Join Aaron Creighton (Head of AI, Catalyst) and Emily Broadmore (Director, Heft Communications) for an engaging workshop at the Wellington Club, exclusively for PRINZ members.

In this hands-on session, discover how to effectively leverage AI chat tools in your communications practice while addressing the very real challenges they present. From crafting effective prompts to managing bias, transparency and privacy concerns, this workshop offers practical guidance for communications professionals looking to integrate AI responsibly.

For all PRINZ Fellows, Members and Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce a special dinner honouring the remarkable career and lasting contributions of Margalit Toledano, esteemed PRINZ Fellow, on the occasion of her retirement from the University of Waikato.

Join the Southern Division Committee on Thursday 17 July at one of Christchurch's newest venues, Rambler Bar at Drifter Hotel. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non-members - everyone is welcome!
We’re thrilled to have award-winning podcast producer and former broadcaster Andy Rowe of Red Nine Studios(www.redninestudios.com) as our special guest. If you’ve ever wondered how podcasting could amplify your brand or what it takes to launch one, this is the perfect chance to pick Andy’s brain.

Learn how to get your message across – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily.

Lively 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).

What does a career in communications look like in 2025 — and how can you get there?
Join us for He Ara Whakamua, an evening of koorero, kai, and whakawhanaungatanga as Maaori professionals across comms, marketing, and related fields share their journeys. From recent graduates to experienced leaders, our speakers will reflect on their career paths, the skills that matter, and how they stay grounded in kaupapa Maaori while navigating a fast-changing industry.

In today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.

Back by popular demand, we’re heading back to the Birdcage Tavern for a ‘First Tuesday’ quiz special next month.

Whether you want to come as a team, or join up with others on the night, all you have to do for now is RSVP down below.

If 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.

AI 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.

Introducing PRINZ’s Coffee Connections networking experience exclusive to PRINZ members: Are you a seasoned PR professional or an emerging leader looking to expand your industry horizons? PRINZ is excited to launch a fresh, informal networking initiative designed to spark meaningful conversations and build lasting connections across our diverse membership.

Many comms managers and leaders are finding themselves without a roadmap for AI implementation. Junior roles are changing, rapidly, and pressure to 'use the tools' is frequently outpacing strategic or ethical reflection necessary to enable your team to adapt. In this provocative and practical session, Emily Makere Broadmore (Director of Heft Communications) introduces the Heft Framework - an approach they are using to support AI adoption in communications teams with intention, clarity and care. Drawing on Heft’s leadership across government and industry, Emily explores how AI is reshaping job descriptions, team structures, and the unwritten rules of professional development - particularly for young people.

Led by professional director and PRINZ Life Member Tracey Bridges, this short course answers all your questions about how to work well with Boards, and – for those who are interested – how to move into a governance career. It will touch on key aspects of Governance practice. It will comprise a presentation and plenty of time for questions, answers and discussion.

Knowing how to edit writing – whether it’s your own or someone else’s – is a crucial skill to have, yet it’s rarely taught. This fun and practical course covers the essentials, including how to tighten sentences, writing in the active voice, using positive phrasing and writing strong intros. The course is filled with practical exercises – as soon as a technique is taught, you’ll then be able to practice it.