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-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:20230401T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20230923T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20240406T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20240928T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230912T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230912T193000 DTSTAMP:20260902T085059 CREATED:20230824T012012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T210959Z UID:34215-1694538000-1694547000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Awards Wellington Winners - Networking and Insights 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-wellington-winners-networking-and-insights/ LOCATION:Robert Walters Offices\, Harbour Tower\, 2 Hunter St\, Wellington\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PRINZWM-3341-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230913T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230913T090000 DTSTAMP:20260902T085059 CREATED:20230711T024927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T232906Z UID:33153-1694590200-1694595600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Breakfast with Barry 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/breakfast-bagels-with-barry/ LOCATION:Google NZ Head Office\, 10 Madden St\, Central Auckland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Barry-Soper-August22-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230922T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230922T133000 DTSTAMP:20260902T085059 CREATED:20230705T014414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T233448Z UID:33021-1695384000-1695389400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Disinformation and its impact on PR and communications in Aotearoa 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/disinformation-and-its-impact-on-pr-and-communications-in-aotearoa/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Disinformation-and-Misinformation-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230927T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230927T090000 DTSTAMP:20260902T085059 CREATED:20230914T004740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T022925Z UID:34746-1695801600-1695805200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Waikato PRINZ/MCSA networking breakfast 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-prinz-mcsa-networking-breakfast/ LOCATION:The Pā\, University of Waikato\, Gate 5\, Hillcrest Rd\, Hamilton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/7578p-Pa-general-photos-8-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230927T130000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230927T140000 DTSTAMP:20260902T085059 CREATED:20230908T054355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T001641Z UID:34655-1695819600-1695823200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The art of Media Pitching - Expert Panel Discussion 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/the-art-of-media-pitching-expert-panel-discussion/ LOCATION:Te Whatu Ora Boardroom\, Level 1\, 32 Oxford Terrace\, Christchurch ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PRINZ-Panel-Discussion-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230928T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230929T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T085059 CREATED:20230717T001714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T001715Z UID:33206-1695891600-1695988800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Measurement and Evaluation for 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/measurement-and-evaluation-for-communications-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Measurement-Evaluation-23.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230928T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230928T190000 DTSTAMP:20260902T085059 CREATED:20230824T013307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T051227Z UID:34071-1695920400-1695927600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Working well with the fourth estate - Journalists and PRINZ Panel Discussion 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/working-well-with-the-fourth-estate-journalists-prinz-panel-discussion/ LOCATION:Generator\, 12 Madden St\, Auckland\, 0627\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PRINZ-Panel-Discussion-3-002.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231005T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231005T193000 DTSTAMP:20260902T085059 CREATED:20230920T022117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T022139Z UID:34822-1696527000-1696534200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:First Thursday in October 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/first-thursday-in-october/ LOCATION:St Alice\, Viaduct Harbour\, Level 1/204 Quay St\, Auckland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/First-Thursdays-graphic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231017T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231017T123000 DTSTAMP:20260902T085059 CREATED:20230823T232515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T013707Z UID:34134-1697535000-1697545800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Creating that Special Event - The Essential Tools for Success 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/creating-that-special-event-the-essential-tools-for-success/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231026T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231026T190000 DTSTAMP:20260902T085059 CREATED:20231005T190255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T192546Z UID:35179-1698341400-1698346800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Managing PR\, Media and Communications for a Global Event 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/managing-pr-media-and-communications-for-a-global-event/ LOCATION:Meredith Connell Offices\, Level 7\, MC Centre\, Hardinge St\,\, Auckland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/FIFA-FANFEST-0815-AUCKLAND-70-002-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231027T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231027T133000 DTSTAMP:20260902T085059 CREATED:20230929T025529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T025529Z UID:35045-1698408000-1698413400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Language Matters - Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion for PR 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/language-matters-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-for-pr-professionals/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Diversity-Works-Banner-002.jpg LOCATION:https://prinz.org.nz/event/language-matters-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-for-pr-professionals/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231102T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231102T190000 DTSTAMP:20260902T085100 CREATED:20231004T203707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T210245Z UID:35130-1698942600-1698951600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Engaging Effectively with Passionate Communities 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/engaging-effectively-with-passionate-communities/ LOCATION:Beca Hamilton Offices\, Level 2\, Garden Place\, Hamilton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Engagement-collage-002.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231107T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231107T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T085100 CREATED:20230825T034258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T022432Z UID:34292-1699349400-1699358400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:IC Futures - Inside Internal Communication - SOLD OUT 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-7/ LOCATION:Online 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:20231110T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231110T133000 DTSTAMP:20260902T085100 CREATED:20231016T185524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T182149Z UID:35464-1699617600-1699623000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Mission Sustainable: Paving the way for the Communications Sector 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/mission-sustainable-paving-the-way-for-the-communications-sector/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Untitled-design-2-scaled.jpg LOCATION:https://prinz.org.nz/event/mission-sustainable-paving-the-way-for-the-communications-sector/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231116T171500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231116T200000 DTSTAMP:20260902T085100 CREATED:20230922T015315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T193821Z UID:34855-1700154900-1700164800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The View from the Top on Communications - SOLD OUT 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/the-view-from-the-top-on-communications/ LOCATION:Wharewaka Function Centre\,\, Taranaki Wharf\, Wellington ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PRINZ-Wellington-Event-Banner-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231116T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231116T193000 DTSTAMP:20260902T085100 CREATED:20231030T033828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T003655Z UID:35685-1700155800-1700163000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:How to secure a PR seat at the Executive table - SOLD OUT 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-secure-a-pr-seat-at-the-executive-table/ LOCATION:The Front Room\, Spark NZ\, 167 Victoria Street West ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Untitled-design-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231129T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231129T123000 DTSTAMP:20260902T085100 CREATED:20231105T231629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T235317Z UID:35867-1701259200-1701261000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Special General Meeting 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-special-general-meeting/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Special-General-Meeting-Banner-3.png LOCATION:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-special-general-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231130T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231130T193000 DTSTAMP:20260902T085100 CREATED:20231010T012302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T032205Z UID:35264-1701365400-1701372600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Southern’s End of Year 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-southerns-end-of-year-celebration/ LOCATION:Dux Central 144 Lichfield Street\, Christchurch Central City\, Christchurch 8011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Diversity-Works-Banner-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231205T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231207T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T085100 CREATED:20230615T203034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T035555Z UID:32654-1701768600-1701950400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Transforming Internal Communication in the Age of AI 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/transforming-internal-communication-in-the-age-of-ai/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PRKH-Transforming-Internal-Communication-course-graphic-data-heads.jpg-Catherine-Arrow-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231212T160000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231212T200000 DTSTAMP:20260902T085100 CREATED:20231123T210758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231123T210758Z UID:36151-1702396800-1702411200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Waikato Christmas Drinks 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-christmas-drinks/ LOCATION:Mr Pickles Bar & Eatery\, 298 Victoria Street\, Hamilton Central\, Hamilton\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Winning-in-One-FL-webinar-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240123T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240125T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T085100 CREATED:20231120T015316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231126T235248Z UID:36043-1706002200-1706184000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PR Horizons 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/pr-horizons/ 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:20240201T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240201T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T085100 CREATED:20231129T001526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T232623Z UID:36234-1706779800-1706788800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Ethics\, Risk and Reputation in the Age of AI 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/ethics-risk-and-reputation-in-the-age-of-ai-2/ 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:20240213T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240213T180000 DTSTAMP:20260902T085100 CREATED:20231010T223212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240211T235052Z UID:35339-1707841800-1707847200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Shotgun Blast from the Deep 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/shotgun-blast-from-the-deep/ LOCATION:NIWA\, Gate 10 Silverdale Road Hillcrest\, Parking lot 135C Silverdale Road\, Hillcrest\, Hamilton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/PRINZ-333-scaled-e1696977235394.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240215T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240215T200000 DTSTAMP:20260902T085100 CREATED:20240126T002251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T002251Z UID:37171-1708016400-1708027200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:It's not a dirty little secret - it's Central Networking Drinks! 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/its-not-a-dirty-little-secret-its-central-networking-drinks/ LOCATION:Dirty Little Secret Rooftop Bar\, 54 Taranaki St\, Wellington ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/dirty-little-secrets.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240219T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240222T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T085100 CREATED:20231129T010815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T010815Z UID:36253-1708335000-1708603200@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-4/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Intro-to-PR-Cover-People-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240220T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240220T190000 DTSTAMP:20260902T085100 CREATED:20240130T020123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T011210Z UID:37193-1708450200-1708455600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Tauranga PR & Communications Networking Event 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-tauranga-comms-catch-up/ LOCATION:Aurecon Office\, 247 Cameron Rd\, Tauranga ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PR-18.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240221T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240221T180000 DTSTAMP:20260902T085101 CREATED:20240130T015908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T221347Z UID:37187-1708533000-1708538400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Rotorua PR & Communications Networking Event 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-rotorua-comms-catch-up/ LOCATION:The Shine Collective 1123 Pukuatua St Rotorua ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screenshot-2024-02-21-111149.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240222T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240222T193000 DTSTAMP:20260902T085101 CREATED:20240124T234242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T024851Z UID:36901-1708623000-1708630200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The Future of PR - Hybrid Expert Panel Event 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/the-future-of-pr-hybrid-expert-panel-event/ LOCATION:ANZ 23 Albert Street\, Auckland CBD\, Auckland 1010 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/U9520-e1463029495996.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240227T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240227T113000 DTSTAMP:20260902T085101 CREATED:20240109T014521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T212334Z UID:36651-1709026200-1709033400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Demystifying Google Analytics 4 (GA4) 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/demystifying-google-analytics-4-ga4/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PR-13.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240229T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240229T193000 DTSTAMP:20260902T085101 CREATED:20240124T002737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T002859Z UID:37040-1709227800-1709235000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Working Well with the News Media - Taranaki PRINZ Panel Event 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/working-well-with-the-news-media-taranaki-prinz-panel-event/ LOCATION:The Most FM Radio Station\, 27 Liardet St\, New Plymouth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Te-Rewa-Rewa-Bridge-New-Plymouth.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR