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:20200404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20200926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20210403T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20210925T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210929T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210929T130000 DTSTAMP:20260901T174432 CREATED:20210824T070937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T011644Z UID:17573-1632916800-1632920400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Developing meaningful client relationships - Pic's Peanut Butter's Story DESCRIPTION:16 November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewFor years\, PR professionals have grappled with the challenge of securing a seat at the executive table. Many have laddered up to roles in Marketing\, Human Resources executives\, or even Legal heads. But with the evolving global landscape\, marked by increasing complexities and the unprecedented climate crisis\, CEOs are increasingly looking for adept communicators to navigate the organisation through uncertainty. The crucial question that arises is: how can you secure your seat at the table of decision-makers? Gain valuable insights from some of New Zealand’s foremost PR experts\, who will come together in a panel to bring first-hand experience from their roles within executive leadership teams. To ensure a robust and valuable conversation for attendees\, this event will have limited tickets available and operate under Chatham House Rules.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leela Gantman\, Director of Corporate Relations and Sustainability at Spark New Zealand Leela joined Spark as Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director in January 2020\, bringing with her over 20 years’ experience in corporate and agency roles in New Zealand and Australia. Prior to joining Spark Leela was Head of Communications at Fletcher Building\, and before this External Relations Director at beverages group Lion in Australia. Before heading inhouse Leela worked across several Australian PR agencies\, including Weber Shandwick and Professional Public Relations.  As Spark’s Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director Leela is responsible for reputation management\, internal communications\, government\, industry\, and community engagement\, sustainability strategy\, and the charitable activities of the Spark Foundation. She also serves as a Trustee on the Spark Foundation Board. Leela holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Technology Sydney. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini\, Executive General Manager of Public\, Consumer and Govt Affairs at ANZ Peter is responsible for ANZ’s external and internal communications\, government relations\, corporate social responsibility\, environmental\, social and governance (ESG) and customer relations. Peter has more than 30 years’ experience in corporate affairs\, including international affairs\, mergers and acquisitions\, national and education campaigns\, sports marketing\, journalism and local and central government. Peter has won national and international public relations awards\, has been recognised for his work in low decile schools\, is a published author and sits on a number of boards. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chris Abbott\, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Contact Energy Chris Abbott in Contact Energy’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.  Chris is responsible for Contact’s communications\, sustainability\, legal\, government relations and regulatory functions.  Chris has previously held senior roles in regulation\, economics and public policy in the telecommunications and finance sectors both in New Zealand and the UK.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anna Shipley\, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at The Warehouse Group (TWG) Anna is a Corporate Affairs\, Marketing and Communications leader with global expertise and experience. She joined the leadership team at The Warehouse Group (TWG) in October 2022 in a newly created role as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.  Prior to TWG\, Anna was General Manager Corporate Affairs at BNZ\, as well as Director of Communications for Nokia China and APAC based in Beijing\, and Head of Communications for Nokia & UK based in London. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/developing-a-meaningful-relationship-with-clients-pics-peanut-butters-story/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Pic-Jac-ad-25082021-1-scaled.jpg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210929T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210930T160000 DTSTAMP:20260901T174432 CREATED:20210325T013517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210906T045510Z UID:11573-1632907800-1633017600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Iwi Engagement Wellington DESCRIPTION:16 November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewFor years\, PR professionals have grappled with the challenge of securing a seat at the executive table. Many have laddered up to roles in Marketing\, Human Resources executives\, or even Legal heads. But with the evolving global landscape\, marked by increasing complexities and the unprecedented climate crisis\, CEOs are increasingly looking for adept communicators to navigate the organisation through uncertainty. The crucial question that arises is: how can you secure your seat at the table of decision-makers? Gain valuable insights from some of New Zealand’s foremost PR experts\, who will come together in a panel to bring first-hand experience from their roles within executive leadership teams. To ensure a robust and valuable conversation for attendees\, this event will have limited tickets available and operate under Chatham House Rules.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leela Gantman\, Director of Corporate Relations and Sustainability at Spark New Zealand Leela joined Spark as Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director in January 2020\, bringing with her over 20 years’ experience in corporate and agency roles in New Zealand and Australia. Prior to joining Spark Leela was Head of Communications at Fletcher Building\, and before this External Relations Director at beverages group Lion in Australia. Before heading inhouse Leela worked across several Australian PR agencies\, including Weber Shandwick and Professional Public Relations.  As Spark’s Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director Leela is responsible for reputation management\, internal communications\, government\, industry\, and community engagement\, sustainability strategy\, and the charitable activities of the Spark Foundation. She also serves as a Trustee on the Spark Foundation Board. Leela holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Technology Sydney. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini\, Executive General Manager of Public\, Consumer and Govt Affairs at ANZ Peter is responsible for ANZ’s external and internal communications\, government relations\, corporate social responsibility\, environmental\, social and governance (ESG) and customer relations. Peter has more than 30 years’ experience in corporate affairs\, including international affairs\, mergers and acquisitions\, national and education campaigns\, sports marketing\, journalism and local and central government. Peter has won national and international public relations awards\, has been recognised for his work in low decile schools\, is a published author and sits on a number of boards. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chris Abbott\, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Contact Energy Chris Abbott in Contact Energy’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.  Chris is responsible for Contact’s communications\, sustainability\, legal\, government relations and regulatory functions.  Chris has previously held senior roles in regulation\, economics and public policy in the telecommunications and finance sectors both in New Zealand and the UK.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anna Shipley\, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at The Warehouse Group (TWG) Anna is a Corporate Affairs\, Marketing and Communications leader with global expertise and experience. She joined the leadership team at The Warehouse Group (TWG) in October 2022 in a newly created role as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.  Prior to TWG\, Anna was General Manager Corporate Affairs at BNZ\, as well as Director of Communications for Nokia China and APAC based in Beijing\, and Head of Communications for Nokia & UK based in London. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/iwi-engagement-wellington/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210923T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210923T120000 DTSTAMP:20260901T174432 CREATED:20180212T005957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210325T215734Z UID:9712-1632389400-1632398400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Financial Communications - Senior Practitioners Workshop DESCRIPTION:16 November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewFor years\, PR professionals have grappled with the challenge of securing a seat at the executive table. Many have laddered up to roles in Marketing\, Human Resources executives\, or even Legal heads. But with the evolving global landscape\, marked by increasing complexities and the unprecedented climate crisis\, CEOs are increasingly looking for adept communicators to navigate the organisation through uncertainty. The crucial question that arises is: how can you secure your seat at the table of decision-makers? Gain valuable insights from some of New Zealand’s foremost PR experts\, who will come together in a panel to bring first-hand experience from their roles within executive leadership teams. To ensure a robust and valuable conversation for attendees\, this event will have limited tickets available and operate under Chatham House Rules.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leela Gantman\, Director of Corporate Relations and Sustainability at Spark New Zealand Leela joined Spark as Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director in January 2020\, bringing with her over 20 years’ experience in corporate and agency roles in New Zealand and Australia. Prior to joining Spark Leela was Head of Communications at Fletcher Building\, and before this External Relations Director at beverages group Lion in Australia. Before heading inhouse Leela worked across several Australian PR agencies\, including Weber Shandwick and Professional Public Relations.  As Spark’s Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director Leela is responsible for reputation management\, internal communications\, government\, industry\, and community engagement\, sustainability strategy\, and the charitable activities of the Spark Foundation. She also serves as a Trustee on the Spark Foundation Board. Leela holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Technology Sydney. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini\, Executive General Manager of Public\, Consumer and Govt Affairs at ANZ Peter is responsible for ANZ’s external and internal communications\, government relations\, corporate social responsibility\, environmental\, social and governance (ESG) and customer relations. Peter has more than 30 years’ experience in corporate affairs\, including international affairs\, mergers and acquisitions\, national and education campaigns\, sports marketing\, journalism and local and central government. Peter has won national and international public relations awards\, has been recognised for his work in low decile schools\, is a published author and sits on a number of boards. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chris Abbott\, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Contact Energy Chris Abbott in Contact Energy’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.  Chris is responsible for Contact’s communications\, sustainability\, legal\, government relations and regulatory functions.  Chris has previously held senior roles in regulation\, economics and public policy in the telecommunications and finance sectors both in New Zealand and the UK.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anna Shipley\, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at The Warehouse Group (TWG) Anna is a Corporate Affairs\, Marketing and Communications leader with global expertise and experience. She joined the leadership team at The Warehouse Group (TWG) in October 2022 in a newly created role as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.  Prior to TWG\, Anna was General Manager Corporate Affairs at BNZ\, as well as Director of Communications for Nokia China and APAC based in Beijing\, and Head of Communications for Nokia & UK based in London. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/financial-communications-senior-practitioners-workshop/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/iStock-511655536-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210921T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210921T130000 DTSTAMP:20260901T174432 CREATED:20210809T233500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210824T084159Z UID:16405-1632225600-1632229200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Awards Gold Winner - ‘Stamping out COVID with a digital handshake’ DESCRIPTION:16 November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewFor years\, PR professionals have grappled with the challenge of securing a seat at the executive table. Many have laddered up to roles in Marketing\, Human Resources executives\, or even Legal heads. But with the evolving global landscape\, marked by increasing complexities and the unprecedented climate crisis\, CEOs are increasingly looking for adept communicators to navigate the organisation through uncertainty. The crucial question that arises is: how can you secure your seat at the table of decision-makers? Gain valuable insights from some of New Zealand’s foremost PR experts\, who will come together in a panel to bring first-hand experience from their roles within executive leadership teams. To ensure a robust and valuable conversation for attendees\, this event will have limited tickets available and operate under Chatham House Rules.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leela Gantman\, Director of Corporate Relations and Sustainability at Spark New Zealand Leela joined Spark as Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director in January 2020\, bringing with her over 20 years’ experience in corporate and agency roles in New Zealand and Australia. Prior to joining Spark Leela was Head of Communications at Fletcher Building\, and before this External Relations Director at beverages group Lion in Australia. Before heading inhouse Leela worked across several Australian PR agencies\, including Weber Shandwick and Professional Public Relations.  As Spark’s Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director Leela is responsible for reputation management\, internal communications\, government\, industry\, and community engagement\, sustainability strategy\, and the charitable activities of the Spark Foundation. She also serves as a Trustee on the Spark Foundation Board. Leela holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Technology Sydney. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini\, Executive General Manager of Public\, Consumer and Govt Affairs at ANZ Peter is responsible for ANZ’s external and internal communications\, government relations\, corporate social responsibility\, environmental\, social and governance (ESG) and customer relations. Peter has more than 30 years’ experience in corporate affairs\, including international affairs\, mergers and acquisitions\, national and education campaigns\, sports marketing\, journalism and local and central government. Peter has won national and international public relations awards\, has been recognised for his work in low decile schools\, is a published author and sits on a number of boards. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chris Abbott\, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Contact Energy Chris Abbott in Contact Energy’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.  Chris is responsible for Contact’s communications\, sustainability\, legal\, government relations and regulatory functions.  Chris has previously held senior roles in regulation\, economics and public policy in the telecommunications and finance sectors both in New Zealand and the UK.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anna Shipley\, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at The Warehouse Group (TWG) Anna is a Corporate Affairs\, Marketing and Communications leader with global expertise and experience. She joined the leadership team at The Warehouse Group (TWG) in October 2022 in a newly created role as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.  Prior to TWG\, Anna was General Manager Corporate Affairs at BNZ\, as well as Director of Communications for Nokia China and APAC based in Beijing\, and Head of Communications for Nokia & UK based in London. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-awards-gold-winner-stamping-out-covid-with-a-digital-handshake/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/23_Community_Jacky-James_The-Shine-Collective-scaled.jpeg LOCATION:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-awards-gold-winner-stamping-out-covid-with-a-digital-handshake/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210914T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210914T130000 DTSTAMP:20260901T174432 CREATED:20210811T214458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T014721Z UID:17335-1631620800-1631624400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Awards Gold Winner: Mango and ‘Emerson's Tiny Pub’ DESCRIPTION:16 November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewFor years\, PR professionals have grappled with the challenge of securing a seat at the executive table. Many have laddered up to roles in Marketing\, Human Resources executives\, or even Legal heads. But with the evolving global landscape\, marked by increasing complexities and the unprecedented climate crisis\, CEOs are increasingly looking for adept communicators to navigate the organisation through uncertainty. The crucial question that arises is: how can you secure your seat at the table of decision-makers? Gain valuable insights from some of New Zealand’s foremost PR experts\, who will come together in a panel to bring first-hand experience from their roles within executive leadership teams. To ensure a robust and valuable conversation for attendees\, this event will have limited tickets available and operate under Chatham House Rules.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leela Gantman\, Director of Corporate Relations and Sustainability at Spark New Zealand Leela joined Spark as Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director in January 2020\, bringing with her over 20 years’ experience in corporate and agency roles in New Zealand and Australia. Prior to joining Spark Leela was Head of Communications at Fletcher Building\, and before this External Relations Director at beverages group Lion in Australia. Before heading inhouse Leela worked across several Australian PR agencies\, including Weber Shandwick and Professional Public Relations.  As Spark’s Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director Leela is responsible for reputation management\, internal communications\, government\, industry\, and community engagement\, sustainability strategy\, and the charitable activities of the Spark Foundation. She also serves as a Trustee on the Spark Foundation Board. Leela holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Technology Sydney. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini\, Executive General Manager of Public\, Consumer and Govt Affairs at ANZ Peter is responsible for ANZ’s external and internal communications\, government relations\, corporate social responsibility\, environmental\, social and governance (ESG) and customer relations. Peter has more than 30 years’ experience in corporate affairs\, including international affairs\, mergers and acquisitions\, national and education campaigns\, sports marketing\, journalism and local and central government. Peter has won national and international public relations awards\, has been recognised for his work in low decile schools\, is a published author and sits on a number of boards. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chris Abbott\, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Contact Energy Chris Abbott in Contact Energy’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.  Chris is responsible for Contact’s communications\, sustainability\, legal\, government relations and regulatory functions.  Chris has previously held senior roles in regulation\, economics and public policy in the telecommunications and finance sectors both in New Zealand and the UK.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anna Shipley\, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at The Warehouse Group (TWG) Anna is a Corporate Affairs\, Marketing and Communications leader with global expertise and experience. She joined the leadership team at The Warehouse Group (TWG) in October 2022 in a newly created role as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.  Prior to TWG\, Anna was General Manager Corporate Affairs at BNZ\, as well as Director of Communications for Nokia China and APAC based in Beijing\, and Head of Communications for Nokia & UK based in London. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-awards-gold-winner-mango-and-emersons-tiny-pub/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/75_Experiential_Brianna-Elder_Mango-Communications-Aotearoa-scaled.jpg LOCATION:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-awards-gold-winner-mango-and-emersons-tiny-pub/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210910T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210910T091500 DTSTAMP:20260901T174432 CREATED:20210810T221142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T235613Z UID:17249-1631260800-1631265300@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Stopping the stigma. Call in the artist\, and let’s do Managed Isolation the Waikato Way DESCRIPTION:16 November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewFor years\, PR professionals have grappled with the challenge of securing a seat at the executive table. Many have laddered up to roles in Marketing\, Human Resources executives\, or even Legal heads. But with the evolving global landscape\, marked by increasing complexities and the unprecedented climate crisis\, CEOs are increasingly looking for adept communicators to navigate the organisation through uncertainty. The crucial question that arises is: how can you secure your seat at the table of decision-makers? Gain valuable insights from some of New Zealand’s foremost PR experts\, who will come together in a panel to bring first-hand experience from their roles within executive leadership teams. To ensure a robust and valuable conversation for attendees\, this event will have limited tickets available and operate under Chatham House Rules.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leela Gantman\, Director of Corporate Relations and Sustainability at Spark New Zealand Leela joined Spark as Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director in January 2020\, bringing with her over 20 years’ experience in corporate and agency roles in New Zealand and Australia. Prior to joining Spark Leela was Head of Communications at Fletcher Building\, and before this External Relations Director at beverages group Lion in Australia. Before heading inhouse Leela worked across several Australian PR agencies\, including Weber Shandwick and Professional Public Relations.  As Spark’s Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director Leela is responsible for reputation management\, internal communications\, government\, industry\, and community engagement\, sustainability strategy\, and the charitable activities of the Spark Foundation. She also serves as a Trustee on the Spark Foundation Board. Leela holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Technology Sydney. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini\, Executive General Manager of Public\, Consumer and Govt Affairs at ANZ Peter is responsible for ANZ’s external and internal communications\, government relations\, corporate social responsibility\, environmental\, social and governance (ESG) and customer relations. Peter has more than 30 years’ experience in corporate affairs\, including international affairs\, mergers and acquisitions\, national and education campaigns\, sports marketing\, journalism and local and central government. Peter has won national and international public relations awards\, has been recognised for his work in low decile schools\, is a published author and sits on a number of boards. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chris Abbott\, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Contact Energy Chris Abbott in Contact Energy’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.  Chris is responsible for Contact’s communications\, sustainability\, legal\, government relations and regulatory functions.  Chris has previously held senior roles in regulation\, economics and public policy in the telecommunications and finance sectors both in New Zealand and the UK.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anna Shipley\, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at The Warehouse Group (TWG) Anna is a Corporate Affairs\, Marketing and Communications leader with global expertise and experience. She joined the leadership team at The Warehouse Group (TWG) in October 2022 in a newly created role as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.  Prior to TWG\, Anna was General Manager Corporate Affairs at BNZ\, as well as Director of Communications for Nokia China and APAC based in Beijing\, and Head of Communications for Nokia & UK based in London. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/stopping-the-stigma-call-in-the-artist-and-lets-do-managed-isolation-the-waikato-way/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/3_Corporate_Claudia-Macdonald_Mango-Communications-Aotearoa-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210908T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210908T130000 DTSTAMP:20260901T174432 CREATED:20210721T011557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T213340Z UID:16461-1631102400-1631106000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PR agency HMC’s ‘right turn’ to a social enterprise DESCRIPTION:16 November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewFor years\, PR professionals have grappled with the challenge of securing a seat at the executive table. Many have laddered up to roles in Marketing\, Human Resources executives\, or even Legal heads. But with the evolving global landscape\, marked by increasing complexities and the unprecedented climate crisis\, CEOs are increasingly looking for adept communicators to navigate the organisation through uncertainty. The crucial question that arises is: how can you secure your seat at the table of decision-makers? Gain valuable insights from some of New Zealand’s foremost PR experts\, who will come together in a panel to bring first-hand experience from their roles within executive leadership teams. To ensure a robust and valuable conversation for attendees\, this event will have limited tickets available and operate under Chatham House Rules.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leela Gantman\, Director of Corporate Relations and Sustainability at Spark New Zealand Leela joined Spark as Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director in January 2020\, bringing with her over 20 years’ experience in corporate and agency roles in New Zealand and Australia. Prior to joining Spark Leela was Head of Communications at Fletcher Building\, and before this External Relations Director at beverages group Lion in Australia. Before heading inhouse Leela worked across several Australian PR agencies\, including Weber Shandwick and Professional Public Relations.  As Spark’s Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director Leela is responsible for reputation management\, internal communications\, government\, industry\, and community engagement\, sustainability strategy\, and the charitable activities of the Spark Foundation. She also serves as a Trustee on the Spark Foundation Board. Leela holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Technology Sydney. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini\, Executive General Manager of Public\, Consumer and Govt Affairs at ANZ Peter is responsible for ANZ’s external and internal communications\, government relations\, corporate social responsibility\, environmental\, social and governance (ESG) and customer relations. Peter has more than 30 years’ experience in corporate affairs\, including international affairs\, mergers and acquisitions\, national and education campaigns\, sports marketing\, journalism and local and central government. Peter has won national and international public relations awards\, has been recognised for his work in low decile schools\, is a published author and sits on a number of boards. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chris Abbott\, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Contact Energy Chris Abbott in Contact Energy’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.  Chris is responsible for Contact’s communications\, sustainability\, legal\, government relations and regulatory functions.  Chris has previously held senior roles in regulation\, economics and public policy in the telecommunications and finance sectors both in New Zealand and the UK.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anna Shipley\, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at The Warehouse Group (TWG) Anna is a Corporate Affairs\, Marketing and Communications leader with global expertise and experience. She joined the leadership team at The Warehouse Group (TWG) in October 2022 in a newly created role as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.  Prior to TWG\, Anna was General Manager Corporate Affairs at BNZ\, as well as Director of Communications for Nokia China and APAC based in Beijing\, and Head of Communications for Nokia & UK based in London. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-webinar-on-hmc-as-social-enterprise/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/HMC-PurposePR-Newsletter-Pic_Final.png LOCATION:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-webinar-on-hmc-as-social-enterprise/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210901T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210902T110000 DTSTAMP:20260901T174432 CREATED:20210325T002654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T051741Z UID:11485-1630486800-1630580400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Measurement and Evaluation for Communications DESCRIPTION:16 November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewFor years\, PR professionals have grappled with the challenge of securing a seat at the executive table. Many have laddered up to roles in Marketing\, Human Resources executives\, or even Legal heads. But with the evolving global landscape\, marked by increasing complexities and the unprecedented climate crisis\, CEOs are increasingly looking for adept communicators to navigate the organisation through uncertainty. The crucial question that arises is: how can you secure your seat at the table of decision-makers? Gain valuable insights from some of New Zealand’s foremost PR experts\, who will come together in a panel to bring first-hand experience from their roles within executive leadership teams. To ensure a robust and valuable conversation for attendees\, this event will have limited tickets available and operate under Chatham House Rules.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leela Gantman\, Director of Corporate Relations and Sustainability at Spark New Zealand Leela joined Spark as Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director in January 2020\, bringing with her over 20 years’ experience in corporate and agency roles in New Zealand and Australia. Prior to joining Spark Leela was Head of Communications at Fletcher Building\, and before this External Relations Director at beverages group Lion in Australia. Before heading inhouse Leela worked across several Australian PR agencies\, including Weber Shandwick and Professional Public Relations.  As Spark’s Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director Leela is responsible for reputation management\, internal communications\, government\, industry\, and community engagement\, sustainability strategy\, and the charitable activities of the Spark Foundation. She also serves as a Trustee on the Spark Foundation Board. Leela holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Technology Sydney. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini\, Executive General Manager of Public\, Consumer and Govt Affairs at ANZ Peter is responsible for ANZ’s external and internal communications\, government relations\, corporate social responsibility\, environmental\, social and governance (ESG) and customer relations. Peter has more than 30 years’ experience in corporate affairs\, including international affairs\, mergers and acquisitions\, national and education campaigns\, sports marketing\, journalism and local and central government. Peter has won national and international public relations awards\, has been recognised for his work in low decile schools\, is a published author and sits on a number of boards. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chris Abbott\, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Contact Energy Chris Abbott in Contact Energy’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.  Chris is responsible for Contact’s communications\, sustainability\, legal\, government relations and regulatory functions.  Chris has previously held senior roles in regulation\, economics and public policy in the telecommunications and finance sectors both in New Zealand and the UK.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anna Shipley\, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at The Warehouse Group (TWG) Anna is a Corporate Affairs\, Marketing and Communications leader with global expertise and experience. She joined the leadership team at The Warehouse Group (TWG) in October 2022 in a newly created role as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.  Prior to TWG\, Anna was General Manager Corporate Affairs at BNZ\, as well as Director of Communications for Nokia China and APAC based in Beijing\, and Head of Communications for Nokia & UK based in London. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/measurement-and-evaluation-for-communications/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/iStock-1165734855-1-scaled.jpg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210824T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210824T110000 DTSTAMP:20260901T174432 CREATED:20210324T211522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T052347Z UID:11375-1629797400-1629802800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting Masterclass DESCRIPTION:16 November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewFor years\, PR professionals have grappled with the challenge of securing a seat at the executive table. Many have laddered up to roles in Marketing\, Human Resources executives\, or even Legal heads. But with the evolving global landscape\, marked by increasing complexities and the unprecedented climate crisis\, CEOs are increasingly looking for adept communicators to navigate the organisation through uncertainty. The crucial question that arises is: how can you secure your seat at the table of decision-makers? Gain valuable insights from some of New Zealand’s foremost PR experts\, who will come together in a panel to bring first-hand experience from their roles within executive leadership teams. To ensure a robust and valuable conversation for attendees\, this event will have limited tickets available and operate under Chatham House Rules.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leela Gantman\, Director of Corporate Relations and Sustainability at Spark New Zealand Leela joined Spark as Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director in January 2020\, bringing with her over 20 years’ experience in corporate and agency roles in New Zealand and Australia. Prior to joining Spark Leela was Head of Communications at Fletcher Building\, and before this External Relations Director at beverages group Lion in Australia. Before heading inhouse Leela worked across several Australian PR agencies\, including Weber Shandwick and Professional Public Relations.  As Spark’s Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director Leela is responsible for reputation management\, internal communications\, government\, industry\, and community engagement\, sustainability strategy\, and the charitable activities of the Spark Foundation. She also serves as a Trustee on the Spark Foundation Board. Leela holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Technology Sydney. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini\, Executive General Manager of Public\, Consumer and Govt Affairs at ANZ Peter is responsible for ANZ’s external and internal communications\, government relations\, corporate social responsibility\, environmental\, social and governance (ESG) and customer relations. Peter has more than 30 years’ experience in corporate affairs\, including international affairs\, mergers and acquisitions\, national and education campaigns\, sports marketing\, journalism and local and central government. Peter has won national and international public relations awards\, has been recognised for his work in low decile schools\, is a published author and sits on a number of boards. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chris Abbott\, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Contact Energy Chris Abbott in Contact Energy’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.  Chris is responsible for Contact’s communications\, sustainability\, legal\, government relations and regulatory functions.  Chris has previously held senior roles in regulation\, economics and public policy in the telecommunications and finance sectors both in New Zealand and the UK.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anna Shipley\, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at The Warehouse Group (TWG) Anna is a Corporate Affairs\, Marketing and Communications leader with global expertise and experience. She joined the leadership team at The Warehouse Group (TWG) in October 2022 in a newly created role as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.  Prior to TWG\, Anna was General Manager Corporate Affairs at BNZ\, as well as Director of Communications for Nokia China and APAC based in Beijing\, and Head of Communications for Nokia & UK based in London. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/corporate-social-responsibility-reporting-masterclass/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/CSR-reporting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210811T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210811T130000 DTSTAMP:20260901T174432 CREATED:20210720T035659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T030155Z UID:16426-1628683200-1628686800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Awards Winner – FMG’s cyber-security campaign ‘The Big Phish’ DESCRIPTION:16 November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewFor years\, PR professionals have grappled with the challenge of securing a seat at the executive table. Many have laddered up to roles in Marketing\, Human Resources executives\, or even Legal heads. But with the evolving global landscape\, marked by increasing complexities and the unprecedented climate crisis\, CEOs are increasingly looking for adept communicators to navigate the organisation through uncertainty. The crucial question that arises is: how can you secure your seat at the table of decision-makers? Gain valuable insights from some of New Zealand’s foremost PR experts\, who will come together in a panel to bring first-hand experience from their roles within executive leadership teams. To ensure a robust and valuable conversation for attendees\, this event will have limited tickets available and operate under Chatham House Rules.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leela Gantman\, Director of Corporate Relations and Sustainability at Spark New Zealand Leela joined Spark as Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director in January 2020\, bringing with her over 20 years’ experience in corporate and agency roles in New Zealand and Australia. Prior to joining Spark Leela was Head of Communications at Fletcher Building\, and before this External Relations Director at beverages group Lion in Australia. Before heading inhouse Leela worked across several Australian PR agencies\, including Weber Shandwick and Professional Public Relations.  As Spark’s Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director Leela is responsible for reputation management\, internal communications\, government\, industry\, and community engagement\, sustainability strategy\, and the charitable activities of the Spark Foundation. She also serves as a Trustee on the Spark Foundation Board. Leela holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Technology Sydney. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini\, Executive General Manager of Public\, Consumer and Govt Affairs at ANZ Peter is responsible for ANZ’s external and internal communications\, government relations\, corporate social responsibility\, environmental\, social and governance (ESG) and customer relations. Peter has more than 30 years’ experience in corporate affairs\, including international affairs\, mergers and acquisitions\, national and education campaigns\, sports marketing\, journalism and local and central government. Peter has won national and international public relations awards\, has been recognised for his work in low decile schools\, is a published author and sits on a number of boards. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chris Abbott\, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Contact Energy Chris Abbott in Contact Energy’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.  Chris is responsible for Contact’s communications\, sustainability\, legal\, government relations and regulatory functions.  Chris has previously held senior roles in regulation\, economics and public policy in the telecommunications and finance sectors both in New Zealand and the UK.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anna Shipley\, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at The Warehouse Group (TWG) Anna is a Corporate Affairs\, Marketing and Communications leader with global expertise and experience. She joined the leadership team at The Warehouse Group (TWG) in October 2022 in a newly created role as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.  Prior to TWG\, Anna was General Manager Corporate Affairs at BNZ\, as well as Director of Communications for Nokia China and APAC based in Beijing\, and Head of Communications for Nokia & UK based in London. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-awards-winner-fmgs-cyber-security-campaign-the-big-phish/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/35_Internal_Emma-Rowe_FMG.jpg LOCATION:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-awards-winner-fmgs-cyber-security-campaign-the-big-phish/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210810T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210810T120000 DTSTAMP:20260901T174432 CREATED:20210705T021657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210705T022118Z UID:16022-1628587800-1628596800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Online Masterclass – Integrated Marketing Communications Masterclass DESCRIPTION:16 November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewFor years\, PR professionals have grappled with the challenge of securing a seat at the executive table. Many have laddered up to roles in Marketing\, Human Resources executives\, or even Legal heads. But with the evolving global landscape\, marked by increasing complexities and the unprecedented climate crisis\, CEOs are increasingly looking for adept communicators to navigate the organisation through uncertainty. The crucial question that arises is: how can you secure your seat at the table of decision-makers? Gain valuable insights from some of New Zealand’s foremost PR experts\, who will come together in a panel to bring first-hand experience from their roles within executive leadership teams. To ensure a robust and valuable conversation for attendees\, this event will have limited tickets available and operate under Chatham House Rules.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leela Gantman\, Director of Corporate Relations and Sustainability at Spark New Zealand Leela joined Spark as Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director in January 2020\, bringing with her over 20 years’ experience in corporate and agency roles in New Zealand and Australia. Prior to joining Spark Leela was Head of Communications at Fletcher Building\, and before this External Relations Director at beverages group Lion in Australia. Before heading inhouse Leela worked across several Australian PR agencies\, including Weber Shandwick and Professional Public Relations.  As Spark’s Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director Leela is responsible for reputation management\, internal communications\, government\, industry\, and community engagement\, sustainability strategy\, and the charitable activities of the Spark Foundation. She also serves as a Trustee on the Spark Foundation Board. Leela holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Technology Sydney. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini\, Executive General Manager of Public\, Consumer and Govt Affairs at ANZ Peter is responsible for ANZ’s external and internal communications\, government relations\, corporate social responsibility\, environmental\, social and governance (ESG) and customer relations. Peter has more than 30 years’ experience in corporate affairs\, including international affairs\, mergers and acquisitions\, national and education campaigns\, sports marketing\, journalism and local and central government. Peter has won national and international public relations awards\, has been recognised for his work in low decile schools\, is a published author and sits on a number of boards. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chris Abbott\, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Contact Energy Chris Abbott in Contact Energy’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.  Chris is responsible for Contact’s communications\, sustainability\, legal\, government relations and regulatory functions.  Chris has previously held senior roles in regulation\, economics and public policy in the telecommunications and finance sectors both in New Zealand and the UK.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anna Shipley\, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at The Warehouse Group (TWG) Anna is a Corporate Affairs\, Marketing and Communications leader with global expertise and experience. She joined the leadership team at The Warehouse Group (TWG) in October 2022 in a newly created role as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.  Prior to TWG\, Anna was General Manager Corporate Affairs at BNZ\, as well as Director of Communications for Nokia China and APAC based in Beijing\, and Head of Communications for Nokia & UK based in London. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/online-masterclass-integrated-marketing-communications-masterclass/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/bainstorming-picture-id1133030056.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210809T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210809T190000 DTSTAMP:20260901T174432 CREATED:20210705T002010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T042527Z UID:15416-1628530200-1628535600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Career Insights From Young Professionals DESCRIPTION:16 November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewFor years\, PR professionals have grappled with the challenge of securing a seat at the executive table. Many have laddered up to roles in Marketing\, Human Resources executives\, or even Legal heads. But with the evolving global landscape\, marked by increasing complexities and the unprecedented climate crisis\, CEOs are increasingly looking for adept communicators to navigate the organisation through uncertainty. The crucial question that arises is: how can you secure your seat at the table of decision-makers? Gain valuable insights from some of New Zealand’s foremost PR experts\, who will come together in a panel to bring first-hand experience from their roles within executive leadership teams. To ensure a robust and valuable conversation for attendees\, this event will have limited tickets available and operate under Chatham House Rules.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leela Gantman\, Director of Corporate Relations and Sustainability at Spark New Zealand Leela joined Spark as Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director in January 2020\, bringing with her over 20 years’ experience in corporate and agency roles in New Zealand and Australia. Prior to joining Spark Leela was Head of Communications at Fletcher Building\, and before this External Relations Director at beverages group Lion in Australia. Before heading inhouse Leela worked across several Australian PR agencies\, including Weber Shandwick and Professional Public Relations.  As Spark’s Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director Leela is responsible for reputation management\, internal communications\, government\, industry\, and community engagement\, sustainability strategy\, and the charitable activities of the Spark Foundation. She also serves as a Trustee on the Spark Foundation Board. Leela holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Technology Sydney. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini\, Executive General Manager of Public\, Consumer and Govt Affairs at ANZ Peter is responsible for ANZ’s external and internal communications\, government relations\, corporate social responsibility\, environmental\, social and governance (ESG) and customer relations. Peter has more than 30 years’ experience in corporate affairs\, including international affairs\, mergers and acquisitions\, national and education campaigns\, sports marketing\, journalism and local and central government. Peter has won national and international public relations awards\, has been recognised for his work in low decile schools\, is a published author and sits on a number of boards. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chris Abbott\, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Contact Energy Chris Abbott in Contact Energy’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.  Chris is responsible for Contact’s communications\, sustainability\, legal\, government relations and regulatory functions.  Chris has previously held senior roles in regulation\, economics and public policy in the telecommunications and finance sectors both in New Zealand and the UK.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anna Shipley\, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at The Warehouse Group (TWG) Anna is a Corporate Affairs\, Marketing and Communications leader with global expertise and experience. She joined the leadership team at The Warehouse Group (TWG) in October 2022 in a newly created role as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.  Prior to TWG\, Anna was General Manager Corporate Affairs at BNZ\, as well as Director of Communications for Nokia China and APAC based in Beijing\, and Head of Communications for Nokia & UK based in London. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/insights-from-young-professionals/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/iStock-174819575-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210803T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210803T160000 DTSTAMP:20260901T174432 CREATED:20210325T013554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T013107Z UID:11586-1627983000-1628006400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Issues and Crisis Management DESCRIPTION:16 November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewFor years\, PR professionals have grappled with the challenge of securing a seat at the executive table. Many have laddered up to roles in Marketing\, Human Resources executives\, or even Legal heads. But with the evolving global landscape\, marked by increasing complexities and the unprecedented climate crisis\, CEOs are increasingly looking for adept communicators to navigate the organisation through uncertainty. The crucial question that arises is: how can you secure your seat at the table of decision-makers? Gain valuable insights from some of New Zealand’s foremost PR experts\, who will come together in a panel to bring first-hand experience from their roles within executive leadership teams. To ensure a robust and valuable conversation for attendees\, this event will have limited tickets available and operate under Chatham House Rules.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leela Gantman\, Director of Corporate Relations and Sustainability at Spark New Zealand Leela joined Spark as Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director in January 2020\, bringing with her over 20 years’ experience in corporate and agency roles in New Zealand and Australia. Prior to joining Spark Leela was Head of Communications at Fletcher Building\, and before this External Relations Director at beverages group Lion in Australia. Before heading inhouse Leela worked across several Australian PR agencies\, including Weber Shandwick and Professional Public Relations.  As Spark’s Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director Leela is responsible for reputation management\, internal communications\, government\, industry\, and community engagement\, sustainability strategy\, and the charitable activities of the Spark Foundation. She also serves as a Trustee on the Spark Foundation Board. Leela holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Technology Sydney. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini\, Executive General Manager of Public\, Consumer and Govt Affairs at ANZ Peter is responsible for ANZ’s external and internal communications\, government relations\, corporate social responsibility\, environmental\, social and governance (ESG) and customer relations. Peter has more than 30 years’ experience in corporate affairs\, including international affairs\, mergers and acquisitions\, national and education campaigns\, sports marketing\, journalism and local and central government. Peter has won national and international public relations awards\, has been recognised for his work in low decile schools\, is a published author and sits on a number of boards. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chris Abbott\, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Contact Energy Chris Abbott in Contact Energy’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.  Chris is responsible for Contact’s communications\, sustainability\, legal\, government relations and regulatory functions.  Chris has previously held senior roles in regulation\, economics and public policy in the telecommunications and finance sectors both in New Zealand and the UK.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anna Shipley\, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at The Warehouse Group (TWG) Anna is a Corporate Affairs\, Marketing and Communications leader with global expertise and experience. She joined the leadership team at The Warehouse Group (TWG) in October 2022 in a newly created role as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.  Prior to TWG\, Anna was General Manager Corporate Affairs at BNZ\, as well as Director of Communications for Nokia China and APAC based in Beijing\, and Head of Communications for Nokia & UK based in London. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/issues-and-crisis-management/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/iStock-1220321756-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210728T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210728T160000 DTSTAMP:20260901T174432 CREATED:20210325T222841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210726T044849Z UID:11729-1627464600-1627488000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Internal Communications 101 DESCRIPTION:16 November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewFor years\, PR professionals have grappled with the challenge of securing a seat at the executive table. Many have laddered up to roles in Marketing\, Human Resources executives\, or even Legal heads. But with the evolving global landscape\, marked by increasing complexities and the unprecedented climate crisis\, CEOs are increasingly looking for adept communicators to navigate the organisation through uncertainty. The crucial question that arises is: how can you secure your seat at the table of decision-makers? Gain valuable insights from some of New Zealand’s foremost PR experts\, who will come together in a panel to bring first-hand experience from their roles within executive leadership teams. To ensure a robust and valuable conversation for attendees\, this event will have limited tickets available and operate under Chatham House Rules.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leela Gantman\, Director of Corporate Relations and Sustainability at Spark New Zealand Leela joined Spark as Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director in January 2020\, bringing with her over 20 years’ experience in corporate and agency roles in New Zealand and Australia. Prior to joining Spark Leela was Head of Communications at Fletcher Building\, and before this External Relations Director at beverages group Lion in Australia. Before heading inhouse Leela worked across several Australian PR agencies\, including Weber Shandwick and Professional Public Relations.  As Spark’s Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director Leela is responsible for reputation management\, internal communications\, government\, industry\, and community engagement\, sustainability strategy\, and the charitable activities of the Spark Foundation. She also serves as a Trustee on the Spark Foundation Board. Leela holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Technology Sydney. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini\, Executive General Manager of Public\, Consumer and Govt Affairs at ANZ Peter is responsible for ANZ’s external and internal communications\, government relations\, corporate social responsibility\, environmental\, social and governance (ESG) and customer relations. Peter has more than 30 years’ experience in corporate affairs\, including international affairs\, mergers and acquisitions\, national and education campaigns\, sports marketing\, journalism and local and central government. Peter has won national and international public relations awards\, has been recognised for his work in low decile schools\, is a published author and sits on a number of boards. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chris Abbott\, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Contact Energy Chris Abbott in Contact Energy’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.  Chris is responsible for Contact’s communications\, sustainability\, legal\, government relations and regulatory functions.  Chris has previously held senior roles in regulation\, economics and public policy in the telecommunications and finance sectors both in New Zealand and the UK.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anna Shipley\, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at The Warehouse Group (TWG) Anna is a Corporate Affairs\, Marketing and Communications leader with global expertise and experience. She joined the leadership team at The Warehouse Group (TWG) in October 2022 in a newly created role as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.  Prior to TWG\, Anna was General Manager Corporate Affairs at BNZ\, as well as Director of Communications for Nokia China and APAC based in Beijing\, and Head of Communications for Nokia & UK based in London. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/internal-communications-101/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/iStock-540130184-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210706T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210707T120000 DTSTAMP:20260901T174432 CREATED:20210330T221407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T225102Z UID:11954-1625563800-1625659200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Advancing Digital Strategy DESCRIPTION:16 November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewFor years\, PR professionals have grappled with the challenge of securing a seat at the executive table. Many have laddered up to roles in Marketing\, Human Resources executives\, or even Legal heads. But with the evolving global landscape\, marked by increasing complexities and the unprecedented climate crisis\, CEOs are increasingly looking for adept communicators to navigate the organisation through uncertainty. The crucial question that arises is: how can you secure your seat at the table of decision-makers? Gain valuable insights from some of New Zealand’s foremost PR experts\, who will come together in a panel to bring first-hand experience from their roles within executive leadership teams. To ensure a robust and valuable conversation for attendees\, this event will have limited tickets available and operate under Chatham House Rules.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leela Gantman\, Director of Corporate Relations and Sustainability at Spark New Zealand Leela joined Spark as Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director in January 2020\, bringing with her over 20 years’ experience in corporate and agency roles in New Zealand and Australia. Prior to joining Spark Leela was Head of Communications at Fletcher Building\, and before this External Relations Director at beverages group Lion in Australia. Before heading inhouse Leela worked across several Australian PR agencies\, including Weber Shandwick and Professional Public Relations.  As Spark’s Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director Leela is responsible for reputation management\, internal communications\, government\, industry\, and community engagement\, sustainability strategy\, and the charitable activities of the Spark Foundation. She also serves as a Trustee on the Spark Foundation Board. Leela holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Technology Sydney. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini\, Executive General Manager of Public\, Consumer and Govt Affairs at ANZ Peter is responsible for ANZ’s external and internal communications\, government relations\, corporate social responsibility\, environmental\, social and governance (ESG) and customer relations. Peter has more than 30 years’ experience in corporate affairs\, including international affairs\, mergers and acquisitions\, national and education campaigns\, sports marketing\, journalism and local and central government. Peter has won national and international public relations awards\, has been recognised for his work in low decile schools\, is a published author and sits on a number of boards. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chris Abbott\, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Contact Energy Chris Abbott in Contact Energy’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.  Chris is responsible for Contact’s communications\, sustainability\, legal\, government relations and regulatory functions.  Chris has previously held senior roles in regulation\, economics and public policy in the telecommunications and finance sectors both in New Zealand and the UK.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anna Shipley\, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at The Warehouse Group (TWG) Anna is a Corporate Affairs\, Marketing and Communications leader with global expertise and experience. She joined the leadership team at The Warehouse Group (TWG) in October 2022 in a newly created role as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.  Prior to TWG\, Anna was General Manager Corporate Affairs at BNZ\, as well as Director of Communications for Nokia China and APAC based in Beijing\, and Head of Communications for Nokia & UK based in London. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/advancing-digital-strategy-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Advancing-digital.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210528T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210528T230000 DTSTAMP:20260901T174432 CREATED:20200101T023447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T000325Z UID:8232-1622224800-1622242800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:2021 PRINZ Awards Gala Dinner DESCRIPTION:16 November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewFor years\, PR professionals have grappled with the challenge of securing a seat at the executive table. Many have laddered up to roles in Marketing\, Human Resources executives\, or even Legal heads. But with the evolving global landscape\, marked by increasing complexities and the unprecedented climate crisis\, CEOs are increasingly looking for adept communicators to navigate the organisation through uncertainty. The crucial question that arises is: how can you secure your seat at the table of decision-makers? Gain valuable insights from some of New Zealand’s foremost PR experts\, who will come together in a panel to bring first-hand experience from their roles within executive leadership teams. To ensure a robust and valuable conversation for attendees\, this event will have limited tickets available and operate under Chatham House Rules.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leela Gantman\, Director of Corporate Relations and Sustainability at Spark New Zealand Leela joined Spark as Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director in January 2020\, bringing with her over 20 years’ experience in corporate and agency roles in New Zealand and Australia. Prior to joining Spark Leela was Head of Communications at Fletcher Building\, and before this External Relations Director at beverages group Lion in Australia. Before heading inhouse Leela worked across several Australian PR agencies\, including Weber Shandwick and Professional Public Relations.  As Spark’s Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director Leela is responsible for reputation management\, internal communications\, government\, industry\, and community engagement\, sustainability strategy\, and the charitable activities of the Spark Foundation. She also serves as a Trustee on the Spark Foundation Board. Leela holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Technology Sydney. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini\, Executive General Manager of Public\, Consumer and Govt Affairs at ANZ Peter is responsible for ANZ’s external and internal communications\, government relations\, corporate social responsibility\, environmental\, social and governance (ESG) and customer relations. Peter has more than 30 years’ experience in corporate affairs\, including international affairs\, mergers and acquisitions\, national and education campaigns\, sports marketing\, journalism and local and central government. Peter has won national and international public relations awards\, has been recognised for his work in low decile schools\, is a published author and sits on a number of boards. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chris Abbott\, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Contact Energy Chris Abbott in Contact Energy’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.  Chris is responsible for Contact’s communications\, sustainability\, legal\, government relations and regulatory functions.  Chris has previously held senior roles in regulation\, economics and public policy in the telecommunications and finance sectors both in New Zealand and the UK.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anna Shipley\, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at The Warehouse Group (TWG) Anna is a Corporate Affairs\, Marketing and Communications leader with global expertise and experience. She joined the leadership team at The Warehouse Group (TWG) in October 2022 in a newly created role as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.  Prior to TWG\, Anna was General Manager Corporate Affairs at BNZ\, as well as Director of Communications for Nokia China and APAC based in Beijing\, and Head of Communications for Nokia & UK based in London. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/2021-prinz-awards-gala-dinner/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/A93Q0202_2019072560823539_20190725105107-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210316T160000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210316T170000 DTSTAMP:20260901T174433 CREATED:20180109T215044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T232302Z UID:10839-1615910400-1615914000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Finance Disrupted: Apps\, Social Media And People Power DESCRIPTION:16 November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewFor years\, PR professionals have grappled with the challenge of securing a seat at the executive table. Many have laddered up to roles in Marketing\, Human Resources executives\, or even Legal heads. But with the evolving global landscape\, marked by increasing complexities and the unprecedented climate crisis\, CEOs are increasingly looking for adept communicators to navigate the organisation through uncertainty. The crucial question that arises is: how can you secure your seat at the table of decision-makers? Gain valuable insights from some of New Zealand’s foremost PR experts\, who will come together in a panel to bring first-hand experience from their roles within executive leadership teams. To ensure a robust and valuable conversation for attendees\, this event will have limited tickets available and operate under Chatham House Rules.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leela Gantman\, Director of Corporate Relations and Sustainability at Spark New Zealand Leela joined Spark as Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director in January 2020\, bringing with her over 20 years’ experience in corporate and agency roles in New Zealand and Australia. Prior to joining Spark Leela was Head of Communications at Fletcher Building\, and before this External Relations Director at beverages group Lion in Australia. Before heading inhouse Leela worked across several Australian PR agencies\, including Weber Shandwick and Professional Public Relations.  As Spark’s Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director Leela is responsible for reputation management\, internal communications\, government\, industry\, and community engagement\, sustainability strategy\, and the charitable activities of the Spark Foundation. She also serves as a Trustee on the Spark Foundation Board. Leela holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Technology Sydney. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini\, Executive General Manager of Public\, Consumer and Govt Affairs at ANZ Peter is responsible for ANZ’s external and internal communications\, government relations\, corporate social responsibility\, environmental\, social and governance (ESG) and customer relations. Peter has more than 30 years’ experience in corporate affairs\, including international affairs\, mergers and acquisitions\, national and education campaigns\, sports marketing\, journalism and local and central government. Peter has won national and international public relations awards\, has been recognised for his work in low decile schools\, is a published author and sits on a number of boards. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chris Abbott\, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Contact Energy Chris Abbott in Contact Energy’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.  Chris is responsible for Contact’s communications\, sustainability\, legal\, government relations and regulatory functions.  Chris has previously held senior roles in regulation\, economics and public policy in the telecommunications and finance sectors both in New Zealand and the UK.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anna Shipley\, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at The Warehouse Group (TWG) Anna is a Corporate Affairs\, Marketing and Communications leader with global expertise and experience. She joined the leadership team at The Warehouse Group (TWG) in October 2022 in a newly created role as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.  Prior to TWG\, Anna was General Manager Corporate Affairs at BNZ\, as well as Director of Communications for Nokia China and APAC based in Beijing\, and Head of Communications for Nokia & UK based in London. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/finance-disrupted-apps-social-media-and-people-power/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/iStock-952510084.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201111T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201111T160000 DTSTAMP:20260901T174433 CREATED:20200111T033608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T224907Z UID:2731-1605087000-1605110400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Social Media Strategy for PR and Communication DESCRIPTION:16 November 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewFor years\, PR professionals have grappled with the challenge of securing a seat at the executive table. Many have laddered up to roles in Marketing\, Human Resources executives\, or even Legal heads. But with the evolving global landscape\, marked by increasing complexities and the unprecedented climate crisis\, CEOs are increasingly looking for adept communicators to navigate the organisation through uncertainty. The crucial question that arises is: how can you secure your seat at the table of decision-makers? Gain valuable insights from some of New Zealand’s foremost PR experts\, who will come together in a panel to bring first-hand experience from their roles within executive leadership teams. To ensure a robust and valuable conversation for attendees\, this event will have limited tickets available and operate under Chatham House Rules.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leela Gantman\, Director of Corporate Relations and Sustainability at Spark New Zealand Leela joined Spark as Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director in January 2020\, bringing with her over 20 years’ experience in corporate and agency roles in New Zealand and Australia. Prior to joining Spark Leela was Head of Communications at Fletcher Building\, and before this External Relations Director at beverages group Lion in Australia. Before heading inhouse Leela worked across several Australian PR agencies\, including Weber Shandwick and Professional Public Relations.  As Spark’s Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director Leela is responsible for reputation management\, internal communications\, government\, industry\, and community engagement\, sustainability strategy\, and the charitable activities of the Spark Foundation. She also serves as a Trustee on the Spark Foundation Board. Leela holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Technology Sydney. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Parussini\, Executive General Manager of Public\, Consumer and Govt Affairs at ANZ Peter is responsible for ANZ’s external and internal communications\, government relations\, corporate social responsibility\, environmental\, social and governance (ESG) and customer relations. Peter has more than 30 years’ experience in corporate affairs\, including international affairs\, mergers and acquisitions\, national and education campaigns\, sports marketing\, journalism and local and central government. Peter has won national and international public relations awards\, has been recognised for his work in low decile schools\, is a published author and sits on a number of boards. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chris Abbott\, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Contact Energy Chris Abbott in Contact Energy’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.  Chris is responsible for Contact’s communications\, sustainability\, legal\, government relations and regulatory functions.  Chris has previously held senior roles in regulation\, economics and public policy in the telecommunications and finance sectors both in New Zealand and the UK.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anna Shipley\, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at The Warehouse Group (TWG) Anna is a Corporate Affairs\, Marketing and Communications leader with global expertise and experience. She joined the leadership team at The Warehouse Group (TWG) in October 2022 in a newly created role as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.  Prior to TWG\, Anna was General Manager Corporate Affairs at BNZ\, as well as Director of Communications for Nokia China and APAC based in Beijing\, and Head of Communications for Nokia & UK based in London. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/social-media-strategy-for-pr-and-communication/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Social-Media-Strategy.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR