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:20260404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20260926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260513T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260520T120000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154902 CREATED:20260203T000920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T045446Z UID:53825-1778662800-1779278400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The Inside Scoop: Strategic Internal Comms for Your Organisation DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-inside-scoop-strategic-internal-comms-for-your-organisation/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-banners-47.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260519T160000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260519T173000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154902 CREATED:20260504T040947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T040947Z UID:56336-1779206400-1779211800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Waikato Event: Raise a glass to our local PR champions DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-event-raise-a-glass-to-our-local-pr-champions/ LOCATION:Reggies\, Made Hamilton\, 401 Grey Street\, Hamilton East\, Hamilton\, 3216\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2025-banners-65.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260603T150000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260603T170000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154902 CREATED:20260420T040810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T025816Z UID:55994-1780498800-1780506000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Annual General Meeting 2026 DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-annual-general-meeting-2026/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-banners-Presentation-4-e1776657428584.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260603T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260603T210000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154902 CREATED:20260505T021729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T021729Z UID:56351-1780509600-1780520400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Fellows and Life Members Annual Dinner DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/fellows-and-life-members-annual-dinner-2/ LOCATION:The Portland Public House\, 463 New North Road\, Kingsland\, Auckland\, 1021 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:20260604T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T170000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154902 CREATED:20260412T220914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T001523Z UID:55703-1780560000-1780592400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Conference 2026: Meet the Future DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-conference-2026-meet-the-future/ LOCATION:Hilton Auckland\, 147 Quay Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-banners-60-e1776200241779.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T233000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154902 CREATED:20260414T210700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T044804Z UID:55782-1780597800-1780615800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:2026 PRINZ Awards Gala Dinner DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/2026-prinz-awards-gala-dinner/ LOCATION:Hilton Auckland\, 147 Quay Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-banners-61.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260611T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260611T190000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154902 CREATED:20260508T005543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T005543Z UID:56545-1781195400-1781204400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Tauranga Winter Mix & Mingle DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-tauranga-winter-mix-mingle/ LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/406d16f7-3b27-4a8a-bc88-50591131f8c3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260622T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T120000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154902 CREATED:20260302T033739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T003818Z UID:54988-1782122400-1782388800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Incorporating Tiriti-based Principles into Public Relations Practice DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/incorporating-tiriti-based-principles-into-public-relations-practice/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025-banners-58.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T120000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154902 CREATED:20251212T033817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T234935Z UID:53684-1782379800-1782388800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Hands On with AI DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/hands-on-with-ai-4/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PRKH-Hands-on-White-Phone-e1742172373898.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260630T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260630T123000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154902 CREATED:20251217T042649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T230336Z UID:53707-1782811800-1782822600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Down the Rabbit Hole: Understanding Government Relations DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/down-the-rabbit-hole-understanding-government-relations-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/alice.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260707T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260707T133000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154902 CREATED:20260429T031541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T031541Z UID:56243-1783416600-1783431000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Key Stakeholder Engagement DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/key-stakeholder-engagement-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-banners-45.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260715T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260715T130000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154903 CREATED:20260618T051650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T210202Z UID:57297-1784116800-1784120400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PassTheMic: Amplifying Voices that Need to Be Heard Webinar DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/passthemic-amplifying-voices-that-need-to-be-heard-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2025-banners-71.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260728T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260729T120000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154903 CREATED:20260520T012659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T043954Z UID:56851-1785231000-1785326400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Speechwriting Essentials DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/speechwriting-essentials-4/ 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:20260804T103000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260804T130000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154903 CREATED:20260617T035954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T040112Z UID:57186-1785839400-1785848400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Making Data Work for You: Critical Thinking for Communicators DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/making-data-work-for-you-critical-thinking-for-communicators-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-banners-39.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260812T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260819T120000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154903 CREATED:20260617T052105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T052105Z UID:57275-1786525200-1787140800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The Inside Scoop: Strategic Internal Comms for Your Organisation DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-inside-scoop-strategic-internal-comms-for-your-organisation-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-banners-47.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260908T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260910T120000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154903 CREATED:20260302T002530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T050443Z UID:54974-1788859800-1789041600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Introduction to Public Relations DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/introduction-to-public-relations-8/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Intro-to-PR-Cover-People-Catherine-Arrow-e1772399595717.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260923T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260924T123000 DTSTAMP:20260622T154903 CREATED:20260309T012034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T215621Z UID:55082-1790155800-1790253000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Critical Thinking in the Age of AI DESCRIPTION:2nd November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIt is natural to shy away from conflict\, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager\, Waka Kotahi)\, Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate – Communications and Engagement\, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved\, share your own insights and ask the hard questions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end too\, moderated by PRINZ fellow\, Peta Goldsworthy. If you have any questions you would like to send through in advance for the panel\, please email them through to PRINZ  office@prinz.org.nz prior to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Natasha Utting – Media Manager – Waka Kotahi Natasha Utting worked as a broadcast journalist for close to 18 years\, mostly as a reporter and producer in television current affairs. Her career has taken her around the world from covert work in Iran\, to prison in the Philippines\, to the Ross Ice shelf in Antarctica. From bus shelters with homeless people\, to interviews with world leaders and pop stars. From undercover in a yoga cult\, to camping with crocodiles in the Kimberleys. In 2020 Natasha took on her first communications role\, telling stories about the construction of Transmission Gully. She’s now a media manager for Waka Kotahi\, NZ Transport Agency\, looking after media enquiries and issues in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato. Natasha lives in Auckland where she is mum to Soren\, 9 and Marigold\, 4. Bedtime stories are a favourite these days. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenni Cochrane – Communications Manager\, Matamata-Piako District CouncilJenni Cochrane is the Communications Manager at Matamata-Piako District Council where she’s been pushing the boundaries on engagement and digital enablement since ages ago (16 years if we’re counting…). She’s transformed comms at MPDC from a one-man band to the 16-ninja comms\, digital and events squad that she leads today. Jenni’s going to share one of her team’s highlight projects from the last 18 months – Tell Tom. Tell Tom was all about redeveloping a playground that was due for renewal – but instead of a typical asset replacement\, the team decided to have fun with this one! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah-Lee Crellin\, Associate – Communications and Engagement BecaSarah-Lee has spent a good part of 15 years working somewhere within the communications and engagement industry. Starting her career in Wellington she worked in Parliament\, was a media manager for multiple royal visits and worked alongside the Helen Clark for Secretary General UN campaign. Lately\, she has spent her time growing a team in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region of excellent communications and engagement professionals for Beca – tackling some of the toughest issues communities are facing right now\, from roading infrastructure through to climate change. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/critical-thinking-in-the-age-of-ai/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/prinz-header-06.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR