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-ORIGINAL-URL:https://prinz.org.nz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20260404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20260926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260903T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260904T120000 DTSTAMP:20260625T045014 CREATED:20260622T045558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T024007Z UID:57349-1788426000-1788523200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Effective PR Research\, Measurement and Evaluation DESCRIPTION:Thursday 29th February 5:30pm-7:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nYou’re invited to our panel event ‘Working Well with the News Media’\, tailored specifically for PR and communications professionals based in Taranaki. \nIn the dynamic world of PR and communications\, establishing successful relationships with journalists and broadcasters is essential. That’s why we’ve assembled a panel of media professionals who lead the news in Taranaki. They’ll provide insights and shed light on what effective news media relations look like in your region. \nThis is your chance to tap into their wealth of knowledge and learn how to effectively pitch stories to local media. They’ll discuss the intersection between journalism and PR\, share success stories\, and offer valuable tips and tricks about securing earned media. \nDon’t miss this chance to connect with your fellow PR and communications professionals\, share ideas\, expand your network\, and build lasting relationships. Drinks and nibbles provided. \nSpace is limited so book your tickets now. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panelists are:Matt Rilkoff Editor and journalist Taranaki Daily News / Stuff Matt Rilkoff got his first job in media with the Manawatū Evening Standard in 1998 and has largely remained in the industry as a journalist ever since. In 2008 he was employed as a reporter and columnist at the Taranaki Daily News\, where he filled a number of reporting roles before being appointed editor in 2018.   He lives in New Plymouth with his wife and children.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robin Martin Taranaki Whanganui regional reporter Radio New Zealand Robin has held the position of RNZ Taranaki Whanganui regional reporter for close to a decade. Prior to that\, he led the journalism programme at the then Western Institute of Technology Taranaki. He has a long journalism career\, including stints at the Auckland Star and Sunday Star Times\, as well as news production at the New Zealand Herald.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carolyn Robinson Television journalist Seven Sharp Carolyn is well known on New Zealand television screen\, having worked as a journalist on TV3 and TVNZ in a career spanning 25 years. She’s been the host of Nightline\, 3News Weekend\, What’s Really In Our Food?\, and What’s Next? and 20/20. Based in New Plymouth for the past three years\, Carolyn reports for TVNZ’s Seven Sharp. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ilona Hanne Editor and news director NZME / Stratford Press Ilona is NZME news director for the Lower North Island (LNI) communities\, as well as being editor of the Stratford Press – a weekly NZME-owned community paper in Taranaki. Each of the five LNI community papers (Stratford Press\, Whanganui Midweek\, Kāpiti News\, Horowhenua Chronicle and Manawatu Guardian) are part of the NZ Herald network\, with a presence online as well as their weekly print editions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ken and Anna Radio broadcasting duo More FM Taranaki Ken & Anna work to keep on top of everything happening in Taranaki\, weekdays from 6 am on More FM Taranaki’s radio breakfast show – which they’ve been hosting together for more than 14 years. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ModeratorSusanne Martin – Chief Executive – Public Relations Institute of New Zealand – PRINZ  \n \n \n \n This event is brought to you by the Taranaki PRINZ sub-committee.  Than you to MOST FM for hosting. Ticket prices cover catering costs only and are GST inclusive URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/effective-pr-research-measurement-and-evaluation/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PR-research-measure-evaluate.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260908T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260910T120000 DTSTAMP:20260625T045014 CREATED:20260302T002530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T050443Z UID:54974-1788859800-1789041600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Introduction to Public Relations DESCRIPTION:Thursday 29th February 5:30pm-7:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nYou’re invited to our panel event ‘Working Well with the News Media’\, tailored specifically for PR and communications professionals based in Taranaki. \nIn the dynamic world of PR and communications\, establishing successful relationships with journalists and broadcasters is essential. That’s why we’ve assembled a panel of media professionals who lead the news in Taranaki. They’ll provide insights and shed light on what effective news media relations look like in your region. \nThis is your chance to tap into their wealth of knowledge and learn how to effectively pitch stories to local media. They’ll discuss the intersection between journalism and PR\, share success stories\, and offer valuable tips and tricks about securing earned media. \nDon’t miss this chance to connect with your fellow PR and communications professionals\, share ideas\, expand your network\, and build lasting relationships. Drinks and nibbles provided. \nSpace is limited so book your tickets now. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panelists are:Matt Rilkoff Editor and journalist Taranaki Daily News / Stuff Matt Rilkoff got his first job in media with the Manawatū Evening Standard in 1998 and has largely remained in the industry as a journalist ever since. In 2008 he was employed as a reporter and columnist at the Taranaki Daily News\, where he filled a number of reporting roles before being appointed editor in 2018.   He lives in New Plymouth with his wife and children.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robin Martin Taranaki Whanganui regional reporter Radio New Zealand Robin has held the position of RNZ Taranaki Whanganui regional reporter for close to a decade. Prior to that\, he led the journalism programme at the then Western Institute of Technology Taranaki. He has a long journalism career\, including stints at the Auckland Star and Sunday Star Times\, as well as news production at the New Zealand Herald.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carolyn Robinson Television journalist Seven Sharp Carolyn is well known on New Zealand television screen\, having worked as a journalist on TV3 and TVNZ in a career spanning 25 years. She’s been the host of Nightline\, 3News Weekend\, What’s Really In Our Food?\, and What’s Next? and 20/20. Based in New Plymouth for the past three years\, Carolyn reports for TVNZ’s Seven Sharp. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ilona Hanne Editor and news director NZME / Stratford Press Ilona is NZME news director for the Lower North Island (LNI) communities\, as well as being editor of the Stratford Press – a weekly NZME-owned community paper in Taranaki. Each of the five LNI community papers (Stratford Press\, Whanganui Midweek\, Kāpiti News\, Horowhenua Chronicle and Manawatu Guardian) are part of the NZ Herald network\, with a presence online as well as their weekly print editions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ken and Anna Radio broadcasting duo More FM Taranaki Ken & Anna work to keep on top of everything happening in Taranaki\, weekdays from 6 am on More FM Taranaki’s radio breakfast show – which they’ve been hosting together for more than 14 years. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ModeratorSusanne Martin – Chief Executive – Public Relations Institute of New Zealand – PRINZ  \n \n \n \n This event is brought to you by the Taranaki PRINZ sub-committee.  Than you to MOST FM for hosting. Ticket prices cover catering costs only and are GST inclusive URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/introduction-to-public-relations-8/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Intro-to-PR-Cover-People-Catherine-Arrow-e1772399595717.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260923T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260924T123000 DTSTAMP:20260625T045014 CREATED:20260309T012034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T215621Z UID:55082-1790155800-1790253000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Critical Thinking in the Age of AI DESCRIPTION:Thursday 29th February 5:30pm-7:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nYou’re invited to our panel event ‘Working Well with the News Media’\, tailored specifically for PR and communications professionals based in Taranaki. \nIn the dynamic world of PR and communications\, establishing successful relationships with journalists and broadcasters is essential. That’s why we’ve assembled a panel of media professionals who lead the news in Taranaki. They’ll provide insights and shed light on what effective news media relations look like in your region. \nThis is your chance to tap into their wealth of knowledge and learn how to effectively pitch stories to local media. They’ll discuss the intersection between journalism and PR\, share success stories\, and offer valuable tips and tricks about securing earned media. \nDon’t miss this chance to connect with your fellow PR and communications professionals\, share ideas\, expand your network\, and build lasting relationships. Drinks and nibbles provided. \nSpace is limited so book your tickets now. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panelists are:Matt Rilkoff Editor and journalist Taranaki Daily News / Stuff Matt Rilkoff got his first job in media with the Manawatū Evening Standard in 1998 and has largely remained in the industry as a journalist ever since. In 2008 he was employed as a reporter and columnist at the Taranaki Daily News\, where he filled a number of reporting roles before being appointed editor in 2018.   He lives in New Plymouth with his wife and children.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robin Martin Taranaki Whanganui regional reporter Radio New Zealand Robin has held the position of RNZ Taranaki Whanganui regional reporter for close to a decade. Prior to that\, he led the journalism programme at the then Western Institute of Technology Taranaki. He has a long journalism career\, including stints at the Auckland Star and Sunday Star Times\, as well as news production at the New Zealand Herald.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carolyn Robinson Television journalist Seven Sharp Carolyn is well known on New Zealand television screen\, having worked as a journalist on TV3 and TVNZ in a career spanning 25 years. She’s been the host of Nightline\, 3News Weekend\, What’s Really In Our Food?\, and What’s Next? and 20/20. Based in New Plymouth for the past three years\, Carolyn reports for TVNZ’s Seven Sharp. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ilona Hanne Editor and news director NZME / Stratford Press Ilona is NZME news director for the Lower North Island (LNI) communities\, as well as being editor of the Stratford Press – a weekly NZME-owned community paper in Taranaki. Each of the five LNI community papers (Stratford Press\, Whanganui Midweek\, Kāpiti News\, Horowhenua Chronicle and Manawatu Guardian) are part of the NZ Herald network\, with a presence online as well as their weekly print editions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ken and Anna Radio broadcasting duo More FM Taranaki Ken & Anna work to keep on top of everything happening in Taranaki\, weekdays from 6 am on More FM Taranaki’s radio breakfast show – which they’ve been hosting together for more than 14 years. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ModeratorSusanne Martin – Chief Executive – Public Relations Institute of New Zealand – PRINZ  \n \n \n \n This event is brought to you by the Taranaki PRINZ sub-committee.  Than you to MOST FM for hosting. Ticket prices cover catering costs only and are GST inclusive URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/critical-thinking-in-the-age-of-ai/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/prinz-header-06.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR