BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand - ECPv6.3.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://prinz.org.nz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20250405T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20250927T140000 END:DAYLIGHT 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:20250901T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250930T170000 DTSTAMP:20260902T201305 CREATED:20250818T031408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T015506Z UID:51437-1756713600-1759251600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland Coffee Connections Programme DESCRIPTION:13th June 2024 @ 8am - 9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s new ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on crisis communications and managing issues to prevent a crisis. Hear from Felicity Price (LPRINZ\, FPRINZ) about her work on the Christchurch Arts Centre’s ‘save the Arts Centre’ campaign and from Michele Hider (FPRINZ) on supporting the veterinary sector during last year’s Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland flooding events. Both Fellows will share key learnings for practitioners gained during these projects and their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on. Join us at Bunsen Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the pantry) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will be on the second floor of the venue. Go inside the café\, then up the stairs.  We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your speakers are…Felicity Price (APR\, FRPINZ) Director\, Felicity Price & Associates Winner of several national and one international award for outstanding communication and marketing strategies and projects\, Felicity has significant expertise in media and digital media\, including social media and digital campaigns\, as well as business management and change management. In 2023\, Felicity was made a Life Member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) for her incredible service to the profession for more than three decades. She has chaired boards of large cultural entities\, including the heritage-listed Arts Centre of Christchurch\, the Court Theatre and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra\, and was recently on the board of Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa. In 2009\, she was also awarded the ONZM (Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit) in recognition of her service to business and the arts. Michele Hider (APR\, FPRINZ) Director\, Priority Communications Michele started award-winning agency Priority Communications in 2013. As well as supporting a wide variety of businesses and organisations with their PR and marketing\, she has worked as a senior advisor to local government and government agencies\, including the Ministry of Health\, Housing New Zealand\, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority and Christchurch City Council. For several years\, she was Communications Manager for the Canterbury District Health Board – the South Island’s largest employer. “With a habit of being in the wrong place at the right time”\, Michele has accumulated a vast amount of crisis communications experience and is highly sought after for her crisis and issues management expertise. Last year\, Priority Communications was the silver award winner for the best small to medium consultancy in the country. Michele has a Master of Management (Communication) with distinction\, is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, has international accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and is a regular guest lecturer at the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-coffee-connections-programme/ LOCATION:Auckland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/coffee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250904T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250904T090000 DTSTAMP:20260902T201305 CREATED:20250807T222636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T022848Z UID:50718-1756971000-1756976400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Auckland Event: Rethinking Roles - AI\, Ethics and the Future of Communications Teams DESCRIPTION:13th June 2024 @ 8am - 9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s new ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on crisis communications and managing issues to prevent a crisis. Hear from Felicity Price (LPRINZ\, FPRINZ) about her work on the Christchurch Arts Centre’s ‘save the Arts Centre’ campaign and from Michele Hider (FPRINZ) on supporting the veterinary sector during last year’s Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland flooding events. Both Fellows will share key learnings for practitioners gained during these projects and their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on. Join us at Bunsen Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the pantry) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will be on the second floor of the venue. Go inside the café\, then up the stairs.  We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your speakers are…Felicity Price (APR\, FRPINZ) Director\, Felicity Price & Associates Winner of several national and one international award for outstanding communication and marketing strategies and projects\, Felicity has significant expertise in media and digital media\, including social media and digital campaigns\, as well as business management and change management. In 2023\, Felicity was made a Life Member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) for her incredible service to the profession for more than three decades. She has chaired boards of large cultural entities\, including the heritage-listed Arts Centre of Christchurch\, the Court Theatre and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra\, and was recently on the board of Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa. In 2009\, she was also awarded the ONZM (Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit) in recognition of her service to business and the arts. Michele Hider (APR\, FPRINZ) Director\, Priority Communications Michele started award-winning agency Priority Communications in 2013. As well as supporting a wide variety of businesses and organisations with their PR and marketing\, she has worked as a senior advisor to local government and government agencies\, including the Ministry of Health\, Housing New Zealand\, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority and Christchurch City Council. For several years\, she was Communications Manager for the Canterbury District Health Board – the South Island’s largest employer. “With a habit of being in the wrong place at the right time”\, Michele has accumulated a vast amount of crisis communications experience and is highly sought after for her crisis and issues management expertise. Last year\, Priority Communications was the silver award winner for the best small to medium consultancy in the country. Michele has a Master of Management (Communication) with distinction\, is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, has international accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and is a regular guest lecturer at the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-event-rethinking-roles-ai-ethics-and-the-future-of-communications-teams/ LOCATION:Momentum Consulting Offices\, Shed 20\, Princes Warf\, Quay Street\, Auckland\, 1010 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ai-transforming-pr-with-media-monitoring-predictive-analytics-and-enhanced-personalised-communication.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250916T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250916T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T201305 CREATED:20250626T005025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T031852Z UID:50239-1758016800-1758024000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Communications and Governance DESCRIPTION:13th June 2024 @ 8am - 9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s new ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on crisis communications and managing issues to prevent a crisis. Hear from Felicity Price (LPRINZ\, FPRINZ) about her work on the Christchurch Arts Centre’s ‘save the Arts Centre’ campaign and from Michele Hider (FPRINZ) on supporting the veterinary sector during last year’s Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland flooding events. Both Fellows will share key learnings for practitioners gained during these projects and their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on. Join us at Bunsen Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the pantry) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will be on the second floor of the venue. Go inside the café\, then up the stairs.  We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your speakers are…Felicity Price (APR\, FRPINZ) Director\, Felicity Price & Associates Winner of several national and one international award for outstanding communication and marketing strategies and projects\, Felicity has significant expertise in media and digital media\, including social media and digital campaigns\, as well as business management and change management. In 2023\, Felicity was made a Life Member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) for her incredible service to the profession for more than three decades. She has chaired boards of large cultural entities\, including the heritage-listed Arts Centre of Christchurch\, the Court Theatre and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra\, and was recently on the board of Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa. In 2009\, she was also awarded the ONZM (Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit) in recognition of her service to business and the arts. Michele Hider (APR\, FPRINZ) Director\, Priority Communications Michele started award-winning agency Priority Communications in 2013. As well as supporting a wide variety of businesses and organisations with their PR and marketing\, she has worked as a senior advisor to local government and government agencies\, including the Ministry of Health\, Housing New Zealand\, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority and Christchurch City Council. For several years\, she was Communications Manager for the Canterbury District Health Board – the South Island’s largest employer. “With a habit of being in the wrong place at the right time”\, Michele has accumulated a vast amount of crisis communications experience and is highly sought after for her crisis and issues management expertise. Last year\, Priority Communications was the silver award winner for the best small to medium consultancy in the country. Michele has a Master of Management (Communication) with distinction\, is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, has international accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and is a regular guest lecturer at the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/communications-and-governance-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PR-12.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250923T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250923T124500 DTSTAMP:20260902T201305 CREATED:20250704T020636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T020636Z UID:50311-1758619800-1758631500@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Sub-editing and Proofreading: Key writing and editing tips to make your copy sing DESCRIPTION:13th June 2024 @ 8am - 9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s new ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on crisis communications and managing issues to prevent a crisis. Hear from Felicity Price (LPRINZ\, FPRINZ) about her work on the Christchurch Arts Centre’s ‘save the Arts Centre’ campaign and from Michele Hider (FPRINZ) on supporting the veterinary sector during last year’s Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland flooding events. Both Fellows will share key learnings for practitioners gained during these projects and their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on. Join us at Bunsen Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the pantry) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will be on the second floor of the venue. Go inside the café\, then up the stairs.  We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your speakers are…Felicity Price (APR\, FRPINZ) Director\, Felicity Price & Associates Winner of several national and one international award for outstanding communication and marketing strategies and projects\, Felicity has significant expertise in media and digital media\, including social media and digital campaigns\, as well as business management and change management. In 2023\, Felicity was made a Life Member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) for her incredible service to the profession for more than three decades. She has chaired boards of large cultural entities\, including the heritage-listed Arts Centre of Christchurch\, the Court Theatre and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra\, and was recently on the board of Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa. In 2009\, she was also awarded the ONZM (Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit) in recognition of her service to business and the arts. Michele Hider (APR\, FPRINZ) Director\, Priority Communications Michele started award-winning agency Priority Communications in 2013. As well as supporting a wide variety of businesses and organisations with their PR and marketing\, she has worked as a senior advisor to local government and government agencies\, including the Ministry of Health\, Housing New Zealand\, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority and Christchurch City Council. For several years\, she was Communications Manager for the Canterbury District Health Board – the South Island’s largest employer. “With a habit of being in the wrong place at the right time”\, Michele has accumulated a vast amount of crisis communications experience and is highly sought after for her crisis and issues management expertise. Last year\, Priority Communications was the silver award winner for the best small to medium consultancy in the country. Michele has a Master of Management (Communication) with distinction\, is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, has international accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and is a regular guest lecturer at the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/sub-editing-and-proofreading-key-writing-and-editing-tips-to-make-your-copy-sing-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/edit-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250924T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250924T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T201305 CREATED:20250817T222722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T211201Z UID:51485-1758715200-1758718800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Unlocking the Power of Podcasting for PR - Webinar DESCRIPTION:13th June 2024 @ 8am - 9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s new ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on crisis communications and managing issues to prevent a crisis. Hear from Felicity Price (LPRINZ\, FPRINZ) about her work on the Christchurch Arts Centre’s ‘save the Arts Centre’ campaign and from Michele Hider (FPRINZ) on supporting the veterinary sector during last year’s Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland flooding events. Both Fellows will share key learnings for practitioners gained during these projects and their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on. Join us at Bunsen Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the pantry) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will be on the second floor of the venue. Go inside the café\, then up the stairs.  We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your speakers are…Felicity Price (APR\, FRPINZ) Director\, Felicity Price & Associates Winner of several national and one international award for outstanding communication and marketing strategies and projects\, Felicity has significant expertise in media and digital media\, including social media and digital campaigns\, as well as business management and change management. In 2023\, Felicity was made a Life Member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) for her incredible service to the profession for more than three decades. She has chaired boards of large cultural entities\, including the heritage-listed Arts Centre of Christchurch\, the Court Theatre and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra\, and was recently on the board of Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa. In 2009\, she was also awarded the ONZM (Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit) in recognition of her service to business and the arts. Michele Hider (APR\, FPRINZ) Director\, Priority Communications Michele started award-winning agency Priority Communications in 2013. As well as supporting a wide variety of businesses and organisations with their PR and marketing\, she has worked as a senior advisor to local government and government agencies\, including the Ministry of Health\, Housing New Zealand\, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority and Christchurch City Council. For several years\, she was Communications Manager for the Canterbury District Health Board – the South Island’s largest employer. “With a habit of being in the wrong place at the right time”\, Michele has accumulated a vast amount of crisis communications experience and is highly sought after for her crisis and issues management expertise. Last year\, Priority Communications was the silver award winner for the best small to medium consultancy in the country. Michele has a Master of Management (Communication) with distinction\, is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, has international accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and is a regular guest lecturer at the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/unlocking-the-power-of-podcasting-for-pr-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/podcasting-photo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251007T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251008T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T201305 CREATED:20250605T001656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T001740Z UID:49447-1759829400-1759924800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Speechwriting Essentials DESCRIPTION:13th June 2024 @ 8am - 9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s new ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on crisis communications and managing issues to prevent a crisis. Hear from Felicity Price (LPRINZ\, FPRINZ) about her work on the Christchurch Arts Centre’s ‘save the Arts Centre’ campaign and from Michele Hider (FPRINZ) on supporting the veterinary sector during last year’s Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland flooding events. Both Fellows will share key learnings for practitioners gained during these projects and their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on. Join us at Bunsen Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the pantry) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will be on the second floor of the venue. Go inside the café\, then up the stairs.  We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your speakers are…Felicity Price (APR\, FRPINZ) Director\, Felicity Price & Associates Winner of several national and one international award for outstanding communication and marketing strategies and projects\, Felicity has significant expertise in media and digital media\, including social media and digital campaigns\, as well as business management and change management. In 2023\, Felicity was made a Life Member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) for her incredible service to the profession for more than three decades. She has chaired boards of large cultural entities\, including the heritage-listed Arts Centre of Christchurch\, the Court Theatre and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra\, and was recently on the board of Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa. In 2009\, she was also awarded the ONZM (Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit) in recognition of her service to business and the arts. Michele Hider (APR\, FPRINZ) Director\, Priority Communications Michele started award-winning agency Priority Communications in 2013. As well as supporting a wide variety of businesses and organisations with their PR and marketing\, she has worked as a senior advisor to local government and government agencies\, including the Ministry of Health\, Housing New Zealand\, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority and Christchurch City Council. For several years\, she was Communications Manager for the Canterbury District Health Board – the South Island’s largest employer. “With a habit of being in the wrong place at the right time”\, Michele has accumulated a vast amount of crisis communications experience and is highly sought after for her crisis and issues management expertise. Last year\, Priority Communications was the silver award winner for the best small to medium consultancy in the country. Michele has a Master of Management (Communication) with distinction\, is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, has international accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and is a regular guest lecturer at the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/speechwriting-essentials-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PR-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251008T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251008T193000 DTSTAMP:20260902T201305 CREATED:20250919T052201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T231737Z UID:52077-1759944600-1759951800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Pathways to PR: From Student to PR Professional DESCRIPTION:13th June 2024 @ 8am - 9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s new ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on crisis communications and managing issues to prevent a crisis. Hear from Felicity Price (LPRINZ\, FPRINZ) about her work on the Christchurch Arts Centre’s ‘save the Arts Centre’ campaign and from Michele Hider (FPRINZ) on supporting the veterinary sector during last year’s Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland flooding events. Both Fellows will share key learnings for practitioners gained during these projects and their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on. Join us at Bunsen Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the pantry) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will be on the second floor of the venue. Go inside the café\, then up the stairs.  We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your speakers are…Felicity Price (APR\, FRPINZ) Director\, Felicity Price & Associates Winner of several national and one international award for outstanding communication and marketing strategies and projects\, Felicity has significant expertise in media and digital media\, including social media and digital campaigns\, as well as business management and change management. In 2023\, Felicity was made a Life Member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) for her incredible service to the profession for more than three decades. She has chaired boards of large cultural entities\, including the heritage-listed Arts Centre of Christchurch\, the Court Theatre and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra\, and was recently on the board of Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa. In 2009\, she was also awarded the ONZM (Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit) in recognition of her service to business and the arts. Michele Hider (APR\, FPRINZ) Director\, Priority Communications Michele started award-winning agency Priority Communications in 2013. As well as supporting a wide variety of businesses and organisations with their PR and marketing\, she has worked as a senior advisor to local government and government agencies\, including the Ministry of Health\, Housing New Zealand\, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority and Christchurch City Council. For several years\, she was Communications Manager for the Canterbury District Health Board – the South Island’s largest employer. “With a habit of being in the wrong place at the right time”\, Michele has accumulated a vast amount of crisis communications experience and is highly sought after for her crisis and issues management expertise. Last year\, Priority Communications was the silver award winner for the best small to medium consultancy in the country. Michele has a Master of Management (Communication) with distinction\, is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, has international accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and is a regular guest lecturer at the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/pathways-to-pr-from-student-to-pr-professional/ LOCATION:GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Offices\, 100 College Hill\, Auckland\, Ponsonby\, 1011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-banners-34.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251014T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251014T160000 DTSTAMP:20260902T201305 CREATED:20250710T025459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T031437Z UID:50640-1760434200-1760457600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Issues and Crisis Management DESCRIPTION:13th June 2024 @ 8am - 9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s new ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on crisis communications and managing issues to prevent a crisis. Hear from Felicity Price (LPRINZ\, FPRINZ) about her work on the Christchurch Arts Centre’s ‘save the Arts Centre’ campaign and from Michele Hider (FPRINZ) on supporting the veterinary sector during last year’s Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland flooding events. Both Fellows will share key learnings for practitioners gained during these projects and their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on. Join us at Bunsen Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the pantry) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will be on the second floor of the venue. Go inside the café\, then up the stairs.  We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your speakers are…Felicity Price (APR\, FRPINZ) Director\, Felicity Price & Associates Winner of several national and one international award for outstanding communication and marketing strategies and projects\, Felicity has significant expertise in media and digital media\, including social media and digital campaigns\, as well as business management and change management. In 2023\, Felicity was made a Life Member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) for her incredible service to the profession for more than three decades. She has chaired boards of large cultural entities\, including the heritage-listed Arts Centre of Christchurch\, the Court Theatre and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra\, and was recently on the board of Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa. In 2009\, she was also awarded the ONZM (Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit) in recognition of her service to business and the arts. Michele Hider (APR\, FPRINZ) Director\, Priority Communications Michele started award-winning agency Priority Communications in 2013. As well as supporting a wide variety of businesses and organisations with their PR and marketing\, she has worked as a senior advisor to local government and government agencies\, including the Ministry of Health\, Housing New Zealand\, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority and Christchurch City Council. For several years\, she was Communications Manager for the Canterbury District Health Board – the South Island’s largest employer. “With a habit of being in the wrong place at the right time”\, Michele has accumulated a vast amount of crisis communications experience and is highly sought after for her crisis and issues management expertise. Last year\, Priority Communications was the silver award winner for the best small to medium consultancy in the country. Michele has a Master of Management (Communication) with distinction\, is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, has international accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and is a regular guest lecturer at the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/issues-and-crisis-management-7/ LOCATION:EMA\, 145 Khyber Pass Road\, Grafton\, Auckland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/isses-and-crisis-amangement.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251014T121500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251014T134500 DTSTAMP:20260902T201305 CREATED:20250910T035656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T213338Z UID:51838-1760444100-1760449500@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Christchurch Event: Impact through Strategic Media Engagement DESCRIPTION:13th June 2024 @ 8am - 9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s new ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on crisis communications and managing issues to prevent a crisis. Hear from Felicity Price (LPRINZ\, FPRINZ) about her work on the Christchurch Arts Centre’s ‘save the Arts Centre’ campaign and from Michele Hider (FPRINZ) on supporting the veterinary sector during last year’s Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland flooding events. Both Fellows will share key learnings for practitioners gained during these projects and their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on. Join us at Bunsen Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the pantry) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will be on the second floor of the venue. Go inside the café\, then up the stairs.  We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your speakers are…Felicity Price (APR\, FRPINZ) Director\, Felicity Price & Associates Winner of several national and one international award for outstanding communication and marketing strategies and projects\, Felicity has significant expertise in media and digital media\, including social media and digital campaigns\, as well as business management and change management. In 2023\, Felicity was made a Life Member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) for her incredible service to the profession for more than three decades. She has chaired boards of large cultural entities\, including the heritage-listed Arts Centre of Christchurch\, the Court Theatre and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra\, and was recently on the board of Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa. In 2009\, she was also awarded the ONZM (Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit) in recognition of her service to business and the arts. Michele Hider (APR\, FPRINZ) Director\, Priority Communications Michele started award-winning agency Priority Communications in 2013. As well as supporting a wide variety of businesses and organisations with their PR and marketing\, she has worked as a senior advisor to local government and government agencies\, including the Ministry of Health\, Housing New Zealand\, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority and Christchurch City Council. For several years\, she was Communications Manager for the Canterbury District Health Board – the South Island’s largest employer. “With a habit of being in the wrong place at the right time”\, Michele has accumulated a vast amount of crisis communications experience and is highly sought after for her crisis and issues management expertise. Last year\, Priority Communications was the silver award winner for the best small to medium consultancy in the country. Michele has a Master of Management (Communication) with distinction\, is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, has international accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and is a regular guest lecturer at the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/christchurch-event-impact-through-strategic-media-engagement/ LOCATION:Environment Canterbury\, 200 Tuam Street\, Christchurch\, 8011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-banners-30.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251016T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251021T110000 DTSTAMP:20260902T201305 CREATED:20250714T042203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T200303Z UID:50634-1760607000-1761044400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:AI Playbook for Behaviour Change DESCRIPTION:13th June 2024 @ 8am - 9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s new ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on crisis communications and managing issues to prevent a crisis. Hear from Felicity Price (LPRINZ\, FPRINZ) about her work on the Christchurch Arts Centre’s ‘save the Arts Centre’ campaign and from Michele Hider (FPRINZ) on supporting the veterinary sector during last year’s Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland flooding events. Both Fellows will share key learnings for practitioners gained during these projects and their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on. Join us at Bunsen Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the pantry) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will be on the second floor of the venue. Go inside the café\, then up the stairs.  We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your speakers are…Felicity Price (APR\, FRPINZ) Director\, Felicity Price & Associates Winner of several national and one international award for outstanding communication and marketing strategies and projects\, Felicity has significant expertise in media and digital media\, including social media and digital campaigns\, as well as business management and change management. In 2023\, Felicity was made a Life Member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) for her incredible service to the profession for more than three decades. She has chaired boards of large cultural entities\, including the heritage-listed Arts Centre of Christchurch\, the Court Theatre and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra\, and was recently on the board of Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa. In 2009\, she was also awarded the ONZM (Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit) in recognition of her service to business and the arts. Michele Hider (APR\, FPRINZ) Director\, Priority Communications Michele started award-winning agency Priority Communications in 2013. As well as supporting a wide variety of businesses and organisations with their PR and marketing\, she has worked as a senior advisor to local government and government agencies\, including the Ministry of Health\, Housing New Zealand\, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority and Christchurch City Council. For several years\, she was Communications Manager for the Canterbury District Health Board – the South Island’s largest employer. “With a habit of being in the wrong place at the right time”\, Michele has accumulated a vast amount of crisis communications experience and is highly sought after for her crisis and issues management expertise. Last year\, Priority Communications was the silver award winner for the best small to medium consultancy in the country. Michele has a Master of Management (Communication) with distinction\, is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, has international accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and is a regular guest lecturer at the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ai-playbook-for-behaviour-change/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Thinking-Fast-Wise-with-AI-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251022T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251022T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T201305 CREATED:20250926T060526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T005920Z UID:52252-1761134400-1761138000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The Adoption of Communication Technologies in PR - Webinar DESCRIPTION:13th June 2024 @ 8am - 9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s new ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on crisis communications and managing issues to prevent a crisis. Hear from Felicity Price (LPRINZ\, FPRINZ) about her work on the Christchurch Arts Centre’s ‘save the Arts Centre’ campaign and from Michele Hider (FPRINZ) on supporting the veterinary sector during last year’s Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland flooding events. Both Fellows will share key learnings for practitioners gained during these projects and their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on. Join us at Bunsen Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the pantry) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will be on the second floor of the venue. Go inside the café\, then up the stairs.  We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your speakers are…Felicity Price (APR\, FRPINZ) Director\, Felicity Price & Associates Winner of several national and one international award for outstanding communication and marketing strategies and projects\, Felicity has significant expertise in media and digital media\, including social media and digital campaigns\, as well as business management and change management. In 2023\, Felicity was made a Life Member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) for her incredible service to the profession for more than three decades. She has chaired boards of large cultural entities\, including the heritage-listed Arts Centre of Christchurch\, the Court Theatre and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra\, and was recently on the board of Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa. In 2009\, she was also awarded the ONZM (Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit) in recognition of her service to business and the arts. Michele Hider (APR\, FPRINZ) Director\, Priority Communications Michele started award-winning agency Priority Communications in 2013. As well as supporting a wide variety of businesses and organisations with their PR and marketing\, she has worked as a senior advisor to local government and government agencies\, including the Ministry of Health\, Housing New Zealand\, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority and Christchurch City Council. For several years\, she was Communications Manager for the Canterbury District Health Board – the South Island’s largest employer. “With a habit of being in the wrong place at the right time”\, Michele has accumulated a vast amount of crisis communications experience and is highly sought after for her crisis and issues management expertise. Last year\, Priority Communications was the silver award winner for the best small to medium consultancy in the country. Michele has a Master of Management (Communication) with distinction\, is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, has international accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and is a regular guest lecturer at the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-adoption-of-communication-technologies-in-pr-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/CommsTech2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251023T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251030T123000 DTSTAMP:20260902T201305 CREATED:20250710T041629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T041822Z UID:47741-1761211800-1761827400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Telling Our Stories Well DESCRIPTION:13th June 2024 @ 8am - 9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s new ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on crisis communications and managing issues to prevent a crisis. Hear from Felicity Price (LPRINZ\, FPRINZ) about her work on the Christchurch Arts Centre’s ‘save the Arts Centre’ campaign and from Michele Hider (FPRINZ) on supporting the veterinary sector during last year’s Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland flooding events. Both Fellows will share key learnings for practitioners gained during these projects and their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on. Join us at Bunsen Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the pantry) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will be on the second floor of the venue. Go inside the café\, then up the stairs.  We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your speakers are…Felicity Price (APR\, FRPINZ) Director\, Felicity Price & Associates Winner of several national and one international award for outstanding communication and marketing strategies and projects\, Felicity has significant expertise in media and digital media\, including social media and digital campaigns\, as well as business management and change management. In 2023\, Felicity was made a Life Member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) for her incredible service to the profession for more than three decades. She has chaired boards of large cultural entities\, including the heritage-listed Arts Centre of Christchurch\, the Court Theatre and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra\, and was recently on the board of Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa. In 2009\, she was also awarded the ONZM (Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit) in recognition of her service to business and the arts. Michele Hider (APR\, FPRINZ) Director\, Priority Communications Michele started award-winning agency Priority Communications in 2013. As well as supporting a wide variety of businesses and organisations with their PR and marketing\, she has worked as a senior advisor to local government and government agencies\, including the Ministry of Health\, Housing New Zealand\, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority and Christchurch City Council. For several years\, she was Communications Manager for the Canterbury District Health Board – the South Island’s largest employer. “With a habit of being in the wrong place at the right time”\, Michele has accumulated a vast amount of crisis communications experience and is highly sought after for her crisis and issues management expertise. Last year\, Priority Communications was the silver award winner for the best small to medium consultancy in the country. Michele has a Master of Management (Communication) with distinction\, is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, has international accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and is a regular guest lecturer at the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/telling-our-stories-well-4/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PRINZ-Gala-Dinner-Event-Cover-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251028T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251028T123000 DTSTAMP:20260902T201305 CREATED:20250817T231818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T040147Z UID:51508-1761643800-1761654600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Down the Rabbit Hole: Understanding Government Relations DESCRIPTION:13th June 2024 @ 8am - 9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s new ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on crisis communications and managing issues to prevent a crisis. Hear from Felicity Price (LPRINZ\, FPRINZ) about her work on the Christchurch Arts Centre’s ‘save the Arts Centre’ campaign and from Michele Hider (FPRINZ) on supporting the veterinary sector during last year’s Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland flooding events. Both Fellows will share key learnings for practitioners gained during these projects and their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on. Join us at Bunsen Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the pantry) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will be on the second floor of the venue. Go inside the café\, then up the stairs.  We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your speakers are…Felicity Price (APR\, FRPINZ) Director\, Felicity Price & Associates Winner of several national and one international award for outstanding communication and marketing strategies and projects\, Felicity has significant expertise in media and digital media\, including social media and digital campaigns\, as well as business management and change management. In 2023\, Felicity was made a Life Member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) for her incredible service to the profession for more than three decades. She has chaired boards of large cultural entities\, including the heritage-listed Arts Centre of Christchurch\, the Court Theatre and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra\, and was recently on the board of Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa. In 2009\, she was also awarded the ONZM (Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit) in recognition of her service to business and the arts. Michele Hider (APR\, FPRINZ) Director\, Priority Communications Michele started award-winning agency Priority Communications in 2013. As well as supporting a wide variety of businesses and organisations with their PR and marketing\, she has worked as a senior advisor to local government and government agencies\, including the Ministry of Health\, Housing New Zealand\, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority and Christchurch City Council. For several years\, she was Communications Manager for the Canterbury District Health Board – the South Island’s largest employer. “With a habit of being in the wrong place at the right time”\, Michele has accumulated a vast amount of crisis communications experience and is highly sought after for her crisis and issues management expertise. Last year\, Priority Communications was the silver award winner for the best small to medium consultancy in the country. Michele has a Master of Management (Communication) with distinction\, is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, has international accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and is a regular guest lecturer at the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/down-the-rabbit-hole-understanding-government-relations/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/alice.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251104T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251104T133000 DTSTAMP:20260902T201305 CREATED:20251006T222514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T032733Z UID:52418-1762257600-1762263000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Awards 2026: What are the judges looking for? - Webinar DESCRIPTION:13th June 2024 @ 8am - 9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s new ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on crisis communications and managing issues to prevent a crisis. Hear from Felicity Price (LPRINZ\, FPRINZ) about her work on the Christchurch Arts Centre’s ‘save the Arts Centre’ campaign and from Michele Hider (FPRINZ) on supporting the veterinary sector during last year’s Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland flooding events. Both Fellows will share key learnings for practitioners gained during these projects and their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on. Join us at Bunsen Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the pantry) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will be on the second floor of the venue. Go inside the café\, then up the stairs.  We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your speakers are…Felicity Price (APR\, FRPINZ) Director\, Felicity Price & Associates Winner of several national and one international award for outstanding communication and marketing strategies and projects\, Felicity has significant expertise in media and digital media\, including social media and digital campaigns\, as well as business management and change management. In 2023\, Felicity was made a Life Member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) for her incredible service to the profession for more than three decades. She has chaired boards of large cultural entities\, including the heritage-listed Arts Centre of Christchurch\, the Court Theatre and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra\, and was recently on the board of Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa. In 2009\, she was also awarded the ONZM (Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit) in recognition of her service to business and the arts. Michele Hider (APR\, FPRINZ) Director\, Priority Communications Michele started award-winning agency Priority Communications in 2013. As well as supporting a wide variety of businesses and organisations with their PR and marketing\, she has worked as a senior advisor to local government and government agencies\, including the Ministry of Health\, Housing New Zealand\, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority and Christchurch City Council. For several years\, she was Communications Manager for the Canterbury District Health Board – the South Island’s largest employer. “With a habit of being in the wrong place at the right time”\, Michele has accumulated a vast amount of crisis communications experience and is highly sought after for her crisis and issues management expertise. Last year\, Priority Communications was the silver award winner for the best small to medium consultancy in the country. Michele has a Master of Management (Communication) with distinction\, is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, has international accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and is a regular guest lecturer at the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-awards-2026-what-are-the-judges-looking-for-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/250528_PRINZ-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251105T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251112T123000 DTSTAMP:20260902T201305 CREATED:20250710T234736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T035709Z UID:50697-1762335000-1762950600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Data-Driven Storytelling DESCRIPTION:13th June 2024 @ 8am - 9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s new ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on crisis communications and managing issues to prevent a crisis. Hear from Felicity Price (LPRINZ\, FPRINZ) about her work on the Christchurch Arts Centre’s ‘save the Arts Centre’ campaign and from Michele Hider (FPRINZ) on supporting the veterinary sector during last year’s Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland flooding events. Both Fellows will share key learnings for practitioners gained during these projects and their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on. Join us at Bunsen Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the pantry) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will be on the second floor of the venue. Go inside the café\, then up the stairs.  We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your speakers are…Felicity Price (APR\, FRPINZ) Director\, Felicity Price & Associates Winner of several national and one international award for outstanding communication and marketing strategies and projects\, Felicity has significant expertise in media and digital media\, including social media and digital campaigns\, as well as business management and change management. In 2023\, Felicity was made a Life Member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) for her incredible service to the profession for more than three decades. She has chaired boards of large cultural entities\, including the heritage-listed Arts Centre of Christchurch\, the Court Theatre and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra\, and was recently on the board of Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa. In 2009\, she was also awarded the ONZM (Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit) in recognition of her service to business and the arts. Michele Hider (APR\, FPRINZ) Director\, Priority Communications Michele started award-winning agency Priority Communications in 2013. As well as supporting a wide variety of businesses and organisations with their PR and marketing\, she has worked as a senior advisor to local government and government agencies\, including the Ministry of Health\, Housing New Zealand\, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority and Christchurch City Council. For several years\, she was Communications Manager for the Canterbury District Health Board – the South Island’s largest employer. “With a habit of being in the wrong place at the right time”\, Michele has accumulated a vast amount of crisis communications experience and is highly sought after for her crisis and issues management expertise. Last year\, Priority Communications was the silver award winner for the best small to medium consultancy in the country. Michele has a Master of Management (Communication) with distinction\, is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, has international accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and is a regular guest lecturer at the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/data-driven-storytelling-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/data-driven-storytelling.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251105T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251105T190000 DTSTAMP:20260902T201305 CREATED:20250930T084023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T210608Z UID:52142-1762362000-1762369200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Podcasting: Producing\, Pitching and Promoting DESCRIPTION:13th June 2024 @ 8am - 9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s new ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on crisis communications and managing issues to prevent a crisis. Hear from Felicity Price (LPRINZ\, FPRINZ) about her work on the Christchurch Arts Centre’s ‘save the Arts Centre’ campaign and from Michele Hider (FPRINZ) on supporting the veterinary sector during last year’s Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland flooding events. Both Fellows will share key learnings for practitioners gained during these projects and their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on. Join us at Bunsen Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the pantry) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will be on the second floor of the venue. Go inside the café\, then up the stairs.  We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your speakers are…Felicity Price (APR\, FRPINZ) Director\, Felicity Price & Associates Winner of several national and one international award for outstanding communication and marketing strategies and projects\, Felicity has significant expertise in media and digital media\, including social media and digital campaigns\, as well as business management and change management. In 2023\, Felicity was made a Life Member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) for her incredible service to the profession for more than three decades. She has chaired boards of large cultural entities\, including the heritage-listed Arts Centre of Christchurch\, the Court Theatre and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra\, and was recently on the board of Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa. In 2009\, she was also awarded the ONZM (Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit) in recognition of her service to business and the arts. Michele Hider (APR\, FPRINZ) Director\, Priority Communications Michele started award-winning agency Priority Communications in 2013. As well as supporting a wide variety of businesses and organisations with their PR and marketing\, she has worked as a senior advisor to local government and government agencies\, including the Ministry of Health\, Housing New Zealand\, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority and Christchurch City Council. For several years\, she was Communications Manager for the Canterbury District Health Board – the South Island’s largest employer. “With a habit of being in the wrong place at the right time”\, Michele has accumulated a vast amount of crisis communications experience and is highly sought after for her crisis and issues management expertise. Last year\, Priority Communications was the silver award winner for the best small to medium consultancy in the country. Michele has a Master of Management (Communication) with distinction\, is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, has international accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and is a regular guest lecturer at the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/podcasting-producing-pitching-and-promoting/ LOCATION:Kordia\, Level 3\, 162 Victoria Street West\, Auckland\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-banners-35.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251106T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251106T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T201305 CREATED:20250926T060816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T213750Z UID:52175-1762421400-1762434000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Taranaki Event - Hands on AI: From Next to Now DESCRIPTION:13th June 2024 @ 8am - 9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s new ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on crisis communications and managing issues to prevent a crisis. Hear from Felicity Price (LPRINZ\, FPRINZ) about her work on the Christchurch Arts Centre’s ‘save the Arts Centre’ campaign and from Michele Hider (FPRINZ) on supporting the veterinary sector during last year’s Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland flooding events. Both Fellows will share key learnings for practitioners gained during these projects and their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on. Join us at Bunsen Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the pantry) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will be on the second floor of the venue. Go inside the café\, then up the stairs.  We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your speakers are…Felicity Price (APR\, FRPINZ) Director\, Felicity Price & Associates Winner of several national and one international award for outstanding communication and marketing strategies and projects\, Felicity has significant expertise in media and digital media\, including social media and digital campaigns\, as well as business management and change management. In 2023\, Felicity was made a Life Member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) for her incredible service to the profession for more than three decades. She has chaired boards of large cultural entities\, including the heritage-listed Arts Centre of Christchurch\, the Court Theatre and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra\, and was recently on the board of Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa. In 2009\, she was also awarded the ONZM (Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit) in recognition of her service to business and the arts. Michele Hider (APR\, FPRINZ) Director\, Priority Communications Michele started award-winning agency Priority Communications in 2013. As well as supporting a wide variety of businesses and organisations with their PR and marketing\, she has worked as a senior advisor to local government and government agencies\, including the Ministry of Health\, Housing New Zealand\, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority and Christchurch City Council. For several years\, she was Communications Manager for the Canterbury District Health Board – the South Island’s largest employer. “With a habit of being in the wrong place at the right time”\, Michele has accumulated a vast amount of crisis communications experience and is highly sought after for her crisis and issues management expertise. Last year\, Priority Communications was the silver award winner for the best small to medium consultancy in the country. Michele has a Master of Management (Communication) with distinction\, is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, has international accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and is a regular guest lecturer at the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/hands-on-ai-from-next-to-now/ LOCATION:Toi Foundation\, 121 Gill Street\, New Plymouth\, 4310 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/09_2025-PR-Knowledge-Hub-Mount-Taranaki-and-AI.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251113T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251113T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T201305 CREATED:20251104T030039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T230510Z UID:53027-1763035200-1763038800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Delicate interactions: relational skills in public relations consulting - Webinar DESCRIPTION:13th June 2024 @ 8am - 9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s new ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on crisis communications and managing issues to prevent a crisis. Hear from Felicity Price (LPRINZ\, FPRINZ) about her work on the Christchurch Arts Centre’s ‘save the Arts Centre’ campaign and from Michele Hider (FPRINZ) on supporting the veterinary sector during last year’s Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland flooding events. Both Fellows will share key learnings for practitioners gained during these projects and their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on. Join us at Bunsen Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the pantry) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will be on the second floor of the venue. Go inside the café\, then up the stairs.  We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your speakers are…Felicity Price (APR\, FRPINZ) Director\, Felicity Price & Associates Winner of several national and one international award for outstanding communication and marketing strategies and projects\, Felicity has significant expertise in media and digital media\, including social media and digital campaigns\, as well as business management and change management. In 2023\, Felicity was made a Life Member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) for her incredible service to the profession for more than three decades. She has chaired boards of large cultural entities\, including the heritage-listed Arts Centre of Christchurch\, the Court Theatre and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra\, and was recently on the board of Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa. In 2009\, she was also awarded the ONZM (Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit) in recognition of her service to business and the arts. Michele Hider (APR\, FPRINZ) Director\, Priority Communications Michele started award-winning agency Priority Communications in 2013. As well as supporting a wide variety of businesses and organisations with their PR and marketing\, she has worked as a senior advisor to local government and government agencies\, including the Ministry of Health\, Housing New Zealand\, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority and Christchurch City Council. For several years\, she was Communications Manager for the Canterbury District Health Board – the South Island’s largest employer. “With a habit of being in the wrong place at the right time”\, Michele has accumulated a vast amount of crisis communications experience and is highly sought after for her crisis and issues management expertise. Last year\, Priority Communications was the silver award winner for the best small to medium consultancy in the country. Michele has a Master of Management (Communication) with distinction\, is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, has international accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and is a regular guest lecturer at the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/delicate-interactions-relational-skills-in-public-relations-consulting-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/relational-skills.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251119T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251119T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T201305 CREATED:20251023T004055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T011845Z UID:50873-1763553600-1763557200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission: Pead DESCRIPTION:13th June 2024 @ 8am - 9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s new ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on crisis communications and managing issues to prevent a crisis. Hear from Felicity Price (LPRINZ\, FPRINZ) about her work on the Christchurch Arts Centre’s ‘save the Arts Centre’ campaign and from Michele Hider (FPRINZ) on supporting the veterinary sector during last year’s Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland flooding events. Both Fellows will share key learnings for practitioners gained during these projects and their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on. Join us at Bunsen Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the pantry) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will be on the second floor of the venue. Go inside the café\, then up the stairs.  We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your speakers are…Felicity Price (APR\, FRPINZ) Director\, Felicity Price & Associates Winner of several national and one international award for outstanding communication and marketing strategies and projects\, Felicity has significant expertise in media and digital media\, including social media and digital campaigns\, as well as business management and change management. In 2023\, Felicity was made a Life Member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) for her incredible service to the profession for more than three decades. She has chaired boards of large cultural entities\, including the heritage-listed Arts Centre of Christchurch\, the Court Theatre and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra\, and was recently on the board of Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa. In 2009\, she was also awarded the ONZM (Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit) in recognition of her service to business and the arts. Michele Hider (APR\, FPRINZ) Director\, Priority Communications Michele started award-winning agency Priority Communications in 2013. As well as supporting a wide variety of businesses and organisations with their PR and marketing\, she has worked as a senior advisor to local government and government agencies\, including the Ministry of Health\, Housing New Zealand\, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority and Christchurch City Council. For several years\, she was Communications Manager for the Canterbury District Health Board – the South Island’s largest employer. “With a habit of being in the wrong place at the right time”\, Michele has accumulated a vast amount of crisis communications experience and is highly sought after for her crisis and issues management expertise. Last year\, Priority Communications was the silver award winner for the best small to medium consultancy in the country. Michele has a Master of Management (Communication) with distinction\, is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, has international accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and is a regular guest lecturer at the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-a-gold-award-winning-submission-pead/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/250528_PRINZ-297-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251125T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251125T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T201305 CREATED:20251023T011542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T021054Z UID:52787-1764072000-1764075600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission: Special PR DESCRIPTION:13th June 2024 @ 8am - 9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s new ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on crisis communications and managing issues to prevent a crisis. Hear from Felicity Price (LPRINZ\, FPRINZ) about her work on the Christchurch Arts Centre’s ‘save the Arts Centre’ campaign and from Michele Hider (FPRINZ) on supporting the veterinary sector during last year’s Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland flooding events. Both Fellows will share key learnings for practitioners gained during these projects and their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on. Join us at Bunsen Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the pantry) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will be on the second floor of the venue. Go inside the café\, then up the stairs.  We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your speakers are…Felicity Price (APR\, FRPINZ) Director\, Felicity Price & Associates Winner of several national and one international award for outstanding communication and marketing strategies and projects\, Felicity has significant expertise in media and digital media\, including social media and digital campaigns\, as well as business management and change management. In 2023\, Felicity was made a Life Member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) for her incredible service to the profession for more than three decades. She has chaired boards of large cultural entities\, including the heritage-listed Arts Centre of Christchurch\, the Court Theatre and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra\, and was recently on the board of Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa. In 2009\, she was also awarded the ONZM (Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit) in recognition of her service to business and the arts. Michele Hider (APR\, FPRINZ) Director\, Priority Communications Michele started award-winning agency Priority Communications in 2013. As well as supporting a wide variety of businesses and organisations with their PR and marketing\, she has worked as a senior advisor to local government and government agencies\, including the Ministry of Health\, Housing New Zealand\, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority and Christchurch City Council. For several years\, she was Communications Manager for the Canterbury District Health Board – the South Island’s largest employer. “With a habit of being in the wrong place at the right time”\, Michele has accumulated a vast amount of crisis communications experience and is highly sought after for her crisis and issues management expertise. Last year\, Priority Communications was the silver award winner for the best small to medium consultancy in the country. Michele has a Master of Management (Communication) with distinction\, is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, has international accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and is a regular guest lecturer at the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-a-gold-award-winning-submission-special-pr/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/250528_PRINZ-113-scaled-e1761181180399.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251127T150000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251127T180000 DTSTAMP:20260902T201305 CREATED:20251104T015458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T030752Z UID:52898-1764255600-1764266400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:A PR Industry Celebration of Resilience and the Importance of Communications DESCRIPTION:13th June 2024 @ 8am - 9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s new ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on crisis communications and managing issues to prevent a crisis. Hear from Felicity Price (LPRINZ\, FPRINZ) about her work on the Christchurch Arts Centre’s ‘save the Arts Centre’ campaign and from Michele Hider (FPRINZ) on supporting the veterinary sector during last year’s Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland flooding events. Both Fellows will share key learnings for practitioners gained during these projects and their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on. Join us at Bunsen Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the pantry) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will be on the second floor of the venue. Go inside the café\, then up the stairs.  We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your speakers are…Felicity Price (APR\, FRPINZ) Director\, Felicity Price & Associates Winner of several national and one international award for outstanding communication and marketing strategies and projects\, Felicity has significant expertise in media and digital media\, including social media and digital campaigns\, as well as business management and change management. In 2023\, Felicity was made a Life Member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) for her incredible service to the profession for more than three decades. She has chaired boards of large cultural entities\, including the heritage-listed Arts Centre of Christchurch\, the Court Theatre and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra\, and was recently on the board of Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa. In 2009\, she was also awarded the ONZM (Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit) in recognition of her service to business and the arts. Michele Hider (APR\, FPRINZ) Director\, Priority Communications Michele started award-winning agency Priority Communications in 2013. As well as supporting a wide variety of businesses and organisations with their PR and marketing\, she has worked as a senior advisor to local government and government agencies\, including the Ministry of Health\, Housing New Zealand\, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority and Christchurch City Council. For several years\, she was Communications Manager for the Canterbury District Health Board – the South Island’s largest employer. “With a habit of being in the wrong place at the right time”\, Michele has accumulated a vast amount of crisis communications experience and is highly sought after for her crisis and issues management expertise. Last year\, Priority Communications was the silver award winner for the best small to medium consultancy in the country. Michele has a Master of Management (Communication) with distinction\, is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, has international accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and is a regular guest lecturer at the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-communicator-of-the-year/ LOCATION:Grand Millenium Hotel\, 71 Mayoral Drive\, Cnr Vincent Street\,\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-banners-43.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251127T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251127T193000 DTSTAMP:20260902T201305 CREATED:20251024T033520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T033821Z UID:52850-1764264600-1764271800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Celebrate the Season with PRINZ Southern DESCRIPTION:13th June 2024 @ 8am - 9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s new ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on crisis communications and managing issues to prevent a crisis. Hear from Felicity Price (LPRINZ\, FPRINZ) about her work on the Christchurch Arts Centre’s ‘save the Arts Centre’ campaign and from Michele Hider (FPRINZ) on supporting the veterinary sector during last year’s Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland flooding events. Both Fellows will share key learnings for practitioners gained during these projects and their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on. Join us at Bunsen Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the pantry) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will be on the second floor of the venue. Go inside the café\, then up the stairs.  We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your speakers are…Felicity Price (APR\, FRPINZ) Director\, Felicity Price & Associates Winner of several national and one international award for outstanding communication and marketing strategies and projects\, Felicity has significant expertise in media and digital media\, including social media and digital campaigns\, as well as business management and change management. In 2023\, Felicity was made a Life Member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) for her incredible service to the profession for more than three decades. She has chaired boards of large cultural entities\, including the heritage-listed Arts Centre of Christchurch\, the Court Theatre and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra\, and was recently on the board of Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa. In 2009\, she was also awarded the ONZM (Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit) in recognition of her service to business and the arts. Michele Hider (APR\, FPRINZ) Director\, Priority Communications Michele started award-winning agency Priority Communications in 2013. As well as supporting a wide variety of businesses and organisations with their PR and marketing\, she has worked as a senior advisor to local government and government agencies\, including the Ministry of Health\, Housing New Zealand\, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority and Christchurch City Council. For several years\, she was Communications Manager for the Canterbury District Health Board – the South Island’s largest employer. “With a habit of being in the wrong place at the right time”\, Michele has accumulated a vast amount of crisis communications experience and is highly sought after for her crisis and issues management expertise. Last year\, Priority Communications was the silver award winner for the best small to medium consultancy in the country. Michele has a Master of Management (Communication) with distinction\, is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, has international accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and is a regular guest lecturer at the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/celebrate-the-season-with-prinz-southern-2/ LOCATION:Muy Muy\, 44 Welles Street\, Christchurch ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2024-banners-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251202T103000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251202T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T201305 CREATED:20251106T231826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T024617Z UID:52886-1764671400-1764680400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Making Data Work for You: Critical Thinking for Communicators DESCRIPTION:13th June 2024 @ 8am - 9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s new ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on crisis communications and managing issues to prevent a crisis. Hear from Felicity Price (LPRINZ\, FPRINZ) about her work on the Christchurch Arts Centre’s ‘save the Arts Centre’ campaign and from Michele Hider (FPRINZ) on supporting the veterinary sector during last year’s Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland flooding events. Both Fellows will share key learnings for practitioners gained during these projects and their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on. Join us at Bunsen Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the pantry) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will be on the second floor of the venue. Go inside the café\, then up the stairs.  We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your speakers are…Felicity Price (APR\, FRPINZ) Director\, Felicity Price & Associates Winner of several national and one international award for outstanding communication and marketing strategies and projects\, Felicity has significant expertise in media and digital media\, including social media and digital campaigns\, as well as business management and change management. In 2023\, Felicity was made a Life Member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) for her incredible service to the profession for more than three decades. She has chaired boards of large cultural entities\, including the heritage-listed Arts Centre of Christchurch\, the Court Theatre and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra\, and was recently on the board of Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa. In 2009\, she was also awarded the ONZM (Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit) in recognition of her service to business and the arts. Michele Hider (APR\, FPRINZ) Director\, Priority Communications Michele started award-winning agency Priority Communications in 2013. As well as supporting a wide variety of businesses and organisations with their PR and marketing\, she has worked as a senior advisor to local government and government agencies\, including the Ministry of Health\, Housing New Zealand\, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority and Christchurch City Council. For several years\, she was Communications Manager for the Canterbury District Health Board – the South Island’s largest employer. “With a habit of being in the wrong place at the right time”\, Michele has accumulated a vast amount of crisis communications experience and is highly sought after for her crisis and issues management expertise. Last year\, Priority Communications was the silver award winner for the best small to medium consultancy in the country. Michele has a Master of Management (Communication) with distinction\, is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, has international accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and is a regular guest lecturer at the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/making-data-work-for-you-critical-thinking-for-communicators/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-banners-39.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251202T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251202T190000 DTSTAMP:20260902T201305 CREATED:20251106T230557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T230557Z UID:53108-1764696600-1764702000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Internal Communicators Mixer DESCRIPTION:13th June 2024 @ 8am - 9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s new ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on crisis communications and managing issues to prevent a crisis. Hear from Felicity Price (LPRINZ\, FPRINZ) about her work on the Christchurch Arts Centre’s ‘save the Arts Centre’ campaign and from Michele Hider (FPRINZ) on supporting the veterinary sector during last year’s Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland flooding events. Both Fellows will share key learnings for practitioners gained during these projects and their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on. Join us at Bunsen Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the pantry) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will be on the second floor of the venue. Go inside the café\, then up the stairs.  We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your speakers are…Felicity Price (APR\, FRPINZ) Director\, Felicity Price & Associates Winner of several national and one international award for outstanding communication and marketing strategies and projects\, Felicity has significant expertise in media and digital media\, including social media and digital campaigns\, as well as business management and change management. In 2023\, Felicity was made a Life Member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) for her incredible service to the profession for more than three decades. She has chaired boards of large cultural entities\, including the heritage-listed Arts Centre of Christchurch\, the Court Theatre and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra\, and was recently on the board of Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa. In 2009\, she was also awarded the ONZM (Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit) in recognition of her service to business and the arts. Michele Hider (APR\, FPRINZ) Director\, Priority Communications Michele started award-winning agency Priority Communications in 2013. As well as supporting a wide variety of businesses and organisations with their PR and marketing\, she has worked as a senior advisor to local government and government agencies\, including the Ministry of Health\, Housing New Zealand\, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority and Christchurch City Council. For several years\, she was Communications Manager for the Canterbury District Health Board – the South Island’s largest employer. “With a habit of being in the wrong place at the right time”\, Michele has accumulated a vast amount of crisis communications experience and is highly sought after for her crisis and issues management expertise. Last year\, Priority Communications was the silver award winner for the best small to medium consultancy in the country. Michele has a Master of Management (Communication) with distinction\, is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, has international accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and is a regular guest lecturer at the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-internal-communicators-mixer/ LOCATION:Auckland Transport\, Ground Floor\, 20 Viaduct Harbour Avenue\, Auckland\, 1010 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-banners-42.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251203T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251203T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T201305 CREATED:20251023T201422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T201507Z UID:52814-1764763200-1764766800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission: Hamilton City Council DESCRIPTION:13th June 2024 @ 8am - 9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s new ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on crisis communications and managing issues to prevent a crisis. Hear from Felicity Price (LPRINZ\, FPRINZ) about her work on the Christchurch Arts Centre’s ‘save the Arts Centre’ campaign and from Michele Hider (FPRINZ) on supporting the veterinary sector during last year’s Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland flooding events. Both Fellows will share key learnings for practitioners gained during these projects and their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on. Join us at Bunsen Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the pantry) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will be on the second floor of the venue. Go inside the café\, then up the stairs.  We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your speakers are…Felicity Price (APR\, FRPINZ) Director\, Felicity Price & Associates Winner of several national and one international award for outstanding communication and marketing strategies and projects\, Felicity has significant expertise in media and digital media\, including social media and digital campaigns\, as well as business management and change management. In 2023\, Felicity was made a Life Member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) for her incredible service to the profession for more than three decades. She has chaired boards of large cultural entities\, including the heritage-listed Arts Centre of Christchurch\, the Court Theatre and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra\, and was recently on the board of Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa. In 2009\, she was also awarded the ONZM (Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit) in recognition of her service to business and the arts. Michele Hider (APR\, FPRINZ) Director\, Priority Communications Michele started award-winning agency Priority Communications in 2013. As well as supporting a wide variety of businesses and organisations with their PR and marketing\, she has worked as a senior advisor to local government and government agencies\, including the Ministry of Health\, Housing New Zealand\, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority and Christchurch City Council. For several years\, she was Communications Manager for the Canterbury District Health Board – the South Island’s largest employer. “With a habit of being in the wrong place at the right time”\, Michele has accumulated a vast amount of crisis communications experience and is highly sought after for her crisis and issues management expertise. Last year\, Priority Communications was the silver award winner for the best small to medium consultancy in the country. Michele has a Master of Management (Communication) with distinction\, is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, has international accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and is a regular guest lecturer at the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-a-gold-award-winning-submission-hamilton-city-council/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/250528_PRINZ-169-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251205T153000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251205T170000 DTSTAMP:20260902T201305 CREATED:20251105T233609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T230549Z UID:52910-1764948600-1764954000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Touch Tournament DESCRIPTION:13th June 2024 @ 8am - 9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s new ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on crisis communications and managing issues to prevent a crisis. Hear from Felicity Price (LPRINZ\, FPRINZ) about her work on the Christchurch Arts Centre’s ‘save the Arts Centre’ campaign and from Michele Hider (FPRINZ) on supporting the veterinary sector during last year’s Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland flooding events. Both Fellows will share key learnings for practitioners gained during these projects and their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on. Join us at Bunsen Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the pantry) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will be on the second floor of the venue. Go inside the café\, then up the stairs.  We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your speakers are…Felicity Price (APR\, FRPINZ) Director\, Felicity Price & Associates Winner of several national and one international award for outstanding communication and marketing strategies and projects\, Felicity has significant expertise in media and digital media\, including social media and digital campaigns\, as well as business management and change management. In 2023\, Felicity was made a Life Member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) for her incredible service to the profession for more than three decades. She has chaired boards of large cultural entities\, including the heritage-listed Arts Centre of Christchurch\, the Court Theatre and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra\, and was recently on the board of Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa. In 2009\, she was also awarded the ONZM (Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit) in recognition of her service to business and the arts. Michele Hider (APR\, FPRINZ) Director\, Priority Communications Michele started award-winning agency Priority Communications in 2013. As well as supporting a wide variety of businesses and organisations with their PR and marketing\, she has worked as a senior advisor to local government and government agencies\, including the Ministry of Health\, Housing New Zealand\, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority and Christchurch City Council. For several years\, she was Communications Manager for the Canterbury District Health Board – the South Island’s largest employer. “With a habit of being in the wrong place at the right time”\, Michele has accumulated a vast amount of crisis communications experience and is highly sought after for her crisis and issues management expertise. Last year\, Priority Communications was the silver award winner for the best small to medium consultancy in the country. Michele has a Master of Management (Communication) with distinction\, is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, has international accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and is a regular guest lecturer at the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-touch-tournament/ LOCATION:Victoria Park\, 203-271 Victoria Street West\, Auckland Central\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-banners-38.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251210T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251210T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T201305 CREATED:20251023T202835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T204628Z UID:50885-1765368000-1765371600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission: Great Scott DESCRIPTION:13th June 2024 @ 8am - 9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s new ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on crisis communications and managing issues to prevent a crisis. Hear from Felicity Price (LPRINZ\, FPRINZ) about her work on the Christchurch Arts Centre’s ‘save the Arts Centre’ campaign and from Michele Hider (FPRINZ) on supporting the veterinary sector during last year’s Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland flooding events. Both Fellows will share key learnings for practitioners gained during these projects and their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on. Join us at Bunsen Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the pantry) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will be on the second floor of the venue. Go inside the café\, then up the stairs.  We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your speakers are…Felicity Price (APR\, FRPINZ) Director\, Felicity Price & Associates Winner of several national and one international award for outstanding communication and marketing strategies and projects\, Felicity has significant expertise in media and digital media\, including social media and digital campaigns\, as well as business management and change management. In 2023\, Felicity was made a Life Member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) for her incredible service to the profession for more than three decades. She has chaired boards of large cultural entities\, including the heritage-listed Arts Centre of Christchurch\, the Court Theatre and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra\, and was recently on the board of Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa. In 2009\, she was also awarded the ONZM (Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit) in recognition of her service to business and the arts. Michele Hider (APR\, FPRINZ) Director\, Priority Communications Michele started award-winning agency Priority Communications in 2013. As well as supporting a wide variety of businesses and organisations with their PR and marketing\, she has worked as a senior advisor to local government and government agencies\, including the Ministry of Health\, Housing New Zealand\, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority and Christchurch City Council. For several years\, she was Communications Manager for the Canterbury District Health Board – the South Island’s largest employer. “With a habit of being in the wrong place at the right time”\, Michele has accumulated a vast amount of crisis communications experience and is highly sought after for her crisis and issues management expertise. Last year\, Priority Communications was the silver award winner for the best small to medium consultancy in the country. Michele has a Master of Management (Communication) with distinction\, is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, has international accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and is a regular guest lecturer at the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-a-gold-award-winning-submission-great-scott/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/250528_PRINZ-147-scaled-e1761251303885.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251210T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251210T183000 DTSTAMP:20260902T201305 CREATED:20251130T222638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T225043Z UID:53404-1765384200-1765391400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Waikato Christmas Catch Up DESCRIPTION:13th June 2024 @ 8am - 9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s new ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on crisis communications and managing issues to prevent a crisis. Hear from Felicity Price (LPRINZ\, FPRINZ) about her work on the Christchurch Arts Centre’s ‘save the Arts Centre’ campaign and from Michele Hider (FPRINZ) on supporting the veterinary sector during last year’s Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland flooding events. Both Fellows will share key learnings for practitioners gained during these projects and their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on. Join us at Bunsen Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the pantry) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will be on the second floor of the venue. Go inside the café\, then up the stairs.  We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your speakers are…Felicity Price (APR\, FRPINZ) Director\, Felicity Price & Associates Winner of several national and one international award for outstanding communication and marketing strategies and projects\, Felicity has significant expertise in media and digital media\, including social media and digital campaigns\, as well as business management and change management. In 2023\, Felicity was made a Life Member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) for her incredible service to the profession for more than three decades. She has chaired boards of large cultural entities\, including the heritage-listed Arts Centre of Christchurch\, the Court Theatre and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra\, and was recently on the board of Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa. In 2009\, she was also awarded the ONZM (Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit) in recognition of her service to business and the arts. Michele Hider (APR\, FPRINZ) Director\, Priority Communications Michele started award-winning agency Priority Communications in 2013. As well as supporting a wide variety of businesses and organisations with their PR and marketing\, she has worked as a senior advisor to local government and government agencies\, including the Ministry of Health\, Housing New Zealand\, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority and Christchurch City Council. For several years\, she was Communications Manager for the Canterbury District Health Board – the South Island’s largest employer. “With a habit of being in the wrong place at the right time”\, Michele has accumulated a vast amount of crisis communications experience and is highly sought after for her crisis and issues management expertise. Last year\, Priority Communications was the silver award winner for the best small to medium consultancy in the country. Michele has a Master of Management (Communication) with distinction\, is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, has international accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and is a regular guest lecturer at the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-waikato-christmas-catch-up/ LOCATION:Hamilton Hotel Bar\, 198 Victoria Street\, Hamilton Central\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2024-banners-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260128T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260128T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T201305 CREATED:20251209T015537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T015537Z UID:53509-1769594400-1769601600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Communications and Governance DESCRIPTION:13th June 2024 @ 8am - 9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s new ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on crisis communications and managing issues to prevent a crisis. Hear from Felicity Price (LPRINZ\, FPRINZ) about her work on the Christchurch Arts Centre’s ‘save the Arts Centre’ campaign and from Michele Hider (FPRINZ) on supporting the veterinary sector during last year’s Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland flooding events. Both Fellows will share key learnings for practitioners gained during these projects and their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on. Join us at Bunsen Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the pantry) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will be on the second floor of the venue. Go inside the café\, then up the stairs.  We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your speakers are…Felicity Price (APR\, FRPINZ) Director\, Felicity Price & Associates Winner of several national and one international award for outstanding communication and marketing strategies and projects\, Felicity has significant expertise in media and digital media\, including social media and digital campaigns\, as well as business management and change management. In 2023\, Felicity was made a Life Member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) for her incredible service to the profession for more than three decades. She has chaired boards of large cultural entities\, including the heritage-listed Arts Centre of Christchurch\, the Court Theatre and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra\, and was recently on the board of Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa. In 2009\, she was also awarded the ONZM (Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit) in recognition of her service to business and the arts. Michele Hider (APR\, FPRINZ) Director\, Priority Communications Michele started award-winning agency Priority Communications in 2013. As well as supporting a wide variety of businesses and organisations with their PR and marketing\, she has worked as a senior advisor to local government and government agencies\, including the Ministry of Health\, Housing New Zealand\, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority and Christchurch City Council. For several years\, she was Communications Manager for the Canterbury District Health Board – the South Island’s largest employer. “With a habit of being in the wrong place at the right time”\, Michele has accumulated a vast amount of crisis communications experience and is highly sought after for her crisis and issues management expertise. Last year\, Priority Communications was the silver award winner for the best small to medium consultancy in the country. Michele has a Master of Management (Communication) with distinction\, is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, has international accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and is a regular guest lecturer at the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/communications-and-governance-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PR-12.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260202T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260227T170000 DTSTAMP:20260902T201305 CREATED:20260202T030903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T025909Z UID:54398-1770019200-1772211600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Coffee Connections Programme DESCRIPTION:13th June 2024 @ 8am - 9am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s new ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! PRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. This session will focus on crisis communications and managing issues to prevent a crisis. Hear from Felicity Price (LPRINZ\, FPRINZ) about her work on the Christchurch Arts Centre’s ‘save the Arts Centre’ campaign and from Michele Hider (FPRINZ) on supporting the veterinary sector during last year’s Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland flooding events. Both Fellows will share key learnings for practitioners gained during these projects and their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on. Join us at Bunsen Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the pantry) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. The event will be on the second floor of the venue. Go inside the café\, then up the stairs.  We look forward to seeing you all there! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your speakers are…Felicity Price (APR\, FRPINZ) Director\, Felicity Price & Associates Winner of several national and one international award for outstanding communication and marketing strategies and projects\, Felicity has significant expertise in media and digital media\, including social media and digital campaigns\, as well as business management and change management. In 2023\, Felicity was made a Life Member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) for her incredible service to the profession for more than three decades. She has chaired boards of large cultural entities\, including the heritage-listed Arts Centre of Christchurch\, the Court Theatre and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra\, and was recently on the board of Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa. In 2009\, she was also awarded the ONZM (Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit) in recognition of her service to business and the arts. Michele Hider (APR\, FPRINZ) Director\, Priority Communications Michele started award-winning agency Priority Communications in 2013. As well as supporting a wide variety of businesses and organisations with their PR and marketing\, she has worked as a senior advisor to local government and government agencies\, including the Ministry of Health\, Housing New Zealand\, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority and Christchurch City Council. For several years\, she was Communications Manager for the Canterbury District Health Board – the South Island’s largest employer. “With a habit of being in the wrong place at the right time”\, Michele has accumulated a vast amount of crisis communications experience and is highly sought after for her crisis and issues management expertise. Last year\, Priority Communications was the silver award winner for the best small to medium consultancy in the country. Michele has a Master of Management (Communication) with distinction\, is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, has international accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and is a regular guest lecturer at the University of Canterbury. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-coffee-connections-programme/ LOCATION:Auckland and Wellington ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/coffee.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR