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:20260604T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T233000 DTSTAMP:20260422T044857 CREATED:20260414T210700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T002341Z UID:55782-1780597800-1780615800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:2026 PRINZ Awards Gala Dinner DESCRIPTION:26 March @ 12.10pm - 1.10pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewSince Covid the topic of employee engagement has been high on the agenda for many organisations and for many different reasons. And as we continue into what could be a difficult year for many workplaces\, keeping employees engaged will be more important than ever. But what does an inspiring employee engagement model look like? And once you’ve found one\, how do you make it stick?   Join us in a friendly space to discuss the theory and how we can ensure we’re using best practice while creating our plans and working with stakeholders. Alissa Burn\, Senior Communications Advisor at Oranga Tamariki and former Communications Consultant\, will share her top models\, theories and frameworks collected over time\, with examples of when she’s used them in the workplace\, what worked and what didn’t.  Any communications and engagement professionals with an interest in employee engagement are welcome\, and invited to bring along your own examples and learnings to share.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Background on your speakerTēnā koutou katoa\, Ko Mulanje te maunga  Ko Alderly Edge te puke  Ko Sena te iwi  Nō Ingarani\, nō Marāwi ōku tupuna  Kei te Whanganui-a-Tara au e noho ana Ko Alissa Burn tōku ingoa Alissa is senior communications advisor at Oranga Tamariki-Ministry for Children. Alissa started her career in events management before making the move into communications. She has worked across the public\, private and charity sectors\, and also brings experience of working as a communications consultant in a PR agency. Having lived in Thailand and the UK\, Alissa moved to Aotearoa New Zealand in 2022 and is based in Wellington.  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/2026-prinz-awards-gala-dinner/ LOCATION:Hilton Auckland\, 147 Quay Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-banners-61.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260609T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260616T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T044857 CREATED:20260302T033739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T033818Z UID:54988-1780999200-1781611200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Incorporating Tiriti-based Principles into Public Relations Practice DESCRIPTION:26 March @ 12.10pm - 1.10pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewSince Covid the topic of employee engagement has been high on the agenda for many organisations and for many different reasons. And as we continue into what could be a difficult year for many workplaces\, keeping employees engaged will be more important than ever. But what does an inspiring employee engagement model look like? And once you’ve found one\, how do you make it stick?   Join us in a friendly space to discuss the theory and how we can ensure we’re using best practice while creating our plans and working with stakeholders. Alissa Burn\, Senior Communications Advisor at Oranga Tamariki and former Communications Consultant\, will share her top models\, theories and frameworks collected over time\, with examples of when she’s used them in the workplace\, what worked and what didn’t.  Any communications and engagement professionals with an interest in employee engagement are welcome\, and invited to bring along your own examples and learnings to share.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Background on your speakerTēnā koutou katoa\, Ko Mulanje te maunga  Ko Alderly Edge te puke  Ko Sena te iwi  Nō Ingarani\, nō Marāwi ōku tupuna  Kei te Whanganui-a-Tara au e noho ana Ko Alissa Burn tōku ingoa Alissa is senior communications advisor at Oranga Tamariki-Ministry for Children. Alissa started her career in events management before making the move into communications. She has worked across the public\, private and charity sectors\, and also brings experience of working as a communications consultant in a PR agency. Having lived in Thailand and the UK\, Alissa moved to Aotearoa New Zealand in 2022 and is based in Wellington.  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/incorporating-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:20260623T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260624T123000 DTSTAMP:20260422T044858 CREATED:20260309T012034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T000220Z UID:55082-1782207000-1782304200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Critical Thinking in the Age of AI DESCRIPTION:26 March @ 12.10pm - 1.10pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewSince Covid the topic of employee engagement has been high on the agenda for many organisations and for many different reasons. And as we continue into what could be a difficult year for many workplaces\, keeping employees engaged will be more important than ever. But what does an inspiring employee engagement model look like? And once you’ve found one\, how do you make it stick?   Join us in a friendly space to discuss the theory and how we can ensure we’re using best practice while creating our plans and working with stakeholders. Alissa Burn\, Senior Communications Advisor at Oranga Tamariki and former Communications Consultant\, will share her top models\, theories and frameworks collected over time\, with examples of when she’s used them in the workplace\, what worked and what didn’t.  Any communications and engagement professionals with an interest in employee engagement are welcome\, and invited to bring along your own examples and learnings to share.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Background on your speakerTēnā koutou katoa\, Ko Mulanje te maunga  Ko Alderly Edge te puke  Ko Sena te iwi  Nō Ingarani\, nō Marāwi ōku tupuna  Kei te Whanganui-a-Tara au e noho ana Ko Alissa Burn tōku ingoa Alissa is senior communications advisor at Oranga Tamariki-Ministry for Children. Alissa started her career in events management before making the move into communications. She has worked across the public\, private and charity sectors\, and also brings experience of working as a communications consultant in a PR agency. Having lived in Thailand and the UK\, Alissa moved to Aotearoa New Zealand in 2022 and is based in Wellington.  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/critical-thinking-in-the-age-of-ai/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/critical-thinking-age-of-ai.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T044858 CREATED:20251212T033817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T234105Z UID:53684-1782379800-1782388800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Hands On with AI DESCRIPTION:26 March @ 12.10pm - 1.10pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewSince Covid the topic of employee engagement has been high on the agenda for many organisations and for many different reasons. And as we continue into what could be a difficult year for many workplaces\, keeping employees engaged will be more important than ever. But what does an inspiring employee engagement model look like? And once you’ve found one\, how do you make it stick?   Join us in a friendly space to discuss the theory and how we can ensure we’re using best practice while creating our plans and working with stakeholders. Alissa Burn\, Senior Communications Advisor at Oranga Tamariki and former Communications Consultant\, will share her top models\, theories and frameworks collected over time\, with examples of when she’s used them in the workplace\, what worked and what didn’t.  Any communications and engagement professionals with an interest in employee engagement are welcome\, and invited to bring along your own examples and learnings to share.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Background on your speakerTēnā koutou katoa\, Ko Mulanje te maunga  Ko Alderly Edge te puke  Ko Sena te iwi  Nō Ingarani\, nō Marāwi ōku tupuna  Kei te Whanganui-a-Tara au e noho ana Ko Alissa Burn tōku ingoa Alissa is senior communications advisor at Oranga Tamariki-Ministry for Children. Alissa started her career in events management before making the move into communications. She has worked across the public\, private and charity sectors\, and also brings experience of working as a communications consultant in a PR agency. Having lived in Thailand and the UK\, Alissa moved to Aotearoa New Zealand in 2022 and is based in Wellington.  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/hands-on-with-ai-4/ 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:20260630T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260630T123000 DTSTAMP:20260422T044858 CREATED:20251217T042649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T230336Z UID:53707-1782811800-1782822600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Down the Rabbit Hole: Understanding Government Relations DESCRIPTION:26 March @ 12.10pm - 1.10pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewSince Covid the topic of employee engagement has been high on the agenda for many organisations and for many different reasons. And as we continue into what could be a difficult year for many workplaces\, keeping employees engaged will be more important than ever. But what does an inspiring employee engagement model look like? And once you’ve found one\, how do you make it stick?   Join us in a friendly space to discuss the theory and how we can ensure we’re using best practice while creating our plans and working with stakeholders. Alissa Burn\, Senior Communications Advisor at Oranga Tamariki and former Communications Consultant\, will share her top models\, theories and frameworks collected over time\, with examples of when she’s used them in the workplace\, what worked and what didn’t.  Any communications and engagement professionals with an interest in employee engagement are welcome\, and invited to bring along your own examples and learnings to share.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Background on your speakerTēnā koutou katoa\, Ko Mulanje te maunga  Ko Alderly Edge te puke  Ko Sena te iwi  Nō Ingarani\, nō Marāwi ōku tupuna  Kei te Whanganui-a-Tara au e noho ana Ko Alissa Burn tōku ingoa Alissa is senior communications advisor at Oranga Tamariki-Ministry for Children. Alissa started her career in events management before making the move into communications. She has worked across the public\, private and charity sectors\, and also brings experience of working as a communications consultant in a PR agency. Having lived in Thailand and the UK\, Alissa moved to Aotearoa New Zealand in 2022 and is based in Wellington.  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/down-the-rabbit-hole-understanding-government-relations-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/alice.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR