BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand - ECPv6.3.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://prinz.org.nz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20250405T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20250927T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20260404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20260926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251210T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251210T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T102922 CREATED:20251023T202835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T204628Z UID:50885-1765368000-1765371600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission: Great Scott DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-a-gold-award-winning-submission-great-scott/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/250528_PRINZ-147-scaled-e1761251303885.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251210T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251210T183000 DTSTAMP:20260416T102922 CREATED:20251130T222638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T225043Z UID:53404-1765384200-1765391400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Waikato Christmas Catch Up DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-waikato-christmas-catch-up/ LOCATION:Hamilton Hotel Bar\, 198 Victoria Street\, Hamilton Central\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2024-banners-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260128T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260128T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T102922 CREATED:20251209T015537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T015537Z UID:53509-1769594400-1769601600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Communications and Governance DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/communications-and-governance-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PR-12.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260202T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260227T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T102923 CREATED:20260202T030903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T025909Z UID:54398-1770019200-1772211600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Coffee Connections Programme DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-coffee-connections-programme/ LOCATION:Auckland and Wellington ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/coffee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260210T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260210T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T102923 CREATED:20251209T003736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T093815Z UID:53533-1770715800-1770724800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Reputation\, Risk and Ethics with AI - Imperatives for Action DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/reputation-risk-and-ethics-with-ai-imperatives-for-action/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AI-Ethics-cover-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260218T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260218T133000 DTSTAMP:20260416T102923 CREATED:20251209T002019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T093851Z UID:53536-1771407000-1771421400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Key Stakeholder Engagement DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/key-stakeholder-engagement/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-banners-45.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260225T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260225T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T102923 CREATED:20251208T032300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T093941Z UID:53542-1772011800-1772020800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Making Data Work for You: Critical Thinking for Communicators DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/making-data-work-for-you-critical-thinking-for-communicators-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-banners-39.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260226T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260226T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T102923 CREATED:20260122T021645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T203016Z UID:54106-1772127000-1772134200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:State of the Sector 2026 DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/state-of-the-sector-2026/ LOCATION:ANZ 23 Albert Street\, Auckland CBD\, Auckland 1010 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2025-banners-49-e1769048188285.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260303T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260310T110000 DTSTAMP:20260416T102923 CREATED:20251210T201612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T094104Z UID:53617-1772530200-1773140400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:AI Playbook for Behaviour Change DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ai-playbook-for-behaviour-change-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Thinking-Fast-Wise-with-AI-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260304T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260311T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T102923 CREATED:20251209T233424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T092750Z UID:53619-1772616600-1773230400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Telling Our Stories Well DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/telling-our-stories-well-5/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PRINZ-Gala-Dinner-Event-Cover-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260305T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260305T183000 DTSTAMP:20260416T102923 CREATED:20260210T221300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T035049Z UID:54629-1772730000-1772735400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-8/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260305T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260305T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T102923 CREATED:20260223T034023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T034023Z UID:54847-1772731800-1772737200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-thursdays-10/ LOCATION:Sunset Bar\, Sudima Hotel\, 63-67 Nelson Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Nelson-Event-banner-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260312T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260312T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T102923 CREATED:20260210T013234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T013234Z UID:54567-1773336600-1773342000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Christchurch Event: Networking Drinks with social scientist\, Carl Davidson DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/christchurch-event-networking-drinks-with-social-scientist-carl-davidson/ LOCATION:Dux Central 144 Lichfield Street\, Christchurch Central City\, Christchurch 8011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2025-banners-55.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260317T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260324T123000 DTSTAMP:20260416T102923 CREATED:20251211T043505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T092906Z UID:53669-1773739800-1774355400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Data-Driven Storytelling DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/data-driven-storytelling-4/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/data-driven-storytelling.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260325T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260325T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T102923 CREATED:20260302T034656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T003515Z UID:55010-1774440000-1774443600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Community Engagement: What it is and how to measure its value - Webinar DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/community-engagement-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Imageof6phases_DianaWolkenCommunity-Engagement-e1772584454642.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260414T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260414T124500 DTSTAMP:20260416T102923 CREATED:20251217T222657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T093305Z UID:53788-1776159000-1776170700@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Sub-editing and Proofreading - Key writing and editing tips to make your copy sing DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/sub-editing-and-proofreading-key-writing-and-editing-tips-to-make-your-copy-sing-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/edit-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260416T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260416T091500 DTSTAMP:20260416T102923 CREATED:20260324T045154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T043218Z UID:55353-1776324600-1776330900@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland Breakfast Event: New Zealanders love podcasts - Here's how to make it work for your organisation DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-breakfast-event-new-zealanders-love-podcasts-heres-how-to-make-it-work-for-your-organisation/ LOCATION:Hays Recruitment\, Level 36\, ANZ Centre\, 23-29 Albert Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025-banners.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260420T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260423T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T102923 CREATED:20251218T003435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T055200Z UID:53803-1776677400-1776945600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation - SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-strategy-and-evaluation-7/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PR-Strategy-and-Evaluation-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260421T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260421T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T102923 CREATED:20260326T012209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T012209Z UID:55421-1776772800-1776776400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Unlocking Real-Time Salary Insights with LiveRem - Webinar DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/unlocking-real-time-salary-insights-with-liverem-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/liverem-1-e1774479532123.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260429T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260429T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T102924 CREATED:20251218T010712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T030523Z UID:53814-1777455000-1777478400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Issues and Crisis Management DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/issues-and-crisis-management-8/ LOCATION:GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Offices\, 100 College Hill\, Auckland\, Ponsonby\, 1011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Untitled-design-4-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T090000 DTSTAMP:20260416T102924 CREATED:20260330T040931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T040931Z UID:55472-1777534200-1777539600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Breakfast for the brain: Critical thinking DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/breakfast-for-the-brain-critical-thinking/ LOCATION:Environment Canterbury\, 200 Tuam Street\, Christchurch\, 8011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025-banners-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260505T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260505T124500 DTSTAMP:20260416T102924 CREATED:20260114T215535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T215535Z UID:53843-1777973400-1777985100@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Press Release Writing and Media Pitching: Tips from a former newspaper editor on getting your story into the media DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/press-release-writing-and-media-pitching-tips-from-a-former-newspaper-editor-on-getting-your-story-into-the-media-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/megaphone.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260513T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260520T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T102924 CREATED:20260203T000920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T000923Z UID:53825-1778662800-1779278400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The Inside Scoop: Strategic Internal Comms for Your Organisation DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-inside-scoop-strategic-internal-comms-for-your-organisation/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-banners-47.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260514T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260514T083000 DTSTAMP:20260416T102924 CREATED:20260401T224337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T224337Z UID:55543-1778743800-1778747400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:From Overwhelm to Clarity: Navigating High-Pressure Environments DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/from-overwhelm-to-clarity-navigating-high-pressure-environments/ LOCATION:Auckland Council\, Auckland House\, 135 Albert Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-banners-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260519T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260521T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T102924 CREATED:20260302T002530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T002530Z UID:54974-1779183000-1779364800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Introduction to Public Relations DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/introduction-to-public-relations-8/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Intro-to-PR-Cover-People-Catherine-Arrow-e1772399595717.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T102924 CREATED:20260412T220914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T002634Z UID:55703-1780560000-1780592400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Conference 2026: Meet the Future DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-conference-2026-meet-the-future/ LOCATION:Hilton Auckland\, 147 Quay Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-banners-60-e1776200241779.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T233000 DTSTAMP:20260416T102924 CREATED:20260414T210700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T002341Z UID:55782-1780597800-1780615800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:2026 PRINZ Awards Gala Dinner DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/2026-prinz-awards-gala-dinner/ LOCATION:Hilton Auckland\, 147 Quay Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-banners-61.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260609T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260616T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T102924 CREATED:20260302T033739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T033818Z UID:54988-1780999200-1781611200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Incorporating Tiriti-based Principles into Public Relations Practice DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/incorporating-tiriti-based-principles-into-public-relations-practice/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025-banners-58.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260623T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260624T123000 DTSTAMP:20260416T102924 CREATED:20260309T012034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T000220Z UID:55082-1782207000-1782304200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Critical Thinking in the Age of AI DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/critical-thinking-in-the-age-of-ai/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/critical-thinking-age-of-ai.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T102924 CREATED:20251212T033817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T234105Z UID:53684-1782379800-1782388800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Hands On with AI DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/hands-on-with-ai-4/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PRKH-Hands-on-White-Phone-e1742172373898.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR