BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand - ECPv6.3.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://prinz.org.nz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20260404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20260926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260715T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260715T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T063114 CREATED:20260618T051650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T031042Z UID:57297-1784116800-1784120400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PassTheMic: Amplifying Voices that Need to Be Heard Webinar 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/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:20260723T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260723T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T063114 CREATED:20260430T045635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T041140Z UID:56260-1784799000-1784808000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Communications and Governance 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/communications-and-governance-4/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PR-12.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260728T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260729T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T063114 CREATED:20260520T012659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T043954Z UID:56851-1785231000-1785326400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Speechwriting Essentials 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/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:20260728T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260728T210000 DTSTAMP:20260902T063114 CREATED:20260702T004258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T004258Z UID:57577-1785261600-1785272400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Taranaki Quiz Night 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-taranaki-quiz-night/ LOCATION:Ate Fortyone\, 41 Tukapa Street\, New Plymouth\, 4310 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-73.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T070000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T083000 DTSTAMP:20260902T063114 CREATED:20260708T023417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T024021Z UID:57588-1785913200-1785918600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Tauranga Breakfast Event with Mike Puru: Podcasting for PR 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/tauranga-breakfast-event-with-mike-puru-podcasting-for-pr/ LOCATION:Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology\, Tauranga Campus\, 70 Windermere Drive\, Poike\, Tauranga\, 3112 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Podcasting-Studio_2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T090000 DTSTAMP:20260902T063114 CREATED:20260715T050614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T215741Z UID:57945-1785915000-1785920400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Learn from a PRINZ Fellow: Insights for internal comms 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/learn-from-a-prinz-fellow-insights-for-internal-comms/ LOCATION:Black Betty Cafe\, 165 Madras Street\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-banners-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T063114 CREATED:20260703T054423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T224834Z UID:57609-1785922200-1785931200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Show Me the Money: Learning the language of Finance 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/show-me-the-money-learning-the-language-of-finance/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-75.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260806T070000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260806T090000 DTSTAMP:20260902T063114 CREATED:20260715T054428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T005454Z UID:57957-1785999600-1786006800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Kōrero Tika\, Kōrero Māia: Communicating with Māori and Iwi Stakeholders with Confidence and Purpose 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/korero-tika-korero-maia-communicating-with-maori-and-iwi-stakeholders-with-confidence-and-purpose/ LOCATION:Waikato Innovation Park\, 3 Melody Lane\, Hamilton East\, 3216\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-77.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260806T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260806T203000 DTSTAMP:20260902T063114 CREATED:20260703T023126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T222128Z UID:57558-1786041000-1786048200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes the News: Inside the Editorial Decision Room 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/what-makes-the-news-inside-the-editorial-decision-room/ LOCATION:Foodstuffs Landing Drive\, 35 Landing Drive\, Auckland\, 2022 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-74.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260818T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260825T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T063114 CREATED:20260622T040513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T001311Z UID:57329-1787043600-1787659200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:AI Playbook for Behaviour Change 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/ai-playbook-for-behaviour-change-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Thinking-Fast-Wise-with-AI-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260827T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260827T193000 DTSTAMP:20260902T063114 CREATED:20260729T041911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T003740Z UID:58328-1787851800-1787859000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Southern Catch Up at Hotel Montreal 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-southern-catch-up-at-hotel-montreal/ LOCATION:The Montreal Bar at Hotel Montreal\, 363 Montreal Street\, Christchurch\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-78.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260901T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260908T123000 DTSTAMP:20260902T063114 CREATED:20260629T043519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T221734Z UID:57495-1788255000-1788870600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:From Specialist to Strategic Leader 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/from-specialist-to-strategic-leader/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/TN_Proof_Banner_PRINZ_SpecialistToStrategicLeader.png-Specialist-to-Strategic-Leader-1702-x-630-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260908T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260910T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T063114 CREATED:20260302T002530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T050443Z UID:54974-1788859800-1789041600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Introduction to Public Relations 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/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:20260909T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260916T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T063114 CREATED:20260617T052105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T232409Z UID:57275-1788944400-1789560000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The Inside Scoop: Strategic Internal Comms for Your Organisation 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/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:20260923T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260924T123000 DTSTAMP:20260902T063114 CREATED:20260309T012034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T215621Z UID:55082-1790155800-1790253000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Critical Thinking in the Age of AI 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/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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260924T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260924T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T063114 CREATED:20260713T041519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T043951Z UID:57808-1790242200-1790251200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Mastering AI in PR - Applied AI for Practitioners 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/mastering-ai-in-pr-applied-ai-for-practitioners/ 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:20261006T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261013T123000 DTSTAMP:20260902T063114 CREATED:20260625T030637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T030730Z UID:57409-1791279000-1791894600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Data-Driven Storytelling 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/data-driven-storytelling-5/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/data-driven-storytelling.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261019T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261022T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T063114 CREATED:20260625T033711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T035351Z UID:57417-1792402200-1792670400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation 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/public-relations-strategy-and-evaluation-8/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PR-Strategy-and-Evaluation-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261028T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261104T123000 DTSTAMP:20260902T063114 CREATED:20260827T014119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T014317Z UID:58278-1793179800-1793795400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Communicating through online harm: Navigating harassment and false information while still doing great work 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/communicating-through-online-harm-navigating-harassment-and-false-information-while-still-doing-great-work/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-81.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261105T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261110T113000 DTSTAMP:20260902T063114 CREATED:20260827T021030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T021030Z UID:58732-1793871000-1794310200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Incorporting Tiriti-Based Principles into Public Relations Practice 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/incorporting-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:20261117T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261117T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T063115 CREATED:20260901T002916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T002916Z UID:58809-1794906000-1794916800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Show Me the Money: Learning the Language of Finance 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/show-me-the-money-learning-the-language-of-finance-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-75.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261124T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261201T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T063115 CREATED:20260901T032118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T032118Z UID:58775-1795512600-1796126400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Launching and Landing Stories the Media Loves 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/launching-and-landing-stories-the-media-loves/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2025-banners-82.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR