PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand

Thursday Thirst Quencher in Taranaki
2025-03-20 17:15 - 19:15 (Pacific/Auckland) | The Hour Glass, 49 Liardet St, New Plymouth, 4310, New Zealand
Thursday 4th June 2026 @ 8:00am - 5:00pm

PRINZ Conference: Meet the FutureExploring how we make the right calls, build trust, and navigate disruption in communications, communities, and technology What does it take to make the right call when trust is fragile, attention is scarce and change never slows down? We will address all this and more over one day of learning at the 2026 PRINZ Conference. This conference will bring together industry experts, thought leaders and practitioners in related fields like politics, media and social science. Across a dynamic program of keynotes, panels and interactive discussions, we’ll unpack the critical challenges and opportunities in the current communications landscape. From navigating political and economic uncertainty to understanding global trends and market insights, you’ll walk away with a deeper perspective on the current state of the sector. We’ll also examine how to build value and trust in the profession, the key to retaining business and how to advocate for a seat at the top table as a PR professional. Beyond strategy, Meet the Future will also provide you with a professional development plan, equipping you with the tools needed to develop your personal brand and prepare for a promotion. The PRINZ Awards Gala Dinner will be co-located with the PRINZ Conference at the Hilton Auckland on Thursday 4th June 2026. Attend both events to make the most of your learning, networking and celebration with New Zealand’s Communications & PR professionals. The Hilton Auckland have provided us with a special rate for accommodation. To book a room at the Hilton, click here.

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Featured speakers include:

Jemma Robertson DairyNZ Editorial Relationship Manager and MC for the PRINZ Conference 2026

Hon Paul Goldsmith Minister of Justice, Arts, Culture and Heritage, Treaty Negotiations, Media and Communications & Pacific Peoples

Damien Venuto Money Editor at Stuff

Dr Stephen Rainbow Chief Human Rights Commissioner

Carl Davidson Founder of The Curiosity Company

Ellen Read Life Content Director at Stuff

Thank you to our principal partner Isentia for supporting us in delivering this conference.

Christchurch Event: Learn from a PRINZ Fellow
2025-03-25 07:30 - 08:30 | Black Betty Cafe, 165 Madras Street, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand

The Trust Equation: Agency Leader Breakfast
2025-03-25 07:30 - 09:30 | GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Offices, 100 College Hill, Auckland, Ponsonby, 1011, New Zealand

SOLD OUT - Hands On With AI
2025-04-02 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-06-05 09:30 - 12:00 | Online

Webinar: Finding your way in a rapidly changing job market
2025-04-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Online

Tauranga First Thursdays
2025-04-03 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-06-05 17:00 - 18:30 | Picnicka, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga, 3110, New Zealand

Auckland First Thursdays
2025-04-03 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-05-01 17:30 - 19:00 | Queens Rooftop, Level 21/1 Queen Street, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand

SOLD OUT Press Release Writing and Media Pitching: Tips from a former newspaper editor on getting your story into the media
2025-04-08 09:30 - 12:00 | Online

The Creative Edge: How to use creativity to power your communications
2025-04-30 17:15 - 19:30 | Rutherford House, Victoria University of Wellington, Pipitea Campus, 33 Bunny Street, Wellington, 6011

Speechwriting Essentials
2025-05-06 09:30 - 2025-05-07 12:00 | Online

Sold Out: Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation
2025-05-12 09:30 - 2025-05-15 12:00 | Online

Telling Our Stories Well
2025-05-20 09:30 - 2025-05-27 12:30 | Online

Fellows and Life Members Annual Dinner
2025-05-27 19:00 - 22:30 | The Bridgman, 234 Dominion Road, Auckland, 1024, New Zealand

CCC Professional Development Day
2025-06-03 09:30 - 16:00 | Christchurch City Council
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Taking an evidence-based approach to changing attitudes and behaviours
2025-06-04 07:30 - 09:00 | Beyond Recruitment, Level 10, Perpetual Guardian House, 99 Customhouse Quay, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation
2025-06-09 09:30 - 2025-06-12 12:00 | Online

Sub-editing and Proofreading: Key writing and editing tips to make your copy sing
2025-06-10 09:30 - 12:45 | Online

Media Leaders’ Briefing: The Future of New Zealand News
2025-06-12 18:00 - 20:30 | Foodstuffs Landing Drive, 35 Landing Drive, Auckland, 2022

Data-Driven Storytelling
2025-06-17 09:30 - 2025-06-24 12:00 | Online

Waikato Internal Communicators Breakfast Mixer at Gallagher
2025-07-15 07:30 - 08:30 | Joe’s Place Cafe at Gallagher, 181 Kahikatea Drive, Melville, Hamilton, 3206

Cocktail Function for Margalit Toledano
2025-07-16 16:30 - 18:30 | Nancy Caiger Gallery, Meteor Theatre, 1 Victoria St, Hamilton, 3204

Wellington Event - AI in Communications: Maximising Benefits, Navigating Challenges
2025-07-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Wellington Club, Wellington Club Building Level 4/88 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

Retirement Dinner in Honour of Margalit Toledano
2025-07-16 19:00 - 22:30 | Gothenburg Restaurant, ANZ Centre, 17 Grantham St, Hamilton, 3204

Christchurch Event: Winter Networking Drinks with Podcaster Andy Rowe
2025-07-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Ramble Bar at Drifter Hotel, 96 Lichfield Street, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand

SOLD OUT: Press Release Writing and Media Pitching: Tips from a former newspaper editor on getting your story into the media
2025-07-29 09:30 - 12:45 | Online

Waikato Event- He Ara Whakamua: Pathways in Comms
2025-07-30 17:00 - 19:30 | University of Waikato – Waikato Management School, Room MSB 1.36, Hillcrest Road, Hamilton, 3216, New Zealand

Crisis Communications and Spillover Effects
2025-07-31 17:30 - 19:00 | AUT WZ100, Auckland University of Technology, 55 Wellesley Street East, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
