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SUMMARY:State of the Sector 2025
DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! 						\n				\n				\n				\n			Your Panellists 		\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/state-of-the-sector-2025/
LOCATION:ANZ 23 Albert Street\, Auckland CBD\, Auckland 1010
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250306T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250306T183000
DTSTAMP:20260501T032533
CREATED:20250217T003844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T003617Z
UID:46981-1741280400-1741285800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! 						\n				\n				\n				\n			Your Panellists 		\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-5/
LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250306T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250306T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T032533
CREATED:20250205T031114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T220526Z
UID:46742-1741280400-1741287600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Your Comms Career Path and How to Stand Out Within It
DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! 						\n				\n				\n				\n			Your Panellists 		\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/your-comms-career-path-and-how-to-stand-out-within-it-2/
LOCATION:Momentum Consulting Wellington\, 8/40 Mercer Street\, Wellington\, 6011\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250306T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250306T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T032533
CREATED:20250224T231442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T003918Z
UID:47132-1741280400-1741287600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Auckland First Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! 						\n				\n				\n				\n			Your Panellists 		\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-thursdays-7/
LOCATION:Queens Rooftop\, Level 21/1 Queen Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250311T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250311T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T032533
CREATED:20241114T030621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T211222Z
UID:44956-1741685400-1741708800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Issues and Crisis Management
DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! 						\n				\n				\n				\n			Your Panellists 		\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/issues-and-crisis-management-6/
LOCATION:EMA\, 145 Khyber Pass Road\, Grafton\, Auckland
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250313T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250313T083000
DTSTAMP:20260501T032533
CREATED:20250224T002235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T002426Z
UID:47097-1741851000-1741854600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Waikato Communicators Breakfast Mixer
DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! 						\n				\n				\n				\n			Your Panellists 		\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-communicators-breakfast-mixer/
LOCATION:Sentinel Cafe\, 586 Victoria Street\, Hamilton\, 3204\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250314T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T032533
CREATED:20241126T033846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T220520Z
UID:45484-1741944600-1742558400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Engaging Māori and Diverse Communities
DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! 						\n				\n				\n				\n			Your Panellists 		\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/engagingmaorianddiversecommunities/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250318T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T032533
CREATED:20241122T015157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T015121Z
UID:45229-1742290200-1742299200@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Data-Driven Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! 						\n				\n				\n				\n			Your Panellists 		\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/data-driven-storytelling/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250320T171500
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250320T191500
DTSTAMP:20260501T032533
CREATED:20250228T024138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T024627Z
UID:47242-1742490900-1742498100@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Thursday Thirst Quencher in Taranaki
DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! 						\n				\n				\n				\n			Your Panellists 		\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/thursday-thirst-quencher-in-taranaki/
LOCATION:The Hour Glass\, 49 Liardet St\, New Plymouth\, 4310\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250325T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250325T083000
DTSTAMP:20260501T032533
CREATED:20250310T031648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T031959Z
UID:47438-1742887800-1742891400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Christchurch Event: Learn from a PRINZ Fellow
DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! 						\n				\n				\n				\n			Your Panellists 		\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/learn-from-a-prinz-fellow-2/
LOCATION:Black Betty Cafe\, 165 Madras Street\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250325T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250325T093000
DTSTAMP:20260501T032533
CREATED:20250306T002234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T021436Z
UID:47348-1742887800-1742895000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:The Trust Equation: Agency Leader Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! 						\n				\n				\n				\n			Your Panellists 		\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-trust-equation-agency-leader-breakfast/
LOCATION:GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Offices\, 100 College Hill\, Auckland\, Ponsonby\, 1011\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250402T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250402T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T032533
CREATED:20250212T033738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T034011Z
UID:46870-1743586200-1743595200@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Hands On With AI
DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! 						\n				\n				\n				\n			Your Panellists 		\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/hands-on-with-ai-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250403T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250403T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T032533
CREATED:20250306T024716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T212835Z
UID:47370-1743681600-1743685200@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Webinar: Finding your way in a rapidly changing job market
DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! 						\n				\n				\n				\n			Your Panellists 		\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/webinar-finding-your-way-in-a-rapidly-changing-job-market/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Lifelong_learning_limits.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250403T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250403T183000
DTSTAMP:20260501T032533
CREATED:20250328T002839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T002839Z
UID:47901-1743699600-1743705000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! 						\n				\n				\n				\n			Your Panellists 		\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-6/
LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/First-Thursdays.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250403T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250403T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T032533
CREATED:20250325T222824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T222824Z
UID:47826-1743701400-1743706800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Auckland First Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! 						\n				\n				\n				\n			Your Panellists 		\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-thursdays-8/
LOCATION:Queens Rooftop\, Level 21/1 Queen Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Nelson-Event-banner-4.png
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250408T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250408T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T032533
CREATED:20241204T015953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T194353Z
UID:45666-1744104600-1744113600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT Press Release Writing and Media Pitching: Tips from a former newspaper editor on getting your story into the media
DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! 						\n				\n				\n				\n			Your Panellists 		\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society.
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/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/megaphone.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250430T171500
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250430T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T032533
CREATED:20250408T023942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T234723Z
UID:48176-1746033300-1746041400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:The Creative Edge: How to use creativity to power your communications
DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! 						\n				\n				\n				\n			Your Panellists 		\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-creative-edge-how-to-use-creativity-to-power-your-communications/
LOCATION:Rutherford House\, Victoria University of Wellington\, Pipitea Campus\, 33 Bunny Street\, Wellington\, 6011
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/commcreate-1-scaled.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250501T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250501T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T032533
CREATED:20250423T001605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T001605Z
UID:48618-1746120600-1746126000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Auckland First Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! 						\n				\n				\n				\n			Your Panellists 		\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-thursdays-9/
LOCATION:Queens Rooftop\, Level 21/1 Queen Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Nelson-Event-banner-4.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250506T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250507T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T032533
CREATED:20241210T022851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T225047Z
UID:45633-1746523800-1746619200@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Speechwriting Essentials
DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! 						\n				\n				\n				\n			Your Panellists 		\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/speechwriting-essentials-2/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250512T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250515T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T032534
CREATED:20241127T031613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T050529Z
UID:45619-1747042200-1747310400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Sold Out: Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! 						\n				\n				\n				\n			Your Panellists 		\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-strategy-and-evaluation-5/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250520T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250527T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T032534
CREATED:20250224T013036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T012424Z
UID:47084-1747733400-1748349000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Telling Our Stories Well
DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! 						\n				\n				\n				\n			Your Panellists 		\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/telling-our-stories-well-3/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250527T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250527T223000
DTSTAMP:20260501T032534
CREATED:20250403T222632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T230953Z
UID:48066-1748372400-1748385000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Fellows and Life Members Annual Dinner
DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! 						\n				\n				\n				\n			Your Panellists 		\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/fellows-and-life-members-annual-dinner/
LOCATION:The Bridgman\, 234 Dominion Road\, Auckland\, 1024\, New Zealand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250603T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250603T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T032534
CREATED:20250508T023541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T024654Z
UID:49008-1748943000-1748966400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:CCC Professional Development Day
DESCRIPTION:Content is protected.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ccc-professional-development-day/
LOCATION:Christchurch City Council
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250604T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250604T090000
DTSTAMP:20260501T032534
CREATED:20250518T220344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T213145Z
UID:49310-1749022200-1749027600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Taking an evidence-based approach to changing attitudes and behaviours
DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! 						\n				\n				\n				\n			Your Panellists 		\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/taking-an-evidence-based-approach-to-changing-attitudes-and-behaviours/
LOCATION:Beyond Recruitment\, Level 10\, Perpetual Guardian House\, 99 Customhouse Quay\, Wellington\, 6011\, New Zealand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250605T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250605T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T032534
CREATED:20241220T030723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T001846Z
UID:45940-1749115800-1749124800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Hands On with AI
DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! 						\n				\n				\n				\n			Your Panellists 		\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/hands-on-with-ai/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PRKH-Hands-on-White-Phone-e1742172373898.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250605T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250605T183000
DTSTAMP:20260501T032534
CREATED:20250523T062559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T062633Z
UID:49478-1749142800-1749148200@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! 						\n				\n				\n				\n			Your Panellists 		\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-7/
LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250609T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250612T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T032534
CREATED:20250414T025435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T014858Z
UID:48325-1749461400-1749729600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! 						\n				\n				\n				\n			Your Panellists 		\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-strategy-and-evaluation-6/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250610T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250610T124500
DTSTAMP:20260501T032534
CREATED:20241204T021650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T045924Z
UID:45664-1749547800-1749559500@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Sub-editing and Proofreading: Key writing and editing tips to make your copy sing
DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! 						\n				\n				\n				\n			Your Panellists 		\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/sub-editing-and-proofreading-key-writing-and-editing-tips-to-make-your-copy-sing/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250612T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250612T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T032534
CREATED:20250513T220228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T022204Z
UID:48626-1749751200-1749760200@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Media Leaders’ Briefing: The Future of New Zealand News
DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! 						\n				\n				\n				\n			Your Panellists 		\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/media-leaders-briefing-the-future-of-new-zealand-news/
LOCATION:Foodstuffs Landing Drive\, 35 Landing Drive\, Auckland\, 2022
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250617T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250624T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T032534
CREATED:20250317T010005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T214118Z
UID:47575-1750152600-1750766400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Data-Driven Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! 						\n				\n				\n				\n			Your Panellists 		\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/data-driven-storytelling-2/
LOCATION:Online
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