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:20200404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20200926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20210403T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20210925T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210811T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210811T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T095828 CREATED:20210720T035659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T030155Z UID:16426-1628683200-1628686800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Awards Winner – FMG’s cyber-security campaign ‘The Big Phish’ DESCRIPTION:9th June @ 10:00am - 12:00pm & 16th June 2026 @ 10:00am - 11:00am (3 hours total) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewEffective public relations practice requires more than strong messaging in NZ. Many cases call for cultural understanding\, integrity\, and a genuine commitment to Tiriti-based principles. This dynamic\, practice-focused workshop is designed to equip PR professionals with the tools and confidence to work responsibly and respectfully within an Aotearoa context. Whether you are completely new to Tiriti-based practices or looking to strengthen your current approach\, this session provides clear\, practical guidance you can apply immediately in your communications work. Learning Outcomes By the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to: Explore Tiriti-based principles and their relevance for PRINZ work.Identify practical ways to embed te reo Māori (Māori language) and tikanga Māori (customs and practices) into day-to-day PR workBuild confidence to engage respectfully with Māori perspectives in professional contexts.Workshop Structure The session is strongly practice-focused\, with emphasis on practical actions you can apply immediately in your PR and communications work: Working Responsibly in an Aotearoa ContextA brief overview of expectations for professional practice\, with regard to Te Tiriti o WaitangiUsing Te Reo Māori and Tikanga AppropriatelyPractical guidance on:Using te reo Māori confidently and correctly in written and spoken communicationsUnderstanding basic tikanga and how it influences professional interactionsReflection and Next StepsGuided discussion to identify simple\, achievable actions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your facilitators are:Jennifer Leahy – FacilitatorJennifer Leahy is an experienced adult educator and facilitator with a strong national profile in professional learning and development. She has worked across the tertiary education\, corrections\, corporate\, and community sectors. Her facilitation style is practical\, inclusive\, and grounded in real-world experience\, with a strong focus on engaging adult learners and supporting reflective professional practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Charmaine Tukua-Pouwhare – Consultant and Co-facilitatorCharmaine Tukua-Pouwhare\, Te Taumata Tapu o Ngāi Tuāhuriri\, is a senior educator at Ara Institute of Canterbury. She has served as a kaiako\, programme leader\, and currently as the operations coordinator at Te Puna Wānaka\, Ara’s Māori education unit.  Her leadership has been instrumental in enhancing Māori learners’ engagement and success in tertiary education. In addition\, Charmaine has actively contributed to national literacy training and qualification delivery\, ensuring culturally responsive educational practices. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-awards-winner-fmgs-cyber-security-campaign-the-big-phish/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/35_Internal_Emma-Rowe_FMG.jpg LOCATION:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-awards-winner-fmgs-cyber-security-campaign-the-big-phish/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210810T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210810T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T095828 CREATED:20210705T021657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210705T022118Z UID:16022-1628587800-1628596800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Online Masterclass – Integrated Marketing Communications Masterclass DESCRIPTION:9th June @ 10:00am - 12:00pm & 16th June 2026 @ 10:00am - 11:00am (3 hours total) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewEffective public relations practice requires more than strong messaging in NZ. Many cases call for cultural understanding\, integrity\, and a genuine commitment to Tiriti-based principles. This dynamic\, practice-focused workshop is designed to equip PR professionals with the tools and confidence to work responsibly and respectfully within an Aotearoa context. Whether you are completely new to Tiriti-based practices or looking to strengthen your current approach\, this session provides clear\, practical guidance you can apply immediately in your communications work. Learning Outcomes By the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to: Explore Tiriti-based principles and their relevance for PRINZ work.Identify practical ways to embed te reo Māori (Māori language) and tikanga Māori (customs and practices) into day-to-day PR workBuild confidence to engage respectfully with Māori perspectives in professional contexts.Workshop Structure The session is strongly practice-focused\, with emphasis on practical actions you can apply immediately in your PR and communications work: Working Responsibly in an Aotearoa ContextA brief overview of expectations for professional practice\, with regard to Te Tiriti o WaitangiUsing Te Reo Māori and Tikanga AppropriatelyPractical guidance on:Using te reo Māori confidently and correctly in written and spoken communicationsUnderstanding basic tikanga and how it influences professional interactionsReflection and Next StepsGuided discussion to identify simple\, achievable actions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your facilitators are:Jennifer Leahy – FacilitatorJennifer Leahy is an experienced adult educator and facilitator with a strong national profile in professional learning and development. She has worked across the tertiary education\, corrections\, corporate\, and community sectors. Her facilitation style is practical\, inclusive\, and grounded in real-world experience\, with a strong focus on engaging adult learners and supporting reflective professional practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Charmaine Tukua-Pouwhare – Consultant and Co-facilitatorCharmaine Tukua-Pouwhare\, Te Taumata Tapu o Ngāi Tuāhuriri\, is a senior educator at Ara Institute of Canterbury. She has served as a kaiako\, programme leader\, and currently as the operations coordinator at Te Puna Wānaka\, Ara’s Māori education unit.  Her leadership has been instrumental in enhancing Māori learners’ engagement and success in tertiary education. In addition\, Charmaine has actively contributed to national literacy training and qualification delivery\, ensuring culturally responsive educational practices. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/online-masterclass-integrated-marketing-communications-masterclass/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/bainstorming-picture-id1133030056.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210809T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210809T190000 DTSTAMP:20260423T095828 CREATED:20210705T002010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T042527Z UID:15416-1628530200-1628535600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Career Insights From Young Professionals DESCRIPTION:9th June @ 10:00am - 12:00pm & 16th June 2026 @ 10:00am - 11:00am (3 hours total) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewEffective public relations practice requires more than strong messaging in NZ. Many cases call for cultural understanding\, integrity\, and a genuine commitment to Tiriti-based principles. This dynamic\, practice-focused workshop is designed to equip PR professionals with the tools and confidence to work responsibly and respectfully within an Aotearoa context. Whether you are completely new to Tiriti-based practices or looking to strengthen your current approach\, this session provides clear\, practical guidance you can apply immediately in your communications work. Learning Outcomes By the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to: Explore Tiriti-based principles and their relevance for PRINZ work.Identify practical ways to embed te reo Māori (Māori language) and tikanga Māori (customs and practices) into day-to-day PR workBuild confidence to engage respectfully with Māori perspectives in professional contexts.Workshop Structure The session is strongly practice-focused\, with emphasis on practical actions you can apply immediately in your PR and communications work: Working Responsibly in an Aotearoa ContextA brief overview of expectations for professional practice\, with regard to Te Tiriti o WaitangiUsing Te Reo Māori and Tikanga AppropriatelyPractical guidance on:Using te reo Māori confidently and correctly in written and spoken communicationsUnderstanding basic tikanga and how it influences professional interactionsReflection and Next StepsGuided discussion to identify simple\, achievable actions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your facilitators are:Jennifer Leahy – FacilitatorJennifer Leahy is an experienced adult educator and facilitator with a strong national profile in professional learning and development. She has worked across the tertiary education\, corrections\, corporate\, and community sectors. Her facilitation style is practical\, inclusive\, and grounded in real-world experience\, with a strong focus on engaging adult learners and supporting reflective professional practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Charmaine Tukua-Pouwhare – Consultant and Co-facilitatorCharmaine Tukua-Pouwhare\, Te Taumata Tapu o Ngāi Tuāhuriri\, is a senior educator at Ara Institute of Canterbury. She has served as a kaiako\, programme leader\, and currently as the operations coordinator at Te Puna Wānaka\, Ara’s Māori education unit.  Her leadership has been instrumental in enhancing Māori learners’ engagement and success in tertiary education. In addition\, Charmaine has actively contributed to national literacy training and qualification delivery\, ensuring culturally responsive educational practices. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/insights-from-young-professionals/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/iStock-174819575-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210803T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210803T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T095828 CREATED:20210325T013554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T013107Z UID:11586-1627983000-1628006400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Issues and Crisis Management DESCRIPTION:9th June @ 10:00am - 12:00pm & 16th June 2026 @ 10:00am - 11:00am (3 hours total) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewEffective public relations practice requires more than strong messaging in NZ. Many cases call for cultural understanding\, integrity\, and a genuine commitment to Tiriti-based principles. This dynamic\, practice-focused workshop is designed to equip PR professionals with the tools and confidence to work responsibly and respectfully within an Aotearoa context. Whether you are completely new to Tiriti-based practices or looking to strengthen your current approach\, this session provides clear\, practical guidance you can apply immediately in your communications work. Learning Outcomes By the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to: Explore Tiriti-based principles and their relevance for PRINZ work.Identify practical ways to embed te reo Māori (Māori language) and tikanga Māori (customs and practices) into day-to-day PR workBuild confidence to engage respectfully with Māori perspectives in professional contexts.Workshop Structure The session is strongly practice-focused\, with emphasis on practical actions you can apply immediately in your PR and communications work: Working Responsibly in an Aotearoa ContextA brief overview of expectations for professional practice\, with regard to Te Tiriti o WaitangiUsing Te Reo Māori and Tikanga AppropriatelyPractical guidance on:Using te reo Māori confidently and correctly in written and spoken communicationsUnderstanding basic tikanga and how it influences professional interactionsReflection and Next StepsGuided discussion to identify simple\, achievable actions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your facilitators are:Jennifer Leahy – FacilitatorJennifer Leahy is an experienced adult educator and facilitator with a strong national profile in professional learning and development. She has worked across the tertiary education\, corrections\, corporate\, and community sectors. Her facilitation style is practical\, inclusive\, and grounded in real-world experience\, with a strong focus on engaging adult learners and supporting reflective professional practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Charmaine Tukua-Pouwhare – Consultant and Co-facilitatorCharmaine Tukua-Pouwhare\, Te Taumata Tapu o Ngāi Tuāhuriri\, is a senior educator at Ara Institute of Canterbury. She has served as a kaiako\, programme leader\, and currently as the operations coordinator at Te Puna Wānaka\, Ara’s Māori education unit.  Her leadership has been instrumental in enhancing Māori learners’ engagement and success in tertiary education. In addition\, Charmaine has actively contributed to national literacy training and qualification delivery\, ensuring culturally responsive educational practices. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/issues-and-crisis-management/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/iStock-1220321756-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210728T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210728T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T095829 CREATED:20210325T222841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210726T044849Z UID:11729-1627464600-1627488000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Internal Communications 101 DESCRIPTION:9th June @ 10:00am - 12:00pm & 16th June 2026 @ 10:00am - 11:00am (3 hours total) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewEffective public relations practice requires more than strong messaging in NZ. Many cases call for cultural understanding\, integrity\, and a genuine commitment to Tiriti-based principles. This dynamic\, practice-focused workshop is designed to equip PR professionals with the tools and confidence to work responsibly and respectfully within an Aotearoa context. Whether you are completely new to Tiriti-based practices or looking to strengthen your current approach\, this session provides clear\, practical guidance you can apply immediately in your communications work. Learning Outcomes By the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to: Explore Tiriti-based principles and their relevance for PRINZ work.Identify practical ways to embed te reo Māori (Māori language) and tikanga Māori (customs and practices) into day-to-day PR workBuild confidence to engage respectfully with Māori perspectives in professional contexts.Workshop Structure The