BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand - ECPv6.3.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://prinz.org.nz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20260404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20260926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260909T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260916T120000 DTSTAMP:20260919T042318 CREATED:20260617T052105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T232409Z UID:57275-1788944400-1789560000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The Inside Scoop: Strategic Internal Comms for Your Organisation DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tangiora Raumati2022 Matariki Scholarship Recipient He mokopuna noo ngaa iwi o Waikato me Ngāti Mutunga. Born and raised in the Waikato\, I have been part of the Waikato-Tainui whaanau for the past nine years\, where I currently work as a Communications Advisor. Throughout my time with the organisation\, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to a range of significant kaupapa and projects that support our iwi and communities. My passion and strengths lie in the creative and design space\, where I enjoy bringing stories and ideas to life through visual communication. Most recently\, I completed my first annual report for Waikato-Tainui\, which has been a career milestone and a project I’m incredibly proud of. I’m also a previous recipient of the PRINZ Matariki Scholarship. It was a privilege to be selected as a recipient\, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity and support the scholarship provided. It’s an experience I’ll always appreciate and one that I’m proud to be able to share with others. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-inside-scoop-strategic-internal-comms-for-your-organisation-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-banners-47.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260908T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260910T120000 DTSTAMP:20260919T042318 CREATED:20260302T002530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T050443Z UID:54974-1788859800-1789041600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Introduction to Public Relations DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tangiora Raumati2022 Matariki Scholarship Recipient He mokopuna noo ngaa iwi o Waikato me Ngāti Mutunga. Born and raised in the Waikato\, I have been part of the Waikato-Tainui whaanau for the past nine years\, where I currently work as a Communications Advisor. Throughout my time with the organisation\, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to a range of significant kaupapa and projects that support our iwi and communities. My passion and strengths lie in the creative and design space\, where I enjoy bringing stories and ideas to life through visual communication. Most recently\, I completed my first annual report for Waikato-Tainui\, which has been a career milestone and a project I’m incredibly proud of. I’m also a previous recipient of the PRINZ Matariki Scholarship. It was a privilege to be selected as a recipient\, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity and support the scholarship provided. It’s an experience I’ll always appreciate and one that I’m proud to be able to share with others. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/introduction-to-public-relations-8/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Intro-to-PR-Cover-People-Catherine-Arrow-e1772399595717.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260901T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260908T123000 DTSTAMP:20260919T042318 CREATED:20260629T043519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T221734Z UID:57495-1788255000-1788870600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:From Specialist to Strategic Leader DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tangiora Raumati2022 Matariki Scholarship Recipient He mokopuna noo ngaa iwi o Waikato me Ngāti Mutunga. Born and raised in the Waikato\, I have been part of the Waikato-Tainui whaanau for the past nine years\, where I currently work as a Communications Advisor. Throughout my time with the organisation\, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to a range of significant kaupapa and projects that support our iwi and communities. My passion and strengths lie in the creative and design space\, where I enjoy bringing stories and ideas to life through visual communication. Most recently\, I completed my first annual report for Waikato-Tainui\, which has been a career milestone and a project I’m incredibly proud of. I’m also a previous recipient of the PRINZ Matariki Scholarship. It was a privilege to be selected as a recipient\, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity and support the scholarship provided. It’s an experience I’ll always appreciate and one that I’m proud to be able to share with others. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/from-specialist-to-strategic-leader/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/TN_Proof_Banner_PRINZ_SpecialistToStrategicLeader.png-Specialist-to-Strategic-Leader-1702-x-630-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260827T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260827T193000 DTSTAMP:20260919T042319 CREATED:20260729T041911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T003740Z UID:58328-1787851800-1787859000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Southern Catch Up at Hotel Montreal DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tangiora Raumati2022 Matariki Scholarship Recipient He mokopuna noo ngaa iwi o Waikato me Ngāti Mutunga. Born and raised in the Waikato\, I have been part of the Waikato-Tainui whaanau for the past nine years\, where I currently work as a Communications Advisor. Throughout my time with the organisation\, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to a range of significant kaupapa and projects that support our iwi and communities. My passion and strengths lie in the creative and design space\, where I enjoy bringing stories and ideas to life through visual communication. Most recently\, I completed my first annual report for Waikato-Tainui\, which has been a career milestone and a project I’m incredibly proud of. I’m also a previous recipient of the PRINZ Matariki Scholarship. It was a privilege to be selected as a recipient\, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity and support the scholarship provided. It’s an experience I’ll always appreciate and one that I’m proud to be able to share with others. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-southern-catch-up-at-hotel-montreal/ LOCATION:The Montreal Bar at Hotel Montreal\, 363 Montreal Street\, Christchurch\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-78.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260818T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260825T120000 DTSTAMP:20260919T042319 CREATED:20260622T040513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T001311Z UID:57329-1787043600-1787659200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:AI Playbook for Behaviour Change DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tangiora Raumati2022 Matariki Scholarship Recipient He mokopuna noo ngaa iwi o Waikato me Ngāti Mutunga. Born and raised in the Waikato\, I have been part of the Waikato-Tainui whaanau for the past nine years\, where I currently work as a Communications Advisor. Throughout my time with the organisation\, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to a range of significant kaupapa and projects that support our iwi and communities. My passion and strengths lie in the creative and design space\, where I enjoy bringing stories and ideas to life through visual communication. Most recently\, I completed my first annual report for Waikato-Tainui\, which has been a career milestone and a project I’m incredibly proud of. I’m also a previous recipient of the PRINZ Matariki Scholarship. It was a privilege to be selected as a recipient\, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity and support the scholarship provided. It’s an experience I’ll always appreciate and one that I’m proud to be able to share with others. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ai-playbook-for-behaviour-change-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Thinking-Fast-Wise-with-AI-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260806T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260806T203000 DTSTAMP:20260919T042319 CREATED:20260703T023126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T222128Z UID:57558-1786041000-1786048200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes the News: Inside the Editorial Decision Room DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tangiora Raumati2022 Matariki Scholarship Recipient He mokopuna noo ngaa iwi o Waikato me Ngāti Mutunga. Born and raised in the Waikato\, I have been part of the Waikato-Tainui whaanau for the past nine years\, where I currently work as a Communications Advisor. Throughout my time with the organisation\, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to a range of significant kaupapa and projects that support our iwi and communities. My passion and strengths lie in the creative and design space\, where I enjoy bringing stories and ideas to life through visual communication. Most recently\, I completed my first annual report for Waikato-Tainui\, which has been a career milestone and a project I’m incredibly proud of. I’m also a previous recipient of the PRINZ Matariki Scholarship. It was a privilege to be selected as a recipient\, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity and support the scholarship provided. It’s an experience I’ll always appreciate and one that I’m proud to be able to share with others. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-the-news-inside-the-editorial-decision-room/ LOCATION:Foodstuffs Landing Drive\, 35 Landing Drive\, Auckland\, 2022 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-74.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260806T070000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260806T090000 DTSTAMP:20260919T042319 CREATED:20260715T054428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T005454Z UID:57957-1785999600-1786006800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Kōrero Tika\, Kōrero Māia: Communicating with Māori and Iwi Stakeholders with Confidence and Purpose DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tangiora Raumati2022 Matariki Scholarship Recipient He mokopuna noo ngaa iwi o Waikato me Ngāti Mutunga. Born and raised in the Waikato\, I have been part of the Waikato-Tainui whaanau for the past nine years\, where I currently work as a Communications Advisor. Throughout my time with the organisation\, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to a range of significant kaupapa and projects that support our iwi and communities. My passion and strengths lie in the creative and design space\, where I enjoy bringing stories and ideas to life through visual communication. Most recently\, I completed my first annual report for Waikato-Tainui\, which has been a career milestone and a project I’m incredibly proud of. I’m also a previous recipient of the PRINZ Matariki Scholarship. It was a privilege to be selected as a recipient\, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity and support the scholarship provided. It’s an experience I’ll always appreciate and one that I’m proud to be able to share with others. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/korero-tika-korero-maia-communicating-with-maori-and-iwi-stakeholders-with-confidence-and-purpose/ LOCATION:Waikato Innovation Park\, 3 Melody Lane\, Hamilton East\, 3216\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-77.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T120000 DTSTAMP:20260919T042319 CREATED:20260703T054423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T224834Z UID:57609-1785922200-1785931200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Show Me the Money: Learning the language of Finance DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tangiora Raumati2022 Matariki Scholarship Recipient He mokopuna noo ngaa iwi o Waikato me Ngāti Mutunga. Born and raised in the Waikato\, I have been part of the Waikato-Tainui whaanau for the past nine years\, where I currently work as a Communications Advisor. Throughout my time with the organisation\, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to a range of significant kaupapa and projects that support our iwi and communities. My passion and strengths lie in the creative and design space\, where I enjoy bringing stories and ideas to life through visual communication. Most recently\, I completed my first annual report for Waikato-Tainui\, which has been a career milestone and a project I’m incredibly proud of. I’m also a previous recipient of the PRINZ Matariki Scholarship. It was a privilege to be selected as a recipient\, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity and support the scholarship provided. It’s an experience I’ll always appreciate and one that I’m proud to be able to share with others. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/show-me-the-money-learning-the-language-of-finance/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-75.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T090000 DTSTAMP:20260919T042319 CREATED:20260715T050614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T215741Z UID:57945-1785915000-1785920400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Learn from a PRINZ Fellow: Insights for internal comms DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tangiora Raumati2022 Matariki Scholarship Recipient He mokopuna noo ngaa iwi o Waikato me Ngāti Mutunga. Born and raised in the Waikato\, I have been part of the Waikato-Tainui whaanau for the past nine years\, where I currently work as a Communications Advisor. Throughout my time with the organisation\, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to a range of significant kaupapa and projects that support our iwi and communities. My passion and strengths lie in the creative and design space\, where I enjoy bringing stories and ideas to life through visual communication. Most recently\, I completed my first annual report for Waikato-Tainui\, which has been a career milestone and a project I’m incredibly proud of. I’m also a previous recipient of the PRINZ Matariki Scholarship. It was a privilege to be selected as a recipient\, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity and support the scholarship provided. It’s an experience I’ll always appreciate and one that I’m proud to be able to share with others. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/learn-from-a-prinz-fellow-insights-for-internal-comms/ LOCATION:Black Betty Cafe\, 165 Madras Street\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-banners-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T070000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T083000 DTSTAMP:20260919T042319 CREATED:20260708T023417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T024021Z UID:57588-1785913200-1785918600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Tauranga Breakfast Event with Mike Puru: Podcasting for PR DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tangiora Raumati2022 Matariki Scholarship Recipient He mokopuna noo ngaa iwi o Waikato me Ngāti Mutunga. Born and raised in the Waikato\, I have been part of the Waikato-Tainui whaanau for the past nine years\, where I currently work as a Communications Advisor. Throughout my time with the organisation\, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to a range of significant kaupapa and projects that support our iwi and communities. My passion and strengths lie in the creative and design space\, where I enjoy bringing stories and ideas to life through visual communication. Most recently\, I completed my first annual report for Waikato-Tainui\, which has been a career milestone and a project I’m incredibly proud of. I’m also a previous recipient of the PRINZ Matariki Scholarship. It was a privilege to be selected as a recipient\, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity and support the scholarship provided. It’s an experience I’ll always appreciate and one that I’m proud to be able to share with others. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-breakfast-event-with-mike-puru-podcasting-for-pr/ LOCATION:Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology\, Tauranga Campus\, 70 Windermere Drive\, Poike\, Tauranga\, 3112 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Podcasting-Studio_2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260728T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260728T210000 DTSTAMP:20260919T042319 CREATED:20260702T004258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T004258Z UID:57577-1785261600-1785272400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Taranaki Quiz Night DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tangiora Raumati2022 Matariki Scholarship Recipient He mokopuna noo ngaa iwi o Waikato me Ngāti Mutunga. Born and raised in the Waikato\, I have been part of the Waikato-Tainui whaanau for the past nine years\, where I currently work as a Communications Advisor. Throughout my time with the organisation\, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to a range of significant kaupapa and projects that support our iwi and communities. My passion and strengths lie in the creative and design space\, where I enjoy bringing stories and ideas to life through visual communication. Most recently\, I completed my first annual report for Waikato-Tainui\, which has been a career milestone and a project I’m incredibly proud of. I’m also a previous recipient of the PRINZ Matariki Scholarship. It was a privilege to be selected as a recipient\, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity and support the scholarship provided. It’s an experience I’ll always appreciate and one that I’m proud to be able to share with others. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-taranaki-quiz-night/ LOCATION:Ate Fortyone\, 41 Tukapa Street\, New Plymouth\, 4310 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-73.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260728T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260729T120000 DTSTAMP:20260919T042319 CREATED:20260520T012659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T043954Z UID:56851-1785231000-1785326400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Speechwriting Essentials DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tangiora Raumati2022 Matariki Scholarship Recipient He mokopuna noo ngaa iwi o Waikato me Ngāti Mutunga. Born and raised in the Waikato\, I have been part of the Waikato-Tainui whaanau for the past nine years\, where I currently work as a Communications Advisor. Throughout my time with the organisation\, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to a range of significant kaupapa and projects that support our iwi and communities. My passion and strengths lie in the creative and design space\, where I enjoy bringing stories and ideas to life through visual communication. Most recently\, I completed my first annual report for Waikato-Tainui\, which has been a career milestone and a project I’m incredibly proud of. I’m also a previous recipient of the PRINZ Matariki Scholarship. It was a privilege to be selected as a recipient\, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity and support the scholarship provided. It’s an experience I’ll always appreciate and one that I’m proud to be able to share with others. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/speechwriting-essentials-4/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PR-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260723T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260723T120000 DTSTAMP:20260919T042319 CREATED:20260430T045635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T041140Z UID:56260-1784799000-1784808000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Communications and Governance DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tangiora Raumati2022 Matariki Scholarship Recipient He mokopuna noo ngaa iwi o Waikato me Ngāti Mutunga. Born and raised in the Waikato\, I have been part of the Waikato-Tainui whaanau for the past nine years\, where I currently work as a Communications Advisor. Throughout my time with the organisation\, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to a range of significant kaupapa and projects that support our iwi and communities. My passion and strengths lie in the creative and design space\, where I enjoy bringing stories and ideas to life through visual communication. Most recently\, I completed my first annual report for Waikato-Tainui\, which has been a career milestone and a project I’m incredibly proud of. I’m also a previous recipient of the PRINZ Matariki Scholarship. It was a privilege to be selected as a recipient\, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity and support the scholarship provided. It’s an experience I’ll always appreciate and one that I’m proud to be able to share with others. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/communications-and-governance-4/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PR-12.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260715T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260715T130000 DTSTAMP:20260919T042319 CREATED:20260618T051650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T031042Z UID:57297-1784116800-1784120400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PassTheMic: Amplifying Voices that Need to Be Heard Webinar DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tangiora Raumati2022 Matariki Scholarship Recipient He mokopuna noo ngaa iwi o Waikato me Ngāti Mutunga. Born and raised in the Waikato\, I have been part of the Waikato-Tainui whaanau for the past nine years\, where I currently work as a Communications Advisor. Throughout my time with the organisation\, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to a range of significant kaupapa and projects that support our iwi and communities. My passion and strengths lie in the creative and design space\, where I enjoy bringing stories and ideas to life through visual communication. Most recently\, I completed my first annual report for Waikato-Tainui\, which has been a career milestone and a project I’m incredibly proud of. I’m also a previous recipient of the PRINZ Matariki Scholarship. It was a privilege to be selected as a recipient\, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity and support the scholarship provided. It’s an experience I’ll always appreciate and one that I’m proud to be able to share with others. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/passthemic-amplifying-voices-that-need-to-be-heard-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2025-banners-71.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260707T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260707T133000 DTSTAMP:20260919T042319 CREATED:20260429T031541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T031541Z UID:56243-1783416600-1783431000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Key Stakeholder Engagement DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tangiora Raumati2022 Matariki Scholarship Recipient He mokopuna noo ngaa iwi o Waikato me Ngāti Mutunga. Born and raised in the Waikato\, I have been part of the Waikato-Tainui whaanau for the past nine years\, where I currently work as a Communications Advisor. Throughout my time with the organisation\, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to a range of significant kaupapa and projects that support our iwi and communities. My passion and strengths lie in the creative and design space\, where I enjoy bringing stories and ideas to life through visual communication. Most recently\, I completed my first annual report for Waikato-Tainui\, which has been a career milestone and a project I’m incredibly proud of. I’m also a previous recipient of the PRINZ Matariki Scholarship. It was a privilege to be selected as a recipient\, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity and support the scholarship provided. It’s an experience I’ll always appreciate and one that I’m proud to be able to share with others. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/key-stakeholder-engagement-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-banners-45.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T120000 DTSTAMP:20260919T042319 CREATED:20251212T033817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T234935Z UID:53684-1782379800-1782388800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Hands On with AI DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tangiora Raumati2022 Matariki Scholarship Recipient He mokopuna noo ngaa iwi o Waikato me Ngāti Mutunga. Born and raised in the Waikato\, I have been part of the Waikato-Tainui whaanau for the past nine years\, where I currently work as a Communications Advisor. Throughout my time with the organisation\, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to a range of significant kaupapa and projects that support our iwi and communities. My passion and strengths lie in the creative and design space\, where I enjoy bringing stories and ideas to life through visual communication. Most recently\, I completed my first annual report for Waikato-Tainui\, which has been a career milestone and a project I’m incredibly proud of. I’m also a previous recipient of the PRINZ Matariki Scholarship. It was a privilege to be selected as a recipient\, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity and support the scholarship provided. It’s an experience I’ll always appreciate and one that I’m proud to be able to share with others. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/hands-on-with-ai-4/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PRKH-Hands-on-White-Phone-e1742172373898.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260622T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T120000 DTSTAMP:20260919T042320 CREATED:20260302T033739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T003818Z UID:54988-1782122400-1782388800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Incorporating Tiriti-based Principles into Public Relations Practice DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tangiora Raumati2022 Matariki Scholarship Recipient He mokopuna noo ngaa iwi o Waikato me Ngāti Mutunga. Born and raised in the Waikato\, I have been part of the Waikato-Tainui whaanau for the past nine years\, where I currently work as a Communications Advisor. Throughout my time with the organisation\, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to a range of significant kaupapa and projects that support our iwi and communities. My passion and strengths lie in the creative and design space\, where I enjoy bringing stories and ideas to life through visual communication. Most recently\, I completed my first annual report for Waikato-Tainui\, which has been a career milestone and a project I’m incredibly proud of. I’m also a previous recipient of the PRINZ Matariki Scholarship. It was a privilege to be selected as a recipient\, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity and support the scholarship provided. It’s an experience I’ll always appreciate and one that I’m proud to be able to share with others. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/incorporating-tiriti-based-principles-into-public-relations-practice/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025-banners-58.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260611T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260611T190000 DTSTAMP:20260919T042320 CREATED:20260508T005543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T005543Z UID:56545-1781195400-1781204400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Tauranga Winter Mix & Mingle DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tangiora Raumati2022 Matariki Scholarship Recipient He mokopuna noo ngaa iwi o Waikato me Ngāti Mutunga. Born and raised in the Waikato\, I have been part of the Waikato-Tainui whaanau for the past nine years\, where I currently work as a Communications Advisor. Throughout my time with the organisation\, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to a range of significant kaupapa and projects that support our iwi and communities. My passion and strengths lie in the creative and design space\, where I enjoy bringing stories and ideas to life through visual communication. Most recently\, I completed my first annual report for Waikato-Tainui\, which has been a career milestone and a project I’m incredibly proud of. I’m also a previous recipient of the PRINZ Matariki Scholarship. It was a privilege to be selected as a recipient\, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity and support the scholarship provided. It’s an experience I’ll always appreciate and one that I’m proud to be able to share with others. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-tauranga-winter-mix-mingle/ LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/406d16f7-3b27-4a8a-bc88-50591131f8c3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T233000 DTSTAMP:20260919T042320 CREATED:20260414T210700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T044804Z UID:55782-1780597800-1780615800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:2026 PRINZ Awards Gala Dinner DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tangiora Raumati2022 Matariki Scholarship Recipient He mokopuna noo ngaa iwi o Waikato me Ngāti Mutunga. Born and raised in the Waikato\, I have been part of the Waikato-Tainui whaanau for the past nine years\, where I currently work as a Communications Advisor. Throughout my time with the organisation\, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to a range of significant kaupapa and projects that support our iwi and communities. My passion and strengths lie in the creative and design space\, where I enjoy bringing stories and ideas to life through visual communication. Most recently\, I completed my first annual report for Waikato-Tainui\, which has been a career milestone and a project I’m incredibly proud of. I’m also a previous recipient of the PRINZ Matariki Scholarship. It was a privilege to be selected as a recipient\, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity and support the scholarship provided. It’s an experience I’ll always appreciate and one that I’m proud to be able to share with others. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/2026-prinz-awards-gala-dinner/ LOCATION:Hilton Auckland\, 147 Quay Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-banners-61.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T170000 DTSTAMP:20260919T042320 CREATED:20260412T220914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T001523Z UID:55703-1780560000-1780592400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Conference 2026: Meet the Future DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tangiora Raumati2022 Matariki Scholarship Recipient He mokopuna noo ngaa iwi o Waikato me Ngāti Mutunga. Born and raised in the Waikato\, I have been part of the Waikato-Tainui whaanau for the past nine years\, where I currently work as a Communications Advisor. Throughout my time with the organisation\, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to a range of significant kaupapa and projects that support our iwi and communities. My passion and strengths lie in the creative and design space\, where I enjoy bringing stories and ideas to life through visual communication. Most recently\, I completed my first annual report for Waikato-Tainui\, which has been a career milestone and a project I’m incredibly proud of. I’m also a previous recipient of the PRINZ Matariki Scholarship. It was a privilege to be selected as a recipient\, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity and support the scholarship provided. It’s an experience I’ll always appreciate and one that I’m proud to be able to share with others. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-conference-2026-meet-the-future/ LOCATION:Hilton Auckland\, 147 Quay Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-banners-60-e1776200241779.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260603T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260603T210000 DTSTAMP:20260919T042320 CREATED:20260505T021729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T021729Z UID:56351-1780509600-1780520400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Fellows and Life Members Annual Dinner DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tangiora Raumati2022 Matariki Scholarship Recipient He mokopuna noo ngaa iwi o Waikato me Ngāti Mutunga. Born and raised in the Waikato\, I have been part of the Waikato-Tainui whaanau for the past nine years\, where I currently work as a Communications Advisor. Throughout my time with the organisation\, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to a range of significant kaupapa and projects that support our iwi and communities. My passion and strengths lie in the creative and design space\, where I enjoy bringing stories and ideas to life through visual communication. Most recently\, I completed my first annual report for Waikato-Tainui\, which has been a career milestone and a project I’m incredibly proud of. I’m also a previous recipient of the PRINZ Matariki Scholarship. It was a privilege to be selected as a recipient\, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity and support the scholarship provided. It’s an experience I’ll always appreciate and one that I’m proud to be able to share with others. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/fellows-and-life-members-annual-dinner-2/ LOCATION:The Portland Public House\, 463 New North Road\, Kingsland\, Auckland\, 1021 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-banners-24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260603T150000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260603T170000 DTSTAMP:20260919T042320 CREATED:20260420T040810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T025816Z UID:55994-1780498800-1780506000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Annual General Meeting 2026 DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tangiora Raumati2022 Matariki Scholarship Recipient He mokopuna noo ngaa iwi o Waikato me Ngāti Mutunga. Born and raised in the Waikato\, I have been part of the Waikato-Tainui whaanau for the past nine years\, where I currently work as a Communications Advisor. Throughout my time with the organisation\, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to a range of significant kaupapa and projects that support our iwi and communities. My passion and strengths lie in the creative and design space\, where I enjoy bringing stories and ideas to life through visual communication. Most recently\, I completed my first annual report for Waikato-Tainui\, which has been a career milestone and a project I’m incredibly proud of. I’m also a previous recipient of the PRINZ Matariki Scholarship. It was a privilege to be selected as a recipient\, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity and support the scholarship provided. It’s an experience I’ll always appreciate and one that I’m proud to be able to share with others. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-annual-general-meeting-2026/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-banners-Presentation-4-e1776657428584.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260519T160000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260519T173000 DTSTAMP:20260919T042320 CREATED:20260504T040947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T040947Z UID:56336-1779206400-1779211800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Waikato Event: Raise a glass to our local PR champions DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tangiora Raumati2022 Matariki Scholarship Recipient He mokopuna noo ngaa iwi o Waikato me Ngāti Mutunga. Born and raised in the Waikato\, I have been part of the Waikato-Tainui whaanau for the past nine years\, where I currently work as a Communications Advisor. Throughout my time with the organisation\, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to a range of significant kaupapa and projects that support our iwi and communities. My passion and strengths lie in the creative and design space\, where I enjoy bringing stories and ideas to life through visual communication. Most recently\, I completed my first annual report for Waikato-Tainui\, which has been a career milestone and a project I’m incredibly proud of. I’m also a previous recipient of the PRINZ Matariki Scholarship. It was a privilege to be selected as a recipient\, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity and support the scholarship provided. It’s an experience I’ll always appreciate and one that I’m proud to be able to share with others. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-event-raise-a-glass-to-our-local-pr-champions/ LOCATION:Reggies\, Made Hamilton\, 401 Grey Street\, Hamilton East\, Hamilton\, 3216\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2025-banners-65.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260513T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260520T120000 DTSTAMP:20260919T042320 CREATED:20260203T000920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T045446Z UID:53825-1778662800-1779278400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The Inside Scoop: Strategic Internal Comms for Your Organisation DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tangiora Raumati2022 Matariki Scholarship Recipient He mokopuna noo ngaa iwi o Waikato me Ngāti Mutunga. Born and raised in the Waikato\, I have been part of the Waikato-Tainui whaanau for the past nine years\, where I currently work as a Communications Advisor. Throughout my time with the organisation\, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to a range of significant kaupapa and projects that support our iwi and communities. My passion and strengths lie in the creative and design space\, where I enjoy bringing stories and ideas to life through visual communication. Most recently\, I completed my first annual report for Waikato-Tainui\, which has been a career milestone and a project I’m incredibly proud of. I’m also a previous recipient of the PRINZ Matariki Scholarship. It was a privilege to be selected as a recipient\, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity and support the scholarship provided. It’s an experience I’ll always appreciate and one that I’m proud to be able to share with others. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-inside-scoop-strategic-internal-comms-for-your-organisation/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-banners-47.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260507T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260507T183000 DTSTAMP:20260919T042320 CREATED:20260501T045628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T051920Z UID:56319-1778173200-1778178600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tangiora Raumati2022 Matariki Scholarship Recipient He mokopuna noo ngaa iwi o Waikato me Ngāti Mutunga. Born and raised in the Waikato\, I have been part of the Waikato-Tainui whaanau for the past nine years\, where I currently work as a Communications Advisor. Throughout my time with the organisation\, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to a range of significant kaupapa and projects that support our iwi and communities. My passion and strengths lie in the creative and design space\, where I enjoy bringing stories and ideas to life through visual communication. Most recently\, I completed my first annual report for Waikato-Tainui\, which has been a career milestone and a project I’m incredibly proud of. I’m also a previous recipient of the PRINZ Matariki Scholarship. It was a privilege to be selected as a recipient\, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity and support the scholarship provided. It’s an experience I’ll always appreciate and one that I’m proud to be able to share with others. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-9/ LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/First-Thursdays.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260505T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260505T124500 DTSTAMP:20260919T042320 CREATED:20260114T215535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T105512Z UID:53843-1777973400-1777985100@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:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tangiora Raumati2022 Matariki Scholarship Recipient He mokopuna noo ngaa iwi o Waikato me Ngāti Mutunga. Born and raised in the Waikato\, I have been part of the Waikato-Tainui whaanau for the past nine years\, where I currently work as a Communications Advisor. Throughout my time with the organisation\, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to a range of significant kaupapa and projects that support our iwi and communities. My passion and strengths lie in the creative and design space\, where I enjoy bringing stories and ideas to life through visual communication. Most recently\, I completed my first annual report for Waikato-Tainui\, which has been a career milestone and a project I’m incredibly proud of. I’m also a previous recipient of the PRINZ Matariki Scholarship. It was a privilege to be selected as a recipient\, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity and support the scholarship provided. It’s an experience I’ll always appreciate and one that I’m proud to be able to share with others. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations. 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-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/megaphone.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T193000 DTSTAMP:20260919T042320 CREATED:20260417T050535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T044057Z UID:55952-1777570200-1777577400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:UC Student Networking Event: The Inside Track DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tangiora Raumati2022 Matariki Scholarship Recipient He mokopuna noo ngaa iwi o Waikato me Ngāti Mutunga. Born and raised in the Waikato\, I have been part of the Waikato-Tainui whaanau for the past nine years\, where I currently work as a Communications Advisor. Throughout my time with the organisation\, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to a range of significant kaupapa and projects that support our iwi and communities. My passion and strengths lie in the creative and design space\, where I enjoy bringing stories and ideas to life through visual communication. Most recently\, I completed my first annual report for Waikato-Tainui\, which has been a career milestone and a project I’m incredibly proud of. I’m also a previous recipient of the PRINZ Matariki Scholarship. It was a privilege to be selected as a recipient\, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity and support the scholarship provided. It’s an experience I’ll always appreciate and one that I’m proud to be able to share with others. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/uc-student-networking-event-the-inside-track/ LOCATION:James Logie Room 613\, 20 Kirkwood Avenue\, Upper Riccarton\, Christchurch\, 8041\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-banners-63.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T090000 DTSTAMP:20260919T042320 CREATED:20260330T040931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T040931Z UID:55472-1777534200-1777539600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Breakfast for the brain: Critical thinking DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tangiora Raumati2022 Matariki Scholarship Recipient He mokopuna noo ngaa iwi o Waikato me Ngāti Mutunga. Born and raised in the Waikato\, I have been part of the Waikato-Tainui whaanau for the past nine years\, where I currently work as a Communications Advisor. Throughout my time with the organisation\, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to a range of significant kaupapa and projects that support our iwi and communities. My passion and strengths lie in the creative and design space\, where I enjoy bringing stories and ideas to life through visual communication. Most recently\, I completed my first annual report for Waikato-Tainui\, which has been a career milestone and a project I’m incredibly proud of. I’m also a previous recipient of the PRINZ Matariki Scholarship. It was a privilege to be selected as a recipient\, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity and support the scholarship provided. It’s an experience I’ll always appreciate and one that I’m proud to be able to share with others. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/breakfast-for-the-brain-critical-thinking/ LOCATION:Environment Canterbury\, 200 Tuam Street\, Christchurch\, 8011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025-banners-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260429T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260429T160000 DTSTAMP:20260919T042321 CREATED:20251218T010712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T030523Z UID:53814-1777455000-1777478400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Issues and Crisis Management DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tangiora Raumati2022 Matariki Scholarship Recipient He mokopuna noo ngaa iwi o Waikato me Ngāti Mutunga. Born and raised in the Waikato\, I have been part of the Waikato-Tainui whaanau for the past nine years\, where I currently work as a Communications Advisor. Throughout my time with the organisation\, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to a range of significant kaupapa and projects that support our iwi and communities. My passion and strengths lie in the creative and design space\, where I enjoy bringing stories and ideas to life through visual communication. Most recently\, I completed my first annual report for Waikato-Tainui\, which has been a career milestone and a project I’m incredibly proud of. I’m also a previous recipient of the PRINZ Matariki Scholarship. It was a privilege to be selected as a recipient\, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity and support the scholarship provided. It’s an experience I’ll always appreciate and one that I’m proud to be able to share with others. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/issues-and-crisis-management-8/ LOCATION:GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Offices\, 100 College Hill\, Auckland\, Ponsonby\, 1011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Untitled-design-4-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260421T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260421T130000 DTSTAMP:20260919T042321 CREATED:20260326T012209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T012209Z UID:55421-1776772800-1776776400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Unlocking Real-Time Salary Insights with LiveRem - Webinar DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th August 2026 @ 7:00am - 9:00am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs Aotearoa New Zealand continues to grow as a bicultural nation\, the ability to communicate meaningfully and respectfully with Māori and Iwi stakeholders has never been more essential for communications professionals.  This event brings together PR and communications practitioners to explore culturally grounded approaches to stakeholder engagement\, moving beyond tokenism and toward genuine\, trust-based relationships with Māori communities and Iwi organisations. Central to this is an understanding of mātauranga Māori\, the body of knowledge\, values\, and ways of knowing that are distinctly Māori. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   This event is generously supported and hosted by Waikato Innovation Park.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Amomai PihamaCommunications & Engagement | Executive LeadershipIAWAI Ko Ngaati Mahanga me ngaati Korokii-Kahukura ngaa hapuu\, ko Waikato te iwi. I tipu ake a Amomai ki Taamaki Makaurau i roto i nga maataapono o o te Aho Matua\, ki Hoani Waititi Marae. Kei Waikato raatou ko taana iti e noho ana i eenei waa nei. Amomai is an executive leader working across Maaori partnerships\, strategic communications\, and public engagement. Her work is about building relationships that last between organisations\, communities\, iwi and stakeholders – particularly in complex environments where trust\, credibility and genuine engagement matter most\, across the public sector\, iwi organisations and the not-for-profit sector. Amomai has led strategic communications\, crisis response and stakeholder engagement through periods of significant change and understands how narrative\, relationships and governance shape public confidence\, and how to navigate that with clarity and care. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shane Te Ruki Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council Shane is widely respected within Maniapoto as a practitioner and advocate for tradtional maatauranga Maaori. His grounding in this knowledge was nutured from an early age by the kaumaatua of Ngāti Unu and Ngāti Kahu at Te Kōpua\, Kakepuku. Building on this foundation\, he spent many years engaged in koorero and waananga with respected rangatira from across the Rohe Pootae\, deepeing his understanding of tribal knowledge\, history\, and tradtions. Throughout his career\, Shane has remained committed to the preservation\, practice\, and transmission of maatauranga Maaori\, where in 1999 to 2025 he taught and facilitated waananga at his home marae in Te koopua\, sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future generations. He currently serves as Maatauranga Maaori lead at Hamilton City Council. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Ake With more than 30 years’ experience in the communications and marketing sector\, Jason Ake (Ngaati Ranginui\, Piriraakau\, Ngaati Maahanga) was appointed the General Manager – Engagement and Communications at Waikato-Tainui in 2017. Trained as a journalist\, Jason has strong connections with central government and private sectors and is also an executive member of Maaori radio iwi network\, Te Whakaruruhau. He leads the team responsible for the marketing\, communications and engagement functions at Waikato-Tainui\, offering an iwi perspective on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, and the importance of authentic relationship-building between communications professionals and iwi organisations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Olivia Pitiroi-Gowling2026 Matariki Scholarship RecipientCorporate Communications Co-ordinatorIAWAI Olivia is a young professional who recently graduated from the University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Communication\, majoring in Public Relations and Māori and Indigenous Studies. A descendant of Ngaati Tuuwharetoa\, Olivia grew up in Taupoo before moving to Waikato\, where she now works as Corporate Communications Coordinator at IAWAI. As a recipient of the PRINZ Waikato Matariki Scholarship\, Olivia is new to the committee and is excited by the opportunity to further develop her skills in public relations while creating space for Maaori voice within the industry. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tangiora Raumati2022 Matariki Scholarship Recipient He mokopuna noo ngaa iwi o Waikato me Ngāti Mutunga. Born and raised in the Waikato\, I have been part of the Waikato-Tainui whaanau for the past nine years\, where I currently work as a Communications Advisor. Throughout my time with the organisation\, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to a range of significant kaupapa and projects that support our iwi and communities. My passion and strengths lie in the creative and design space\, where I enjoy bringing stories and ideas to life through visual communication. Most recently\, I completed my first annual report for Waikato-Tainui\, which has been a career milestone and a project I’m incredibly proud of. I’m also a previous recipient of the PRINZ Matariki Scholarship. It was a privilege to be selected as a recipient\, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity and support the scholarship provided. It’s an experience I’ll always appreciate and one that I’m proud to be able to share with others. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator:Maria Te Aukaha Huata\, Waikato Maniapoto\, Ngaati Kahungunu\, Ngaati Porou\, Ngaati Whakaue\, Councillor\, Hamilton City Council Taairi ana te kohu raa runga mai o Pirongia te aroaro o Kahu ko te kaainga tuuturu o te iwi tauehe.  E rere nei ko ngaa wai tuku kiri o te awa o Waipaa.Tuu mai raa ko Te Haona Kaha ko te whenua o Apakura.Naa Kiingi Taawhiao te koorero ‘ki te hiki tooku waewae i teenei whenua ka moana i muri i a aau\, Puurekireki wiiwii maana taatou e huti ake ki uta ka puta ka ora e! Maria Te Aukaha Huata has a background steeped in education\, Maaori Performing Arts\, and broadcasting\, in particular television and radio. She is a multimedia producer for Tainui Live Aukaha News and an elected member of Hamilton City Council\, where she is Chair of the Growth and Economic Development Committee. A proud mother of eight children and grandmother of one grandson Maria is guided by the importance of identity\, our relationship with the land\, water\, and our inherent duty to be caretakers of our environment for future generations. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/unlocking-real-time-salary-insights-with-liverem-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/liverem-1-e1774479532123.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR