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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260421T120000
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CREATED:20260326T012209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T012209Z
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Real-Time Salary Insights with LiveRem - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving.  Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement.  Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations.  This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/unlocking-real-time-salary-insights-with-liverem-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260429T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084142
CREATED:20251218T010712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T030523Z
UID:53814-1777455000-1777478400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Issues and Crisis Management
DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving.  Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement.  Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations.  This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/issues-and-crisis-management-8/
LOCATION:GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Offices\, 100 College Hill\, Auckland\, Ponsonby\, 1011\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T090000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084142
CREATED:20260330T040931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T040931Z
UID:55472-1777534200-1777539600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Breakfast for the brain: Critical thinking
DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving.  Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement.  Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations.  This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/breakfast-for-the-brain-critical-thinking/
LOCATION:Environment Canterbury\, 200 Tuam Street\, Christchurch\, 8011
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260505T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260505T124500
DTSTAMP:20260416T084142
CREATED:20260114T215535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T215535Z
UID:53843-1777973400-1777985100@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Press Release Writing and Media Pitching: Tips from a former newspaper editor on getting your story into the media
DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving.  Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement.  Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations.  This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/press-release-writing-and-media-pitching-tips-from-a-former-newspaper-editor-on-getting-your-story-into-the-media-3/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260513T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084142
CREATED:20260203T000920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T000923Z
UID:53825-1778662800-1779278400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:The Inside Scoop: Strategic Internal Comms for Your Organisation
DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving.  Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement.  Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations.  This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-inside-scoop-strategic-internal-comms-for-your-organisation/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260514T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260514T083000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084142
CREATED:20260401T224337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T224337Z
UID:55543-1778743800-1778747400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:From Overwhelm to Clarity: Navigating High-Pressure Environments
DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving.  Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement.  Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations.  This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/from-overwhelm-to-clarity-navigating-high-pressure-environments/
LOCATION:Auckland Council\, Auckland House\, 135 Albert Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260519T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260521T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084142
CREATED:20260302T002530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T002530Z
UID:54974-1779183000-1779364800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Introduction to Public Relations
DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving.  Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement.  Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations.  This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/introduction-to-public-relations-8/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084142
CREATED:20260412T220914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T002634Z
UID:55703-1780560000-1780592400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:PRINZ Conference 2026: Meet the Future
DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving.  Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement.  Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations.  This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change.
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T233000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084142
CREATED:20260414T210700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T002341Z
UID:55782-1780597800-1780615800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:2026 PRINZ Awards Gala Dinner
DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving.  Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement.  Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations.  This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change.
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260609T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084142
CREATED:20260302T033739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T033818Z
UID:54988-1780999200-1781611200@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Incorporating Tiriti-based Principles into Public Relations Practice
DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving.  Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement.  Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations.  This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/incorporating-tiriti-based-principles-into-public-relations-practice/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260623T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260624T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084142
CREATED:20260309T012034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T000220Z
UID:55082-1782207000-1782304200@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Critical Thinking in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving.  Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement.  Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations.  This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/critical-thinking-in-the-age-of-ai/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084142
CREATED:20251212T033817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T234105Z
UID:53684-1782379800-1782388800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Hands On with AI
DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving.  Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement.  Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations.  This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/hands-on-with-ai-4/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260630T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260630T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T084142
CREATED:20251217T042649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T230336Z
UID:53707-1782811800-1782822600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Down the Rabbit Hole: Understanding Government Relations
DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving.  Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement.  Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations.  This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your panellists are:						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/down-the-rabbit-hole-understanding-government-relations-2/
LOCATION:Online
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