session is strongly practice-focused\, with emphasis on practical actions you can apply immediately in your PR and communications work: Working Responsibly in an Aotearoa ContextA brief overview of expectations for professional practice\, with regard to Te Tiriti o WaitangiUsing Te Reo Māori and Tikanga AppropriatelyPractical guidance on:Using te reo Māori confidently and correctly in written and spoken communicationsUnderstanding basic tikanga and how it influences professional interactionsReflection and Next StepsGuided discussion to identify simple\, achievable actions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your facilitators are:Jennifer Leahy – FacilitatorJennifer Leahy is an experienced adult educator and facilitator with a strong national profile in professional learning and development. She has worked across the tertiary education\, corrections\, corporate\, and community sectors. Her facilitation style is practical\, inclusive\, and grounded in real-world experience\, with a strong focus on engaging adult learners and supporting reflective professional practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Charmaine Tukua-Pouwhare – Consultant and Co-facilitatorCharmaine Tukua-Pouwhare\, Te Taumata Tapu o Ngāi Tuāhuriri\, is a senior educator at Ara Institute of Canterbury. She has served as a kaiako\, programme leader\, and currently as the operations coordinator at Te Puna Wānaka\, Ara’s Māori education unit.  Her leadership has been instrumental in enhancing Māori learners’ engagement and success in tertiary education. In addition\, Charmaine has actively contributed to national literacy training and qualification delivery\, ensuring culturally responsive educational practices. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/internal-communications-101/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/iStock-540130184-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210706T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210707T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T095829 CREATED:20210330T221407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T225102Z UID:11954-1625563800-1625659200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Advancing Digital Strategy DESCRIPTION:9th June @ 10:00am - 12:00pm & 16th June 2026 @ 10:00am - 11:00am (3 hours total) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewEffective public relations practice requires more than strong messaging in NZ. Many cases call for cultural understanding\, integrity\, and a genuine commitment to Tiriti-based principles. This dynamic\, practice-focused workshop is designed to equip PR professionals with the tools and confidence to work responsibly and respectfully within an Aotearoa context. Whether you are completely new to Tiriti-based practices or looking to strengthen your current approach\, this session provides clear\, practical guidance you can apply immediately in your communications work. Learning Outcomes By the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to: Explore Tiriti-based principles and their relevance for PRINZ work.Identify practical ways to embed te reo Māori (Māori language) and tikanga Māori (customs and practices) into day-to-day PR workBuild confidence to engage respectfully with Māori perspectives in professional contexts.Workshop Structure The session is strongly practice-focused\, with emphasis on practical actions you can apply immediately in your PR and communications work: Working Responsibly in an Aotearoa ContextA brief overview of expectations for professional practice\, with regard to Te Tiriti o WaitangiUsing Te Reo Māori and Tikanga AppropriatelyPractical guidance on:Using te reo Māori confidently and correctly in written and spoken communicationsUnderstanding basic tikanga and how it influences professional interactionsReflection and Next StepsGuided discussion to identify simple\, achievable actions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your facilitators are:Jennifer Leahy – FacilitatorJennifer Leahy is an experienced adult educator and facilitator with a strong national profile in professional learning and development. She has worked across the tertiary education\, corrections\, corporate\, and community sectors. Her facilitation style is practical\, inclusive\, and grounded in real-world experience\, with a strong focus on engaging adult learners and supporting reflective professional practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Charmaine Tukua-Pouwhare – Consultant and Co-facilitatorCharmaine Tukua-Pouwhare\, Te Taumata Tapu o Ngāi Tuāhuriri\, is a senior educator at Ara Institute of Canterbury. She has served as a kaiako\, programme leader\, and currently as the operations coordinator at Te Puna Wānaka\, Ara’s Māori education unit.  Her leadership has been instrumental in enhancing Māori learners’ engagement and success in tertiary education. In addition\, Charmaine has actively contributed to national literacy training and qualification delivery\, ensuring culturally responsive educational practices. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/advancing-digital-strategy-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Advancing-digital.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210528T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210528T230000 DTSTAMP:20260423T095829 CREATED:20200101T023447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T000325Z UID:8232-1622224800-1622242800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:2021 PRINZ Awards Gala Dinner DESCRIPTION:9th June @ 10:00am - 12:00pm & 16th June 2026 @ 10:00am - 11:00am (3 hours total) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewEffective public relations practice requires more than strong messaging in NZ. Many cases call for cultural understanding\, integrity\, and a genuine commitment to Tiriti-based principles. This dynamic\, practice-focused workshop is designed to equip PR professionals with the tools and confidence to work responsibly and respectfully within an Aotearoa context. Whether you are completely new to Tiriti-based practices or looking to strengthen your current approach\, this session provides clear\, practical guidance you can apply immediately in your communications work. Learning Outcomes By the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to: Explore Tiriti-based principles and their relevance for PRINZ work.Identify practical ways to embed te reo Māori (Māori language) and tikanga Māori (customs and practices) into day-to-day PR workBuild confidence to engage respectfully with Māori perspectives in professional contexts.Workshop Structure The session is strongly practice-focused\, with emphasis on practical actions you can apply immediately in your PR and communications work: Working Responsibly in an Aotearoa ContextA brief overview of expectations for professional practice\, with regard to Te Tiriti o WaitangiUsing Te Reo Māori and Tikanga AppropriatelyPractical guidance on:Using te reo Māori confidently and correctly in written and spoken communicationsUnderstanding basic tikanga and how it influences professional interactionsReflection and Next StepsGuided discussion to identify simple\, achievable actions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your facilitators are:Jennifer Leahy – FacilitatorJennifer Leahy is an experienced adult educator and facilitator with a strong national profile in professional learning and development. She has worked across the tertiary education\, corrections\, corporate\, and community sectors. Her facilitation style is practical\, inclusive\, and grounded in real-world experience\, with a strong focus on engaging adult learners and supporting reflective professional practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Charmaine Tukua-Pouwhare – Consultant and Co-facilitatorCharmaine Tukua-Pouwhare\, Te Taumata Tapu o Ngāi Tuāhuriri\, is a senior educator at Ara Institute of Canterbury. She has served as a kaiako\, programme leader\, and currently as the operations coordinator at Te Puna Wānaka\, Ara’s Māori education unit.  Her leadership has been instrumental in enhancing Māori learners’ engagement and success in tertiary education. In addition\, Charmaine has actively contributed to national literacy training and qualification delivery\, ensuring culturally responsive educational practices. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/2021-prinz-awards-gala-dinner/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/A93Q0202_2019072560823539_20190725105107-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210316T160000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210316T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T095829 CREATED:20180109T215044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T232302Z UID:10839-1615910400-1615914000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Finance Disrupted: Apps\, Social Media And People Power DESCRIPTION:9th June @ 10:00am - 12:00pm & 16th June 2026 @ 10:00am - 11:00am (3 hours total) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewEffective public relations practice requires more than strong messaging in NZ. Many cases call for cultural understanding\, integrity\, and a genuine commitment to Tiriti-based principles. This dynamic\, practice-focused workshop is designed to equip PR professionals with the tools and confidence to work responsibly and respectfully within an Aotearoa context. Whether you are completely new to Tiriti-based practices or looking to strengthen your current approach\, this session provides clear\, practical guidance you can apply immediately in your communications work. Learning Outcomes By the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to: Explore Tiriti-based principles and their relevance for PRINZ work.Identify practical ways to embed te reo Māori (Māori language) and tikanga Māori (customs and practices) into day-to-day PR workBuild confidence to engage respectfully with Māori perspectives in professional contexts.Workshop Structure The session is strongly practice-focused\, with emphasis on practical actions you can apply immediately in your PR and communications work: Working Responsibly in an Aotearoa ContextA brief overview of expectations for professional practice\, with regard to Te Tiriti o WaitangiUsing Te Reo Māori and Tikanga AppropriatelyPractical guidance on:Using te reo Māori confidently and correctly in written and spoken communicationsUnderstanding basic tikanga and how it influences professional interactionsReflection and Next StepsGuided discussion to identify simple\, achievable actions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your facilitators are:Jennifer Leahy – FacilitatorJennifer Leahy is an experienced adult educator and facilitator with a strong national profile in professional learning and development. She has worked across the tertiary education\, corrections\, corporate\, and community sectors. Her facilitation style is practical\, inclusive\, and grounded in real-world experience\, with a strong focus on engaging adult learners and supporting reflective professional practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Charmaine Tukua-Pouwhare – Consultant and Co-facilitatorCharmaine Tukua-Pouwhare\, Te Taumata Tapu o Ngāi Tuāhuriri\, is a senior educator at Ara Institute of Canterbury. She has served as a kaiako\, programme leader\, and currently as the operations coordinator at Te Puna Wānaka\, Ara’s Māori education unit.  Her leadership has been instrumental in enhancing Māori learners’ engagement and success in tertiary education. In addition\, Charmaine has actively contributed to national literacy training and qualification delivery\, ensuring culturally responsive educational practices. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/finance-disrupted-apps-social-media-and-people-power/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/iStock-952510084.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201111T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201111T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T095829 CREATED:20200111T033608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T224907Z UID:2731-1605087000-1605110400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Social Media Strategy for PR and Communication DESCRIPTION:9th June @ 10:00am - 12:00pm & 16th June 2026 @ 10:00am - 11:00am (3 hours total) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewEffective public relations practice requires more than strong messaging in NZ. Many cases call for cultural understanding\, integrity\, and a genuine commitment to Tiriti-based principles. This dynamic\, practice-focused workshop is designed to equip PR professionals with the tools and confidence to work responsibly and respectfully within an Aotearoa context. Whether you are completely new to Tiriti-based practices or looking to strengthen your current approach\, this session provides clear\, practical guidance you can apply immediately in your communications work. Learning Outcomes By the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to: Explore Tiriti-based principles and their relevance for PRINZ work.Identify practical ways to embed te reo Māori (Māori language) and tikanga Māori (customs and practices) into day-to-day PR workBuild confidence to engage respectfully with Māori perspectives in professional contexts.Workshop Structure The session is strongly practice-focused\, with emphasis on practical actions you can apply immediately in your PR and communications work: Working Responsibly in an Aotearoa ContextA brief overview of expectations for professional practice\, with regard to Te Tiriti o WaitangiUsing Te Reo Māori and Tikanga AppropriatelyPractical guidance on:Using te reo Māori confidently and correctly in written and spoken communicationsUnderstanding basic tikanga and how it influences professional interactionsReflection and Next StepsGuided discussion to identify simple\, achievable actions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your facilitators are:Jennifer Leahy – FacilitatorJennifer Leahy is an experienced adult educator and facilitator with a strong national profile in professional learning and development. She has worked across the tertiary education\, corrections\, corporate\, and community sectors. Her facilitation style is practical\, inclusive\, and grounded in real-world experience\, with a strong focus on engaging adult learners and supporting reflective professional practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Charmaine Tukua-Pouwhare – Consultant and Co-facilitatorCharmaine Tukua-Pouwhare\, Te Taumata Tapu o Ngāi Tuāhuriri\, is a senior educator at Ara Institute of Canterbury. She has served as a kaiako\, programme leader\, and currently as the operations coordinator at Te Puna Wānaka\, Ara’s Māori education unit.  Her leadership has been instrumental in enhancing Māori learners’ engagement and success in tertiary education. In addition\, Charmaine has actively contributed to national literacy training and qualification delivery\, ensuring culturally responsive educational practices. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/social-media-strategy-for-pr-and-communication/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Social-Media-Strategy.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR