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-WR-CALNAME:PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250402T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250402T120000 DTSTAMP:20260626T030652 CREATED:20250212T033738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T034011Z UID:46870-1743586200-1743595200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Hands On With AI DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n \n \n \n Your Panellists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/hands-on-with-ai-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PRKH-Hands-on-White-Phone-e1742172373898.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250403T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250403T130000 DTSTAMP:20260626T030652 CREATED:20250306T024716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T212835Z UID:47370-1743681600-1743685200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Webinar: Finding your way in a rapidly changing job market DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n \n \n \n Your Panellists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/webinar-finding-your-way-in-a-rapidly-changing-job-market/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Lifelong_learning_limits.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250403T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250403T183000 DTSTAMP:20260626T030652 CREATED:20250328T002839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T002839Z UID:47901-1743699600-1743705000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n \n \n \n Your Panellists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-6/ LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/First-Thursdays.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250403T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250403T190000 DTSTAMP:20260626T030652 CREATED:20250325T222824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T222824Z UID:47826-1743701400-1743706800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n \n \n \n Your Panellists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-thursdays-8/ LOCATION:Queens Rooftop\, Level 21/1 Queen Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Nelson-Event-banner-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250408T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250408T120000 DTSTAMP:20260626T030652 CREATED:20241204T015953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T194353Z UID:45666-1744104600-1744113600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:SOLD OUT Press Release Writing and Media Pitching: Tips from a former newspaper editor on getting your story into the media DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n \n \n \n Your Panellists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/press-release-writing-and-media-pitching-tips-from-a-former-newspaper-editor-on-getting-your-story-into-the-media/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/megaphone.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250430T171500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250430T193000 DTSTAMP:20260626T030652 CREATED:20250408T023942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T234723Z UID:48176-1746033300-1746041400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The Creative Edge: How to use creativity to power your communications DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n \n \n \n Your Panellists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-creative-edge-how-to-use-creativity-to-power-your-communications/ LOCATION:Rutherford House\, Victoria University of Wellington\, Pipitea Campus\, 33 Bunny Street\, Wellington\, 6011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/commcreate-1-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250501T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250501T190000 DTSTAMP:20260626T030652 CREATED:20250423T001605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T001605Z UID:48618-1746120600-1746126000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n \n \n \n Your Panellists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-thursdays-9/ LOCATION:Queens Rooftop\, Level 21/1 Queen Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Nelson-Event-banner-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250506T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250507T120000 DTSTAMP:20260626T030652 CREATED:20241210T022851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T225047Z UID:45633-1746523800-1746619200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Speechwriting Essentials DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n \n \n \n Your Panellists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/speechwriting-essentials-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PR-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250512T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250515T120000 DTSTAMP:20260626T030653 CREATED:20241127T031613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T050529Z UID:45619-1747042200-1747310400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Sold Out: Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n \n \n \n Your Panellists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-strategy-and-evaluation-5/ LOCATION:Online 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:20250520T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250527T123000 DTSTAMP:20260626T030653 CREATED:20250224T013036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T012424Z UID:47084-1747733400-1748349000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Telling Our Stories Well DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n \n \n \n Your Panellists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/telling-our-stories-well-3/ LOCATION:Online 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:20250527T190000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250527T223000 DTSTAMP:20260626T030653 CREATED:20250403T222632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T230953Z UID:48066-1748372400-1748385000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Fellows and Life Members Annual Dinner DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n \n \n \n Your Panellists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/fellows-and-life-members-annual-dinner/ LOCATION:The Bridgman\, 234 Dominion Road\, Auckland\, 1024\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-banners-24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250603T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250603T160000 DTSTAMP:20260626T030653 CREATED:20250508T023541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T024654Z UID:49008-1748943000-1748966400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:CCC Professional Development Day DESCRIPTION:Content is protected. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ccc-professional-development-day/ LOCATION:Christchurch City Council END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250604T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250604T090000 DTSTAMP:20260626T030653 CREATED:20250518T220344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T213145Z UID:49310-1749022200-1749027600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Taking an evidence-based approach to changing attitudes and behaviours DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n \n \n \n Your Panellists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/taking-an-evidence-based-approach-to-changing-attitudes-and-behaviours/ LOCATION:Beyond Recruitment\, Level 10\, Perpetual Guardian House\, 99 Customhouse Quay\, Wellington\, 6011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025-banners-28.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250605T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250605T120000 DTSTAMP:20260626T030653 CREATED:20241220T030723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T001846Z UID:45940-1749115800-1749124800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Hands On with AI DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n \n \n \n Your Panellists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/hands-on-with-ai/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PRKH-Hands-on-White-Phone-e1742172373898.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250605T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250605T183000 DTSTAMP:20260626T030653 CREATED:20250523T062559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T062633Z UID:49478-1749142800-1749148200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n \n \n \n Your Panellists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-7/ LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/First-Thursdays.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250609T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250612T120000 DTSTAMP:20260626T030653 CREATED:20250414T025435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T014858Z UID:48325-1749461400-1749729600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n \n \n \n Your Panellists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-strategy-and-evaluation-6/ LOCATION:Online 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:20250610T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250610T124500 DTSTAMP:20260626T030653 CREATED:20241204T021650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T045924Z UID:45664-1749547800-1749559500@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Sub-editing and Proofreading: Key writing and editing tips to make your copy sing DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n \n \n \n Your Panellists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/sub-editing-and-proofreading-key-writing-and-editing-tips-to-make-your-copy-sing/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/edit-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250612T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250612T203000 DTSTAMP:20260626T030653 CREATED:20250513T220228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T022204Z UID:48626-1749751200-1749760200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Media Leaders’ Briefing: The Future of New Zealand News DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n \n \n \n Your Panellists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/media-leaders-briefing-the-future-of-new-zealand-news/ LOCATION:Foodstuffs Landing Drive\, 35 Landing Drive\, Auckland\, 2022 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025-banners-27.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250617T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250624T120000 DTSTAMP:20260626T030653 CREATED:20250317T010005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T214118Z UID:47575-1750152600-1750766400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Data-Driven Storytelling DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n \n \n \n Your Panellists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/data-driven-storytelling-2/ LOCATION:Online 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:20250715T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250715T083000 DTSTAMP:20260626T030653 CREATED:20250617T040445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T223203Z UID:49974-1752564600-1752568200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Waikato Internal Communicators Breakfast Mixer at Gallagher DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n \n \n \n Your Panellists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-internal-communicators-breakfast-mixer-at-gallagher/ LOCATION:Joe’s Place Cafe at Gallagher\, 181 Kahikatea Drive\, Melville\, Hamilton\, 3206 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Waikato-Internal-Communicators-Breakfast-Mixer-e1750133207941.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250716T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250716T183000 DTSTAMP:20260626T030653 CREATED:20250613T020914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T044139Z UID:49837-1752683400-1752690600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Cocktail Function for Margalit Toledano DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n \n \n \n Your Panellists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/cocktail-function-for-margalit-toledano/ LOCATION:Nancy Caiger Gallery\, Meteor Theatre\, 1 Victoria St\, Hamilton\, 3204 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-banners-30.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250716T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250716T180000 DTSTAMP:20260626T030653 CREATED:20250606T044217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T020042Z UID:49733-1752685200-1752688800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Wellington Event - AI in Communications: Maximising Benefits\, Navigating Challenges DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n \n \n \n Your Panellists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ai-in-communications-maximising-benefits-navigating-challenges/ LOCATION:Wellington Club\, Wellington Club Building Level 4/88 The Terrace\, Wellington\, 6011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ai-transforming-pr-with-media-monitoring-predictive-analytics-and-enhanced-personalised-communication.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250716T190000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250716T223000 DTSTAMP:20260626T030653 CREATED:20250615T214357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T214357Z UID:49826-1752692400-1752705000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Retirement Dinner in Honour of Margalit Toledano DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n \n \n \n Your Panellists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/retirement-dinner-in-honour-of-margalit-toledano/ LOCATION:Gothenburg Restaurant\, ANZ Centre\, 17 Grantham St\, Hamilton\, 3204 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-banners-31.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250717T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250717T193000 DTSTAMP:20260626T030653 CREATED:20250614T013141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250614T013909Z UID:49906-1752773400-1752780600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Christchurch Event: Winter Networking Drinks with Podcaster Andy Rowe DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n \n \n \n Your Panellists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/winter-networking-drinks-with-podcaster-andy-rowe/ LOCATION:Ramble Bar at Drifter Hotel\, 96 Lichfield Street\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-banners-32.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250729T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250729T124500 DTSTAMP:20260626T030653 CREATED:20250410T235059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T234151Z UID:47916-1753781400-1753793100@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Press Release Writing and Media Pitching: Tips from a former newspaper editor on getting your story into the media DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n \n \n \n Your Panellists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/press-release-writing-and-media-pitching-tips-from-a-former-newspaper-editor-on-getting-your-story-into-the-media-2/ 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:20250730T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250730T193000 DTSTAMP:20260626T030653 CREATED:20250619T024826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T224305Z UID:50045-1753894800-1753903800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Waikato Event- He Ara Whakamua: Pathways in Comms DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n \n \n \n Your Panellists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-event-careers-in-communications-from-first-jobs-to-future-leaders/ LOCATION:University of Waikato – Waikato Management School\, Room MSB 1.36\, Hillcrest Road\, Hamilton\, 3216\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-banners-35.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250731T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250731T190000 DTSTAMP:20260626T030653 CREATED:20250625T012932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T025907Z UID:49972-1753983000-1753988400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Crisis Communications and Spillover Effects DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n \n \n \n Your Panellists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/crisis-communications-and-spillover-effects/ LOCATION:AUT WZ100\, Auckland University of Technology\, 55 Wellesley Street East\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/filters_quality80.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250805T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250805T210000 DTSTAMP:20260626T030653 CREATED:20250619T014124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T214449Z UID:50012-1754415000-1754427600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland First Tuesdays Pub Quiz DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n \n \n \n Your Panellists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-tuesdays-pub-quiz/ LOCATION:Birdcage Tavern: 133 Franklin Road\, Freemans Bay\, Auckland\, 1011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/PRINZ-Auckland-Pub-Quiz.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250820T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250820T120000 DTSTAMP:20260626T030653 CREATED:20250602T224057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T030145Z UID:49430-1755682200-1755691200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Hands On with AI DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n \n \n \n Your Panellists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/hands-on-with-ai-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PRKH-Hands-on-White-Phone-e1742172373898.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250901T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250930T170000 DTSTAMP:20260626T030653 CREATED:20250818T031408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T015506Z UID:51437-1756713600-1759251600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland Coffee Connections Programme DESCRIPTION:10 November 2023 @ 12.00pm - 1.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview\nInterested in starting your carbon zero journey but not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Join us for the next in our series of Members Only lunch webinars to learn more. \nJoin 3 of our senior PRINZ members\, Strahan Wallis\, CEO of Clemenger Group\, Nikki Wright\, Managing Director of Wright Communications and Justin Courtney\, Director of Dawn Chorus Consulting\, and weather/climate data company Metris\, as they share and discuss their sustainability journey\, becoming certified\, and why the commitment to carbon zero is important for all practitioners in this sector. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from our panellists who are leaders in the sustainability space\, and share your own experiences as there is always room to improve. \nThis will be a lunchtime session from 12noon – 1.30pm on November 10th for PRINZ Members only. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n \n \n \n Your Panellists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strahan Wallis Strahan is the CEO of Clemenger Group. He is an accredited member and Fellow of PRINZ. Clemenger Group is Toitu Carbon Net Zero across all its agencies in New Zealand. Clemenger Group has been working with Toitu to audit\, manage and reduce carbon emissions for eight years and is committed to further reductions. The Group is part of the establishment and is a keen supporter of Ad Net Zero in New Zealand\, a carbon reduction initiative in the Advertising industry.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nikki Wright Founded in 2006 with a focus on sustainability\, Wright Communications continues to be at the forefront of ESG reporting and sustainability storytelling. Managing Director Nikki Wright\, FPRINZ\, leads a team of talented communications professionals at her B Corp certified agency based in Shortland St\, Auckland. The agency supports a broad range of companies\, public sector and not-for-profit organisations and has been named the PRINZ Agency of the Year three times.  Nikki values long-term partnerships with clients and uses PR to lead on issues that matter to all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through her work with some of New Zealand’s leading brands\, she has developed a deep understanding of the value that a sustainability focus brings to an organisation and of international best practice ESG reporting. Wright Communications is a certified B Corp and a purpose led reputation management consultancy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Justin Courtney Justin Courtney is the director of Dawn Chorus Consulting and weather and climate data company Metris. He has 20 years’ experience in sustainability\, communications\, marketing and policy roles with experience in food\, fibre\, agriculture\, pharmaceuticals\, manufacturing and the transport sector. He is the Chair of Metris\, which provides climate and weather analysis and forecasting to the horticulture and viticulture sector to assist companies as they adapt to climate. While on the executive team of global food exporter Silver Fern Farms\, he established a leading sustainability programme and ran communications for over 8 years. In that time\, Silver Fern Farms became New Zealand’s first meat company to have a verified carbon footprint with an industry-leading emissions reduction programme. He was also involved as Chair of the New Zealand branch of the Global Roundtable for sustainable beef. Justin’s expertise is in building sustainability programmes that assist in how companies communicate with their community about their relevance as well as the value and richness they add to society. 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