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:20260404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20260926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260420T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260423T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T110938 CREATED:20251218T003435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T214134Z UID:53803-1776677400-1776945600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation - SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:9th June @ 10:00am - 12:00pm & 16th June 2026 @ 10:00am - 11:00am (3 hours total) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewEffective public relations practice requires more than strong messaging in NZ. Many cases call for cultural understanding\, integrity\, and a genuine commitment to Tiriti-based principles. This dynamic\, practice-focused workshop is designed to equip PR professionals with the tools and confidence to work responsibly and respectfully within an Aotearoa context. Whether you are completely new to Tiriti-based practices or looking to strengthen your current approach\, this session provides clear\, practical guidance you can apply immediately in your communications work. Learning Outcomes By the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to: Explore Tiriti-based principles and their relevance for PRINZ work.Identify practical ways to embed te reo Māori (Māori language) and tikanga Māori (customs and practices) into day-to-day PR workBuild confidence to engage respectfully with Māori perspectives in professional contexts.Workshop Structure The session is strongly practice-focused\, with emphasis on practical actions you can apply immediately in your PR and communications work: Working Responsibly in an Aotearoa ContextA brief overview of expectations for professional practice\, with regard to Te Tiriti o WaitangiUsing Te Reo Māori and Tikanga AppropriatelyPractical guidance on:Using te reo Māori confidently and correctly in written and spoken communicationsUnderstanding basic tikanga and how it influences professional interactionsReflection and Next StepsGuided discussion to identify simple\, achievable actions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your facilitators are:Jennifer Leahy – FacilitatorJennifer Leahy is an experienced adult educator and facilitator with a strong national profile in professional learning and development. She has worked across the tertiary education\, corrections\, corporate\, and community sectors. Her facilitation style is practical\, inclusive\, and grounded in real-world experience\, with a strong focus on engaging adult learners and supporting reflective professional practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Charmaine Tukua-Pouwhare – Consultant and Co-facilitatorCharmaine Tukua-Pouwhare\, Te Taumata Tapu o Ngāi Tuāhuriri\, is a senior educator at Ara Institute of Canterbury. She has served as a kaiako\, programme leader\, and currently as the operations coordinator at Te Puna Wānaka\, Ara’s Māori education unit.  Her leadership has been instrumental in enhancing Māori learners’ engagement and success in tertiary education. In addition\, Charmaine has actively contributed to national literacy training and qualification delivery\, ensuring culturally responsive educational practices. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-strategy-and-evaluation-7/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PR-Strategy-and-Evaluation-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260421T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260421T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T110939 CREATED:20260326T012209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T012209Z UID:55421-1776772800-1776776400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Unlocking Real-Time Salary Insights with LiveRem - Webinar DESCRIPTION:9th June @ 10:00am - 12:00pm & 16th June 2026 @ 10:00am - 11:00am (3 hours total) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewEffective public relations practice requires more than strong messaging in NZ. Many cases call for cultural understanding\, integrity\, and a genuine commitment to Tiriti-based principles. This dynamic\, practice-focused workshop is designed to equip PR professionals with the tools and confidence to work responsibly and respectfully within an Aotearoa context. Whether you are completely new to Tiriti-based practices or looking to strengthen your current approach\, this session provides clear\, practical guidance you can apply immediately in your communications work. Learning Outcomes By the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to: Explore Tiriti-based principles and their relevance for PRINZ work.Identify practical ways to embed te reo Māori (Māori language) and tikanga Māori (customs and practices) into day-to-day PR workBuild confidence to engage respectfully with Māori perspectives in professional contexts.Workshop Structure The session is strongly practice-focused\, with emphasis on practical actions you can apply immediately in your PR and communications work: Working Responsibly in an Aotearoa ContextA brief overview of expectations for professional practice\, with regard to Te Tiriti o WaitangiUsing Te Reo Māori and Tikanga AppropriatelyPractical guidance on:Using te reo Māori confidently and correctly in written and spoken communicationsUnderstanding basic tikanga and how it influences professional interactionsReflection and Next StepsGuided discussion to identify simple\, achievable actions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your facilitators are:Jennifer Leahy – FacilitatorJennifer Leahy is an experienced adult educator and facilitator with a strong national profile in professional learning and development. She has worked across the tertiary education\, corrections\, corporate\, and community sectors. Her facilitation style is practical\, inclusive\, and grounded in real-world experience\, with a strong focus on engaging adult learners and supporting reflective professional practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Charmaine Tukua-Pouwhare – Consultant and Co-facilitatorCharmaine Tukua-Pouwhare\, Te Taumata Tapu o Ngāi Tuāhuriri\, is a senior educator at Ara Institute of Canterbury. She has served as a kaiako\, programme leader\, and currently as the operations coordinator at Te Puna Wānaka\, Ara’s Māori education unit.  Her leadership has been instrumental in enhancing Māori learners’ engagement and success in tertiary education. In addition\, Charmaine has actively contributed to national literacy training and qualification delivery\, ensuring culturally responsive educational practices. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/unlocking-real-time-salary-insights-with-liverem-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/liverem-1-e1774479532123.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260429T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260429T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T110939 CREATED:20251218T010712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T030523Z UID:53814-1777455000-1777478400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Issues and Crisis Management DESCRIPTION:9th June @ 10:00am - 12:00pm & 16th June 2026 @ 10:00am - 11:00am (3 hours total) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewEffective public relations practice requires more than strong messaging in NZ. Many cases call for cultural understanding\, integrity\, and a genuine commitment to Tiriti-based principles. This dynamic\, practice-focused workshop is designed to equip PR professionals with the tools and confidence to work responsibly and respectfully within an Aotearoa context. Whether you are completely new to Tiriti-based practices or looking to strengthen your current approach\, this session provides clear\, practical guidance you can apply immediately in your communications work. Learning Outcomes By the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to: Explore Tiriti-based principles and their relevance for PRINZ work.Identify practical ways to embed te reo Māori (Māori language) and tikanga Māori (customs and practices) into day-to-day PR workBuild confidence to engage respectfully with Māori perspectives in professional contexts.Workshop Structure The session is strongly practice-focused\, with emphasis on practical actions you can apply immediately in your PR and communications work: Working Responsibly in an Aotearoa ContextA brief overview of expectations for professional practice\, with regard to Te Tiriti o WaitangiUsing Te Reo Māori and Tikanga AppropriatelyPractical guidance on:Using te reo Māori confidently and correctly in written and spoken communicationsUnderstanding basic tikanga and how it influences professional interactionsReflection and Next StepsGuided discussion to identify simple\, achievable actions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your facilitators are:Jennifer Leahy – FacilitatorJennifer Leahy is an experienced adult educator and facilitator with a strong national profile in professional learning and development. She has worked across the tertiary education\, corrections\, corporate\, and community sectors. Her facilitation style is practical\, inclusive\, and grounded in real-world experience\, with a strong focus on engaging adult learners and supporting reflective professional practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Charmaine Tukua-Pouwhare – Consultant and Co-facilitatorCharmaine Tukua-Pouwhare\, Te Taumata Tapu o Ngāi Tuāhuriri\, is a senior educator at Ara Institute of Canterbury. She has served as a kaiako\, programme leader\, and currently as the operations coordinator at Te Puna Wānaka\, Ara’s Māori education unit.  Her leadership has been instrumental in enhancing Māori learners’ engagement and success in tertiary education. In addition\, Charmaine has actively contributed to national literacy training and qualification delivery\, ensuring culturally responsive educational practices. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/issues-and-crisis-management-8/ LOCATION:GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Offices\, 100 College Hill\, Auckland\, Ponsonby\, 1011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Untitled-design-4-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T090000 DTSTAMP:20260428T110939 CREATED:20260330T040931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T040931Z UID:55472-1777534200-1777539600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Breakfast for the brain: Critical thinking DESCRIPTION:9th June @ 10:00am - 12:00pm & 16th June 2026 @ 10:00am - 11:00am (3 hours total) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewEffective public relations practice requires more than strong messaging in NZ. Many cases call for cultural understanding\, integrity\, and a genuine commitment to Tiriti-based principles. This dynamic\, practice-focused workshop is designed to equip PR professionals with the tools and confidence to work responsibly and respectfully within an Aotearoa context. Whether you are completely new to Tiriti-based practices or looking to strengthen your current approach\, this session provides clear\, practical guidance you can apply immediately in your communications work. Learning Outcomes By the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to: Explore Tiriti-based principles and their relevance for PRINZ work.Identify practical ways to embed te reo Māori (Māori language) and tikanga Māori (customs and practices) into day-to-day PR workBuild confidence to engage respectfully with Māori perspectives in professional contexts.Workshop Structure The session is strongly practice-focused\, with emphasis on practical actions you can apply immediately in your PR and communications work: Working Responsibly in an Aotearoa ContextA brief overview of expectations for professional practice\, with regard to Te Tiriti o WaitangiUsing Te Reo Māori and Tikanga AppropriatelyPractical guidance on:Using te reo Māori confidently and correctly in written and spoken communicationsUnderstanding basic tikanga and how it influences professional interactionsReflection and Next StepsGuided discussion to identify simple\, achievable actions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your facilitators are:Jennifer Leahy – FacilitatorJennifer Leahy is an experienced adult educator and facilitator with a strong national profile in professional learning and development. She has worked across the tertiary education\, corrections\, corporate\, and community sectors. Her facilitation style is practical\, inclusive\, and grounded in real-world experience\, with a strong focus on engaging adult learners and supporting reflective professional practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Charmaine Tukua-Pouwhare – Consultant and Co-facilitatorCharmaine Tukua-Pouwhare\, Te Taumata Tapu o Ngāi Tuāhuriri\, is a senior educator at Ara Institute of Canterbury. She has served as a kaiako\, programme leader\, and currently as the operations coordinator at Te Puna Wānaka\, Ara’s Māori education unit.  Her leadership has been instrumental in enhancing Māori learners’ engagement and success in tertiary education. In addition\, Charmaine has actively contributed to national literacy training and qualification delivery\, ensuring culturally responsive educational practices. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/breakfast-for-the-brain-critical-thinking/ LOCATION:Environment Canterbury\, 200 Tuam Street\, Christchurch\, 8011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025-banners-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T193000 DTSTAMP:20260428T110939 CREATED:20260417T050535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T044057Z UID:55952-1777570200-1777577400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:UC Student Networking Event: The Inside Track DESCRIPTION:9th June @ 10:00am - 12:00pm & 16th June 2026 @ 10:00am - 11:00am (3 hours total) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewEffective public relations practice requires more than strong messaging in NZ. Many cases call for cultural understanding\, integrity\, and a genuine commitment to Tiriti-based principles. This dynamic\, practice-focused workshop is designed to equip PR professionals with the tools and confidence to work responsibly and respectfully within an Aotearoa context. Whether you are completely new to Tiriti-based practices or looking to strengthen your current approach\, this session provides clear\, practical guidance you can apply immediately in your communications work. Learning Outcomes By the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to: Explore Tiriti-based principles and their relevance for PRINZ work.Identify practical ways to embed te reo Māori (Māori language) and tikanga Māori (customs and practices) into day-to-day PR workBuild confidence to engage respectfully with Māori perspectives in professional contexts.Workshop Structure The session is strongly practice-focused\, with emphasis on practical actions you can apply immediately in your PR and communications work: Working Responsibly in an Aotearoa ContextA brief overview of expectations for professional practice\, with regard to Te Tiriti o WaitangiUsing Te Reo Māori and Tikanga AppropriatelyPractical guidance on:Using te reo Māori confidently and correctly in written and spoken communicationsUnderstanding basic tikanga and how it influences professional interactionsReflection and Next StepsGuided discussion to identify simple\, achievable actions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your facilitators are:Jennifer Leahy – FacilitatorJennifer Leahy is an experienced adult educator and facilitator with a strong national profile in professional learning and development. She has worked across the tertiary education\, corrections\, corporate\, and community sectors. Her facilitation style is practical\, inclusive\, and grounded in real-world experience\, with a strong focus on engaging adult learners and supporting reflective professional practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Charmaine Tukua-Pouwhare – Consultant and Co-facilitatorCharmaine Tukua-Pouwhare\, Te Taumata Tapu o Ngāi Tuāhuriri\, is a senior educator at Ara Institute of Canterbury. She has served as a kaiako\, programme leader\, and currently as the operations coordinator at Te Puna Wānaka\, Ara’s Māori education unit.  Her leadership has been instrumental in enhancing Māori learners’ engagement and success in tertiary education. In addition\, Charmaine has actively contributed to national literacy training and qualification delivery\, ensuring culturally responsive educational practices. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/uc-student-networking-event-the-inside-track/ LOCATION:James Logie Room 613\, 20 Kirkwood Avenue\, Upper Riccarton\, Christchurch\, 8041\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-banners-63.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260505T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260505T124500 DTSTAMP:20260428T110939 CREATED:20260114T215535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T215535Z UID:53843-1777973400-1777985100@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Press Release Writing and Media Pitching: Tips from a former newspaper editor on getting your story into the media DESCRIPTION:9th June @ 10:00am - 12:00pm & 16th June 2026 @ 10:00am - 11:00am (3 hours total) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewEffective public relations practice requires more than strong messaging in NZ. Many cases call for cultural understanding\, integrity\, and a genuine commitment to Tiriti-based principles. This dynamic\, practice-focused workshop is designed to equip PR professionals with the tools and confidence to work responsibly and respectfully within an Aotearoa context. Whether you are completely new to Tiriti-based practices or looking to strengthen your current approach\, this session provides clear\, practical guidance you can apply immediately in your communications work. Learning Outcomes By the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to: Explore Tiriti-based principles and their relevance for PRINZ work.Identify practical ways to embed te reo Māori (Māori language) and tikanga Māori (customs and practices) into day-to-day PR workBuild confidence to engage respectfully with Māori perspectives in professional contexts.Workshop Structure The session is strongly practice-focused\, with emphasis on practical actions you can apply immediately in your PR and communications work: Working Responsibly in an Aotearoa ContextA brief overview of expectations for professional practice\, with regard to Te Tiriti o WaitangiUsing Te Reo Māori and Tikanga AppropriatelyPractical guidance on:Using te reo Māori confidently and correctly in written and spoken communicationsUnderstanding basic tikanga and how it influences professional interactionsReflection and Next StepsGuided discussion to identify simple\, achievable actions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your facilitators are:Jennifer Leahy – FacilitatorJennifer Leahy is an experienced adult educator and facilitator with a strong national profile in professional learning and development. She has worked across the tertiary education\, corrections\, corporate\, and community sectors. Her facilitation style is practical\, inclusive\, and grounded in real-world experience\, with a strong focus on engaging adult learners and supporting reflective professional practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Charmaine Tukua-Pouwhare – Consultant and Co-facilitatorCharmaine Tukua-Pouwhare\, Te Taumata Tapu o Ngāi Tuāhuriri\, is a senior educator at Ara Institute of Canterbury. She has served as a kaiako\, programme leader\, and currently as the operations coordinator at Te Puna Wānaka\, Ara’s Māori education unit.  Her leadership has been instrumental in enhancing Māori learners’ engagement and success in tertiary education. In addition\, Charmaine has actively contributed to national literacy training and qualification delivery\, ensuring culturally responsive educational practices. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/press-release-writing-and-media-pitching-tips-from-a-former-newspaper-editor-on-getting-your-story-into-the-media-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/megaphone.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260513T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260520T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T110939 CREATED:20260203T000920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T000923Z UID:53825-1778662800-1779278400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The Inside Scoop: Strategic Internal Comms for Your Organisation DESCRIPTION:9th June @ 10:00am - 12:00pm & 16th June 2026 @ 10:00am - 11:00am (3 hours total) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewEffective public relations practice requires more than strong messaging in NZ. Many cases call for cultural understanding\, integrity\, and a genuine commitment to Tiriti-based principles. This dynamic\, practice-focused workshop is designed to equip PR professionals with the tools and confidence to work responsibly and respectfully within an Aotearoa context. Whether you are completely new to Tiriti-based practices or looking to strengthen your current approach\, this session provides clear\, practical guidance you can apply immediately in your communications work. Learning Outcomes By the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to: Explore Tiriti-based principles and their relevance for PRINZ work.Identify practical ways to embed te reo Māori (Māori language) and tikanga Māori (customs and practices) into day-to-day PR workBuild confidence to engage respectfully with Māori perspectives in professional contexts.Workshop Structure The session is strongly practice-focused\, with emphasis on practical actions you can apply immediately in your PR and communications work: Working Responsibly in an Aotearoa ContextA brief overview of expectations for professional practice\, with regard to Te Tiriti o WaitangiUsing Te Reo Māori and Tikanga AppropriatelyPractical guidance on:Using te reo Māori confidently and correctly in written and spoken communicationsUnderstanding basic tikanga and how it influences professional interactionsReflection and Next StepsGuided discussion to identify simple\, achievable actions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your facilitators are:Jennifer Leahy – FacilitatorJennifer Leahy is an experienced adult educator and facilitator with a strong national profile in professional learning and development. She has worked across the tertiary education\, corrections\, corporate\, and community sectors. Her facilitation style is practical\, inclusive\, and grounded in real-world experience\, with a strong focus on engaging adult learners and supporting reflective professional practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Charmaine Tukua-Pouwhare – Consultant and Co-facilitatorCharmaine Tukua-Pouwhare\, Te Taumata Tapu o Ngāi Tuāhuriri\, is a senior educator at Ara Institute of Canterbury. She has served as a kaiako\, programme leader\, and currently as the operations coordinator at Te Puna Wānaka\, Ara’s Māori education unit.  Her leadership has been instrumental in enhancing Māori learners’ engagement and success in tertiary education. In addition\, Charmaine has actively contributed to national literacy training and qualification delivery\, ensuring culturally responsive educational practices. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-inside-scoop-strategic-internal-comms-for-your-organisation/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-banners-47.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260514T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260514T083000 DTSTAMP:20260428T110939 CREATED:20260401T224337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T224337Z UID:55543-1778743800-1778747400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:From Overwhelm to Clarity: Navigating High-Pressure Environments DESCRIPTION:9th June @ 10:00am - 12:00pm & 16th June 2026 @ 10:00am - 11:00am (3 hours total) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewEffective public relations practice requires more than strong messaging in NZ. Many cases call for cultural understanding\, integrity\, and a genuine commitment to Tiriti-based principles. This dynamic\, practice-focused workshop is designed to equip PR professionals with the tools and confidence to work responsibly and respectfully within an Aotearoa context. Whether you are completely new to Tiriti-based practices or looking to strengthen your current approach\, this session provides clear\, practical guidance you can apply immediately in your communications work. Learning Outcomes By the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to: Explore Tiriti-based principles and their relevance for PRINZ work.Identify practical ways to embed te reo Māori (Māori language) and tikanga Māori (customs and practices) into day-to-day PR workBuild confidence to engage respectfully with Māori perspectives in professional contexts.Workshop Structure The session is strongly practice-focused\, with emphasis on practical actions you can apply immediately in your PR and communications work: Working Responsibly in an Aotearoa ContextA brief overview of expectations for professional practice\, with regard to Te Tiriti o WaitangiUsing Te Reo Māori and Tikanga AppropriatelyPractical guidance on:Using te reo Māori confidently and correctly in written and spoken communicationsUnderstanding basic tikanga and how it influences professional interactionsReflection and Next StepsGuided discussion to identify simple\, achievable actions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your facilitators are:Jennifer Leahy – FacilitatorJennifer Leahy is an experienced adult educator and facilitator with a strong national profile in professional learning and development. She has worked across the tertiary education\, corrections\, corporate\, and community sectors. Her facilitation style is practical\, inclusive\, and grounded in real-world experience\, with a strong focus on engaging adult learners and supporting reflective professional practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Charmaine Tukua-Pouwhare – Consultant and Co-facilitatorCharmaine Tukua-Pouwhare\, Te Taumata Tapu o Ngāi Tuāhuriri\, is a senior educator at Ara Institute of Canterbury. She has served as a kaiako\, programme leader\, and currently as the operations coordinator at Te Puna Wānaka\, Ara’s Māori education unit.  Her leadership has been instrumental in enhancing Māori learners’ engagement and success in tertiary education. In addition\, Charmaine has actively contributed to national literacy training and qualification delivery\, ensuring culturally responsive educational practices. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/from-overwhelm-to-clarity-navigating-high-pressure-environments/ LOCATION:Auckland Council\, Auckland House\, 135 Albert Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-banners-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260519T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260521T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T110939 CREATED:20260302T002530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T002530Z UID:54974-1779183000-1779364800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Introduction to Public Relations DESCRIPTION:9th June @ 10:00am - 12:00pm & 16th June 2026 @ 10:00am - 11:00am (3 hours total) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewEffective public relations practice requires more than strong messaging in NZ. Many cases call for cultural understanding\, integrity\, and a genuine commitment to Tiriti-based principles. This dynamic\, practice-focused workshop is designed to equip PR professionals with the tools and confidence to work responsibly and respectfully within an Aotearoa context. Whether you are completely new to Tiriti-based practices or looking to strengthen your current approach\, this session provides clear\, practical guidance you can apply immediately in your communications work. Learning Outcomes By the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to: Explore Tiriti-based principles and their relevance for PRINZ work.Identify practical ways to embed te reo Māori (Māori language) and tikanga Māori (customs and practices) into day-to-day PR workBuild confidence to engage respectfully with Māori perspectives in professional contexts.Workshop Structure The session is strongly practice-focused\, with emphasis on practical actions you can apply immediately in your PR and communications work: Working Responsibly in an Aotearoa ContextA brief overview of expectations for professional practice\, with regard to Te Tiriti o WaitangiUsing Te Reo Māori and Tikanga AppropriatelyPractical guidance on:Using te reo Māori confidently and correctly in written and spoken communicationsUnderstanding basic tikanga and how it influences professional interactionsReflection and Next StepsGuided discussion to identify simple\, achievable actions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your facilitators are:Jennifer Leahy – FacilitatorJennifer Leahy is an experienced adult educator and facilitator with a strong national profile in professional learning and development. She has worked across the tertiary education\, corrections\, corporate\, and community sectors. Her facilitation style is practical\, inclusive\, and grounded in real-world experience\, with a strong focus on engaging adult learners and supporting reflective professional practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Charmaine Tukua-Pouwhare – Consultant and Co-facilitatorCharmaine Tukua-Pouwhare\, Te Taumata Tapu o Ngāi Tuāhuriri\, is a senior educator at Ara Institute of Canterbury. She has served as a kaiako\, programme leader\, and currently as the operations coordinator at Te Puna Wānaka\, Ara’s Māori education unit.  Her leadership has been instrumental in enhancing Māori learners’ engagement and success in tertiary education. In addition\, Charmaine has actively contributed to national literacy training and qualification delivery\, ensuring culturally responsive educational practices. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/introduction-to-public-relations-8/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Intro-to-PR-Cover-People-Catherine-Arrow-e1772399595717.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260603T150000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260603T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T110939 CREATED:20260420T040810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T040810Z UID:55994-1780498800-1780506000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Annual General Meeting 2026 DESCRIPTION:9th June @ 10:00am - 12:00pm & 16th June 2026 @ 10:00am - 11:00am (3 hours total) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewEffective public relations practice requires more than strong messaging in NZ. Many cases call for cultural understanding\, integrity\, and a genuine commitment to Tiriti-based principles. This dynamic\, practice-focused workshop is designed to equip PR professionals with the tools and confidence to work responsibly and respectfully within an Aotearoa context. Whether you are completely new to Tiriti-based practices or looking to strengthen your current approach\, this session provides clear\, practical guidance you can apply immediately in your communications work. Learning Outcomes By the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to: Explore Tiriti-based principles and their relevance for PRINZ work.Identify practical ways to embed te reo Māori (Māori language) and tikanga Māori (customs and practices) into day-to-day PR workBuild confidence to engage respectfully with Māori perspectives in professional contexts.Workshop Structure The session is strongly practice-focused\, with emphasis on practical actions you can apply immediately in your PR and communications work: Working Responsibly in an Aotearoa ContextA brief overview of expectations for professional practice\, with regard to Te Tiriti o WaitangiUsing Te Reo Māori and Tikanga AppropriatelyPractical guidance on:Using te reo Māori confidently and correctly in written and spoken communicationsUnderstanding basic tikanga and how it influences professional interactionsReflection and Next StepsGuided discussion to identify simple\, achievable actions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your facilitators are:Jennifer Leahy – FacilitatorJennifer Leahy is an experienced adult educator and facilitator with a strong national profile in professional learning and development. She has worked across the tertiary education\, corrections\, corporate\, and community sectors. Her facilitation style is practical\, inclusive\, and grounded in real-world experience\, with a strong focus on engaging adult learners and supporting reflective professional practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Charmaine Tukua-Pouwhare – Consultant and Co-facilitatorCharmaine Tukua-Pouwhare\, Te Taumata Tapu o Ngāi Tuāhuriri\, is a senior educator at Ara Institute of Canterbury. She has served as a kaiako\, programme leader\, and currently as the operations coordinator at Te Puna Wānaka\, Ara’s Māori education unit.  Her leadership has been instrumental in enhancing Māori learners’ engagement and success in tertiary education. In addition\, Charmaine has actively contributed to national literacy training and qualification delivery\, ensuring culturally responsive educational practices. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-annual-general-meeting-2026/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-banners-Presentation-4-e1776657428584.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T110939 CREATED:20260412T220914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T002634Z UID:55703-1780560000-1780592400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Conference 2026: Meet the Future DESCRIPTION:9th June @ 10:00am - 12:00pm & 16th June 2026 @ 10:00am - 11:00am (3 hours total) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewEffective public relations practice requires more than strong messaging in NZ. Many cases call for cultural understanding\, integrity\, and a genuine commitment to Tiriti-based principles. This dynamic\, practice-focused workshop is designed to equip PR professionals with the tools and confidence to work responsibly and respectfully within an Aotearoa context. Whether you are completely new to Tiriti-based practices or looking to strengthen your current approach\, this session provides clear\, practical guidance you can apply immediately in your communications work. Learning Outcomes By the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to: Explore Tiriti-based principles and their relevance for PRINZ work.Identify practical ways to embed te reo Māori (Māori language) and tikanga Māori (customs and practices) into day-to-day PR workBuild confidence to engage respectfully with Māori perspectives in professional contexts.Workshop Structure The session is strongly practice-focused\, with emphasis on practical actions you can apply immediately in your PR and communications work: Working Responsibly in an Aotearoa ContextA brief overview of expectations for professional practice\, with regard to Te Tiriti o WaitangiUsing Te Reo Māori and Tikanga AppropriatelyPractical guidance on:Using te reo Māori confidently and correctly in written and spoken communicationsUnderstanding basic tikanga and how it influences professional interactionsReflection and Next StepsGuided discussion to identify simple\, achievable actions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your facilitators are:Jennifer Leahy – FacilitatorJennifer Leahy is an experienced adult educator and facilitator with a strong national profile in professional learning and development. She has worked across the tertiary education\, corrections\, corporate\, and community sectors. Her facilitation style is practical\, inclusive\, and grounded in real-world experience\, with a strong focus on engaging adult learners and supporting reflective professional practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Charmaine Tukua-Pouwhare – Consultant and Co-facilitatorCharmaine Tukua-Pouwhare\, Te Taumata Tapu o Ngāi Tuāhuriri\, is a senior educator at Ara Institute of Canterbury. She has served as a kaiako\, programme leader\, and currently as the operations coordinator at Te Puna Wānaka\, Ara’s Māori education unit.  Her leadership has been instrumental in enhancing Māori learners’ engagement and success in tertiary education. In addition\, Charmaine has actively contributed to national literacy training and qualification delivery\, ensuring culturally responsive educational practices. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-conference-2026-meet-the-future/ LOCATION:Hilton Auckland\, 147 Quay Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-banners-60-e1776200241779.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T233000 DTSTAMP:20260428T110939 CREATED:20260414T210700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T002341Z UID:55782-1780597800-1780615800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:2026 PRINZ Awards Gala Dinner DESCRIPTION:9th June @ 10:00am - 12:00pm & 16th June 2026 @ 10:00am - 11:00am (3 hours total) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewEffective public relations practice requires more than strong messaging in NZ. Many cases call for cultural understanding\, integrity\, and a genuine commitment to Tiriti-based principles. This dynamic\, practice-focused workshop is designed to equip PR professionals with the tools and confidence to work responsibly and respectfully within an Aotearoa context. Whether you are completely new to Tiriti-based practices or looking to strengthen your current approach\, this session provides clear\, practical guidance you can apply immediately in your communications work. Learning Outcomes By the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to: Explore Tiriti-based principles and their relevance for PRINZ work.Identify practical ways to embed te reo Māori (Māori language) and tikanga Māori (customs and practices) into day-to-day PR workBuild confidence to engage respectfully with Māori perspectives in professional contexts.Workshop Structure The session is strongly practice-focused\, with emphasis on practical actions you can apply immediately in your PR and communications work: Working Responsibly in an Aotearoa ContextA brief overview of expectations for professional practice\, with regard to Te Tiriti o WaitangiUsing Te Reo Māori and Tikanga AppropriatelyPractical guidance on:Using te reo Māori confidently and correctly in written and spoken communicationsUnderstanding basic tikanga and how it influences professional interactionsReflection and Next StepsGuided discussion to identify simple\, achievable actions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your facilitators are:Jennifer Leahy – FacilitatorJennifer Leahy is an experienced adult educator and facilitator with a strong national profile in professional learning and development. She has worked across the tertiary education\, corrections\, corporate\, and community sectors. Her facilitation style is practical\, inclusive\, and grounded in real-world experience\, with a strong focus on engaging adult learners and supporting reflective professional practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Charmaine Tukua-Pouwhare – Consultant and Co-facilitatorCharmaine Tukua-Pouwhare\, Te Taumata Tapu o Ngāi Tuāhuriri\, is a senior educator at Ara Institute of Canterbury. She has served as a kaiako\, programme leader\, and currently as the operations coordinator at Te Puna Wānaka\, Ara’s Māori education unit.  Her leadership has been instrumental in enhancing Māori learners’ engagement and success in tertiary education. In addition\, Charmaine has actively contributed to national literacy training and qualification delivery\, ensuring culturally responsive educational practices. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/2026-prinz-awards-gala-dinner/ LOCATION:Hilton Auckland\, 147 Quay Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-banners-61.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260609T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260616T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T110939 CREATED:20260302T033739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T033818Z UID:54988-1780999200-1781611200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Incorporating Tiriti-based Principles into Public Relations Practice DESCRIPTION:9th June @ 10:00am - 12:00pm & 16th June 2026 @ 10:00am - 11:00am (3 hours total) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewEffective public relations practice requires more than strong messaging in NZ. Many cases call for cultural understanding\, integrity\, and a genuine commitment to Tiriti-based principles. This dynamic\, practice-focused workshop is designed to equip PR professionals with the tools and confidence to work responsibly and respectfully within an Aotearoa context. Whether you are completely new to Tiriti-based practices or looking to strengthen your current approach\, this session provides clear\, practical guidance you can apply immediately in your communications work. Learning Outcomes By the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to: Explore Tiriti-based principles and their relevance for PRINZ work.Identify practical ways to embed te reo Māori (Māori language) and tikanga Māori (customs and practices) into day-to-day PR workBuild confidence to engage respectfully with Māori perspectives in professional contexts.Workshop Structure The session is strongly practice-focused\, with emphasis on practical actions you can apply immediately in your PR and communications work: Working Responsibly in an Aotearoa ContextA brief overview of expectations for professional practice\, with regard to Te Tiriti o WaitangiUsing Te Reo Māori and Tikanga AppropriatelyPractical guidance on:Using te reo Māori confidently and correctly in written and spoken communicationsUnderstanding basic tikanga and how it influences professional interactionsReflection and Next StepsGuided discussion to identify simple\, achievable actions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your facilitators are:Jennifer Leahy – FacilitatorJennifer Leahy is an experienced adult educator and facilitator with a strong national profile in professional learning and development. She has worked across the tertiary education\, corrections\, corporate\, and community sectors. Her facilitation style is practical\, inclusive\, and grounded in real-world experience\, with a strong focus on engaging adult learners and supporting reflective professional practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Charmaine Tukua-Pouwhare – Consultant and Co-facilitatorCharmaine Tukua-Pouwhare\, Te Taumata Tapu o Ngāi Tuāhuriri\, is a senior educator at Ara Institute of Canterbury. She has served as a kaiako\, programme leader\, and currently as the operations coordinator at Te Puna Wānaka\, Ara’s Māori education unit.  Her leadership has been instrumental in enhancing Māori learners’ engagement and success in tertiary education. In addition\, Charmaine has actively contributed to national literacy training and qualification delivery\, ensuring culturally responsive educational practices. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/incorporating-tiriti-based-principles-into-public-relations-practice/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025-banners-58.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260623T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260624T123000 DTSTAMP:20260428T110939 CREATED:20260309T012034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T000220Z UID:55082-1782207000-1782304200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Critical Thinking in the Age of AI DESCRIPTION:9th June @ 10:00am - 12:00pm & 16th June 2026 @ 10:00am - 11:00am (3 hours total) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewEffective public relations practice requires more than strong messaging in NZ. Many cases call for cultural understanding\, integrity\, and a genuine commitment to Tiriti-based principles. This dynamic\, practice-focused workshop is designed to equip PR professionals with the tools and confidence to work responsibly and respectfully within an Aotearoa context. Whether you are completely new to Tiriti-based practices or looking to strengthen your current approach\, this session provides clear\, practical guidance you can apply immediately in your communications work. Learning Outcomes By the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to: Explore Tiriti-based principles and their relevance for PRINZ work.Identify practical ways to embed te reo Māori (Māori language) and tikanga Māori (customs and practices) into day-to-day PR workBuild confidence to engage respectfully with Māori perspectives in professional contexts.Workshop Structure The session is strongly practice-focused\, with emphasis on practical actions you can apply immediately in your PR and communications work: Working Responsibly in an Aotearoa ContextA brief overview of expectations for professional practice\, with regard to Te Tiriti o WaitangiUsing Te Reo Māori and Tikanga AppropriatelyPractical guidance on:Using te reo Māori confidently and correctly in written and spoken communicationsUnderstanding basic tikanga and how it influences professional interactionsReflection and Next StepsGuided discussion to identify simple\, achievable actions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your facilitators are:Jennifer Leahy – FacilitatorJennifer Leahy is an experienced adult educator and facilitator with a strong national profile in professional learning and development. She has worked across the tertiary education\, corrections\, corporate\, and community sectors. Her facilitation style is practical\, inclusive\, and grounded in real-world experience\, with a strong focus on engaging adult learners and supporting reflective professional practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Charmaine Tukua-Pouwhare – Consultant and Co-facilitatorCharmaine Tukua-Pouwhare\, Te Taumata Tapu o Ngāi Tuāhuriri\, is a senior educator at Ara Institute of Canterbury. She has served as a kaiako\, programme leader\, and currently as the operations coordinator at Te Puna Wānaka\, Ara’s Māori education unit.  Her leadership has been instrumental in enhancing Māori learners’ engagement and success in tertiary education. In addition\, Charmaine has actively contributed to national literacy training and qualification delivery\, ensuring culturally responsive educational practices. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/critical-thinking-in-the-age-of-ai/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/critical-thinking-age-of-ai.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T110939 CREATED:20251212T033817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T234105Z UID:53684-1782379800-1782388800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Hands On with AI DESCRIPTION:9th June @ 10:00am - 12:00pm & 16th June 2026 @ 10:00am - 11:00am (3 hours total) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewEffective public relations practice requires more than strong messaging in NZ. Many cases call for cultural understanding\, integrity\, and a genuine commitment to Tiriti-based principles. This dynamic\, practice-focused workshop is designed to equip PR professionals with the tools and confidence to work responsibly and respectfully within an Aotearoa context. Whether you are completely new to Tiriti-based practices or looking to strengthen your current approach\, this session provides clear\, practical guidance you can apply immediately in your communications work. Learning Outcomes By the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to: Explore Tiriti-based principles and their relevance for PRINZ work.Identify practical ways to embed te reo Māori (Māori language) and tikanga Māori (customs and practices) into day-to-day PR workBuild confidence to engage respectfully with Māori perspectives in professional contexts.Workshop Structure The session is strongly practice-focused\, with emphasis on practical actions you can apply immediately in your PR and communications work: Working Responsibly in an Aotearoa ContextA brief overview of expectations for professional practice\, with regard to Te Tiriti o WaitangiUsing Te Reo Māori and Tikanga AppropriatelyPractical guidance on:Using te reo Māori confidently and correctly in written and spoken communicationsUnderstanding basic tikanga and how it influences professional interactionsReflection and Next StepsGuided discussion to identify simple\, achievable actions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your facilitators are:Jennifer Leahy – FacilitatorJennifer Leahy is an experienced adult educator and facilitator with a strong national profile in professional learning and development. She has worked across the tertiary education\, corrections\, corporate\, and community sectors. Her facilitation style is practical\, inclusive\, and grounded in real-world experience\, with a strong focus on engaging adult learners and supporting reflective professional practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Charmaine Tukua-Pouwhare – Consultant and Co-facilitatorCharmaine Tukua-Pouwhare\, Te Taumata Tapu o Ngāi Tuāhuriri\, is a senior educator at Ara Institute of Canterbury. She has served as a kaiako\, programme leader\, and currently as the operations coordinator at Te Puna Wānaka\, Ara’s Māori education unit.  Her leadership has been instrumental in enhancing Māori learners’ engagement and success in tertiary education. In addition\, Charmaine has actively contributed to national literacy training and qualification delivery\, ensuring culturally responsive educational practices. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/hands-on-with-ai-4/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PRKH-Hands-on-White-Phone-e1742172373898.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260630T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260630T123000 DTSTAMP:20260428T110939 CREATED:20251217T042649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T230336Z UID:53707-1782811800-1782822600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Down the Rabbit Hole: Understanding Government Relations DESCRIPTION:9th June @ 10:00am - 12:00pm & 16th June 2026 @ 10:00am - 11:00am (3 hours total) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewEffective public relations practice requires more than strong messaging in NZ. Many cases call for cultural understanding\, integrity\, and a genuine commitment to Tiriti-based principles. This dynamic\, practice-focused workshop is designed to equip PR professionals with the tools and confidence to work responsibly and respectfully within an Aotearoa context. Whether you are completely new to Tiriti-based practices or looking to strengthen your current approach\, this session provides clear\, practical guidance you can apply immediately in your communications work. Learning Outcomes By the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to: Explore Tiriti-based principles and their relevance for PRINZ work.Identify practical ways to embed te reo Māori (Māori language) and tikanga Māori (customs and practices) into day-to-day PR workBuild confidence to engage respectfully with Māori perspectives in professional contexts.Workshop Structure The session is strongly practice-focused\, with emphasis on practical actions you can apply immediately in your PR and communications work: Working Responsibly in an Aotearoa ContextA brief overview of expectations for professional practice\, with regard to Te Tiriti o WaitangiUsing Te Reo Māori and Tikanga AppropriatelyPractical guidance on:Using te reo Māori confidently and correctly in written and spoken communicationsUnderstanding basic tikanga and how it influences professional interactionsReflection and Next StepsGuided discussion to identify simple\, achievable actions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your facilitators are:Jennifer Leahy – FacilitatorJennifer Leahy is an experienced adult educator and facilitator with a strong national profile in professional learning and development. She has worked across the tertiary education\, corrections\, corporate\, and community sectors. Her facilitation style is practical\, inclusive\, and grounded in real-world experience\, with a strong focus on engaging adult learners and supporting reflective professional practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Charmaine Tukua-Pouwhare – Consultant and Co-facilitatorCharmaine Tukua-Pouwhare\, Te Taumata Tapu o Ngāi Tuāhuriri\, is a senior educator at Ara Institute of Canterbury. She has served as a kaiako\, programme leader\, and currently as the operations coordinator at Te Puna Wānaka\, Ara’s Māori education unit.  Her leadership has been instrumental in enhancing Māori learners’ engagement and success in tertiary education. In addition\, Charmaine has actively contributed to national literacy training and qualification delivery\, ensuring culturally responsive educational practices. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/down-the-rabbit-hole-understanding-government-relations-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/alice.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR