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SUMMARY:Waikato Event: Raise a glass to our local PR champions
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-event-raise-a-glass-to-our-local-pr-champions/
LOCATION:Reggies\, Made Hamilton\, 401 Grey Street\, Hamilton East\, Hamilton\, 3216\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260603T150000
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SUMMARY:PRINZ Annual General Meeting 2026
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-annual-general-meeting-2026/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260603T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260603T210000
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SUMMARY:Fellows and Life Members Annual Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/fellows-and-life-members-annual-dinner-2/
LOCATION:The Portland Public House\, 463 New North Road\, Kingsland\, Auckland\, 1021
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SUMMARY:PRINZ Conference 2026: Meet the Future
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-conference-2026-meet-the-future/
LOCATION:Hilton Auckland\, 147 Quay Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:2026 PRINZ Awards Gala Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/2026-prinz-awards-gala-dinner/
LOCATION:Hilton Auckland\, 147 Quay Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260611T163000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260611T190000
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SUMMARY:PRINZ Tauranga Winter Mix & Mingle
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-tauranga-winter-mix-mingle/
LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260622T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T120000
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SUMMARY:Incorporating Tiriti-based Principles into Public Relations Practice
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/incorporating-tiriti-based-principles-into-public-relations-practice/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T120000
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SUMMARY:Hands On with AI
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/hands-on-with-ai-4/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260707T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260707T133000
DTSTAMP:20261008T212558
CREATED:20260429T031541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T031541Z
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SUMMARY:Key Stakeholder Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/key-stakeholder-engagement-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260715T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260715T130000
DTSTAMP:20261008T212558
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UID:57297-1784116800-1784120400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:PassTheMic: Amplifying Voices that Need to Be Heard Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/passthemic-amplifying-voices-that-need-to-be-heard-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260723T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260723T120000
DTSTAMP:20261008T212558
CREATED:20260430T045635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T041140Z
UID:56260-1784799000-1784808000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Communications and Governance
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/communications-and-governance-4/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260728T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260729T120000
DTSTAMP:20261008T212558
CREATED:20260520T012659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T043954Z
UID:56851-1785231000-1785326400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Speechwriting Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/speechwriting-essentials-4/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260728T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260728T210000
DTSTAMP:20261008T212558
CREATED:20260702T004258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T004258Z
UID:57577-1785261600-1785272400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:PRINZ Taranaki Quiz Night
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-taranaki-quiz-night/
LOCATION:Ate Fortyone\, 41 Tukapa Street\, New Plymouth\, 4310
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T070000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T083000
DTSTAMP:20261008T212558
CREATED:20260708T023417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T024021Z
UID:57588-1785913200-1785918600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Tauranga Breakfast Event with Mike Puru: Podcasting for PR
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-breakfast-event-with-mike-puru-podcasting-for-pr/
LOCATION:Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology\, Tauranga Campus\, 70 Windermere Drive\, Poike\, Tauranga\, 3112
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T090000
DTSTAMP:20261008T212558
CREATED:20260715T050614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T215741Z
UID:57945-1785915000-1785920400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Learn from a PRINZ Fellow: Insights for internal comms
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/learn-from-a-prinz-fellow-insights-for-internal-comms/
LOCATION:Black Betty Cafe\, 165 Madras Street\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T120000
DTSTAMP:20261008T212558
CREATED:20260703T054423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T224834Z
UID:57609-1785922200-1785931200@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Show Me the Money: Learning the language of Finance
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/show-me-the-money-learning-the-language-of-finance/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260806T070000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260806T090000
DTSTAMP:20261008T212558
CREATED:20260715T054428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T005454Z
UID:57957-1785999600-1786006800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Kōrero Tika\, Kōrero Māia: Communicating with Māori and Iwi Stakeholders with Confidence and Purpose
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/korero-tika-korero-maia-communicating-with-maori-and-iwi-stakeholders-with-confidence-and-purpose/
LOCATION:Waikato Innovation Park\, 3 Melody Lane\, Hamilton East\, 3216\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260806T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260806T203000
DTSTAMP:20261008T212558
CREATED:20260703T023126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T222128Z
UID:57558-1786041000-1786048200@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:What Makes the News: Inside the Editorial Decision Room
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-the-news-inside-the-editorial-decision-room/
LOCATION:Foodstuffs Landing Drive\, 35 Landing Drive\, Auckland\, 2022
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260818T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260825T120000
DTSTAMP:20261008T212558
CREATED:20260622T040513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T001311Z
UID:57329-1787043600-1787659200@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:AI Playbook for Behaviour Change
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ai-playbook-for-behaviour-change-3/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260827T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260827T193000
DTSTAMP:20261008T212558
CREATED:20260729T041911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T003740Z
UID:58328-1787851800-1787859000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:PRINZ Southern Catch Up at Hotel Montreal
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-southern-catch-up-at-hotel-montreal/
LOCATION:The Montreal Bar at Hotel Montreal\, 363 Montreal Street\, Christchurch\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260901T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260908T123000
DTSTAMP:20261008T212558
CREATED:20260629T043519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T221734Z
UID:57495-1788255000-1788870600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:From Specialist to Strategic Leader
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/from-specialist-to-strategic-leader/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260908T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260910T120000
DTSTAMP:20261008T212558
CREATED:20260302T002530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T050443Z
UID:54974-1788859800-1789041600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Introduction to Public Relations
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/introduction-to-public-relations-8/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260909T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260916T120000
DTSTAMP:20261008T212558
CREATED:20260617T052105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T232409Z
UID:57275-1788944400-1789560000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:The Inside Scoop: Strategic Internal Comms for Your Organisation
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-inside-scoop-strategic-internal-comms-for-your-organisation-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260917T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260917T183000
DTSTAMP:20261008T212558
CREATED:20260902T011626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T012554Z
UID:58867-1789664400-1789669800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-10/
LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260924T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260924T120000
DTSTAMP:20261008T212558
CREATED:20260713T041519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T043951Z
UID:57808-1790242200-1790251200@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Mastering AI in PR - Applied AI for Practitioners
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/mastering-ai-in-pr-applied-ai-for-practitioners/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261001T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261031T170000
DTSTAMP:20261008T212558
CREATED:20260917T032626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T032955Z
UID:59064-1790841600-1793466000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:PRINZ Coffee Connections Programme - October
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-coffee-connections-programme-october/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261001T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261001T190000
DTSTAMP:20261008T212558
CREATED:20260910T004200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T204323Z
UID:58955-1790874000-1790881200@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Building Momentum - PRINZ Wellington Committee reborn
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/building-momentum/
LOCATION:Momentum Consulting Wellington\, 3 Queens Wharf\, Wellington\, 6011\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261005T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261005T193000
DTSTAMP:20261008T212558
CREATED:20260917T001328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T235307Z
UID:58977-1791221400-1791228600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Bridge the Gap
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/bridge-the-gap/
LOCATION:One NZ\, 30 Daldy Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261014T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261014T130000
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SUMMARY:Myths and Facts: Busting the myths about PR and comms Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/myths-facts-busting-the-myths-about-pr-and-comms-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261019T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261022T120000
DTSTAMP:20261008T212558
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SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 17th November 2026 @ 9:00am - 12:00pm 						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewFinance is one of the key languages of business\, and communications professionals are increasingly expected to speak it with confidence. Whether you’re preparing an annual report\, developing leadership messaging\, supporting financial announcements\, managing stakeholder communications\, or translating business performance into clear\, meaningful stories\, the ability to interpret financial information is an increasingly valuable professional skill. For communications professionals aspiring to broader leadership responsibilities or a future C-suite role\, financial literacy is an essential capability. Understanding the financial drivers of an organisation enables you to contribute more strategically\, engage confidently in executive discussions\, and strengthen your role as a trusted advisor. You don’t need to become an accountant\, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions\, understand what the numbers are telling you\, and work effectively alongside finance teams. Developed in partnership with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\, this practical workshop has been designed specifically for public relations and communications professionals who regularly collaborate with finance colleagues\, contribute to financial or corporate reporting\, or want to broaden their commercial and strategic business acumen.  Who should attendThis workshop is ideal for public relations\, communications and engagement professionals who: Work alongside finance teams or senior leaders but are not finance specialists.Contribute to annual reports\, financial communications or corporate reporting.Want greater confidence interpreting financial information.Are seeking to broaden their commercial understanding and business acumen.Aspire to senior leadership or C-suite roles where financial literacy is an expected executive capability.No finance background is required. Workshop outcomesBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: Apply basic accounting terminology to support financial interpretationUnderstand the purpose and structure of key financial statementsAsk informed questions and engage more effectively with finance professionals and executive leaders.Start building the commercial confidence expected of communications professionals seeking to influence at a strategic and executive level.						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Meet your facilitator: Laura HannaWith over 20 years’ experience teaching accounting to non-accountants\, helping people build confidence in understanding and using financial information. Our facilitator believes that a basic understanding of accounting is essential for anyone working in a business to participate effectively in decisions and conversations. Known for using plain English and everyday language\, we make accounting concepts easy to understand. Build around a strong interest in learning design\, focusing on creating learning experiences that are practical\, relevant\, and immediately useful
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-strategy-and-evaluation-8/
LOCATION:Online
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