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SUMMARY:Podcasting: Producing\, Pitching and Promoting
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/podcasting-producing-pitching-and-promoting/
LOCATION:Kordia\, Level 3\, 162 Victoria Street West\, Auckland\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251105T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251112T123000
DTSTAMP:20261009T070254
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SUMMARY:Data-Driven Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/data-driven-storytelling-3/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251104T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251104T133000
DTSTAMP:20261009T070254
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SUMMARY:PRINZ Awards 2026: What are the judges looking for? - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-awards-2026-what-are-the-judges-looking-for-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251028T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251028T123000
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SUMMARY:Down the Rabbit Hole: Understanding Government Relations
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/down-the-rabbit-hole-understanding-government-relations/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251023T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251030T123000
DTSTAMP:20261009T070254
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SUMMARY:Telling Our Stories Well
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/telling-our-stories-well-4/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251022T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251022T130000
DTSTAMP:20261009T070254
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SUMMARY:The Adoption of Communication Technologies in PR - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-adoption-of-communication-technologies-in-pr-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251016T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251021T110000
DTSTAMP:20261009T070254
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SUMMARY:AI Playbook for Behaviour Change
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ai-playbook-for-behaviour-change/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251014T121500
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251014T134500
DTSTAMP:20261009T070254
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SUMMARY:Christchurch Event: Impact through Strategic Media Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/christchurch-event-impact-through-strategic-media-engagement/
LOCATION:Environment Canterbury\, 200 Tuam Street\, Christchurch\, 8011
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251014T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251014T160000
DTSTAMP:20261009T070254
CREATED:20250710T025459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T031437Z
UID:50640-1760434200-1760457600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Issues and Crisis Management
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/issues-and-crisis-management-7/
LOCATION:EMA\, 145 Khyber Pass Road\, Grafton\, Auckland
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251008T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251008T193000
DTSTAMP:20261009T070254
CREATED:20250919T052201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T231737Z
UID:52077-1759944600-1759951800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Pathways to PR: From Student to PR Professional
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251007T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251008T120000
DTSTAMP:20261009T070254
CREATED:20250605T001656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T001740Z
UID:49447-1759829400-1759924800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Speechwriting Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/speechwriting-essentials-3/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250924T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250924T130000
DTSTAMP:20261009T070254
CREATED:20250817T222722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T211201Z
UID:51485-1758715200-1758718800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Unlocking the Power of Podcasting for PR - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/unlocking-the-power-of-podcasting-for-pr-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250923T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250923T124500
DTSTAMP:20261009T070254
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:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/sub-editing-and-proofreading-key-writing-and-editing-tips-to-make-your-copy-sing-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250916T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250916T120000
DTSTAMP:20261009T070254
CREATED:20250626T005025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T031852Z
UID:50239-1758016800-1758024000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Communications and Governance
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250904T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250904T090000
DTSTAMP:20261009T070254
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:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250901T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250930T170000
DTSTAMP:20261009T070254
CREATED:20250818T031408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T015506Z
UID:51437-1756713600-1759251600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Auckland Coffee Connections Programme
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250820T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250820T120000
DTSTAMP:20261009T070254
CREATED:20250602T224057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T030145Z
UID:49430-1755682200-1755691200@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Hands On with AI
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/hands-on-with-ai-3/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PRKH-Hands-on-White-Phone-e1742172373898.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250805T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250805T210000
DTSTAMP:20261009T070255
CREATED:20250619T014124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T214449Z
UID:50012-1754415000-1754427600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Auckland First Tuesdays Pub Quiz
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-tuesdays-pub-quiz/
LOCATION:Birdcage Tavern: 133 Franklin Road\, Freemans Bay\, Auckland\, 1011
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250731T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250731T190000
DTSTAMP:20261009T070255
CREATED:20250625T012932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T025907Z
UID:49972-1753983000-1753988400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Crisis Communications and Spillover Effects
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/crisis-communications-and-spillover-effects/
LOCATION:AUT WZ100\, Auckland University of Technology\, 55 Wellesley Street East\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250730T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250730T193000
DTSTAMP:20261009T070255
CREATED:20250619T024826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T224305Z
UID:50045-1753894800-1753903800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Waikato Event- He Ara Whakamua: Pathways in Comms
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-event-careers-in-communications-from-first-jobs-to-future-leaders/
LOCATION:University of Waikato – Waikato Management School\, Room MSB 1.36\, Hillcrest Road\, Hamilton\, 3216\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250729T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250729T124500
DTSTAMP:20261009T070255
CREATED:20250410T235059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T234151Z
UID:47916-1753781400-1753793100@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Press Release Writing and Media Pitching: Tips from a former newspaper editor on getting your story into the media
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/press-release-writing-and-media-pitching-tips-from-a-former-newspaper-editor-on-getting-your-story-into-the-media-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250717T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250717T193000
DTSTAMP:20261009T070255
CREATED:20250614T013141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250614T013909Z
UID:49906-1752773400-1752780600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Christchurch Event: Winter Networking Drinks with Podcaster Andy Rowe
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/winter-networking-drinks-with-podcaster-andy-rowe/
LOCATION:Ramble Bar at Drifter Hotel\, 96 Lichfield Street\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250716T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250716T223000
DTSTAMP:20261009T070255
CREATED:20250615T214357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T214357Z
UID:49826-1752692400-1752705000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Retirement Dinner in Honour of Margalit Toledano
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/retirement-dinner-in-honour-of-margalit-toledano/
LOCATION:Gothenburg Restaurant\, ANZ Centre\, 17 Grantham St\, Hamilton\, 3204
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250716T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250716T180000
DTSTAMP:20261009T070255
CREATED:20250606T044217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T020042Z
UID:49733-1752685200-1752688800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Wellington Event - AI in Communications: Maximising Benefits\, Navigating Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ai-in-communications-maximising-benefits-navigating-challenges/
LOCATION:Wellington Club\, Wellington Club Building Level 4/88 The Terrace\, Wellington\, 6011\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250716T163000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250716T183000
DTSTAMP:20261009T070255
CREATED:20250613T020914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T044139Z
UID:49837-1752683400-1752690600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Cocktail Function for Margalit Toledano
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/cocktail-function-for-margalit-toledano/
LOCATION:Nancy Caiger Gallery\, Meteor Theatre\, 1 Victoria St\, Hamilton\, 3204
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250715T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250715T083000
DTSTAMP:20261009T070255
CREATED:20250617T040445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T223203Z
UID:49974-1752564600-1752568200@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Waikato Internal Communicators Breakfast Mixer at Gallagher
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-internal-communicators-breakfast-mixer-at-gallagher/
LOCATION:Joe’s Place Cafe at Gallagher\, 181 Kahikatea Drive\, Melville\, Hamilton\, 3206
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250617T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250624T120000
DTSTAMP:20261009T070255
CREATED:20250317T010005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T214118Z
UID:47575-1750152600-1750766400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Data-Driven Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/data-driven-storytelling-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250612T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250612T203000
DTSTAMP:20261009T070255
CREATED:20250513T220228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T022204Z
UID:48626-1749751200-1749760200@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Media Leaders’ Briefing: The Future of New Zealand News
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/media-leaders-briefing-the-future-of-new-zealand-news/
LOCATION:Foodstuffs Landing Drive\, 35 Landing Drive\, Auckland\, 2022
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250610T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250610T124500
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UID:45664-1749547800-1749559500@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Sub-editing and Proofreading: Key writing and editing tips to make your copy sing
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/sub-editing-and-proofreading-key-writing-and-editing-tips-to-make-your-copy-sing/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250609T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250612T120000
DTSTAMP:20261009T070255
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UID:48325-1749461400-1749729600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-strategy-and-evaluation-6/
LOCATION:Online
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