PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand

PRINZ Awards Gold Winner: Mango and ‘Emerson's Tiny Pub’
2021-09-14 12:00 - 13:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-awards-gold-winner-mango-and-emersons-tiny-pub/
9th June @ 10:00am - 12:00pm & 16th June 2026 @ 10:00am - 11:00am (3 hours total)

OverviewEffective public relations practice requires more than strong messaging in NZ. Many cases call for cultural understanding, integrity, and a genuine commitment to Tiriti-based principles. This dynamic, practice-focused workshop is designed to equip PR professionals with the tools and confidence to work responsibly and respectfully within an Aotearoa context. Whether you are completely new to Tiriti-based practices or looking to strengthen your current approach, this session provides clear, practical guidance you can apply immediately in your communications work. Learning Outcomes By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to: Explore Tiriti-based principles and their relevance for PRINZ work.Identify practical ways to embed te reo Māori (Māori language) and tikanga Māori (customs and practices) into day-to-day PR workBuild confidence to engage respectfully with Māori perspectives in professional contexts.Workshop Structure The session is strongly practice-focused, with emphasis on practical actions you can apply immediately in your PR and communications work: Working Responsibly in an Aotearoa ContextA brief overview of expectations for professional practice, with regard to Te Tiriti o WaitangiUsing Te Reo Māori and Tikanga AppropriatelyPractical guidance on:Using te reo Māori confidently and correctly in written and spoken communicationsUnderstanding basic tikanga and how it influences professional interactionsReflection and Next StepsGuided discussion to identify simple, achievable actions.

Your facilitators are:Jennifer Leahy – FacilitatorJennifer Leahy is an experienced adult educator and facilitator with a strong national profile in professional learning and development. She has worked across the tertiary education, corrections, corporate, and community sectors. Her facilitation style is practical, inclusive, and grounded in real-world experience, with a strong focus on engaging adult learners and supporting reflective professional practice.

Charmaine Tukua-Pouwhare – Consultant and Co-facilitatorCharmaine Tukua-Pouwhare, Te Taumata Tapu o Ngāi Tuāhuriri, is a senior educator at Ara Institute of Canterbury. She has served as a kaiako, programme leader, and currently as the operations coordinator at Te Puna Wānaka, Ara’s Māori education unit. Her leadership has been instrumental in enhancing Māori learners’ engagement and success in tertiary education. In addition, Charmaine has actively contributed to national literacy training and qualification delivery, ensuring culturally responsive educational practices.

PRINZ Awards Gold Winner - ‘Stamping out COVID with a digital handshake’
2021-09-21 12:00 - 13:00 | https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-awards-gold-winner-stamping-out-covid-with-a-digital-handshake/

Financial Communications - Senior Practitioners Workshop
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2021-09-29 09:30 - 2021-09-30 16:00

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IC Futures – Inside Internal Communication
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Iwi Engagement Christchurch
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Digital PR Strategy and Measurement
2021-11-11 09:30 - 12:00 | https://prinz.org.nz/event/digital-pr-strategy-and-measurement/

Kirihimete pāti | PRINZ Southern Christmas Party 2021
2021-11-18 17:30 - 19:30

Words at Work - November Writing Series
2021-11-23 09:30 - 16:30

End of Year Celebration 2021
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Waikato Division Christmas Celebration
2021-12-14 16:30 - 18:30

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PRINZ Awards - writing a winning entry
2022-02-09 12:00 - 13:00

Global Alliance Webinar - AI, communication and ethics: challenges and opportunities
2022-02-10 05:30 - 07:00

Events in the time of COVID-19
2022-02-17 12:00 - 13:00

Accreditation in PR – What is it and am I ready?
2022-02-17 12:30 - 13:30

Introduction to Public Relations
2022-02-28 09:30 - 2022-03-03 12:00

Developing a Digital PR content strategy. A Masterclass with Charlene White
2022-03-16 09:30 - 12:30

PRINZ Central Division Comms Catch-up
2022-03-31 16:30 - 20:00

Communicating in the age of misinformation
2022-04-04 13:00 - 14:00

Digital PR 101 WELLINGTON
2022-04-06 09:30 - 16:00

Digital PR 101 CHRISTCHURCH
2022-04-07 09:30 - 16:00

Financial Communications - A Masterclass with Allan Botica
2022-04-12 09:30 - 12:30

PRINZ hui: Transparency in Public Sector communications
2022-04-12 12:00 - 13:00

How to be an Influencer within your Organisation - An Online Workshop with Tracey Bridges
2022-05-03 10:00 - 12:00
