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:20240406T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20240928T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20250405T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20250927T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241205T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241205T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T083552 CREATED:20241111T035748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T035748Z UID:44997-1733418000-1733423400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-4/ LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Nelson-Event-banner-17.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241212T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241212T133000 DTSTAMP:20260406T083552 CREATED:20240821T034903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241208T205235Z UID:42239-1734004800-1734010200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission Webinar Series : Acumen DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-a-gold-award-winning-submission-webinar-series-acumen/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/240529_PRINZ-187-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250128T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250130T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T083552 CREATED:20240911T013047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T031258Z UID:43664-1738056600-1738238400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PR Horizons DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/pr-horizons-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PR-Horizons-course-cover-for-PRINZ-use-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250204T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250204T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T083552 CREATED:20240911T015514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T004557Z UID:43680-1738661400-1738670400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Ethics\, Risk and Reputation in the Age of AI DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ethics-risk-and-reputation-in-the-age-of-ai-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AI-Ethics-cover-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250213T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250213T193000 DTSTAMP:20260406T083552 CREATED:20250114T031229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T031229Z UID:46130-1739467800-1739475000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Southern Summer Drinks DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-southern-summer-drinks/ LOCATION:The Montreal Bar at Hotel Montreal\, 363 Montreal Street\, Christchurch\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-banners-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250218T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250225T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T083552 CREATED:20241112T030420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T203207Z UID:44672-1739871000-1740484800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Telling Our Stories Well DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/telling-our-stories-well-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PRINZ-Gala-Dinner-Event-Cover-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250227T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250227T193000 DTSTAMP:20260406T083552 CREATED:20241121T034033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T030611Z UID:44980-1740677400-1740684600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:State of the Sector 2025 DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/state-of-the-sector-2025/ LOCATION:ANZ 23 Albert Street\, Auckland CBD\, Auckland 1010 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Nelson-Event-banner-25.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250306T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250306T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T083552 CREATED:20250217T003844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T003617Z UID:46981-1741280400-1741285800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-5/ LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/First-Thursdays.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250306T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250306T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T083552 CREATED:20250205T031114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T220526Z UID:46742-1741280400-1741287600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Your Comms Career Path and How to Stand Out Within It DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/your-comms-career-path-and-how-to-stand-out-within-it-2/ LOCATION:Momentum Consulting Wellington\, 8/40 Mercer Street\, Wellington\, 6011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2024-banners-1-1-e1738725064261.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250306T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250306T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T083552 CREATED:20250224T231442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T003918Z UID:47132-1741280400-1741287600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-thursdays-7/ LOCATION:Queens Rooftop\, Level 21/1 Queen Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Nelson-Event-banner-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250311T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250311T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T083552 CREATED:20241114T030621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T211222Z UID:44956-1741685400-1741708800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Issues and Crisis Management DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/issues-and-crisis-management-6/ LOCATION:EMA\, 145 Khyber Pass Road\, Grafton\, Auckland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Untitled-design-4-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250313T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250313T083000 DTSTAMP:20260406T083552 CREATED:20250224T002235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T002426Z UID:47097-1741851000-1741854600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Waikato Communicators Breakfast Mixer DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-communicators-breakfast-mixer/ LOCATION:Sentinel Cafe\, 586 Victoria Street\, Hamilton\, 3204\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/thriday-03ve_4Ug0Ow-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250314T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250321T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T083552 CREATED:20241126T033846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T220520Z UID:45484-1741944600-1742558400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Engaging Māori and Diverse Communities DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/engagingmaorianddiversecommunities/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Nelson-Event-banner-31.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250318T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250318T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T083552 CREATED:20241122T015157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T015121Z UID:45229-1742290200-1742299200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Data-Driven Storytelling DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/data-driven-storytelling/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/data-driven-storytelling.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250320T171500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250320T191500 DTSTAMP:20260406T083552 CREATED:20250228T024138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T024627Z UID:47242-1742490900-1742498100@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Thursday Thirst Quencher in Taranaki DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/thursday-thirst-quencher-in-taranaki/ LOCATION:The Hour Glass\, 49 Liardet St\, New Plymouth\, 4310\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-banners-14.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250325T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250325T083000 DTSTAMP:20260406T083552 CREATED:20250310T031648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T031959Z UID:47438-1742887800-1742891400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Christchurch Event: Learn from a PRINZ Fellow DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/learn-from-a-prinz-fellow-2/ LOCATION:Black Betty Cafe\, 165 Madras Street\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-banners-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250325T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250325T093000 DTSTAMP:20260406T083552 CREATED:20250306T002234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T021436Z UID:47348-1742887800-1742895000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The Trust Equation: Agency Leader Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-trust-equation-agency-leader-breakfast/ LOCATION:GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Offices\, 100 College Hill\, Auckland\, Ponsonby\, 1011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/The_Trust_Equation_in_Practice.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250402T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250402T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T083552 CREATED:20250212T033738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T034011Z UID:46870-1743586200-1743595200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Hands On With AI DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/hands-on-with-ai-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PRKH-Hands-on-White-Phone-e1742172373898.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250403T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250403T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T083552 CREATED:20250306T024716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T212835Z UID:47370-1743681600-1743685200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Webinar: Finding your way in a rapidly changing job market DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/webinar-finding-your-way-in-a-rapidly-changing-job-market/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Lifelong_learning_limits.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250403T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250403T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T083552 CREATED:20250328T002839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T002839Z UID:47901-1743699600-1743705000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-6/ LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/First-Thursdays.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250403T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250403T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T083552 CREATED:20250325T222824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T222824Z UID:47826-1743701400-1743706800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-thursdays-8/ LOCATION:Queens Rooftop\, Level 21/1 Queen Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Nelson-Event-banner-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250408T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250408T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T083552 CREATED:20241204T015953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T194353Z UID:45666-1744104600-1744113600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:SOLD OUT Press Release Writing and Media Pitching: Tips from a former newspaper editor on getting your story into the media DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/press-release-writing-and-media-pitching-tips-from-a-former-newspaper-editor-on-getting-your-story-into-the-media/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/megaphone.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250430T171500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250430T193000 DTSTAMP:20260406T083552 CREATED:20250408T023942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T234723Z UID:48176-1746033300-1746041400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The Creative Edge: How to use creativity to power your communications DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-creative-edge-how-to-use-creativity-to-power-your-communications/ LOCATION:Rutherford House\, Victoria University of Wellington\, Pipitea Campus\, 33 Bunny Street\, Wellington\, 6011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/commcreate-1-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250501T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250501T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T083552 CREATED:20250423T001605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T001605Z UID:48618-1746120600-1746126000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-thursdays-9/ LOCATION:Queens Rooftop\, Level 21/1 Queen Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Nelson-Event-banner-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250506T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250507T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T083552 CREATED:20241210T022851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T225047Z UID:45633-1746523800-1746619200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Speechwriting Essentials DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/speechwriting-essentials-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PR-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250512T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250515T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T083552 CREATED:20241127T031613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T050529Z UID:45619-1747042200-1747310400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Sold Out: Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-strategy-and-evaluation-5/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PR-Strategy-and-Evaluation-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250520T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250527T123000 DTSTAMP:20260406T083552 CREATED:20250224T013036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T012424Z UID:47084-1747733400-1748349000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Telling Our Stories Well DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/telling-our-stories-well-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PRINZ-Gala-Dinner-Event-Cover-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250527T190000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250527T223000 DTSTAMP:20260406T083552 CREATED:20250403T222632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T230953Z UID:48066-1748372400-1748385000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Fellows and Life Members Annual Dinner DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/fellows-and-life-members-annual-dinner/ LOCATION:The Bridgman\, 234 Dominion Road\, Auckland\, 1024\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-banners-24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250603T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250603T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T083552 CREATED:20250508T023541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T024654Z UID:49008-1748943000-1748966400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:CCC Professional Development Day DESCRIPTION:Content is protected. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ccc-professional-development-day/ LOCATION:Christchurch City Council END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250604T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250604T090000 DTSTAMP:20260406T083552 CREATED:20250518T220344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T213145Z UID:49310-1749022200-1749027600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Taking an evidence-based approach to changing attitudes and behaviours DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/taking-an-evidence-based-approach-to-changing-attitudes-and-behaviours/ LOCATION:Beyond Recruitment\, Level 10\, Perpetual Guardian House\, 99 Customhouse Quay\, Wellington\, 6011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025-banners-28.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR