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:20260404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20260926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260909T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260916T120000 DTSTAMP:20261015T052007 CREATED:20260617T052105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T232409Z UID:57275-1788944400-1789560000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The Inside Scoop: Strategic Internal Comms for Your Organisation DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-inside-scoop-strategic-internal-comms-for-your-organisation-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-banners-47.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260917T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260917T183000 DTSTAMP:20261015T052007 CREATED:20260902T011626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T012554Z UID:58867-1789664400-1789669800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-10/ LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/First-Thursdays.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260924T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260924T120000 DTSTAMP:20261015T052007 CREATED:20260713T041519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T043951Z UID:57808-1790242200-1790251200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Mastering AI in PR - Applied AI for Practitioners DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/mastering-ai-in-pr-applied-ai-for-practitioners/ 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:20261001T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261031T170000 DTSTAMP:20261015T052007 CREATED:20260917T032626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T032955Z UID:59064-1790841600-1793466000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Coffee Connections Programme - October DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-coffee-connections-programme-october/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/coffee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261001T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261001T190000 DTSTAMP:20261015T052007 CREATED:20260910T004200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T204323Z UID:58955-1790874000-1790881200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Building Momentum - PRINZ Wellington Committee reborn DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/building-momentum/ LOCATION:Momentum Consulting Wellington\, 3 Queens Wharf\, Wellington\, 6011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2025-banners-84.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261005T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261005T193000 DTSTAMP:20261015T052007 CREATED:20260917T001328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T235307Z UID:58977-1791221400-1791228600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Bridge the Gap DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/bridge-the-gap/ LOCATION:One NZ\, 30 Daldy Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Event-Website-Banner-1920-x-800-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261014T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261014T130000 DTSTAMP:20261015T052007 CREATED:20260922T051233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T234354Z UID:59224-1791979200-1791982800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Myths and Facts: Busting the myths about PR and comms Webinar DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/myths-facts-busting-the-myths-about-pr-and-comms-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2025-banners-Presentation-13.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261019T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261022T120000 DTSTAMP:20261015T052007 CREATED:20260625T033711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T002614Z UID:57417-1792402200-1792670400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-strategy-and-evaluation-8/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PR-Strategy-and-Evaluation-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261028T070000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261028T083000 DTSTAMP:20261015T052007 CREATED:20260920T232807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T020720Z UID:59125-1793170800-1793176200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Tauranga Breakfast Event: AI and the Future of Communications DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-breakfast-event-ai-and-the-future-of-communications/ LOCATION:The Tauranga Club\, Level 5\, Devonport Towers/72 Devonport Road\, Tauranga\, 3110 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2025-banners-89.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261028T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261104T123000 DTSTAMP:20261015T052007 CREATED:20260827T014119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T014317Z UID:58278-1793179800-1793795400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Communicating through online harm: Navigating harassment and false information while still doing great work DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/communicating-through-online-harm-navigating-harassment-and-false-information-while-still-doing-great-work/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-81.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261028T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261028T190000 DTSTAMP:20261015T052007 CREATED:20261009T032450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T032450Z UID:59656-1793206800-1793214000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Communications Professionals Can't Afford to Ignore DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-communications-professionals-cant-afford-to-ignore/ LOCATION:No. 4 Bar and Restaurant\, 4 Mansfield Avenue\, St Albans\, Christchurch\, 8014\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2025-banners-92.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261029T070000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261029T090000 DTSTAMP:20261015T052007 CREATED:20260923T215852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T223754Z UID:59280-1793257200-1793264400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:How do you stand out when everyone is competing for attention online? DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/how-do-you-stand-out-when-everyone-is-competing-for-attention-online/ LOCATION:Toi Foundation\, 121 Gill Street\, New Plymouth\, 4310 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2025-banners-90.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261103T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261103T120000 DTSTAMP:20261015T052007 CREATED:20260923T000327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T000327Z UID:59255-1793698200-1793707200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Mastering AI in PR - Applied AI for Practitioners DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/mastering-ai-in-pr-applied-ai-for-practitioners-2/ 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:20261105T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261110T113000 DTSTAMP:20261015T052007 CREATED:20260827T021030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T021030Z UID:58732-1793871000-1794310200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Incorporting Tiriti-Based Principles into Public Relations Practice DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/incorporting-tiriti-based-principles-into-public-relations-practice/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025-banners-58.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261111T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261118T123000 DTSTAMP:20261015T052007 CREATED:20260910T233750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T214251Z UID:58730-1794389400-1795005000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:How to Optimise Your Social and Media Mahi DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/how-to-optimise-your-social-and-media-mahi/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2025-banners-86.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261117T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261117T120000 DTSTAMP:20261015T052007 CREATED:20260901T002916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T002916Z UID:58809-1794906000-1794916800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Show Me the Money: Learning the Language of Finance DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/show-me-the-money-learning-the-language-of-finance-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-75.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261124T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261201T120000 DTSTAMP:20261015T052007 CREATED:20260901T032118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T002121Z UID:58775-1795512600-1796126400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Launching and Landing Stories the Media Loves DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. Our panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. We know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. We’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch.   Note: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Melanie Carpinter Mel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. Mel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie CurtisJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. She has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phil de JouxPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. He has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/launching-and-landing-stories-the-media-loves/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2025-banners-82.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR