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:20210403T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20210925T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20220402T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20220924T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211102T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211103T160000 DTSTAMP:20260902T103618 CREATED:20210309T041516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211028T023153Z UID:10787-1635845400-1635955200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Iwi Engagement Christchurch DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/iwi-engagement-chc-2021/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/iStock-180744125.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211111T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211111T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T103618 CREATED:20210929T113219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T214826Z UID:18493-1636623000-1636632000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Digital PR Strategy and Measurement DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/digital-pr-strategy-and-measurement/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/iStock-894081486.jpg LOCATION:https://prinz.org.nz/event/digital-pr-strategy-and-measurement/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211118T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211118T193000 DTSTAMP:20260902T103618 CREATED:20211103T025219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T005137Z UID:19124-1637256600-1637263800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Kirihimete pāti | PRINZ Southern Christmas Party 2021 DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/kirihimete-pati-prinz-southern-christmas-party-2021/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Kirihimete-Pati-2021-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211123T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211123T163000 DTSTAMP:20260902T103618 CREATED:20210928T235817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T075943Z UID:18349-1637659800-1637685000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Words at Work - November Writing Series DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/words-at-work-november-writing-series/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Words-at-Work-Header-November-21.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211207T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211207T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T103618 CREATED:20210929T073117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211124T014800Z UID:18466-1638869400-1638878400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:IC Futures – Inside Internal Communication DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ic-futures-inside-internal-communication-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/connect-the-people-concept-crowd-of-vivid-colored-people-connected-vector-id1190206395.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211208T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211208T193000 DTSTAMP:20260902T103618 CREATED:20211111T220137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T030012Z UID:19366-1638981000-1638991800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:End of Year Celebration 2021 DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/kirihimete-pati-prinz-central-christmas-party-2021/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Kirihimete-Pati-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211214T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211214T183000 DTSTAMP:20260902T103618 CREATED:20211202T030536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T011442Z UID:20141-1639499400-1639506600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Waikato Division Christmas Celebration DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-waikato-division-christmas-celebration/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Merry-Christmas-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220201T210000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220201T220000 DTSTAMP:20260902T103618 CREATED:20220119T212057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T221012Z UID:20751-1643749200-1643752800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Global Alliance Webinar - Trust in media during the Covid-19 pandemic: Implications for communication professionals DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/global-alliance-webinar-trust-in-media-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-implications-for-communication-professionals/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/iStock-1319457368.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220209T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220209T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T103618 CREATED:20220125T024828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T031300Z UID:20806-1644408000-1644411600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Awards - writing a winning entry DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-awards-writing-a-winning-entry/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/149_PRINZ_2021_3600px-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220210T053000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220210T070000 DTSTAMP:20260902T103618 CREATED:20220120T215847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T220904Z UID:20778-1644471000-1644476400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Global Alliance Webinar - AI\, communication and ethics: challenges and opportunities DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/global-alliance-webinar-ai-communication-and-ethics-challenges-and-opportunities/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/iStock-1279103299.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220215T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220215T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T103618 CREATED:20211124T012838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T031449Z UID:19984-1644917400-1644926400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:IC Futures – Inside Internal Communication DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ic-futures-inside-internal-communication-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/video-conference-vector-id1281074138-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220217T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220217T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T103618 CREATED:20220126T035756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T042737Z UID:20864-1645099200-1645102800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Events in the time of COVID-19 DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/events-in-the-time-of-covid-19/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/iStock-1160700188.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220217T123000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220217T133000 DTSTAMP:20260902T103618 CREATED:20220126T044008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T032249Z UID:20908-1645101000-1645104600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Accreditation in PR – What is it and am I ready? DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/accreditation-in-pr-what-is-it-and-am-i-ready-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/103_PRINZ_2021_3600px-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220224T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220224T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T103618 CREATED:20211124T014405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T213104Z UID:20010-1645695000-1645704000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:IC Futures – Inside Internal Communication DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ic-futures-inside-internal-communication-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/well-ensure-your-query-gets-answered-picture-id1059088660.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220228T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220303T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T103618 CREATED:20220204T002953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T061550Z UID:21076-1646040600-1646308800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Introduction to Public Relations DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/introduction-to-public-relations/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/confident-business-woman-at-the-office-with-arms-crossed-picture-id1324384387-e1643934653123.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220316T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220316T123000 DTSTAMP:20260902T103619 CREATED:20220204T004707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T005344Z UID:21048-1647423000-1647433800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Developing a Digital PR content strategy. A Masterclass with Charlene White DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/developing-a-digital-pr-content-strategy/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/content-marketing-content-data-blogging-media-publication-information-picture-id976370312.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220331T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220331T200000 DTSTAMP:20260902T103619 CREATED:20220321T003019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T004648Z UID:22096-1648744200-1648756800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Central Division Comms Catch-up DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-central-division-comms-catch-up/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/avida-bar-704107.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220404T130000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220404T140000 DTSTAMP:20260902T103619 CREATED:20220329T005754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T005754Z UID:22253-1649077200-1649080800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Communicating in the age of misinformation DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/communicating-in-the-age-of-misinformation/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/misinformation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220406T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220406T160000 DTSTAMP:20260902T103619 CREATED:20210930T000619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T060415Z UID:18532-1649237400-1649260800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Digital PR 101 WELLINGTON DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/digital-pr-101-wellington/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/iStock-1137594446.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220407T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220407T160000 DTSTAMP:20260902T103619 CREATED:20210930T001345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T034406Z UID:18577-1649323800-1649347200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Digital PR 101 CHRISTCHURCH DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/digital-pr-101-christchurch/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/iStock-1168910967.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220412T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220412T123000 DTSTAMP:20260902T103619 CREATED:20220131T225320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T050210Z UID:20700-1649755800-1649766600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Financial Communications - A Masterclass with Allan Botica DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/financial-communications-101-why-you-should-care-about-financial-comms/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/piggy-bank-picture-id890849784.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220412T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220412T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T103619 CREATED:20220406T021416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220406T034345Z UID:22623-1649764800-1649768400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ hui: Transparency in Public Sector communications DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-hui-transparency-in-public-sector-communications/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/PRINZ-21-logo-Long-EnglishTe-Reo-colour-e1649215154193.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220503T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220503T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T103619 CREATED:20220126T041104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T000549Z UID:20795-1651572000-1651579200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:How to be an Influencer within your Organisation - An Online Workshop with Tracey Bridges DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/how-to-be-an-influencer-within-your-organisation-a-workshop-with-tracey-bridges/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/influence-dictionary-closeup-picture-id476483922.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220512T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220512T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T103619 CREATED:20220412T000052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T025932Z UID:22886-1652356800-1652360400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Riding the Great Resignation Wave DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/riding-the-great-resignation-wave/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/iStock-1350030499.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220516T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220519T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T103619 CREATED:20220407T061009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T053559Z UID:22742-1652693400-1652961600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-strategy-and-evaluation/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/20200904-Blog-Hero-Product-Strategy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220518T101500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220518T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T103619 CREATED:20220506T053900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T001446Z UID:23585-1652868900-1652875200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Waikato Internal Communications Clinic DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-internal-communications-clinic-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Untitled-design.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220519T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220519T213000 DTSTAMP:20260902T103619 CREATED:20220426T023012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T002002Z UID:23206-1652985000-1652995800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Fellows and Life Members Dinner DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/fellows-and-life-members-dinner/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Non-solo-pizza.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220520T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220520T230000 DTSTAMP:20260902T103619 CREATED:20220406T221718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T002716Z UID:22712-1653071400-1653087600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:2022 PRINZ Awards Gala Dinner DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/2022-prinz-awards-gala-dinner-save-the-date/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/A93Q0202_2019072560823539_20190725105107-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220526T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220526T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T103619 CREATED:20220316T030439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T004153Z UID:21887-1653557400-1653566400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Integrated Marketing Communications Masterclass - Online Via Zoom DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/integrated-marketing-communications-masterclass-online-via-zoom/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/iStock-1284787995.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220530T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220602T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T103619 CREATED:20220509T060708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T013743Z UID:23645-1653903000-1654171200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-strategy-and-evaluation-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/20200904-Blog-Hero-Product-Strategy.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR