine Arrow LPRINZ FPRINZ FCIPR\nCatherine Arrow is a pioneer and recognised leader in public relations education and practice and was named Global Public Relations Practitioner of the Year at the World PR Awards. She works with professionals and organisations of all types to build capability\, strengthen strategy and deliver meaningful outcomes. \nAs founder and director of PR Knowledge Hub\, Catherine leads an independent learning centre that provides high-quality professional development for practitioners worldwide — in person\, online and on demand. Her work spans organisational relations\, internal communication\, public engagement\, advocacy\, ethics\, risk and reputation\, with a central focus on the practical use of emerging technologies. Over the last decade\, she has focused on exploring and communicating the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on public relations and society\, providing critical training and guidance and launching the first global AI in PR Capability Certification in 2022. Catherine supports practitioners at all stages of their career\, helping them navigate complexity\, build trust and lead with purpose. \nCatherine is a Life member and Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations\, Accredited Fellow 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. 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. A respected writer and speaker on the societal impacts of public relations\, Catherine’s 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-7/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260421T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260421T130000
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Real-Time Salary Insights with LiveRem - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 21st April 2026 @ 12:00pm – 1:00pm\nOverview\nIn this session\, Kathleen will provide an in-depth demo of the LiveRem platform\, showing how PRINZ organisations can access accurate\, real-time market salary data. The session will cover how LiveRem works\, the type of insights available\, and how members can use the platform to benchmark roles\, support remuneration reviews\, and make more informed pay decisions. \nYour presenter is..\nKathleen Webber is the Co-Founder and CEO of LiveRem\, a real-time salary benchmarking and HR insights platform helping organisations access accurate\, up-to-date market pay data. She has deep expertise in payroll data\, remuneration\, and workforce analytics\, and is passionate about helping leaders make more confident\, data-driven decisions about pay. Prior to LiveRem\, Kathleen co-founded ResolvePay\, a specialist consultancy focused on Holidays Act compliance and payroll data analysis.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/unlocking-real-time-salary-insights-with-liverem-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260429T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T045846
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SUMMARY:Issues and Crisis Management
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 29th April 2026 @ 9:30 – 4:00pm\nOverview\nThis in-person 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-8/
LOCATION:GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Offices\, 100 College Hill\, Auckland\, Ponsonby\, 1011\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T090000
DTSTAMP:20260408T045846
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SUMMARY:Breakfast for the brain: Critical thinking
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 30th April 2026 @ 7:30am – 9:00am\nOverview\nIn an environment where communications professionals are expected to interpret complex information\, advise leaders\, and respond credibly to misinformation and emerging technologies\, strong critical thinking skills are essential. This Christchurch PRINZ breakfast session offers a practical introduction to critical thinking\, tailored to the realities our profession faces in today’s fast-moving landscape. \nIn this introductory session\, Carl Davidson will draw from a range of social science perspectives to outline why critical thinking is much harder than you might expect and why most organisations make it much harder still. You’ll learn why we’re all wired to think like lawyers rather than scientists\, and why most of us believe we’re already above average thinkers. You’ll be introduced to a range of tools to unleash your critical thinking\, nurture your scepticism\, and supercharge your decision-making acumen. If you’re interested in improving your thinking and decision-making skills\, or just worried about what all those LLMs are doing to our ability to think straight\, this is the session for you! \nTickets include some light breakfast treats sourced from Grizzly Baked Goods\, please advise of any dietaries when booking. \nThis will be our second local 2026 PRINZ event in Christchurch\, and continues our overarching theme of insights for impact. Keep an eye out for more upcoming events to make the most of this focus and what we have to offer. \nThis event will be held in the Waimakariri Room on the ground floor. Breakfast treats available from 7.30am\, and our session will start at 7.45am. Parking is available near the venue\, please allow enough time to park. Please advise any dietary requirements when booking. \nYour presenter is..\nCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\, global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company. \nIn 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/breakfast-for-the-brain-critical-thinking/
LOCATION:Environment Canterbury\, 200 Tuam Street\, Christchurch\, 8011
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260505T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260505T124500
DTSTAMP:20260408T045846
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SUMMARY:Press Release Writing and Media Pitching: Tips from a former newspaper editor on getting your story into the media
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 5th May 2026 @ 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-3/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260513T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T045846
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SUMMARY:The Inside Scoop: Strategic Internal Comms for Your Organisation
DESCRIPTION:13th & 20th May 2026 @ 9:00am – 12:00pm (2 morning sessions + 2x 1:1 sessions)\nOverview\nDone well\, internal comms is one of the most strategic levers an organisation has. It connects people to purpose\, shapes culture\, and helps employees connect to each other and understand how their work fits into the wider business. \nBut too often it’s treated as a postal service – the person (or team\, if you’re lucky) people call when they realise “we need to wrap some comms around that”! \nThis course is designed for practitioners at any level who want to move beyond distribution and into a more strategic\, people-centred practice. Across two practical workshops and 1:1 sessions you’ll learn to leverage (and tame!) all the channels available to you\, understand your audiences\, and design communication that supports alignment and connection. \nWe’ll cover: \n\nStrategic capability – positioning internal comms as a strategic advisory function by linking communication work directly to organisational and people goals\nUnderstanding people and audiences – analysing different employee groups and tailoring communication to their needs and context\nChannels and noise – auditing and organising your channels to reduce noise and create a cleaner\, more predictable communication system\nLeadership and influence – working effectively with key leaders and teams (hello HR and IT!)\nMeasurement and value – demonstrating the value of internal comms by reporting insights that help leaders make better decisions\n\nThe essence of strategy is making the best moves with limited resources so this course is also designed to ensure you walk away feeling encouraged rather than deflated – you don’t need a massive budget or a small army to get things done! (Ironically\, having both of those can sometimes make you less strategic because you have fewer constraints.) \nTo personalise this unique learning opportunity\, your investment includes: \n\n Pre-course 1:1 (45 minutes)\nA conversation to understand your context (organisation\, challenges\, stakeholders) and goals for the course\, ensuring a learning experience that is tailored rather than ‘one size fits all’.\n Two live online workshops (3 hours each)\nPractical\, interactive\, and scenario-based sessions covering strategy\, channels\, audiences\, leadership\, storytelling\, and measurement.\n Post-course 1:1 (60 minutes)\nA coaching and mentoring session to help you apply your learning\, troubleshoot challenges\, and support real-world application.\n\nPlease note that ticket sales close on Tuesday 5th May 2026 at 5pm to allow time for the pre-course 1:1. \nYour facilitator is..\nKathryn Ruge\, APR\nKathryn is an experienced communications leader and strategist specialising in internal communication\, organisational change\, and the human dynamics that shape how people engage with information – and each other! – at work. She has led internal communications functions in both the private and public sectors and has supported organisations as a consultant and contractor through complex\, organisation-wide change. \nWith more than 25 years’ experience across frontline\, senior leadership\, and governance roles\, Kathryn brings a practical\, people-centred approach to communication that strengthens trust\, reduces friction\, and helps teams navigate uncertainty. She has developed internal communication strategies for large\, multi-site organisations\, advised executives through high-stakes transitions\, and coached leaders to communicate with confidence. \nKathryn is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors and the founder of Engaging People\, a consultancy focused on helping leaders communicate well\, understand culture\, and manage change. A life-long learner\, she has an extensive collection of industry-related qualifications and certifications and is currently completing a Masters in Neuroscience and Psychology through King’s College London alongside becoming an Associate Certified Coach with ICF (International Coaching Federation).
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-inside-scoop-strategic-internal-comms-for-your-organisation/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260514T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260514T083000
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SUMMARY:From Overwhelm to Clarity: Navigating High-Pressure Environments
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 14th May 2026 @ 7:30am – 8:30am\nOverview\nIn times of uncertainty and sustained pressure\, it’s easy to become reactive\, overwhelmed\, or stretched beyond your limits. \nIn this workshop\, Coach and IFS practitioner Simone Denny will help you understand how your nervous system responds under pressure\, and why you may find yourself reacting rather than responding. \nYou’ll learn practical tools to regulate your state in real time\, so you can respond with greater clarity and capacity – even in demanding environments. \nYour presenter is..\nSimone Denny is a trauma-informed coach\, Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitioner\, mindfulness facilitator\, and Emotional Culture Deck practitioner specialising in emotional resilience\, nervous system regulation\, and performance under pressure. \nWith a background in psychology and over 12 years working in investment banking\, Simone brings both lived experience of high-pressure environments and deep psychological insight to her work. She supports individuals and teams to understand how they respond under pressure\, navigate complex emotional states\, and develop the capacity to stay clear\, regulated and effective in demanding environments. \nHer work integrates evidence-based approaches with practical\, real-world application\, helping clients move beyond reactivity and overwhelm to more grounded\, intentional ways of working and leading.\nSimone works with both individuals and organisations through coaching\, workshops\, and immersive experiences.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/from-overwhelm-to-clarity-navigating-high-pressure-environments/
LOCATION:Auckland Council\, Auckland House\, 135 Albert Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260519T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260521T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T045846
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Public Relations
DESCRIPTION:19th – 21st May 2026 @ 9:30am-12:00pm\, (3x morning sessions)\nOverview\nIf you are new to public relations\, get ready to enter a profession undergoing a seismic shift. \nThe purpose of public relations remains the same – building and sustaining the relationships that organisations need to maintain their licence to operate. What has changed are the methods of practice. Artificial intelligence\, new communication challenges and stakeholder expectations of transparency and accountability mean practitioners now need broader capabilities and stronger judgement than ever before. \nThis course provides a practical introduction to modern public relations and leadership communication. It explores what public relations is for\, how it works in practice and the range of roles practitioners are expected to play today\, from strategist and adviser to coordinator and orchestrator of complex activity. It provides practical instruction on skills and capability development from ethical and innovative use of AI\, risk and issues management\, storytelling and stakeholder engagement to developing\, managing and measuring programmes and campaigns. \nDesigned for you if you are new to public relations or communication\, this is a course that offers a clear grounding in both the principles of the profession and the realities of working in it today – and tomorrow. \nLearning Outcomes\n\nUnderstand the purpose and responsibilities of public relations in organisations and communities\nRecognise the different – and changing – roles public relations and communication practitioners undertake\nUnderstand how artificial intelligence and digital systems have changed methods of practice Understand fundamentals of strategy\, planning and evaluation\nIdentify the basics of risk\, issues and crisis communication\nRecognise the importance of ethics\, judgement and stakeholder relationships\n\nAcross three interactive sessions\, you will explore:\n\nWhat public relations is\, what it does and why it matters\nHow public relations works in practice\, including strategy and planning\nThe different roles within the profession and the capabilities required\n\n\nHow to apply artificial intelligence in today’s practice environment\nFundamentals of measurement\, evaluation and demonstrating value\nManaging risk\, issues and crises in a communication context\nEthics\, responsibility and professional judgement in modern practice\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 LPRINZ FPRINZ FCIPR\nCatherine Arrow is a pioneer and recognised leader in public relations education and practice and was named Global Public Relations Practitioner of the Year at the World PR Awards. She works with professionals and organisations of all types to build capability\, strengthen strategy and deliver meaningful outcomes. \nAs founder and director of PR Knowledge Hub\, Catherine leads an independent learning centre that provides high-quality professional development for practitioners worldwide — in person\, online and on demand. Her work spans organisational relations\, internal communication\, public engagement\, advocacy\, ethics\, risk and reputation\, with a central focus on the practical use of emerging technologies. Over the last decade\, she has focused on exploring and communicating the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on public relations and society\, providing critical training and guidance and launching the first global AI in PR Capability Certification in 2022. Catherine supports practitioners at all stages of their career\, helping them navigate complexity\, build trust and lead with purpose. \nCatherine is a Life member and Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations\, Accredited Fellow 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. 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. A respected writer and speaker on the societal impacts of public relations\, Catherine’s career has spanned the Northern and Southern Hemispheres and she is a recipient of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand President’s Award for exemplary contribution to the profession.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/introduction-to-public-relations-8/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260609T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T045846
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SUMMARY:Incorporating Tiriti-based Principles into Public Relations Practice
DESCRIPTION:9th June @ 10:00am – 12:00pm & 16th June 2026 @ 10:00am – 11:00am (3 hours total)\nOverview\nEffective public relations practice requires more than strong messaging in NZ. Many cases call for cultural understanding\, integrity\, and a genuine commitment to Tiriti-based principles. This dynamic\, practice-focused workshop is designed to equip PR professionals with the tools and confidence to work responsibly and respectfully within an Aotearoa context. \nWhether you are completely new to Tiriti-based practices or looking to strengthen your current approach\, this session provides clear\, practical guidance you can apply immediately in your communications work. \nLearning Outcomes \nBy the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nExplore Tiriti-based principles and their relevance for PRINZ work.\nIdentify practical ways to embed te reo Māori (Māori language) and tikanga Māori (customs and practices) into day-to-day PR work\nBuild confidence to engage respectfully with Māori perspectives in professional contexts.\n\nWorkshop Structure \nThe session is strongly practice-focused\, with emphasis on practical actions you can apply immediately in your PR and communications work: \n\nWorking Responsibly in an Aotearoa Context\n\nA brief overview of expectations for professional practice\, with regard to Te Tiriti o Waitangi\n\n\nUsing Te Reo Māori and Tikanga Appropriately\nPractical guidance on:\n\n\n\n\nUsing te reo Māori confidently and correctly in written and spoken communications\nUnderstanding basic tikanga and how it influences professional interactions\nReflection and Next Steps\n\nGuided discussion to identify simple\, achievable actions.\n\n\n\n\n\nYour facilitators are:\nJennifer Leahy – Facilitator\nJennifer Leahy is an experienced adult educator and facilitator with a strong national profile in professional learning and development. She has worked across the tertiary education\, corrections\, corporate\, and community sectors. Her facilitation style is practical\, inclusive\, and grounded in real-world experience\, with a strong focus on engaging adult learners and supporting reflective professional practice. \n \nCharmaine Tukua-Pouwhare – Consultant and Co-facilitator\nCharmaine Tukua-Pouwhare\, Te Taumata Tapu o Ngāi Tuāhuriri\, is a senior educator at Ara Institute of Canterbury. She has served as a kaiako\, programme leader\, and currently as the operations coordinator at Te Puna Wānaka\, Ara’s Māori education unit.  Her leadership has been instrumental in enhancing Māori learners’ engagement and success in tertiary education. In addition\, Charmaine has actively contributed to national literacy training and qualification delivery\, ensuring culturally responsive educational practices.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/incorporating-tiriti-based-principles-into-public-relations-practice/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Down the Rabbit Hole: Understanding Government Relations
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 18th June 2026 @ 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-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260624T123000
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SUMMARY:Critical Thinking in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:23rd & 24th June 2026 @ 9:30am – 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions)\nOverview\nThis seminar explores why critical thinking is far more difficult than most people assume and why even experienced professionals often fall into hidden cognitive traps that affect judgement\, strategy\, and decision-making. \nDrawing on more than 30 years of social science research and insights industry experience\, Carl will reveal how people are naturally wired to defend their views rather than test them\, how organisational cultures can unintentionally suppress questioning\, and how cognitive biases quietly shape the way we interpret information. \nAt the end of this course participants will leave with: \n\nPractical critical thinking tools to immediately apply to business decisions and strategic planning.\nDecision-making frameworks that promote scientific thinking over defensive reasoning.\nTechniques to identify and counter cognitive biases in themselves and their teams.\nStrategies to nurture organizational skepticism without creating toxic negativity.\nMethods to evaluate AI-generated insights and information sources more critically.\nActionable approaches to create a culture that rewards questioning and intellectual humility.\nSelf-assessment techniques to recognise when you’re not thinking critically\, and\nEasily applicable insights backed by 30+ years of research and insights industry experience.\n\nIdeal for communications\, PR\, and strategy professionals navigating AI-driven insights\, complex narratives\, and high-stakes decision-making\, this course will sharpen the thinking skills that underpin effective leadership and sound strategy. \nMeet the facilitator\nCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company:https://www.curiositycompany.co.nz/ \nIn 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/critical-thinking-in-the-age-of-ai/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T120000
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SUMMARY:Hands On with AI
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 25th June 2026 @ 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 LPRINZ FPRINZ FCIPR\nCatherine Arrow is a pioneer and recognised leader in public relations education and practice and was named Global Public Relations Practitioner of the Year at the World PR Awards. She works with professionals and organisations of all types to build capability\, strengthen strategy and deliver meaningful outcomes. \nAs founder and director of PR Knowledge Hub\, Catherine leads an independent learning centre that provides high-quality professional development for practitioners worldwide — in person\, online and on demand. Her work spans organisational relations\, internal communication\, public engagement\, advocacy\, ethics\, risk and reputation\, with a central focus on the practical use of emerging technologies. Over the last decade\, she has focused on exploring and communicating the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on public relations and society\, providing critical training and guidance and launching the first global AI in PR Capability Certification in 2022. Catherine supports practitioners at all stages of their career\, helping them navigate complexity\, build trust and lead with purpose. \nCatherine is a Life member and Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations\, Accredited Fellow 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. 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. A respected writer and speaker on the societal impacts of public relations\, Catherine’s 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-4/
LOCATION:Online
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