PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand

Auckland First Thursdays
2024-10-03 17:30 - 19:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Queens Rooftop, Level 21/1 Queen Street, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
Thursday 4th June 2026 @ 8:00am - 5:00pm

PRINZ Conference: Meet the FutureExploring how we make the right calls, build trust, and navigate disruption in communications, communities, and technology What does it take to make the right call when trust is fragile, attention is scarce and change never slows down? We will address all this and more over one day of learning at the 2026 PRINZ Conference. This conference will bring together industry experts, thought leaders and practitioners in related fields like politics, media and social science. Across a dynamic program of keynotes, panels and interactive discussions, we’ll unpack the critical challenges and opportunities in the current communications landscape. From navigating political and economic uncertainty to understanding global trends and market insights, you’ll walk away with a deeper perspective on the current state of the sector. We’ll also examine how to build value and trust in the profession, the key to retaining business and how to advocate for a seat at the top table as a PR professional. Beyond strategy, Meet the Future will also provide you with a professional development plan, equipping you with the tools needed to develop your personal brand and prepare for a promotion. The PRINZ Awards Gala Dinner will be co-located with the PRINZ Conference at the Hilton Auckland on Thursday 4th June 2026. Attend both events to make the most of your learning, networking and celebration with New Zealand’s Communications & PR professionals. The Hilton Auckland have provided us with a special rate for accommodation. To book a room at the Hilton, click here.

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Featured speakers include:

Jemma Robertson DairyNZ Editorial Relationship Manager and MC for the PRINZ Conference 2026

Hon Paul Goldsmith Minister of Justice, Arts, Culture and Heritage, Treaty Negotiations, Media and Communications & Pacific Peoples

Damien Venuto Money Editor at Stuff

Dr Stephen Rainbow Chief Human Rights Commissioner

Carl Davidson Founder of The Curiosity Company

Ellen Read Life Content Director at Stuff

Thank you to our principal partner Isentia for supporting us in delivering this conference.

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Christchurch Event: Behind the Scenes of Emergency Management Communications
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Waikato Panel Event - The Power of Integrating Marketing and PR: 1+1=3
2024-09-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Gallagher Group conference room, 181 Kahikatea Drive, Hamilton, 181 Kahikatea Drive, Hamilton, 3204, New Zealand

PRINZ Southern's Spring Drinks
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First Tuesdays Pub Quiz
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Internal Communications - Innovation Beyond Boundaries
2024-08-26 09:30 - 2024-08-27 12:00

Building High Performing Comms Teams
2024-08-13 09:00 - 16:00 | Online

Media Training for PR & Communications Professionals with Mary Lambie
2024-08-08 09:00 - 13:00 | TVNZ – 100 Victoria Street West, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010

Building collaborative relationships with Māori and iwi organisations - SOLD OUT
2024-08-01 17:30 - 19:30 | 39 Vivian Street, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310

Auckland First Thursdays
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PRINZ 2024 Annual General Meeting
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The importance of Maaori storytelling: Aukaha News - SOLD OUT
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Telling Our Stories Well - SOLD OUT
2024-07-23 09:00 - 2024-07-30 12:30 | Online

Young Journalists Perspectives on the Fourth Estate - PRINZ Panel Event (Hybrid Event)
2024-07-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Room C, EMA, Building/145 Khyber Pass Road, Grafton, Auckland 1023

What Uni Doesn't Teach You: A Peek into the Real-World of Communications, PR, and Marketing
2024-07-15 16:00 - 17:30 | Te Kōpūroa room in The Pā, University of Waikato Hamilton Campus

SOLD OUT - Hands on with AI: Essential Skills for PR and Communication Professionals
2024-07-11 09:30 - 12:00 | Online

Auckland First Thursdays
2024-07-04 17:30 - 19:00 | 1 Saint Marys Road, St Marys Bay, Auckland 1011

Ethics, Risk & Reputation in the Age of AI
2024-06-24 09:30 - 12:00 | Online

PRINZ Southern Midwinter Mingle
2024-06-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Two Thumb Brewing on Colombo, 380 Colombo Street, Sydenham Christchurch

Robert Walters and PRINZ - A celebration of excellence
2024-06-20 17:15 - 23:30 | Robert Walters Offices – Floor 15, 2 Hunter Street, Wellington, 6011

Speechwriting Essentials
2024-06-18 09:30 - 2024-06-19 12:00 | Online

Walk and talk at Fieldays 2024
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Empathy: a compass for navigating change
2024-06-13 10:30 - 11:30 | Online

Learn from a PRINZ Fellow
2024-06-13 08:00 - 09:00 | Bunsen Café (The Arts Centre): 2 Worcester Street, Christchurch CBD

Leveraging GA4 for PR Success: Crafting Custom PR Dashboards with Looker Studio
2024-06-12 09:30 - 12:30 | Online
