BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand - ECPv6.3.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://prinz.org.nz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20250405T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20250927T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250729T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250729T124500 DTSTAMP:20260501T021749 CREATED:20250410T235059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T234151Z UID:47916-1753781400-1753793100@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Press Release Writing and Media Pitching: Tips from a former newspaper editor on getting your story into the media DESCRIPTION:5th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewStudying towards a Communications or Marketing degree and keen to hear about where a job in the PR industry could take you? Or\, sitting there thinking to yourself ‘what on earth have I got myself into?’. Come along to this interactive panel event where you’ll hear from five young PR professionals about their experience in the communications and marketing sectors. They’ll cover off some tips and tricks that you might find helpful when looking for your first gig once you graduate from Uni\, and share some of their key lessons that have shaped their careers so far. Networking from 5:00pm with light refreshments and nibbles\, Panel to start at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Brooke Hurndell (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa\, Whakatōhea) is Co-Chair of the PRINZ (PR Institute of New Zealand) Northern Committee\, 2022 finalist of the Sally Logan-Milne Young PR Practitioner of the Year award and a Corporate Relations Partner at Spark where she’s part of the consumer team focused on how Spark’s technology and brand shows up for consumers. She graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations and Minoring in Journalism and has been working in the PR and communications industry for nearly seven years. Brooke ‘cut her teeth’ in agency land before pursuing a career in Sports PR where she’s spent the majority of her career undertaking Communications Manager positions at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and New Zealand Rugby League. With strong foundations in media relations\, stakeholder engagement and risk management and a passion for sport in tow\, Brooke has recently stepped into governance taking up Board Member roles with the 2022 Softball World Cup and North Harbour Softball Association. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sophie Wills GM Marketing & Communications\, New Zealand Rugby League With nearly seven years of experience in the PR and communications industry\, plus four years at New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL)\, Sophie is passionate about shaping rugby league’s narrative among fans\, communities and stakeholders. After graduating with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations from AUT\, Sophie began her career as a Corporate PR consultant before pursuing her love for rugby league and sports communication. In her role as General Manager of Communications and Marketing\, Sophie is responsible for all of NZRL’s external communications and the organisation’s media\, reputation and brand management strategies. Sophie leads a team of talented marketing and content creators\, and her role has seen her lead multiple international communications campaigns\, most recently the 2022 Rugby League World Cup tour in the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anaru Tuhi Communications Advisor\, Lotto NZ Anaru Tuhi (Tainui\, Te Rarawa\, Te Aupouri) is a Communications Advisor at Lotto NZ focusing on Corporate\, CSR and Māori engagement. Anaru has a passion for bringing his culture into the mahi he does and last year took a year off to study te reo Māori full-time. Anaru previously held various roles for nearly seven years at Spark NZ\, most recently as Corporate Relations Partner. Besides his roles in PR and comms\, Anaru also sits on the board of Copyright Licensing New Zealand and on the Sustainability Advisory Panel for TAB New Zealand. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morgan MacFadyen Senior Account Manager\, One Plus One Group Morgan is an enthusiastic and detail-oriented public relations generalist\, providing communication advice and support across a range of clients and industries.  With over five years experience\, Morgan is skilled in reputation management\, internal\, external\, employee and crisis communications\, social media\, project management\, event management\, stakeholder engagement and content development. Currently a Senior Account Manager at One Plus One Communications\, her working portfolio includes roles as a Senior Client Executive at SenateSHJ\, a Communications Advisor at Ports of Auckland\, and a number of PR internships under her belt.  Morgan holds a Bachelor of Communications Studies majoring in Public Relations and a Bachelor of Business double-majoring in Market Insights (Marketing\, Advertising\, Retail and Sales) and Management\, both from Auckland University of Technology. She is a member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand and achieved her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) in 2022. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace MacCormick PR Business Manager\, Bastion Amplify Although no stranger to the disciplines\, Grace is new to PR\, having recently joined Bastion Amplify as PR Business Manager. Grace has a strong understanding of the industry’s core competencies; a Bachelor of Communications with a major in Journalism and experience in a local newsroom\, which has honed her nose for news and storytelling skills.  Grace’s most recent experience at Warner Bros. Discovery exposed her to digital marketing\, which will be valuable for her Bastion Amplify clients who have an active social media presence. It is Grace’s strong news and editorial sense\, writing\, campaign and project management skills\, however\, which have proven most transferable – a daily essential in her new role at Bastion Amplify.  It was her love of writing that encouraged Grace to make this career change; the ability of words to influence reputation remains powerful in today’s world. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/press-release-writing-and-media-pitching-tips-from-a-former-newspaper-editor-on-getting-your-story-into-the-media-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/megaphone.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250730T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250730T193000 DTSTAMP:20260501T021750 CREATED:20250619T024826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T224305Z UID:50045-1753894800-1753903800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Waikato Event- He Ara Whakamua: Pathways in Comms DESCRIPTION:5th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewStudying towards a Communications or Marketing degree and keen to hear about where a job in the PR industry could take you? Or\, sitting there thinking to yourself ‘what on earth have I got myself into?’. Come along to this interactive panel event where you’ll hear from five young PR professionals about their experience in the communications and marketing sectors. They’ll cover off some tips and tricks that you might find helpful when looking for your first gig once you graduate from Uni\, and share some of their key lessons that have shaped their careers so far. Networking from 5:00pm with light refreshments and nibbles\, Panel to start at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Brooke Hurndell (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa\, Whakatōhea) is Co-Chair of the PRINZ (PR Institute of New Zealand) Northern Committee\, 2022 finalist of the Sally Logan-Milne Young PR Practitioner of the Year award and a Corporate Relations Partner at Spark where she’s part of the consumer team focused on how Spark’s technology and brand shows up for consumers. She graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations and Minoring in Journalism and has been working in the PR and communications industry for nearly seven years. Brooke ‘cut her teeth’ in agency land before pursuing a career in Sports PR where she’s spent the majority of her career undertaking Communications Manager positions at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and New Zealand Rugby League. With strong foundations in media relations\, stakeholder engagement and risk management and a passion for sport in tow\, Brooke has recently stepped into governance taking up Board Member roles with the 2022 Softball World Cup and North Harbour Softball Association. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sophie Wills GM Marketing & Communications\, New Zealand Rugby League With nearly seven years of experience in the PR and communications industry\, plus four years at New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL)\, Sophie is passionate about shaping rugby league’s narrative among fans\, communities and stakeholders. After graduating with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations from AUT\, Sophie began her career as a Corporate PR consultant before pursuing her love for rugby league and sports communication. In her role as General Manager of Communications and Marketing\, Sophie is responsible for all of NZRL’s external communications and the organisation’s media\, reputation and brand management strategies. Sophie leads a team of talented marketing and content creators\, and her role has seen her lead multiple international communications campaigns\, most recently the 2022 Rugby League World Cup tour in the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anaru Tuhi Communications Advisor\, Lotto NZ Anaru Tuhi (Tainui\, Te Rarawa\, Te Aupouri) is a Communications Advisor at Lotto NZ focusing on Corporate\, CSR and Māori engagement. Anaru has a passion for bringing his culture into the mahi he does and last year took a year off to study te reo Māori full-time. Anaru previously held various roles for nearly seven years at Spark NZ\, most recently as Corporate Relations Partner. Besides his roles in PR and comms\, Anaru also sits on the board of Copyright Licensing New Zealand and on the Sustainability Advisory Panel for TAB New Zealand. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morgan MacFadyen Senior Account Manager\, One Plus One Group Morgan is an enthusiastic and detail-oriented public relations generalist\, providing communication advice and support across a range of clients and industries.  With over five years experience\, Morgan is skilled in reputation management\, internal\, external\, employee and crisis communications\, social media\, project management\, event management\, stakeholder engagement and content development. Currently a Senior Account Manager at One Plus One Communications\, her working portfolio includes roles as a Senior Client Executive at SenateSHJ\, a Communications Advisor at Ports of Auckland\, and a number of PR internships under her belt.  Morgan holds a Bachelor of Communications Studies majoring in Public Relations and a Bachelor of Business double-majoring in Market Insights (Marketing\, Advertising\, Retail and Sales) and Management\, both from Auckland University of Technology. She is a member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand and achieved her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) in 2022. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace MacCormick PR Business Manager\, Bastion Amplify Although no stranger to the disciplines\, Grace is new to PR\, having recently joined Bastion Amplify as PR Business Manager. Grace has a strong understanding of the industry’s core competencies; a Bachelor of Communications with a major in Journalism and experience in a local newsroom\, which has honed her nose for news and storytelling skills.  Grace’s most recent experience at Warner Bros. Discovery exposed her to digital marketing\, which will be valuable for her Bastion Amplify clients who have an active social media presence. It is Grace’s strong news and editorial sense\, writing\, campaign and project management skills\, however\, which have proven most transferable – a daily essential in her new role at Bastion Amplify.  It was her love of writing that encouraged Grace to make this career change; the ability of words to influence reputation remains powerful in today’s world. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-event-careers-in-communications-from-first-jobs-to-future-leaders/ LOCATION:University of Waikato – Waikato Management School\, Room MSB 1.36\, Hillcrest Road\, Hamilton\, 3216\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-banners-35.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250731T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250731T190000 DTSTAMP:20260501T021750 CREATED:20250625T012932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T025907Z UID:49972-1753983000-1753988400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Crisis Communications and Spillover Effects DESCRIPTION:5th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewStudying towards a Communications or Marketing degree and keen to hear about where a job in the PR industry could take you? Or\, sitting there thinking to yourself ‘what on earth have I got myself into?’. Come along to this interactive panel event where you’ll hear from five young PR professionals about their experience in the communications and marketing sectors. They’ll cover off some tips and tricks that you might find helpful when looking for your first gig once you graduate from Uni\, and share some of their key lessons that have shaped their careers so far. Networking from 5:00pm with light refreshments and nibbles\, Panel to start at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Brooke Hurndell (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa\, Whakatōhea) is Co-Chair of the PRINZ (PR Institute of New Zealand) Northern Committee\, 2022 finalist of the Sally Logan-Milne Young PR Practitioner of the Year award and a Corporate Relations Partner at Spark where she’s part of the consumer team focused on how Spark’s technology and brand shows up for consumers. She graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations and Minoring in Journalism and has been working in the PR and communications industry for nearly seven years. Brooke ‘cut her teeth’ in agency land before pursuing a career in Sports PR where she’s spent the majority of her career undertaking Communications Manager positions at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and New Zealand Rugby League. With strong foundations in media relations\, stakeholder engagement and risk management and a passion for sport in tow\, Brooke has recently stepped into governance taking up Board Member roles with the 2022 Softball World Cup and North Harbour Softball Association. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sophie Wills GM Marketing & Communications\, New Zealand Rugby League With nearly seven years of experience in the PR and communications industry\, plus four years at New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL)\, Sophie is passionate about shaping rugby league’s narrative among fans\, communities and stakeholders. After graduating with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations from AUT\, Sophie began her career as a Corporate PR consultant before pursuing her love for rugby league and sports communication. In her role as General Manager of Communications and Marketing\, Sophie is responsible for all of NZRL’s external communications and the organisation’s media\, reputation and brand management strategies. Sophie leads a team of talented marketing and content creators\, and her role has seen her lead multiple international communications campaigns\, most recently the 2022 Rugby League World Cup tour in the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anaru Tuhi Communications Advisor\, Lotto NZ Anaru Tuhi (Tainui\, Te Rarawa\, Te Aupouri) is a Communications Advisor at Lotto NZ focusing on Corporate\, CSR and Māori engagement. Anaru has a passion for bringing his culture into the mahi he does and last year took a year off to study te reo Māori full-time. Anaru previously held various roles for nearly seven years at Spark NZ\, most recently as Corporate Relations Partner. Besides his roles in PR and comms\, Anaru also sits on the board of Copyright Licensing New Zealand and on the Sustainability Advisory Panel for TAB New Zealand. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morgan MacFadyen Senior Account Manager\, One Plus One Group Morgan is an enthusiastic and detail-oriented public relations generalist\, providing communication advice and support across a range of clients and industries.  With over five years experience\, Morgan is skilled in reputation management\, internal\, external\, employee and crisis communications\, social media\, project management\, event management\, stakeholder engagement and content development. Currently a Senior Account Manager at One Plus One Communications\, her working portfolio includes roles as a Senior Client Executive at SenateSHJ\, a Communications Advisor at Ports of Auckland\, and a number of PR internships under her belt.  Morgan holds a Bachelor of Communications Studies majoring in Public Relations and a Bachelor of Business double-majoring in Market Insights (Marketing\, Advertising\, Retail and Sales) and Management\, both from Auckland University of Technology. She is a member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand and achieved her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) in 2022. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace MacCormick PR Business Manager\, Bastion Amplify Although no stranger to the disciplines\, Grace is new to PR\, having recently joined Bastion Amplify as PR Business Manager. Grace has a strong understanding of the industry’s core competencies; a Bachelor of Communications with a major in Journalism and experience in a local newsroom\, which has honed her nose for news and storytelling skills.  Grace’s most recent experience at Warner Bros. Discovery exposed her to digital marketing\, which will be valuable for her Bastion Amplify clients who have an active social media presence. It is Grace’s strong news and editorial sense\, writing\, campaign and project management skills\, however\, which have proven most transferable – a daily essential in her new role at Bastion Amplify.  It was her love of writing that encouraged Grace to make this career change; the ability of words to influence reputation remains powerful in today’s world. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/crisis-communications-and-spillover-effects/ LOCATION:AUT WZ100\, Auckland University of Technology\, 55 Wellesley Street East\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/filters_quality80.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250805T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250805T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T021750 CREATED:20250619T014124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T214449Z UID:50012-1754415000-1754427600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland First Tuesdays Pub Quiz DESCRIPTION:5th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewStudying towards a Communications or Marketing degree and keen to hear about where a job in the PR industry could take you? Or\, sitting there thinking to yourself ‘what on earth have I got myself into?’. Come along to this interactive panel event where you’ll hear from five young PR professionals about their experience in the communications and marketing sectors. They’ll cover off some tips and tricks that you might find helpful when looking for your first gig once you graduate from Uni\, and share some of their key lessons that have shaped their careers so far. Networking from 5:00pm with light refreshments and nibbles\, Panel to start at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Brooke Hurndell (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa\, Whakatōhea) is Co-Chair of the PRINZ (PR Institute of New Zealand) Northern Committee\, 2022 finalist of the Sally Logan-Milne Young PR Practitioner of the Year award and a Corporate Relations Partner at Spark where she’s part of the consumer team focused on how Spark’s technology and brand shows up for consumers. She graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations and Minoring in Journalism and has been working in the PR and communications industry for nearly seven years. Brooke ‘cut her teeth’ in agency land before pursuing a career in Sports PR where she’s spent the majority of her career undertaking Communications Manager positions at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and New Zealand Rugby League. With strong foundations in media relations\, stakeholder engagement and risk management and a passion for sport in tow\, Brooke has recently stepped into governance taking up Board Member roles with the 2022 Softball World Cup and North Harbour Softball Association. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sophie Wills GM Marketing & Communications\, New Zealand Rugby League With nearly seven years of experience in the PR and communications industry\, plus four years at New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL)\, Sophie is passionate about shaping rugby league’s narrative among fans\, communities and stakeholders. After graduating with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations from AUT\, Sophie began her career as a Corporate PR consultant before pursuing her love for rugby league and sports communication. In her role as General Manager of Communications and Marketing\, Sophie is responsible for all of NZRL’s external communications and the organisation’s media\, reputation and brand management strategies. Sophie leads a team of talented marketing and content creators\, and her role has seen her lead multiple international communications campaigns\, most recently the 2022 Rugby League World Cup tour in the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anaru Tuhi Communications Advisor\, Lotto NZ Anaru Tuhi (Tainui\, Te Rarawa\, Te Aupouri) is a Communications Advisor at Lotto NZ focusing on Corporate\, CSR and Māori engagement. Anaru has a passion for bringing his culture into the mahi he does and last year took a year off to study te reo Māori full-time. Anaru previously held various roles for nearly seven years at Spark NZ\, most recently as Corporate Relations Partner. Besides his roles in PR and comms\, Anaru also sits on the board of Copyright Licensing New Zealand and on the Sustainability Advisory Panel for TAB New Zealand. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morgan MacFadyen Senior Account Manager\, One Plus One Group Morgan is an enthusiastic and detail-oriented public relations generalist\, providing communication advice and support across a range of clients and industries.  With over five years experience\, Morgan is skilled in reputation management\, internal\, external\, employee and crisis communications\, social media\, project management\, event management\, stakeholder engagement and content development. Currently a Senior Account Manager at One Plus One Communications\, her working portfolio includes roles as a Senior Client Executive at SenateSHJ\, a Communications Advisor at Ports of Auckland\, and a number of PR internships under her belt.  Morgan holds a Bachelor of Communications Studies majoring in Public Relations and a Bachelor of Business double-majoring in Market Insights (Marketing\, Advertising\, Retail and Sales) and Management\, both from Auckland University of Technology. She is a member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand and achieved her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) in 2022. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace MacCormick PR Business Manager\, Bastion Amplify Although no stranger to the disciplines\, Grace is new to PR\, having recently joined Bastion Amplify as PR Business Manager. Grace has a strong understanding of the industry’s core competencies; a Bachelor of Communications with a major in Journalism and experience in a local newsroom\, which has honed her nose for news and storytelling skills.  Grace’s most recent experience at Warner Bros. Discovery exposed her to digital marketing\, which will be valuable for her Bastion Amplify clients who have an active social media presence. It is Grace’s strong news and editorial sense\, writing\, campaign and project management skills\, however\, which have proven most transferable – a daily essential in her new role at Bastion Amplify.  It was her love of writing that encouraged Grace to make this career change; the ability of words to influence reputation remains powerful in today’s world. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-tuesdays-pub-quiz/ LOCATION:Birdcage Tavern: 133 Franklin Road\, Freemans Bay\, Auckland\, 1011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/PRINZ-Auckland-Pub-Quiz.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250820T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250820T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T021750 CREATED:20250602T224057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T030145Z UID:49430-1755682200-1755691200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Hands On with AI DESCRIPTION:5th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewStudying towards a Communications or Marketing degree and keen to hear about where a job in the PR industry could take you? Or\, sitting there thinking to yourself ‘what on earth have I got myself into?’. Come along to this interactive panel event where you’ll hear from five young PR professionals about their experience in the communications and marketing sectors. They’ll cover off some tips and tricks that you might find helpful when looking for your first gig once you graduate from Uni\, and share some of their key lessons that have shaped their careers so far. Networking from 5:00pm with light refreshments and nibbles\, Panel to start at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Brooke Hurndell (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa\, Whakatōhea) is Co-Chair of the PRINZ (PR Institute of New Zealand) Northern Committee\, 2022 finalist of the Sally Logan-Milne Young PR Practitioner of the Year award and a Corporate Relations Partner at Spark where she’s part of the consumer team focused on how Spark’s technology and brand shows up for consumers. She graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations and Minoring in Journalism and has been working in the PR and communications industry for nearly seven years. Brooke ‘cut her teeth’ in agency land before pursuing a career in Sports PR where she’s spent the majority of her career undertaking Communications Manager positions at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and New Zealand Rugby League. With strong foundations in media relations\, stakeholder engagement and risk management and a passion for sport in tow\, Brooke has recently stepped into governance taking up Board Member roles with the 2022 Softball World Cup and North Harbour Softball Association. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sophie Wills GM Marketing & Communications\, New Zealand Rugby League With nearly seven years of experience in the PR and communications industry\, plus four years at New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL)\, Sophie is passionate about shaping rugby league’s narrative among fans\, communities and stakeholders. After graduating with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations from AUT\, Sophie began her career as a Corporate PR consultant before pursuing her love for rugby league and sports communication. In her role as General Manager of Communications and Marketing\, Sophie is responsible for all of NZRL’s external communications and the organisation’s media\, reputation and brand management strategies. Sophie leads a team of talented marketing and content creators\, and her role has seen her lead multiple international communications campaigns\, most recently the 2022 Rugby League World Cup tour in the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anaru Tuhi Communications Advisor\, Lotto NZ Anaru Tuhi (Tainui\, Te Rarawa\, Te Aupouri) is a Communications Advisor at Lotto NZ focusing on Corporate\, CSR and Māori engagement. Anaru has a passion for bringing his culture into the mahi he does and last year took a year off to study te reo Māori full-time. Anaru previously held various roles for nearly seven years at Spark NZ\, most recently as Corporate Relations Partner. Besides his roles in PR and comms\, Anaru also sits on the board of Copyright Licensing New Zealand and on the Sustainability Advisory Panel for TAB New Zealand. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morgan MacFadyen Senior Account Manager\, One Plus One Group Morgan is an enthusiastic and detail-oriented public relations generalist\, providing communication advice and support across a range of clients and industries.  With over five years experience\, Morgan is skilled in reputation management\, internal\, external\, employee and crisis communications\, social media\, project management\, event management\, stakeholder engagement and content development. Currently a Senior Account Manager at One Plus One Communications\, her working portfolio includes roles as a Senior Client Executive at SenateSHJ\, a Communications Advisor at Ports of Auckland\, and a number of PR internships under her belt.  Morgan holds a Bachelor of Communications Studies majoring in Public Relations and a Bachelor of Business double-majoring in Market Insights (Marketing\, Advertising\, Retail and Sales) and Management\, both from Auckland University of Technology. She is a member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand and achieved her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) in 2022. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace MacCormick PR Business Manager\, Bastion Amplify Although no stranger to the disciplines\, Grace is new to PR\, having recently joined Bastion Amplify as PR Business Manager. Grace has a strong understanding of the industry’s core competencies; a Bachelor of Communications with a major in Journalism and experience in a local newsroom\, which has honed her nose for news and storytelling skills.  Grace’s most recent experience at Warner Bros. Discovery exposed her to digital marketing\, which will be valuable for her Bastion Amplify clients who have an active social media presence. It is Grace’s strong news and editorial sense\, writing\, campaign and project management skills\, however\, which have proven most transferable – a daily essential in her new role at Bastion Amplify.  It was her love of writing that encouraged Grace to make this career change; the ability of words to influence reputation remains powerful in today’s world. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/hands-on-with-ai-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PRKH-Hands-on-White-Phone-e1742172373898.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250901T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250930T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T021750 CREATED:20250818T031408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T015506Z UID:51437-1756713600-1759251600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland Coffee Connections Programme DESCRIPTION:5th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewStudying towards a Communications or Marketing degree and keen to hear about where a job in the PR industry could take you? Or\, sitting there thinking to yourself ‘what on earth have I got myself into?’. Come along to this interactive panel event where you’ll hear from five young PR professionals about their experience in the communications and marketing sectors. They’ll cover off some tips and tricks that you might find helpful when looking for your first gig once you graduate from Uni\, and share some of their key lessons that have shaped their careers so far. Networking from 5:00pm with light refreshments and nibbles\, Panel to start at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Brooke Hurndell (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa\, Whakatōhea) is Co-Chair of the PRINZ (PR Institute of New Zealand) Northern Committee\, 2022 finalist of the Sally Logan-Milne Young PR Practitioner of the Year award and a Corporate Relations Partner at Spark where she’s part of the consumer team focused on how Spark’s technology and brand shows up for consumers. She graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations and Minoring in Journalism and has been working in the PR and communications industry for nearly seven years. Brooke ‘cut her teeth’ in agency land before pursuing a career in Sports PR where she’s spent the majority of her career undertaking Communications Manager positions at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and New Zealand Rugby League. With strong foundations in media relations\, stakeholder engagement and risk management and a passion for sport in tow\, Brooke has recently stepped into governance taking up Board Member roles with the 2022 Softball World Cup and North Harbour Softball Association. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sophie Wills GM Marketing & Communications\, New Zealand Rugby League With nearly seven years of experience in the PR and communications industry\, plus four years at New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL)\, Sophie is passionate about shaping rugby league’s narrative among fans\, communities and stakeholders. After graduating with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations from AUT\, Sophie began her career as a Corporate PR consultant before pursuing her love for rugby league and sports communication. In her role as General Manager of Communications and Marketing\, Sophie is responsible for all of NZRL’s external communications and the organisation’s media\, reputation and brand management strategies. Sophie leads a team of talented marketing and content creators\, and her role has seen her lead multiple international communications campaigns\, most recently the 2022 Rugby League World Cup tour in the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anaru Tuhi Communications Advisor\, Lotto NZ Anaru Tuhi (Tainui\, Te Rarawa\, Te Aupouri) is a Communications Advisor at Lotto NZ focusing on Corporate\, CSR and Māori engagement. Anaru has a passion for bringing his culture into the mahi he does and last year took a year off to study te reo Māori full-time. Anaru previously held various roles for nearly seven years at Spark NZ\, most recently as Corporate Relations Partner. Besides his roles in PR and comms\, Anaru also sits on the board of Copyright Licensing New Zealand and on the Sustainability Advisory Panel for TAB New Zealand. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morgan MacFadyen Senior Account Manager\, One Plus One Group Morgan is an enthusiastic and detail-oriented public relations generalist\, providing communication advice and support across a range of clients and industries.  With over five years experience\, Morgan is skilled in reputation management\, internal\, external\, employee and crisis communications\, social media\, project management\, event management\, stakeholder engagement and content development. Currently a Senior Account Manager at One Plus One Communications\, her working portfolio includes roles as a Senior Client Executive at SenateSHJ\, a Communications Advisor at Ports of Auckland\, and a number of PR internships under her belt.  Morgan holds a Bachelor of Communications Studies majoring in Public Relations and a Bachelor of Business double-majoring in Market Insights (Marketing\, Advertising\, Retail and Sales) and Management\, both from Auckland University of Technology. She is a member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand and achieved her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) in 2022. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace MacCormick PR Business Manager\, Bastion Amplify Although no stranger to the disciplines\, Grace is new to PR\, having recently joined Bastion Amplify as PR Business Manager. Grace has a strong understanding of the industry’s core competencies; a Bachelor of Communications with a major in Journalism and experience in a local newsroom\, which has honed her nose for news and storytelling skills.  Grace’s most recent experience at Warner Bros. Discovery exposed her to digital marketing\, which will be valuable for her Bastion Amplify clients who have an active social media presence. It is Grace’s strong news and editorial sense\, writing\, campaign and project management skills\, however\, which have proven most transferable – a daily essential in her new role at Bastion Amplify.  It was her love of writing that encouraged Grace to make this career change; the ability of words to influence reputation remains powerful in today’s world. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-coffee-connections-programme/ LOCATION:Auckland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/coffee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250904T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250904T090000 DTSTAMP:20260501T021750 CREATED:20250807T222636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T022848Z UID:50718-1756971000-1756976400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Auckland Event: Rethinking Roles - AI\, Ethics and the Future of Communications Teams DESCRIPTION:5th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewStudying towards a Communications or Marketing degree and keen to hear about where a job in the PR industry could take you? Or\, sitting there thinking to yourself ‘what on earth have I got myself into?’. Come along to this interactive panel event where you’ll hear from five young PR professionals about their experience in the communications and marketing sectors. They’ll cover off some tips and tricks that you might find helpful when looking for your first gig once you graduate from Uni\, and share some of their key lessons that have shaped their careers so far. Networking from 5:00pm with light refreshments and nibbles\, Panel to start at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Brooke Hurndell (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa\, Whakatōhea) is Co-Chair of the PRINZ (PR Institute of New Zealand) Northern Committee\, 2022 finalist of the Sally Logan-Milne Young PR Practitioner of the Year award and a Corporate Relations Partner at Spark where she’s part of the consumer team focused on how Spark’s technology and brand shows up for consumers. She graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations and Minoring in Journalism and has been working in the PR and communications industry for nearly seven years. Brooke ‘cut her teeth’ in agency land before pursuing a career in Sports PR where she’s spent the majority of her career undertaking Communications Manager positions at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and New Zealand Rugby League. With strong foundations in media relations\, stakeholder engagement and risk management and a passion for sport in tow\, Brooke has recently stepped into governance taking up Board Member roles with the 2022 Softball World Cup and North Harbour Softball Association. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sophie Wills GM Marketing & Communications\, New Zealand Rugby League With nearly seven years of experience in the PR and communications industry\, plus four years at New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL)\, Sophie is passionate about shaping rugby league’s narrative among fans\, communities and stakeholders. After graduating with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations from AUT\, Sophie began her career as a Corporate PR consultant before pursuing her love for rugby league and sports communication. In her role as General Manager of Communications and Marketing\, Sophie is responsible for all of NZRL’s external communications and the organisation’s media\, reputation and brand management strategies. Sophie leads a team of talented marketing and content creators\, and her role has seen her lead multiple international communications campaigns\, most recently the 2022 Rugby League World Cup tour in the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anaru Tuhi Communications Advisor\, Lotto NZ Anaru Tuhi (Tainui\, Te Rarawa\, Te Aupouri) is a Communications Advisor at Lotto NZ focusing on Corporate\, CSR and Māori engagement. Anaru has a passion for bringing his culture into the mahi he does and last year took a year off to study te reo Māori full-time. Anaru previously held various roles for nearly seven years at Spark NZ\, most recently as Corporate Relations Partner. Besides his roles in PR and comms\, Anaru also sits on the board of Copyright Licensing New Zealand and on the Sustainability Advisory Panel for TAB New Zealand. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morgan MacFadyen Senior Account Manager\, One Plus One Group Morgan is an enthusiastic and detail-oriented public relations generalist\, providing communication advice and support across a range of clients and industries.  With over five years experience\, Morgan is skilled in reputation management\, internal\, external\, employee and crisis communications\, social media\, project management\, event management\, stakeholder engagement and content development. Currently a Senior Account Manager at One Plus One Communications\, her working portfolio includes roles as a Senior Client Executive at SenateSHJ\, a Communications Advisor at Ports of Auckland\, and a number of PR internships under her belt.  Morgan holds a Bachelor of Communications Studies majoring in Public Relations and a Bachelor of Business double-majoring in Market Insights (Marketing\, Advertising\, Retail and Sales) and Management\, both from Auckland University of Technology. She is a member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand and achieved her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) in 2022. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace MacCormick PR Business Manager\, Bastion Amplify Although no stranger to the disciplines\, Grace is new to PR\, having recently joined Bastion Amplify as PR Business Manager. Grace has a strong understanding of the industry’s core competencies; a Bachelor of Communications with a major in Journalism and experience in a local newsroom\, which has honed her nose for news and storytelling skills.  Grace’s most recent experience at Warner Bros. Discovery exposed her to digital marketing\, which will be valuable for her Bastion Amplify clients who have an active social media presence. It is Grace’s strong news and editorial sense\, writing\, campaign and project management skills\, however\, which have proven most transferable – a daily essential in her new role at Bastion Amplify.  It was her love of writing that encouraged Grace to make this career change; the ability of words to influence reputation remains powerful in today’s world. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-event-rethinking-roles-ai-ethics-and-the-future-of-communications-teams/ LOCATION:Momentum Consulting Offices\, Shed 20\, Princes Warf\, Quay Street\, Auckland\, 1010 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ai-transforming-pr-with-media-monitoring-predictive-analytics-and-enhanced-personalised-communication.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250916T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250916T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T021750 CREATED:20250626T005025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T031852Z UID:50239-1758016800-1758024000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Communications and Governance DESCRIPTION:5th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewStudying towards a Communications or Marketing degree and keen to hear about where a job in the PR industry could take you? Or\, sitting there thinking to yourself ‘what on earth have I got myself into?’. Come along to this interactive panel event where you’ll hear from five young PR professionals about their experience in the communications and marketing sectors. They’ll cover off some tips and tricks that you might find helpful when looking for your first gig once you graduate from Uni\, and share some of their key lessons that have shaped their careers so far. Networking from 5:00pm with light refreshments and nibbles\, Panel to start at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Brooke Hurndell (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa\, Whakatōhea) is Co-Chair of the PRINZ (PR Institute of New Zealand) Northern Committee\, 2022 finalist of the Sally Logan-Milne Young PR Practitioner of the Year award and a Corporate Relations Partner at Spark where she’s part of the consumer team focused on how Spark’s technology and brand shows up for consumers. She graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations and Minoring in Journalism and has been working in the PR and communications industry for nearly seven years. Brooke ‘cut her teeth’ in agency land before pursuing a career in Sports PR where she’s spent the majority of her career undertaking Communications Manager positions at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and New Zealand Rugby League. With strong foundations in media relations\, stakeholder engagement and risk management and a passion for sport in tow\, Brooke has recently stepped into governance taking up Board Member roles with the 2022 Softball World Cup and North Harbour Softball Association. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sophie Wills GM Marketing & Communications\, New Zealand Rugby League With nearly seven years of experience in the PR and communications industry\, plus four years at New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL)\, Sophie is passionate about shaping rugby league’s narrative among fans\, communities and stakeholders. After graduating with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations from AUT\, Sophie began her career as a Corporate PR consultant before pursuing her love for rugby league and sports communication. In her role as General Manager of Communications and Marketing\, Sophie is responsible for all of NZRL’s external communications and the organisation’s media\, reputation and brand management strategies. Sophie leads a team of talented marketing and content creators\, and her role has seen her lead multiple international communications campaigns\, most recently the 2022 Rugby League World Cup tour in the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anaru Tuhi Communications Advisor\, Lotto NZ Anaru Tuhi (Tainui\, Te Rarawa\, Te Aupouri) is a Communications Advisor at Lotto NZ focusing on Corporate\, CSR and Māori engagement. Anaru has a passion for bringing his culture into the mahi he does and last year took a year off to study te reo Māori full-time. Anaru previously held various roles for nearly seven years at Spark NZ\, most recently as Corporate Relations Partner. Besides his roles in PR and comms\, Anaru also sits on the board of Copyright Licensing New Zealand and on the Sustainability Advisory Panel for TAB New Zealand. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morgan MacFadyen Senior Account Manager\, One Plus One Group Morgan is an enthusiastic and detail-oriented public relations generalist\, providing communication advice and support across a range of clients and industries.  With over five years experience\, Morgan is skilled in reputation management\, internal\, external\, employee and crisis communications\, social media\, project management\, event management\, stakeholder engagement and content development. Currently a Senior Account Manager at One Plus One Communications\, her working portfolio includes roles as a Senior Client Executive at SenateSHJ\, a Communications Advisor at Ports of Auckland\, and a number of PR internships under her belt.  Morgan holds a Bachelor of Communications Studies majoring in Public Relations and a Bachelor of Business double-majoring in Market Insights (Marketing\, Advertising\, Retail and Sales) and Management\, both from Auckland University of Technology. She is a member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand and achieved her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) in 2022. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace MacCormick PR Business Manager\, Bastion Amplify Although no stranger to the disciplines\, Grace is new to PR\, having recently joined Bastion Amplify as PR Business Manager. Grace has a strong understanding of the industry’s core competencies; a Bachelor of Communications with a major in Journalism and experience in a local newsroom\, which has honed her nose for news and storytelling skills.  Grace’s most recent experience at Warner Bros. Discovery exposed her to digital marketing\, which will be valuable for her Bastion Amplify clients who have an active social media presence. It is Grace’s strong news and editorial sense\, writing\, campaign and project management skills\, however\, which have proven most transferable – a daily essential in her new role at Bastion Amplify.  It was her love of writing that encouraged Grace to make this career change; the ability of words to influence reputation remains powerful in today’s world. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/communications-and-governance-2/ 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:20250923T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250923T124500 DTSTAMP:20260501T021750 CREATED:20250704T020636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T020636Z UID:50311-1758619800-1758631500@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Sub-editing and Proofreading: Key writing and editing tips to make your copy sing DESCRIPTION:5th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewStudying towards a Communications or Marketing degree and keen to hear about where a job in the PR industry could take you? Or\, sitting there thinking to yourself ‘what on earth have I got myself into?’. Come along to this interactive panel event where you’ll hear from five young PR professionals about their experience in the communications and marketing sectors. They’ll cover off some tips and tricks that you might find helpful when looking for your first gig once you graduate from Uni\, and share some of their key lessons that have shaped their careers so far. Networking from 5:00pm with light refreshments and nibbles\, Panel to start at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Brooke Hurndell (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa\, Whakatōhea) is Co-Chair of the PRINZ (PR Institute of New Zealand) Northern Committee\, 2022 finalist of the Sally Logan-Milne Young PR Practitioner of the Year award and a Corporate Relations Partner at Spark where she’s part of the consumer team focused on how Spark’s technology and brand shows up for consumers. She graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations and Minoring in Journalism and has been working in the PR and communications industry for nearly seven years. Brooke ‘cut her teeth’ in agency land before pursuing a career in Sports PR where she’s spent the majority of her career undertaking Communications Manager positions at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and New Zealand Rugby League. With strong foundations in media relations\, stakeholder engagement and risk management and a passion for sport in tow\, Brooke has recently stepped into governance taking up Board Member roles with the 2022 Softball World Cup and North Harbour Softball Association. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sophie Wills GM Marketing & Communications\, New Zealand Rugby League With nearly seven years of experience in the PR and communications industry\, plus four years at New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL)\, Sophie is passionate about shaping rugby league’s narrative among fans\, communities and stakeholders. After graduating with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations from AUT\, Sophie began her career as a Corporate PR consultant before pursuing her love for rugby league and sports communication. In her role as General Manager of Communications and Marketing\, Sophie is responsible for all of NZRL’s external communications and the organisation’s media\, reputation and brand management strategies. Sophie leads a team of talented marketing and content creators\, and her role has seen her lead multiple international communications campaigns\, most recently the 2022 Rugby League World Cup tour in the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anaru Tuhi Communications Advisor\, Lotto NZ Anaru Tuhi (Tainui\, Te Rarawa\, Te Aupouri) is a Communications Advisor at Lotto NZ focusing on Corporate\, CSR and Māori engagement. Anaru has a passion for bringing his culture into the mahi he does and last year took a year off to study te reo Māori full-time. Anaru previously held various roles for nearly seven years at Spark NZ\, most recently as Corporate Relations Partner. Besides his roles in PR and comms\, Anaru also sits on the board of Copyright Licensing New Zealand and on the Sustainability Advisory Panel for TAB New Zealand. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morgan MacFadyen Senior Account Manager\, One Plus One Group Morgan is an enthusiastic and detail-oriented public relations generalist\, providing communication advice and support across a range of clients and industries.  With over five years experience\, Morgan is skilled in reputation management\, internal\, external\, employee and crisis communications\, social media\, project management\, event management\, stakeholder engagement and content development. Currently a Senior Account Manager at One Plus One Communications\, her working portfolio includes roles as a Senior Client Executive at SenateSHJ\, a Communications Advisor at Ports of Auckland\, and a number of PR internships under her belt.  Morgan holds a Bachelor of Communications Studies majoring in Public Relations and a Bachelor of Business double-majoring in Market Insights (Marketing\, Advertising\, Retail and Sales) and Management\, both from Auckland University of Technology. She is a member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand and achieved her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) in 2022. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace MacCormick PR Business Manager\, Bastion Amplify Although no stranger to the disciplines\, Grace is new to PR\, having recently joined Bastion Amplify as PR Business Manager. Grace has a strong understanding of the industry’s core competencies; a Bachelor of Communications with a major in Journalism and experience in a local newsroom\, which has honed her nose for news and storytelling skills.  Grace’s most recent experience at Warner Bros. Discovery exposed her to digital marketing\, which will be valuable for her Bastion Amplify clients who have an active social media presence. It is Grace’s strong news and editorial sense\, writing\, campaign and project management skills\, however\, which have proven most transferable – a daily essential in her new role at Bastion Amplify.  It was her love of writing that encouraged Grace to make this career change; the ability of words to influence reputation remains powerful in today’s world. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/sub-editing-and-proofreading-key-writing-and-editing-tips-to-make-your-copy-sing-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/edit-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250924T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250924T130000 DTSTAMP:20260501T021750 CREATED:20250817T222722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T211201Z UID:51485-1758715200-1758718800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Unlocking the Power of Podcasting for PR - Webinar DESCRIPTION:5th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewStudying towards a Communications or Marketing degree and keen to hear about where a job in the PR industry could take you? Or\, sitting there thinking to yourself ‘what on earth have I got myself into?’. Come along to this interactive panel event where you’ll hear from five young PR professionals about their experience in the communications and marketing sectors. They’ll cover off some tips and tricks that you might find helpful when looking for your first gig once you graduate from Uni\, and share some of their key lessons that have shaped their careers so far. Networking from 5:00pm with light refreshments and nibbles\, Panel to start at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Brooke Hurndell (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa\, Whakatōhea) is Co-Chair of the PRINZ (PR Institute of New Zealand) Northern Committee\, 2022 finalist of the Sally Logan-Milne Young PR Practitioner of the Year award and a Corporate Relations Partner at Spark where she’s part of the consumer team focused on how Spark’s technology and brand shows up for consumers. She graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations and Minoring in Journalism and has been working in the PR and communications industry for nearly seven years. Brooke ‘cut her teeth’ in agency land before pursuing a career in Sports PR where she’s spent the majority of her career undertaking Communications Manager positions at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and New Zealand Rugby League. With strong foundations in media relations\, stakeholder engagement and risk management and a passion for sport in tow\, Brooke has recently stepped into governance taking up Board Member roles with the 2022 Softball World Cup and North Harbour Softball Association. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sophie Wills GM Marketing & Communications\, New Zealand Rugby League With nearly seven years of experience in the PR and communications industry\, plus four years at New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL)\, Sophie is passionate about shaping rugby league’s narrative among fans\, communities and stakeholders. After graduating with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations from AUT\, Sophie began her career as a Corporate PR consultant before pursuing her love for rugby league and sports communication. In her role as General Manager of Communications and Marketing\, Sophie is responsible for all of NZRL’s external communications and the organisation’s media\, reputation and brand management strategies. Sophie leads a team of talented marketing and content creators\, and her role has seen her lead multiple international communications campaigns\, most recently the 2022 Rugby League World Cup tour in the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anaru Tuhi Communications Advisor\, Lotto NZ Anaru Tuhi (Tainui\, Te Rarawa\, Te Aupouri) is a Communications Advisor at Lotto NZ focusing on Corporate\, CSR and Māori engagement. Anaru has a passion for bringing his culture into the mahi he does and last year took a year off to study te reo Māori full-time. Anaru previously held various roles for nearly seven years at Spark NZ\, most recently as Corporate Relations Partner. Besides his roles in PR and comms\, Anaru also sits on the board of Copyright Licensing New Zealand and on the Sustainability Advisory Panel for TAB New Zealand. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morgan MacFadyen Senior Account Manager\, One Plus One Group Morgan is an enthusiastic and detail-oriented public relations generalist\, providing communication advice and support across a range of clients and industries.  With over five years experience\, Morgan is skilled in reputation management\, internal\, external\, employee and crisis communications\, social media\, project management\, event management\, stakeholder engagement and content development. Currently a Senior Account Manager at One Plus One Communications\, her working portfolio includes roles as a Senior Client Executive at SenateSHJ\, a Communications Advisor at Ports of Auckland\, and a number of PR internships under her belt.  Morgan holds a Bachelor of Communications Studies majoring in Public Relations and a Bachelor of Business double-majoring in Market Insights (Marketing\, Advertising\, Retail and Sales) and Management\, both from Auckland University of Technology. She is a member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand and achieved her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) in 2022. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace MacCormick PR Business Manager\, Bastion Amplify Although no stranger to the disciplines\, Grace is new to PR\, having recently joined Bastion Amplify as PR Business Manager. Grace has a strong understanding of the industry’s core competencies; a Bachelor of Communications with a major in Journalism and experience in a local newsroom\, which has honed her nose for news and storytelling skills.  Grace’s most recent experience at Warner Bros. Discovery exposed her to digital marketing\, which will be valuable for her Bastion Amplify clients who have an active social media presence. It is Grace’s strong news and editorial sense\, writing\, campaign and project management skills\, however\, which have proven most transferable – a daily essential in her new role at Bastion Amplify.  It was her love of writing that encouraged Grace to make this career change; the ability of words to influence reputation remains powerful in today’s world. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/unlocking-the-power-of-podcasting-for-pr-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/podcasting-photo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251007T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251008T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T021750 CREATED:20250605T001656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T001740Z UID:49447-1759829400-1759924800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Speechwriting Essentials DESCRIPTION:5th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewStudying towards a Communications or Marketing degree and keen to hear about where a job in the PR industry could take you? Or\, sitting there thinking to yourself ‘what on earth have I got myself into?’. Come along to this interactive panel event where you’ll hear from five young PR professionals about their experience in the communications and marketing sectors. They’ll cover off some tips and tricks that you might find helpful when looking for your first gig once you graduate from Uni\, and share some of their key lessons that have shaped their careers so far. Networking from 5:00pm with light refreshments and nibbles\, Panel to start at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Brooke Hurndell (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa\, Whakatōhea) is Co-Chair of the PRINZ (PR Institute of New Zealand) Northern Committee\, 2022 finalist of the Sally Logan-Milne Young PR Practitioner of the Year award and a Corporate Relations Partner at Spark where she’s part of the consumer team focused on how Spark’s technology and brand shows up for consumers. She graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations and Minoring in Journalism and has been working in the PR and communications industry for nearly seven years. Brooke ‘cut her teeth’ in agency land before pursuing a career in Sports PR where she’s spent the majority of her career undertaking Communications Manager positions at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and New Zealand Rugby League. With strong foundations in media relations\, stakeholder engagement and risk management and a passion for sport in tow\, Brooke has recently stepped into governance taking up Board Member roles with the 2022 Softball World Cup and North Harbour Softball Association. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sophie Wills GM Marketing & Communications\, New Zealand Rugby League With nearly seven years of experience in the PR and communications industry\, plus four years at New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL)\, Sophie is passionate about shaping rugby league’s narrative among fans\, communities and stakeholders. After graduating with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations from AUT\, Sophie began her career as a Corporate PR consultant before pursuing her love for rugby league and sports communication. In her role as General Manager of Communications and Marketing\, Sophie is responsible for all of NZRL’s external communications and the organisation’s media\, reputation and brand management strategies. Sophie leads a team of talented marketing and content creators\, and her role has seen her lead multiple international communications campaigns\, most recently the 2022 Rugby League World Cup tour in the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anaru Tuhi Communications Advisor\, Lotto NZ Anaru Tuhi (Tainui\, Te Rarawa\, Te Aupouri) is a Communications Advisor at Lotto NZ focusing on Corporate\, CSR and Māori engagement. Anaru has a passion for bringing his culture into the mahi he does and last year took a year off to study te reo Māori full-time. Anaru previously held various roles for nearly seven years at Spark NZ\, most recently as Corporate Relations Partner. Besides his roles in PR and comms\, Anaru also sits on the board of Copyright Licensing New Zealand and on the Sustainability Advisory Panel for TAB New Zealand. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morgan MacFadyen Senior Account Manager\, One Plus One Group Morgan is an enthusiastic and detail-oriented public relations generalist\, providing communication advice and support across a range of clients and industries.  With over five years experience\, Morgan is skilled in reputation management\, internal\, external\, employee and crisis communications\, social media\, project management\, event management\, stakeholder engagement and content development. Currently a Senior Account Manager at One Plus One Communications\, her working portfolio includes roles as a Senior Client Executive at SenateSHJ\, a Communications Advisor at Ports of Auckland\, and a number of PR internships under her belt.  Morgan holds a Bachelor of Communications Studies majoring in Public Relations and a Bachelor of Business double-majoring in Market Insights (Marketing\, Advertising\, Retail and Sales) and Management\, both from Auckland University of Technology. She is a member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand and achieved her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) in 2022. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace MacCormick PR Business Manager\, Bastion Amplify Although no stranger to the disciplines\, Grace is new to PR\, having recently joined Bastion Amplify as PR Business Manager. Grace has a strong understanding of the industry’s core competencies; a Bachelor of Communications with a major in Journalism and experience in a local newsroom\, which has honed her nose for news and storytelling skills.  Grace’s most recent experience at Warner Bros. Discovery exposed her to digital marketing\, which will be valuable for her Bastion Amplify clients who have an active social media presence. It is Grace’s strong news and editorial sense\, writing\, campaign and project management skills\, however\, which have proven most transferable – a daily essential in her new role at Bastion Amplify.  It was her love of writing that encouraged Grace to make this career change; the ability of words to influence reputation remains powerful in today’s world. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/speechwriting-essentials-3/ 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:20251008T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251008T193000 DTSTAMP:20260501T021750 CREATED:20250919T052201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T231737Z UID:52077-1759944600-1759951800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Pathways to PR: From Student to PR Professional DESCRIPTION:5th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewStudying towards a Communications or Marketing degree and keen to hear about where a job in the PR industry could take you? Or\, sitting there thinking to yourself ‘what on earth have I got myself into?’. Come along to this interactive panel event where you’ll hear from five young PR professionals about their experience in the communications and marketing sectors. They’ll cover off some tips and tricks that you might find helpful when looking for your first gig once you graduate from Uni\, and share some of their key lessons that have shaped their careers so far. Networking from 5:00pm with light refreshments and nibbles\, Panel to start at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Brooke Hurndell (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa\, Whakatōhea) is Co-Chair of the PRINZ (PR Institute of New Zealand) Northern Committee\, 2022 finalist of the Sally Logan-Milne Young PR Practitioner of the Year award and a Corporate Relations Partner at Spark where she’s part of the consumer team focused on how Spark’s technology and brand shows up for consumers. She graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations and Minoring in Journalism and has been working in the PR and communications industry for nearly seven years. Brooke ‘cut her teeth’ in agency land before pursuing a career in Sports PR where she’s spent the majority of her career undertaking Communications Manager positions at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and New Zealand Rugby League. With strong foundations in media relations\, stakeholder engagement and risk management and a passion for sport in tow\, Brooke has recently stepped into governance taking up Board Member roles with the 2022 Softball World Cup and North Harbour Softball Association. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sophie Wills GM Marketing & Communications\, New Zealand Rugby League With nearly seven years of experience in the PR and communications industry\, plus four years at New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL)\, Sophie is passionate about shaping rugby league’s narrative among fans\, communities and stakeholders. After graduating with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations from AUT\, Sophie began her career as a Corporate PR consultant before pursuing her love for rugby league and sports communication. In her role as General Manager of Communications and Marketing\, Sophie is responsible for all of NZRL’s external communications and the organisation’s media\, reputation and brand management strategies. Sophie leads a team of talented marketing and content creators\, and her role has seen her lead multiple international communications campaigns\, most recently the 2022 Rugby League World Cup tour in the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anaru Tuhi Communications Advisor\, Lotto NZ Anaru Tuhi (Tainui\, Te Rarawa\, Te Aupouri) is a Communications Advisor at Lotto NZ focusing on Corporate\, CSR and Māori engagement. Anaru has a passion for bringing his culture into the mahi he does and last year took a year off to study te reo Māori full-time. Anaru previously held various roles for nearly seven years at Spark NZ\, most recently as Corporate Relations Partner. Besides his roles in PR and comms\, Anaru also sits on the board of Copyright Licensing New Zealand and on the Sustainability Advisory Panel for TAB New Zealand. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morgan MacFadyen Senior Account Manager\, One Plus One Group Morgan is an enthusiastic and detail-oriented public relations generalist\, providing communication advice and support across a range of clients and industries.  With over five years experience\, Morgan is skilled in reputation management\, internal\, external\, employee and crisis communications\, social media\, project management\, event management\, stakeholder engagement and content development. Currently a Senior Account Manager at One Plus One Communications\, her working portfolio includes roles as a Senior Client Executive at SenateSHJ\, a Communications Advisor at Ports of Auckland\, and a number of PR internships under her belt.  Morgan holds a Bachelor of Communications Studies majoring in Public Relations and a Bachelor of Business double-majoring in Market Insights (Marketing\, Advertising\, Retail and Sales) and Management\, both from Auckland University of Technology. She is a member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand and achieved her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) in 2022. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace MacCormick PR Business Manager\, Bastion Amplify Although no stranger to the disciplines\, Grace is new to PR\, having recently joined Bastion Amplify as PR Business Manager. Grace has a strong understanding of the industry’s core competencies; a Bachelor of Communications with a major in Journalism and experience in a local newsroom\, which has honed her nose for news and storytelling skills.  Grace’s most recent experience at Warner Bros. Discovery exposed her to digital marketing\, which will be valuable for her Bastion Amplify clients who have an active social media presence. It is Grace’s strong news and editorial sense\, writing\, campaign and project management skills\, however\, which have proven most transferable – a daily essential in her new role at Bastion Amplify.  It was her love of writing that encouraged Grace to make this career change; the ability of words to influence reputation remains powerful in today’s world. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/pathways-to-pr-from-student-to-pr-professional/ LOCATION:GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Offices\, 100 College Hill\, Auckland\, Ponsonby\, 1011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-banners-34.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251014T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251014T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T021750 CREATED:20250710T025459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T031437Z UID:50640-1760434200-1760457600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Issues and Crisis Management DESCRIPTION:5th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewStudying towards a Communications or Marketing degree and keen to hear about where a job in the PR industry could take you? Or\, sitting there thinking to yourself ‘what on earth have I got myself into?’. Come along to this interactive panel event where you’ll hear from five young PR professionals about their experience in the communications and marketing sectors. They’ll cover off some tips and tricks that you might find helpful when looking for your first gig once you graduate from Uni\, and share some of their key lessons that have shaped their careers so far. Networking from 5:00pm with light refreshments and nibbles\, Panel to start at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Brooke Hurndell (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa\, Whakatōhea) is Co-Chair of the PRINZ (PR Institute of New Zealand) Northern Committee\, 2022 finalist of the Sally Logan-Milne Young PR Practitioner of the Year award and a Corporate Relations Partner at Spark where she’s part of the consumer team focused on how Spark’s technology and brand shows up for consumers. She graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations and Minoring in Journalism and has been working in the PR and communications industry for nearly seven years. Brooke ‘cut her teeth’ in agency land before pursuing a career in Sports PR where she’s spent the majority of her career undertaking Communications Manager positions at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and New Zealand Rugby League. With strong foundations in media relations\, stakeholder engagement and risk management and a passion for sport in tow\, Brooke has recently stepped into governance taking up Board Member roles with the 2022 Softball World Cup and North Harbour Softball Association. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sophie Wills GM Marketing & Communications\, New Zealand Rugby League With nearly seven years of experience in the PR and communications industry\, plus four years at New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL)\, Sophie is passionate about shaping rugby league’s narrative among fans\, communities and stakeholders. After graduating with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations from AUT\, Sophie began her career as a Corporate PR consultant before pursuing her love for rugby league and sports communication. In her role as General Manager of Communications and Marketing\, Sophie is responsible for all of NZRL’s external communications and the organisation’s media\, reputation and brand management strategies. Sophie leads a team of talented marketing and content creators\, and her role has seen her lead multiple international communications campaigns\, most recently the 2022 Rugby League World Cup tour in the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anaru Tuhi Communications Advisor\, Lotto NZ Anaru Tuhi (Tainui\, Te Rarawa\, Te Aupouri) is a Communications Advisor at Lotto NZ focusing on Corporate\, CSR and Māori engagement. Anaru has a passion for bringing his culture into the mahi he does and last year took a year off to study te reo Māori full-time. Anaru previously held various roles for nearly seven years at Spark NZ\, most recently as Corporate Relations Partner. Besides his roles in PR and comms\, Anaru also sits on the board of Copyright Licensing New Zealand and on the Sustainability Advisory Panel for TAB New Zealand. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morgan MacFadyen Senior Account Manager\, One Plus One Group Morgan is an enthusiastic and detail-oriented public relations generalist\, providing communication advice and support across a range of clients and industries.  With over five years experience\, Morgan is skilled in reputation management\, internal\, external\, employee and crisis communications\, social media\, project management\, event management\, stakeholder engagement and content development. Currently a Senior Account Manager at One Plus One Communications\, her working portfolio includes roles as a Senior Client Executive at SenateSHJ\, a Communications Advisor at Ports of Auckland\, and a number of PR internships under her belt.  Morgan holds a Bachelor of Communications Studies majoring in Public Relations and a Bachelor of Business double-majoring in Market Insights (Marketing\, Advertising\, Retail and Sales) and Management\, both from Auckland University of Technology. She is a member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand and achieved her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) in 2022. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace MacCormick PR Business Manager\, Bastion Amplify Although no stranger to the disciplines\, Grace is new to PR\, having recently joined Bastion Amplify as PR Business Manager. Grace has a strong understanding of the industry’s core competencies; a Bachelor of Communications with a major in Journalism and experience in a local newsroom\, which has honed her nose for news and storytelling skills.  Grace’s most recent experience at Warner Bros. Discovery exposed her to digital marketing\, which will be valuable for her Bastion Amplify clients who have an active social media presence. It is Grace’s strong news and editorial sense\, writing\, campaign and project management skills\, however\, which have proven most transferable – a daily essential in her new role at Bastion Amplify.  It was her love of writing that encouraged Grace to make this career change; the ability of words to influence reputation remains powerful in today’s world. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/issues-and-crisis-management-7/ LOCATION:EMA\, 145 Khyber Pass Road\, Grafton\, Auckland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/isses-and-crisis-amangement.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251014T121500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251014T134500 DTSTAMP:20260501T021751 CREATED:20250910T035656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T213338Z UID:51838-1760444100-1760449500@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Christchurch Event: Impact through Strategic Media Engagement DESCRIPTION:5th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewStudying towards a Communications or Marketing degree and keen to hear about where a job in the PR industry could take you? Or\, sitting there thinking to yourself ‘what on earth have I got myself into?’. Come along to this interactive panel event where you’ll hear from five young PR professionals about their experience in the communications and marketing sectors. They’ll cover off some tips and tricks that you might find helpful when looking for your first gig once you graduate from Uni\, and share some of their key lessons that have shaped their careers so far. Networking from 5:00pm with light refreshments and nibbles\, Panel to start at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Brooke Hurndell (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa\, Whakatōhea) is Co-Chair of the PRINZ (PR Institute of New Zealand) Northern Committee\, 2022 finalist of the Sally Logan-Milne Young PR Practitioner of the Year award and a Corporate Relations Partner at Spark where she’s part of the consumer team focused on how Spark’s technology and brand shows up for consumers. She graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations and Minoring in Journalism and has been working in the PR and communications industry for nearly seven years. Brooke ‘cut her teeth’ in agency land before pursuing a career in Sports PR where she’s spent the majority of her career undertaking Communications Manager positions at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and New Zealand Rugby League. With strong foundations in media relations\, stakeholder engagement and risk management and a passion for sport in tow\, Brooke has recently stepped into governance taking up Board Member roles with the 2022 Softball World Cup and North Harbour Softball Association. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sophie Wills GM Marketing & Communications\, New Zealand Rugby League With nearly seven years of experience in the PR and communications industry\, plus four years at New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL)\, Sophie is passionate about shaping rugby league’s narrative among fans\, communities and stakeholders. After graduating with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations from AUT\, Sophie began her career as a Corporate PR consultant before pursuing her love for rugby league and sports communication. In her role as General Manager of Communications and Marketing\, Sophie is responsible for all of NZRL’s external communications and the organisation’s media\, reputation and brand management strategies. Sophie leads a team of talented marketing and content creators\, and her role has seen her lead multiple international communications campaigns\, most recently the 2022 Rugby League World Cup tour in the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anaru Tuhi Communications Advisor\, Lotto NZ Anaru Tuhi (Tainui\, Te Rarawa\, Te Aupouri) is a Communications Advisor at Lotto NZ focusing on Corporate\, CSR and Māori engagement. Anaru has a passion for bringing his culture into the mahi he does and last year took a year off to study te reo Māori full-time. Anaru previously held various roles for nearly seven years at Spark NZ\, most recently as Corporate Relations Partner. Besides his roles in PR and comms\, Anaru also sits on the board of Copyright Licensing New Zealand and on the Sustainability Advisory Panel for TAB New Zealand. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morgan MacFadyen Senior Account Manager\, One Plus One Group Morgan is an enthusiastic and detail-oriented public relations generalist\, providing communication advice and support across a range of clients and industries.  With over five years experience\, Morgan is skilled in reputation management\, internal\, external\, employee and crisis communications\, social media\, project management\, event management\, stakeholder engagement and content development. Currently a Senior Account Manager at One Plus One Communications\, her working portfolio includes roles as a Senior Client Executive at SenateSHJ\, a Communications Advisor at Ports of Auckland\, and a number of PR internships under her belt.  Morgan holds a Bachelor of Communications Studies majoring in Public Relations and a Bachelor of Business double-majoring in Market Insights (Marketing\, Advertising\, Retail and Sales) and Management\, both from Auckland University of Technology. She is a member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand and achieved her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) in 2022. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace MacCormick PR Business Manager\, Bastion Amplify Although no stranger to the disciplines\, Grace is new to PR\, having recently joined Bastion Amplify as PR Business Manager. Grace has a strong understanding of the industry’s core competencies; a Bachelor of Communications with a major in Journalism and experience in a local newsroom\, which has honed her nose for news and storytelling skills.  Grace’s most recent experience at Warner Bros. Discovery exposed her to digital marketing\, which will be valuable for her Bastion Amplify clients who have an active social media presence. It is Grace’s strong news and editorial sense\, writing\, campaign and project management skills\, however\, which have proven most transferable – a daily essential in her new role at Bastion Amplify.  It was her love of writing that encouraged Grace to make this career change; the ability of words to influence reputation remains powerful in today’s world. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/christchurch-event-impact-through-strategic-media-engagement/ LOCATION:Environment Canterbury\, 200 Tuam Street\, Christchurch\, 8011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-banners-30.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251016T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251021T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T021751 CREATED:20250714T042203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T200303Z UID:50634-1760607000-1761044400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:AI Playbook for Behaviour Change DESCRIPTION:5th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewStudying towards a Communications or Marketing degree and keen to hear about where a job in the PR industry could take you? Or\, sitting there thinking to yourself ‘what on earth have I got myself into?’. Come along to this interactive panel event where you’ll hear from five young PR professionals about their experience in the communications and marketing sectors. They’ll cover off some tips and tricks that you might find helpful when looking for your first gig once you graduate from Uni\, and share some of their key lessons that have shaped their careers so far. Networking from 5:00pm with light refreshments and nibbles\, Panel to start at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Brooke Hurndell (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa\, Whakatōhea) is Co-Chair of the PRINZ (PR Institute of New Zealand) Northern Committee\, 2022 finalist of the Sally Logan-Milne Young PR Practitioner of the Year award and a Corporate Relations Partner at Spark where she’s part of the consumer team focused on how Spark’s technology and brand shows up for consumers. She graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations and Minoring in Journalism and has been working in the PR and communications industry for nearly seven years. Brooke ‘cut her teeth’ in agency land before pursuing a career in Sports PR where she’s spent the majority of her career undertaking Communications Manager positions at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and New Zealand Rugby League. With strong foundations in media relations\, stakeholder engagement and risk management and a passion for sport in tow\, Brooke has recently stepped into governance taking up Board Member roles with the 2022 Softball World Cup and North Harbour Softball Association. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sophie Wills GM Marketing & Communications\, New Zealand Rugby League With nearly seven years of experience in the PR and communications industry\, plus four years at New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL)\, Sophie is passionate about shaping rugby league’s narrative among fans\, communities and stakeholders. After graduating with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations from AUT\, Sophie began her career as a Corporate PR consultant before pursuing her love for rugby league and sports communication. In her role as General Manager of Communications and Marketing\, Sophie is responsible for all of NZRL’s external communications and the organisation’s media\, reputation and brand management strategies. Sophie leads a team of talented marketing and content creators\, and her role has seen her lead multiple international communications campaigns\, most recently the 2022 Rugby League World Cup tour in the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anaru Tuhi Communications Advisor\, Lotto NZ Anaru Tuhi (Tainui\, Te Rarawa\, Te Aupouri) is a Communications Advisor at Lotto NZ focusing on Corporate\, CSR and Māori engagement. Anaru has a passion for bringing his culture into the mahi he does and last year took a year off to study te reo Māori full-time. Anaru previously held various roles for nearly seven years at Spark NZ\, most recently as Corporate Relations Partner. Besides his roles in PR and comms\, Anaru also sits on the board of Copyright Licensing New Zealand and on the Sustainability Advisory Panel for TAB New Zealand. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morgan MacFadyen Senior Account Manager\, One Plus One Group Morgan is an enthusiastic and detail-oriented public relations generalist\, providing communication advice and support across a range of clients and industries.  With over five years experience\, Morgan is skilled in reputation management\, internal\, external\, employee and crisis communications\, social media\, project management\, event management\, stakeholder engagement and content development. Currently a Senior Account Manager at One Plus One Communications\, her working portfolio includes roles as a Senior Client Executive at SenateSHJ\, a Communications Advisor at Ports of Auckland\, and a number of PR internships under her belt.  Morgan holds a Bachelor of Communications Studies majoring in Public Relations and a Bachelor of Business double-majoring in Market Insights (Marketing\, Advertising\, Retail and Sales) and Management\, both from Auckland University of Technology. She is a member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand and achieved her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) in 2022. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace MacCormick PR Business Manager\, Bastion Amplify Although no stranger to the disciplines\, Grace is new to PR\, having recently joined Bastion Amplify as PR Business Manager. Grace has a strong understanding of the industry’s core competencies; a Bachelor of Communications with a major in Journalism and experience in a local newsroom\, which has honed her nose for news and storytelling skills.  Grace’s most recent experience at Warner Bros. Discovery exposed her to digital marketing\, which will be valuable for her Bastion Amplify clients who have an active social media presence. It is Grace’s strong news and editorial sense\, writing\, campaign and project management skills\, however\, which have proven most transferable – a daily essential in her new role at Bastion Amplify.  It was her love of writing that encouraged Grace to make this career change; the ability of words to influence reputation remains powerful in today’s world. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ai-playbook-for-behaviour-change/ 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:20251022T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251022T130000 DTSTAMP:20260501T021751 CREATED:20250926T060526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T005920Z UID:52252-1761134400-1761138000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The Adoption of Communication Technologies in PR - Webinar DESCRIPTION:5th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewStudying towards a Communications or Marketing degree and keen to hear about where a job in the PR industry could take you? Or\, sitting there thinking to yourself ‘what on earth have I got myself into?’. Come along to this interactive panel event where you’ll hear from five young PR professionals about their experience in the communications and marketing sectors. They’ll cover off some tips and tricks that you might find helpful when looking for your first gig once you graduate from Uni\, and share some of their key lessons that have shaped their careers so far. Networking from 5:00pm with light refreshments and nibbles\, Panel to start at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Brooke Hurndell (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa\, Whakatōhea) is Co-Chair of the PRINZ (PR Institute of New Zealand) Northern Committee\, 2022 finalist of the Sally Logan-Milne Young PR Practitioner of the Year award and a Corporate Relations Partner at Spark where she’s part of the consumer team focused on how Spark’s technology and brand shows up for consumers. She graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations and Minoring in Journalism and has been working in the PR and communications industry for nearly seven years. Brooke ‘cut her teeth’ in agency land before pursuing a career in Sports PR where she’s spent the majority of her career undertaking Communications Manager positions at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and New Zealand Rugby League. With strong foundations in media relations\, stakeholder engagement and risk management and a passion for sport in tow\, Brooke has recently stepped into governance taking up Board Member roles with the 2022 Softball World Cup and North Harbour Softball Association. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sophie Wills GM Marketing & Communications\, New Zealand Rugby League With nearly seven years of experience in the PR and communications industry\, plus four years at New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL)\, Sophie is passionate about shaping rugby league’s narrative among fans\, communities and stakeholders. After graduating with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations from AUT\, Sophie began her career as a Corporate PR consultant before pursuing her love for rugby league and sports communication. In her role as General Manager of Communications and Marketing\, Sophie is responsible for all of NZRL’s external communications and the organisation’s media\, reputation and brand management strategies. Sophie leads a team of talented marketing and content creators\, and her role has seen her lead multiple international communications campaigns\, most recently the 2022 Rugby League World Cup tour in the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anaru Tuhi Communications Advisor\, Lotto NZ Anaru Tuhi (Tainui\, Te Rarawa\, Te Aupouri) is a Communications Advisor at Lotto NZ focusing on Corporate\, CSR and Māori engagement. Anaru has a passion for bringing his culture into the mahi he does and last year took a year off to study te reo Māori full-time. Anaru previously held various roles for nearly seven years at Spark NZ\, most recently as Corporate Relations Partner. Besides his roles in PR and comms\, Anaru also sits on the board of Copyright Licensing New Zealand and on the Sustainability Advisory Panel for TAB New Zealand. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morgan MacFadyen Senior Account Manager\, One Plus One Group Morgan is an enthusiastic and detail-oriented public relations generalist\, providing communication advice and support across a range of clients and industries.  With over five years experience\, Morgan is skilled in reputation management\, internal\, external\, employee and crisis communications\, social media\, project management\, event management\, stakeholder engagement and content development. Currently a Senior Account Manager at One Plus One Communications\, her working portfolio includes roles as a Senior Client Executive at SenateSHJ\, a Communications Advisor at Ports of Auckland\, and a number of PR internships under her belt.  Morgan holds a Bachelor of Communications Studies majoring in Public Relations and a Bachelor of Business double-majoring in Market Insights (Marketing\, Advertising\, Retail and Sales) and Management\, both from Auckland University of Technology. She is a member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand and achieved her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) in 2022. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace MacCormick PR Business Manager\, Bastion Amplify Although no stranger to the disciplines\, Grace is new to PR\, having recently joined Bastion Amplify as PR Business Manager. Grace has a strong understanding of the industry’s core competencies; a Bachelor of Communications with a major in Journalism and experience in a local newsroom\, which has honed her nose for news and storytelling skills.  Grace’s most recent experience at Warner Bros. Discovery exposed her to digital marketing\, which will be valuable for her Bastion Amplify clients who have an active social media presence. It is Grace’s strong news and editorial sense\, writing\, campaign and project management skills\, however\, which have proven most transferable – a daily essential in her new role at Bastion Amplify.  It was her love of writing that encouraged Grace to make this career change; the ability of words to influence reputation remains powerful in today’s world. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-adoption-of-communication-technologies-in-pr-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/CommsTech2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251023T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251030T123000 DTSTAMP:20260501T021751 CREATED:20250710T041629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T041822Z UID:47741-1761211800-1761827400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Telling Our Stories Well DESCRIPTION:5th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewStudying towards a Communications or Marketing degree and keen to hear about where a job in the PR industry could take you? Or\, sitting there thinking to yourself ‘what on earth have I got myself into?’. Come along to this interactive panel event where you’ll hear from five young PR professionals about their experience in the communications and marketing sectors. They’ll cover off some tips and tricks that you might find helpful when looking for your first gig once you graduate from Uni\, and share some of their key lessons that have shaped their careers so far. Networking from 5:00pm with light refreshments and nibbles\, Panel to start at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Brooke Hurndell (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa\, Whakatōhea) is Co-Chair of the PRINZ (PR Institute of New Zealand) Northern Committee\, 2022 finalist of the Sally Logan-Milne Young PR Practitioner of the Year award and a Corporate Relations Partner at Spark where she’s part of the consumer team focused on how Spark’s technology and brand shows up for consumers. She graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations and Minoring in Journalism and has been working in the PR and communications industry for nearly seven years. Brooke ‘cut her teeth’ in agency land before pursuing a career in Sports PR where she’s spent the majority of her career undertaking Communications Manager positions at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and New Zealand Rugby League. With strong foundations in media relations\, stakeholder engagement and risk management and a passion for sport in tow\, Brooke has recently stepped into governance taking up Board Member roles with the 2022 Softball World Cup and North Harbour Softball Association. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sophie Wills GM Marketing & Communications\, New Zealand Rugby League With nearly seven years of experience in the PR and communications industry\, plus four years at New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL)\, Sophie is passionate about shaping rugby league’s narrative among fans\, communities and stakeholders. After graduating with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations from AUT\, Sophie began her career as a Corporate PR consultant before pursuing her love for rugby league and sports communication. In her role as General Manager of Communications and Marketing\, Sophie is responsible for all of NZRL’s external communications and the organisation’s media\, reputation and brand management strategies. Sophie leads a team of talented marketing and content creators\, and her role has seen her lead multiple international communications campaigns\, most recently the 2022 Rugby League World Cup tour in the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anaru Tuhi Communications Advisor\, Lotto NZ Anaru Tuhi (Tainui\, Te Rarawa\, Te Aupouri) is a Communications Advisor at Lotto NZ focusing on Corporate\, CSR and Māori engagement. Anaru has a passion for bringing his culture into the mahi he does and last year took a year off to study te reo Māori full-time. Anaru previously held various roles for nearly seven years at Spark NZ\, most recently as Corporate Relations Partner. Besides his roles in PR and comms\, Anaru also sits on the board of Copyright Licensing New Zealand and on the Sustainability Advisory Panel for TAB New Zealand. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morgan MacFadyen Senior Account Manager\, One Plus One Group Morgan is an enthusiastic and detail-oriented public relations generalist\, providing communication advice and support across a range of clients and industries.  With over five years experience\, Morgan is skilled in reputation management\, internal\, external\, employee and crisis communications\, social media\, project management\, event management\, stakeholder engagement and content development. Currently a Senior Account Manager at One Plus One Communications\, her working portfolio includes roles as a Senior Client Executive at SenateSHJ\, a Communications Advisor at Ports of Auckland\, and a number of PR internships under her belt.  Morgan holds a Bachelor of Communications Studies majoring in Public Relations and a Bachelor of Business double-majoring in Market Insights (Marketing\, Advertising\, Retail and Sales) and Management\, both from Auckland University of Technology. She is a member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand and achieved her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) in 2022. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace MacCormick PR Business Manager\, Bastion Amplify Although no stranger to the disciplines\, Grace is new to PR\, having recently joined Bastion Amplify as PR Business Manager. Grace has a strong understanding of the industry’s core competencies; a Bachelor of Communications with a major in Journalism and experience in a local newsroom\, which has honed her nose for news and storytelling skills.  Grace’s most recent experience at Warner Bros. Discovery exposed her to digital marketing\, which will be valuable for her Bastion Amplify clients who have an active social media presence. It is Grace’s strong news and editorial sense\, writing\, campaign and project management skills\, however\, which have proven most transferable – a daily essential in her new role at Bastion Amplify.  It was her love of writing that encouraged Grace to make this career change; the ability of words to influence reputation remains powerful in today’s world. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/telling-our-stories-well-4/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PRINZ-Gala-Dinner-Event-Cover-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251028T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251028T123000 DTSTAMP:20260501T021751 CREATED:20250817T231818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T040147Z UID:51508-1761643800-1761654600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Down the Rabbit Hole: Understanding Government Relations DESCRIPTION:5th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewStudying towards a Communications or Marketing degree and keen to hear about where a job in the PR industry could take you? Or\, sitting there thinking to yourself ‘what on earth have I got myself into?’. Come along to this interactive panel event where you’ll hear from five young PR professionals about their experience in the communications and marketing sectors. They’ll cover off some tips and tricks that you might find helpful when looking for your first gig once you graduate from Uni\, and share some of their key lessons that have shaped their careers so far. Networking from 5:00pm with light refreshments and nibbles\, Panel to start at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Brooke Hurndell (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa\, Whakatōhea) is Co-Chair of the PRINZ (PR Institute of New Zealand) Northern Committee\, 2022 finalist of the Sally Logan-Milne Young PR Practitioner of the Year award and a Corporate Relations Partner at Spark where she’s part of the consumer team focused on how Spark’s technology and brand shows up for consumers. She graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations and Minoring in Journalism and has been working in the PR and communications industry for nearly seven years. Brooke ‘cut her teeth’ in agency land before pursuing a career in Sports PR where she’s spent the majority of her career undertaking Communications Manager positions at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and New Zealand Rugby League. With strong foundations in media relations\, stakeholder engagement and risk management and a passion for sport in tow\, Brooke has recently stepped into governance taking up Board Member roles with the 2022 Softball World Cup and North Harbour Softball Association. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sophie Wills GM Marketing & Communications\, New Zealand Rugby League With nearly seven years of experience in the PR and communications industry\, plus four years at New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL)\, Sophie is passionate about shaping rugby league’s narrative among fans\, communities and stakeholders. After graduating with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations from AUT\, Sophie began her career as a Corporate PR consultant before pursuing her love for rugby league and sports communication. In her role as General Manager of Communications and Marketing\, Sophie is responsible for all of NZRL’s external communications and the organisation’s media\, reputation and brand management strategies. Sophie leads a team of talented marketing and content creators\, and her role has seen her lead multiple international communications campaigns\, most recently the 2022 Rugby League World Cup tour in the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anaru Tuhi Communications Advisor\, Lotto NZ Anaru Tuhi (Tainui\, Te Rarawa\, Te Aupouri) is a Communications Advisor at Lotto NZ focusing on Corporate\, CSR and Māori engagement. Anaru has a passion for bringing his culture into the mahi he does and last year took a year off to study te reo Māori full-time. Anaru previously held various roles for nearly seven years at Spark NZ\, most recently as Corporate Relations Partner. Besides his roles in PR and comms\, Anaru also sits on the board of Copyright Licensing New Zealand and on the Sustainability Advisory Panel for TAB New Zealand. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morgan MacFadyen Senior Account Manager\, One Plus One Group Morgan is an enthusiastic and detail-oriented public relations generalist\, providing communication advice and support across a range of clients and industries.  With over five years experience\, Morgan is skilled in reputation management\, internal\, external\, employee and crisis communications\, social media\, project management\, event management\, stakeholder engagement and content development. Currently a Senior Account Manager at One Plus One Communications\, her working portfolio includes roles as a Senior Client Executive at SenateSHJ\, a Communications Advisor at Ports of Auckland\, and a number of PR internships under her belt.  Morgan holds a Bachelor of Communications Studies majoring in Public Relations and a Bachelor of Business double-majoring in Market Insights (Marketing\, Advertising\, Retail and Sales) and Management\, both from Auckland University of Technology. She is a member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand and achieved her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) in 2022. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace MacCormick PR Business Manager\, Bastion Amplify Although no stranger to the disciplines\, Grace is new to PR\, having recently joined Bastion Amplify as PR Business Manager. Grace has a strong understanding of the industry’s core competencies; a Bachelor of Communications with a major in Journalism and experience in a local newsroom\, which has honed her nose for news and storytelling skills.  Grace’s most recent experience at Warner Bros. Discovery exposed her to digital marketing\, which will be valuable for her Bastion Amplify clients who have an active social media presence. It is Grace’s strong news and editorial sense\, writing\, campaign and project management skills\, however\, which have proven most transferable – a daily essential in her new role at Bastion Amplify.  It was her love of writing that encouraged Grace to make this career change; the ability of words to influence reputation remains powerful in today’s world. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/down-the-rabbit-hole-understanding-government-relations/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/alice.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251104T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251104T133000 DTSTAMP:20260501T021751 CREATED:20251006T222514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T032733Z UID:52418-1762257600-1762263000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Awards 2026: What are the judges looking for? - Webinar DESCRIPTION:5th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewStudying towards a Communications or Marketing degree and keen to hear about where a job in the PR industry could take you? Or\, sitting there thinking to yourself ‘what on earth have I got myself into?’. Come along to this interactive panel event where you’ll hear from five young PR professionals about their experience in the communications and marketing sectors. They’ll cover off some tips and tricks that you might find helpful when looking for your first gig once you graduate from Uni\, and share some of their key lessons that have shaped their careers so far. Networking from 5:00pm with light refreshments and nibbles\, Panel to start at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Brooke Hurndell (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa\, Whakatōhea) is Co-Chair of the PRINZ (PR Institute of New Zealand) Northern Committee\, 2022 finalist of the Sally Logan-Milne Young PR Practitioner of the Year award and a Corporate Relations Partner at Spark where she’s part of the consumer team focused on how Spark’s technology and brand shows up for consumers. She graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations and Minoring in Journalism and has been working in the PR and communications industry for nearly seven years. Brooke ‘cut her teeth’ in agency land before pursuing a career in Sports PR where she’s spent the majority of her career undertaking Communications Manager positions at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and New Zealand Rugby League. With strong foundations in media relations\, stakeholder engagement and risk management and a passion for sport in tow\, Brooke has recently stepped into governance taking up Board Member roles with the 2022 Softball World Cup and North Harbour Softball Association. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sophie Wills GM Marketing & Communications\, New Zealand Rugby League With nearly seven years of experience in the PR and communications industry\, plus four years at New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL)\, Sophie is passionate about shaping rugby league’s narrative among fans\, communities and stakeholders. After graduating with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations from AUT\, Sophie began her career as a Corporate PR consultant before pursuing her love for rugby league and sports communication. In her role as General Manager of Communications and Marketing\, Sophie is responsible for all of NZRL’s external communications and the organisation’s media\, reputation and brand management strategies. Sophie leads a team of talented marketing and content creators\, and her role has seen her lead multiple international communications campaigns\, most recently the 2022 Rugby League World Cup tour in the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anaru Tuhi Communications Advisor\, Lotto NZ Anaru Tuhi (Tainui\, Te Rarawa\, Te Aupouri) is a Communications Advisor at Lotto NZ focusing on Corporate\, CSR and Māori engagement. Anaru has a passion for bringing his culture into the mahi he does and last year took a year off to study te reo Māori full-time. Anaru previously held various roles for nearly seven years at Spark NZ\, most recently as Corporate Relations Partner. Besides his roles in PR and comms\, Anaru also sits on the board of Copyright Licensing New Zealand and on the Sustainability Advisory Panel for TAB New Zealand. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morgan MacFadyen Senior Account Manager\, One Plus One Group Morgan is an enthusiastic and detail-oriented public relations generalist\, providing communication advice and support across a range of clients and industries.  With over five years experience\, Morgan is skilled in reputation management\, internal\, external\, employee and crisis communications\, social media\, project management\, event management\, stakeholder engagement and content development. Currently a Senior Account Manager at One Plus One Communications\, her working portfolio includes roles as a Senior Client Executive at SenateSHJ\, a Communications Advisor at Ports of Auckland\, and a number of PR internships under her belt.  Morgan holds a Bachelor of Communications Studies majoring in Public Relations and a Bachelor of Business double-majoring in Market Insights (Marketing\, Advertising\, Retail and Sales) and Management\, both from Auckland University of Technology. She is a member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand and achieved her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) in 2022. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace MacCormick PR Business Manager\, Bastion Amplify Although no stranger to the disciplines\, Grace is new to PR\, having recently joined Bastion Amplify as PR Business Manager. Grace has a strong understanding of the industry’s core competencies; a Bachelor of Communications with a major in Journalism and experience in a local newsroom\, which has honed her nose for news and storytelling skills.  Grace’s most recent experience at Warner Bros. Discovery exposed her to digital marketing\, which will be valuable for her Bastion Amplify clients who have an active social media presence. It is Grace’s strong news and editorial sense\, writing\, campaign and project management skills\, however\, which have proven most transferable – a daily essential in her new role at Bastion Amplify.  It was her love of writing that encouraged Grace to make this career change; the ability of words to influence reputation remains powerful in today’s world. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-awards-2026-what-are-the-judges-looking-for-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/250528_PRINZ-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251105T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251112T123000 DTSTAMP:20260501T021751 CREATED:20250710T234736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T035709Z UID:50697-1762335000-1762950600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Data-Driven Storytelling DESCRIPTION:5th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewStudying towards a Communications or Marketing degree and keen to hear about where a job in the PR industry could take you? Or\, sitting there thinking to yourself ‘what on earth have I got myself into?’. Come along to this interactive panel event where you’ll hear from five young PR professionals about their experience in the communications and marketing sectors. They’ll cover off some tips and tricks that you might find helpful when looking for your first gig once you graduate from Uni\, and share some of their key lessons that have shaped their careers so far. Networking from 5:00pm with light refreshments and nibbles\, Panel to start at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Brooke Hurndell (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa\, Whakatōhea) is Co-Chair of the PRINZ (PR Institute of New Zealand) Northern Committee\, 2022 finalist of the Sally Logan-Milne Young PR Practitioner of the Year award and a Corporate Relations Partner at Spark where she’s part of the consumer team focused on how Spark’s technology and brand shows up for consumers. She graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations and Minoring in Journalism and has been working in the PR and communications industry for nearly seven years. Brooke ‘cut her teeth’ in agency land before pursuing a career in Sports PR where she’s spent the majority of her career undertaking Communications Manager positions at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and New Zealand Rugby League. With strong foundations in media relations\, stakeholder engagement and risk management and a passion for sport in tow\, Brooke has recently stepped into governance taking up Board Member roles with the 2022 Softball World Cup and North Harbour Softball Association. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sophie Wills GM Marketing & Communications\, New Zealand Rugby League With nearly seven years of experience in the PR and communications industry\, plus four years at New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL)\, Sophie is passionate about shaping rugby league’s narrative among fans\, communities and stakeholders. After graduating with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations from AUT\, Sophie began her career as a Corporate PR consultant before pursuing her love for rugby league and sports communication. In her role as General Manager of Communications and Marketing\, Sophie is responsible for all of NZRL’s external communications and the organisation’s media\, reputation and brand management strategies. Sophie leads a team of talented marketing and content creators\, and her role has seen her lead multiple international communications campaigns\, most recently the 2022 Rugby League World Cup tour in the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anaru Tuhi Communications Advisor\, Lotto NZ Anaru Tuhi (Tainui\, Te Rarawa\, Te Aupouri) is a Communications Advisor at Lotto NZ focusing on Corporate\, CSR and Māori engagement. Anaru has a passion for bringing his culture into the mahi he does and last year took a year off to study te reo Māori full-time. Anaru previously held various roles for nearly seven years at Spark NZ\, most recently as Corporate Relations Partner. Besides his roles in PR and comms\, Anaru also sits on the board of Copyright Licensing New Zealand and on the Sustainability Advisory Panel for TAB New Zealand. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morgan MacFadyen Senior Account Manager\, One Plus One Group Morgan is an enthusiastic and detail-oriented public relations generalist\, providing communication advice and support across a range of clients and industries.  With over five years experience\, Morgan is skilled in reputation management\, internal\, external\, employee and crisis communications\, social media\, project management\, event management\, stakeholder engagement and content development. Currently a Senior Account Manager at One Plus One Communications\, her working portfolio includes roles as a Senior Client Executive at SenateSHJ\, a Communications Advisor at Ports of Auckland\, and a number of PR internships under her belt.  Morgan holds a Bachelor of Communications Studies majoring in Public Relations and a Bachelor of Business double-majoring in Market Insights (Marketing\, Advertising\, Retail and Sales) and Management\, both from Auckland University of Technology. She is a member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand and achieved her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) in 2022. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace MacCormick PR Business Manager\, Bastion Amplify Although no stranger to the disciplines\, Grace is new to PR\, having recently joined Bastion Amplify as PR Business Manager. Grace has a strong understanding of the industry’s core competencies; a Bachelor of Communications with a major in Journalism and experience in a local newsroom\, which has honed her nose for news and storytelling skills.  Grace’s most recent experience at Warner Bros. Discovery exposed her to digital marketing\, which will be valuable for her Bastion Amplify clients who have an active social media presence. It is Grace’s strong news and editorial sense\, writing\, campaign and project management skills\, however\, which have proven most transferable – a daily essential in her new role at Bastion Amplify.  It was her love of writing that encouraged Grace to make this career change; the ability of words to influence reputation remains powerful in today’s world. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/data-driven-storytelling-3/ 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:20251105T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251105T190000 DTSTAMP:20260501T021751 CREATED:20250930T084023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T210608Z UID:52142-1762362000-1762369200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Podcasting: Producing\, Pitching and Promoting DESCRIPTION:5th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewStudying towards a Communications or Marketing degree and keen to hear about where a job in the PR industry could take you? Or\, sitting there thinking to yourself ‘what on earth have I got myself into?’. Come along to this interactive panel event where you’ll hear from five young PR professionals about their experience in the communications and marketing sectors. They’ll cover off some tips and tricks that you might find helpful when looking for your first gig once you graduate from Uni\, and share some of their key lessons that have shaped their careers so far. Networking from 5:00pm with light refreshments and nibbles\, Panel to start at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Brooke Hurndell (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa\, Whakatōhea) is Co-Chair of the PRINZ (PR Institute of New Zealand) Northern Committee\, 2022 finalist of the Sally Logan-Milne Young PR Practitioner of the Year award and a Corporate Relations Partner at Spark where she’s part of the consumer team focused on how Spark’s technology and brand shows up for consumers. She graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations and Minoring in Journalism and has been working in the PR and communications industry for nearly seven years. Brooke ‘cut her teeth’ in agency land before pursuing a career in Sports PR where she’s spent the majority of her career undertaking Communications Manager positions at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and New Zealand Rugby League. With strong foundations in media relations\, stakeholder engagement and risk management and a passion for sport in tow\, Brooke has recently stepped into governance taking up Board Member roles with the 2022 Softball World Cup and North Harbour Softball Association. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sophie Wills GM Marketing & Communications\, New Zealand Rugby League With nearly seven years of experience in the PR and communications industry\, plus four years at New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL)\, Sophie is passionate about shaping rugby league’s narrative among fans\, communities and stakeholders. After graduating with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations from AUT\, Sophie began her career as a Corporate PR consultant before pursuing her love for rugby league and sports communication. In her role as General Manager of Communications and Marketing\, Sophie is responsible for all of NZRL’s external communications and the organisation’s media\, reputation and brand management strategies. Sophie leads a team of talented marketing and content creators\, and her role has seen her lead multiple international communications campaigns\, most recently the 2022 Rugby League World Cup tour in the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anaru Tuhi Communications Advisor\, Lotto NZ Anaru Tuhi (Tainui\, Te Rarawa\, Te Aupouri) is a Communications Advisor at Lotto NZ focusing on Corporate\, CSR and Māori engagement. Anaru has a passion for bringing his culture into the mahi he does and last year took a year off to study te reo Māori full-time. Anaru previously held various roles for nearly seven years at Spark NZ\, most recently as Corporate Relations Partner. Besides his roles in PR and comms\, Anaru also sits on the board of Copyright Licensing New Zealand and on the Sustainability Advisory Panel for TAB New Zealand. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morgan MacFadyen Senior Account Manager\, One Plus One Group Morgan is an enthusiastic and detail-oriented public relations generalist\, providing communication advice and support across a range of clients and industries.  With over five years experience\, Morgan is skilled in reputation management\, internal\, external\, employee and crisis communications\, social media\, project management\, event management\, stakeholder engagement and content development. Currently a Senior Account Manager at One Plus One Communications\, her working portfolio includes roles as a Senior Client Executive at SenateSHJ\, a Communications Advisor at Ports of Auckland\, and a number of PR internships under her belt.  Morgan holds a Bachelor of Communications Studies majoring in Public Relations and a Bachelor of Business double-majoring in Market Insights (Marketing\, Advertising\, Retail and Sales) and Management\, both from Auckland University of Technology. She is a member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand and achieved her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) in 2022. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace MacCormick PR Business Manager\, Bastion Amplify Although no stranger to the disciplines\, Grace is new to PR\, having recently joined Bastion Amplify as PR Business Manager. Grace has a strong understanding of the industry’s core competencies; a Bachelor of Communications with a major in Journalism and experience in a local newsroom\, which has honed her nose for news and storytelling skills.  Grace’s most recent experience at Warner Bros. Discovery exposed her to digital marketing\, which will be valuable for her Bastion Amplify clients who have an active social media presence. It is Grace’s strong news and editorial sense\, writing\, campaign and project management skills\, however\, which have proven most transferable – a daily essential in her new role at Bastion Amplify.  It was her love of writing that encouraged Grace to make this career change; the ability of words to influence reputation remains powerful in today’s world. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/podcasting-producing-pitching-and-promoting/ LOCATION:Kordia\, Level 3\, 162 Victoria Street West\, Auckland\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-banners-35.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251106T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251106T130000 DTSTAMP:20260501T021751 CREATED:20250926T060816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T213750Z UID:52175-1762421400-1762434000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Taranaki Event - Hands on AI: From Next to Now DESCRIPTION:5th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewStudying towards a Communications or Marketing degree and keen to hear about where a job in the PR industry could take you? Or\, sitting there thinking to yourself ‘what on earth have I got myself into?’. Come along to this interactive panel event where you’ll hear from five young PR professionals about their experience in the communications and marketing sectors. They’ll cover off some tips and tricks that you might find helpful when looking for your first gig once you graduate from Uni\, and share some of their key lessons that have shaped their careers so far. Networking from 5:00pm with light refreshments and nibbles\, Panel to start at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Brooke Hurndell (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa\, Whakatōhea) is Co-Chair of the PRINZ (PR Institute of New Zealand) Northern Committee\, 2022 finalist of the Sally Logan-Milne Young PR Practitioner of the Year award and a Corporate Relations Partner at Spark where she’s part of the consumer team focused on how Spark’s technology and brand shows up for consumers. She graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations and Minoring in Journalism and has been working in the PR and communications industry for nearly seven years. Brooke ‘cut her teeth’ in agency land before pursuing a career in Sports PR where she’s spent the majority of her career undertaking Communications Manager positions at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and New Zealand Rugby League. With strong foundations in media relations\, stakeholder engagement and risk management and a passion for sport in tow\, Brooke has recently stepped into governance taking up Board Member roles with the 2022 Softball World Cup and North Harbour Softball Association. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sophie Wills GM Marketing & Communications\, New Zealand Rugby League With nearly seven years of experience in the PR and communications industry\, plus four years at New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL)\, Sophie is passionate about shaping rugby league’s narrative among fans\, communities and stakeholders. After graduating with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations from AUT\, Sophie began her career as a Corporate PR consultant before pursuing her love for rugby league and sports communication. In her role as General Manager of Communications and Marketing\, Sophie is responsible for all of NZRL’s external communications and the organisation’s media\, reputation and brand management strategies. Sophie leads a team of talented marketing and content creators\, and her role has seen her lead multiple international communications campaigns\, most recently the 2022 Rugby League World Cup tour in the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anaru Tuhi Communications Advisor\, Lotto NZ Anaru Tuhi (Tainui\, Te Rarawa\, Te Aupouri) is a Communications Advisor at Lotto NZ focusing on Corporate\, CSR and Māori engagement. Anaru has a passion for bringing his culture into the mahi he does and last year took a year off to study te reo Māori full-time. Anaru previously held various roles for nearly seven years at Spark NZ\, most recently as Corporate Relations Partner. Besides his roles in PR and comms\, Anaru also sits on the board of Copyright Licensing New Zealand and on the Sustainability Advisory Panel for TAB New Zealand. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morgan MacFadyen Senior Account Manager\, One Plus One Group Morgan is an enthusiastic and detail-oriented public relations generalist\, providing communication advice and support across a range of clients and industries.  With over five years experience\, Morgan is skilled in reputation management\, internal\, external\, employee and crisis communications\, social media\, project management\, event management\, stakeholder engagement and content development. Currently a Senior Account Manager at One Plus One Communications\, her working portfolio includes roles as a Senior Client Executive at SenateSHJ\, a Communications Advisor at Ports of Auckland\, and a number of PR internships under her belt.  Morgan holds a Bachelor of Communications Studies majoring in Public Relations and a Bachelor of Business double-majoring in Market Insights (Marketing\, Advertising\, Retail and Sales) and Management\, both from Auckland University of Technology. She is a member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand and achieved her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) in 2022. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace MacCormick PR Business Manager\, Bastion Amplify Although no stranger to the disciplines\, Grace is new to PR\, having recently joined Bastion Amplify as PR Business Manager. Grace has a strong understanding of the industry’s core competencies; a Bachelor of Communications with a major in Journalism and experience in a local newsroom\, which has honed her nose for news and storytelling skills.  Grace’s most recent experience at Warner Bros. Discovery exposed her to digital marketing\, which will be valuable for her Bastion Amplify clients who have an active social media presence. It is Grace’s strong news and editorial sense\, writing\, campaign and project management skills\, however\, which have proven most transferable – a daily essential in her new role at Bastion Amplify.  It was her love of writing that encouraged Grace to make this career change; the ability of words to influence reputation remains powerful in today’s world. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/hands-on-ai-from-next-to-now/ LOCATION:Toi Foundation\, 121 Gill Street\, New Plymouth\, 4310 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/09_2025-PR-Knowledge-Hub-Mount-Taranaki-and-AI.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251113T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251113T130000 DTSTAMP:20260501T021751 CREATED:20251104T030039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T230510Z UID:53027-1763035200-1763038800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Delicate interactions: relational skills in public relations consulting - Webinar DESCRIPTION:5th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewStudying towards a Communications or Marketing degree and keen to hear about where a job in the PR industry could take you? Or\, sitting there thinking to yourself ‘what on earth have I got myself into?’. Come along to this interactive panel event where you’ll hear from five young PR professionals about their experience in the communications and marketing sectors. They’ll cover off some tips and tricks that you might find helpful when looking for your first gig once you graduate from Uni\, and share some of their key lessons that have shaped their careers so far. Networking from 5:00pm with light refreshments and nibbles\, Panel to start at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Brooke Hurndell (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa\, Whakatōhea) is Co-Chair of the PRINZ (PR Institute of New Zealand) Northern Committee\, 2022 finalist of the Sally Logan-Milne Young PR Practitioner of the Year award and a Corporate Relations Partner at Spark where she’s part of the consumer team focused on how Spark’s technology and brand shows up for consumers. She graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations and Minoring in Journalism and has been working in the PR and communications industry for nearly seven years. Brooke ‘cut her teeth’ in agency land before pursuing a career in Sports PR where she’s spent the majority of her career undertaking Communications Manager positions at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and New Zealand Rugby League. With strong foundations in media relations\, stakeholder engagement and risk management and a passion for sport in tow\, Brooke has recently stepped into governance taking up Board Member roles with the 2022 Softball World Cup and North Harbour Softball Association. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sophie Wills GM Marketing & Communications\, New Zealand Rugby League With nearly seven years of experience in the PR and communications industry\, plus four years at New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL)\, Sophie is passionate about shaping rugby league’s narrative among fans\, communities and stakeholders. After graduating with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations from AUT\, Sophie began her career as a Corporate PR consultant before pursuing her love for rugby league and sports communication. In her role as General Manager of Communications and Marketing\, Sophie is responsible for all of NZRL’s external communications and the organisation’s media\, reputation and brand management strategies. Sophie leads a team of talented marketing and content creators\, and her role has seen her lead multiple international communications campaigns\, most recently the 2022 Rugby League World Cup tour in the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anaru Tuhi Communications Advisor\, Lotto NZ Anaru Tuhi (Tainui\, Te Rarawa\, Te Aupouri) is a Communications Advisor at Lotto NZ focusing on Corporate\, CSR and Māori engagement. Anaru has a passion for bringing his culture into the mahi he does and last year took a year off to study te reo Māori full-time. Anaru previously held various roles for nearly seven years at Spark NZ\, most recently as Corporate Relations Partner. Besides his roles in PR and comms\, Anaru also sits on the board of Copyright Licensing New Zealand and on the Sustainability Advisory Panel for TAB New Zealand. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morgan MacFadyen Senior Account Manager\, One Plus One Group Morgan is an enthusiastic and detail-oriented public relations generalist\, providing communication advice and support across a range of clients and industries.  With over five years experience\, Morgan is skilled in reputation management\, internal\, external\, employee and crisis communications\, social media\, project management\, event management\, stakeholder engagement and content development. Currently a Senior Account Manager at One Plus One Communications\, her working portfolio includes roles as a Senior Client Executive at SenateSHJ\, a Communications Advisor at Ports of Auckland\, and a number of PR internships under her belt.  Morgan holds a Bachelor of Communications Studies majoring in Public Relations and a Bachelor of Business double-majoring in Market Insights (Marketing\, Advertising\, Retail and Sales) and Management\, both from Auckland University of Technology. She is a member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand and achieved her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) in 2022. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace MacCormick PR Business Manager\, Bastion Amplify Although no stranger to the disciplines\, Grace is new to PR\, having recently joined Bastion Amplify as PR Business Manager. Grace has a strong understanding of the industry’s core competencies; a Bachelor of Communications with a major in Journalism and experience in a local newsroom\, which has honed her nose for news and storytelling skills.  Grace’s most recent experience at Warner Bros. Discovery exposed her to digital marketing\, which will be valuable for her Bastion Amplify clients who have an active social media presence. It is Grace’s strong news and editorial sense\, writing\, campaign and project management skills\, however\, which have proven most transferable – a daily essential in her new role at Bastion Amplify.  It was her love of writing that encouraged Grace to make this career change; the ability of words to influence reputation remains powerful in today’s world. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/delicate-interactions-relational-skills-in-public-relations-consulting-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/relational-skills.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251119T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251119T130000 DTSTAMP:20260501T021751 CREATED:20251023T004055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T011845Z UID:50873-1763553600-1763557200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission: Pead DESCRIPTION:5th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewStudying towards a Communications or Marketing degree and keen to hear about where a job in the PR industry could take you? Or\, sitting there thinking to yourself ‘what on earth have I got myself into?’. Come along to this interactive panel event where you’ll hear from five young PR professionals about their experience in the communications and marketing sectors. They’ll cover off some tips and tricks that you might find helpful when looking for your first gig once you graduate from Uni\, and share some of their key lessons that have shaped their careers so far. Networking from 5:00pm with light refreshments and nibbles\, Panel to start at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Brooke Hurndell (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa\, Whakatōhea) is Co-Chair of the PRINZ (PR Institute of New Zealand) Northern Committee\, 2022 finalist of the Sally Logan-Milne Young PR Practitioner of the Year award and a Corporate Relations Partner at Spark where she’s part of the consumer team focused on how Spark’s technology and brand shows up for consumers. She graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations and Minoring in Journalism and has been working in the PR and communications industry for nearly seven years. Brooke ‘cut her teeth’ in agency land before pursuing a career in Sports PR where she’s spent the majority of her career undertaking Communications Manager positions at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and New Zealand Rugby League. With strong foundations in media relations\, stakeholder engagement and risk management and a passion for sport in tow\, Brooke has recently stepped into governance taking up Board Member roles with the 2022 Softball World Cup and North Harbour Softball Association. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sophie Wills GM Marketing & Communications\, New Zealand Rugby League With nearly seven years of experience in the PR and communications industry\, plus four years at New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL)\, Sophie is passionate about shaping rugby league’s narrative among fans\, communities and stakeholders. After graduating with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations from AUT\, Sophie began her career as a Corporate PR consultant before pursuing her love for rugby league and sports communication. In her role as General Manager of Communications and Marketing\, Sophie is responsible for all of NZRL’s external communications and the organisation’s media\, reputation and brand management strategies. Sophie leads a team of talented marketing and content creators\, and her role has seen her lead multiple international communications campaigns\, most recently the 2022 Rugby League World Cup tour in the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anaru Tuhi Communications Advisor\, Lotto NZ Anaru Tuhi (Tainui\, Te Rarawa\, Te Aupouri) is a Communications Advisor at Lotto NZ focusing on Corporate\, CSR and Māori engagement. Anaru has a passion for bringing his culture into the mahi he does and last year took a year off to study te reo Māori full-time. Anaru previously held various roles for nearly seven years at Spark NZ\, most recently as Corporate Relations Partner. Besides his roles in PR and comms\, Anaru also sits on the board of Copyright Licensing New Zealand and on the Sustainability Advisory Panel for TAB New Zealand. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morgan MacFadyen Senior Account Manager\, One Plus One Group Morgan is an enthusiastic and detail-oriented public relations generalist\, providing communication advice and support across a range of clients and industries.  With over five years experience\, Morgan is skilled in reputation management\, internal\, external\, employee and crisis communications\, social media\, project management\, event management\, stakeholder engagement and content development. Currently a Senior Account Manager at One Plus One Communications\, her working portfolio includes roles as a Senior Client Executive at SenateSHJ\, a Communications Advisor at Ports of Auckland\, and a number of PR internships under her belt.  Morgan holds a Bachelor of Communications Studies majoring in Public Relations and a Bachelor of Business double-majoring in Market Insights (Marketing\, Advertising\, Retail and Sales) and Management\, both from Auckland University of Technology. She is a member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand and achieved her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) in 2022. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace MacCormick PR Business Manager\, Bastion Amplify Although no stranger to the disciplines\, Grace is new to PR\, having recently joined Bastion Amplify as PR Business Manager. Grace has a strong understanding of the industry’s core competencies; a Bachelor of Communications with a major in Journalism and experience in a local newsroom\, which has honed her nose for news and storytelling skills.  Grace’s most recent experience at Warner Bros. Discovery exposed her to digital marketing\, which will be valuable for her Bastion Amplify clients who have an active social media presence. It is Grace’s strong news and editorial sense\, writing\, campaign and project management skills\, however\, which have proven most transferable – a daily essential in her new role at Bastion Amplify.  It was her love of writing that encouraged Grace to make this career change; the ability of words to influence reputation remains powerful in today’s world. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-a-gold-award-winning-submission-pead/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/250528_PRINZ-297-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251125T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251125T130000 DTSTAMP:20260501T021751 CREATED:20251023T011542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T021054Z UID:52787-1764072000-1764075600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission: Special PR DESCRIPTION:5th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewStudying towards a Communications or Marketing degree and keen to hear about where a job in the PR industry could take you? Or\, sitting there thinking to yourself ‘what on earth have I got myself into?’. Come along to this interactive panel event where you’ll hear from five young PR professionals about their experience in the communications and marketing sectors. They’ll cover off some tips and tricks that you might find helpful when looking for your first gig once you graduate from Uni\, and share some of their key lessons that have shaped their careers so far. Networking from 5:00pm with light refreshments and nibbles\, Panel to start at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Brooke Hurndell (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa\, Whakatōhea) is Co-Chair of the PRINZ (PR Institute of New Zealand) Northern Committee\, 2022 finalist of the Sally Logan-Milne Young PR Practitioner of the Year award and a Corporate Relations Partner at Spark where she’s part of the consumer team focused on how Spark’s technology and brand shows up for consumers. She graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations and Minoring in Journalism and has been working in the PR and communications industry for nearly seven years. Brooke ‘cut her teeth’ in agency land before pursuing a career in Sports PR where she’s spent the majority of her career undertaking Communications Manager positions at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and New Zealand Rugby League. With strong foundations in media relations\, stakeholder engagement and risk management and a passion for sport in tow\, Brooke has recently stepped into governance taking up Board Member roles with the 2022 Softball World Cup and North Harbour Softball Association. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sophie Wills GM Marketing & Communications\, New Zealand Rugby League With nearly seven years of experience in the PR and communications industry\, plus four years at New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL)\, Sophie is passionate about shaping rugby league’s narrative among fans\, communities and stakeholders. After graduating with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations from AUT\, Sophie began her career as a Corporate PR consultant before pursuing her love for rugby league and sports communication. In her role as General Manager of Communications and Marketing\, Sophie is responsible for all of NZRL’s external communications and the organisation’s media\, reputation and brand management strategies. Sophie leads a team of talented marketing and content creators\, and her role has seen her lead multiple international communications campaigns\, most recently the 2022 Rugby League World Cup tour in the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anaru Tuhi Communications Advisor\, Lotto NZ Anaru Tuhi (Tainui\, Te Rarawa\, Te Aupouri) is a Communications Advisor at Lotto NZ focusing on Corporate\, CSR and Māori engagement. Anaru has a passion for bringing his culture into the mahi he does and last year took a year off to study te reo Māori full-time. Anaru previously held various roles for nearly seven years at Spark NZ\, most recently as Corporate Relations Partner. Besides his roles in PR and comms\, Anaru also sits on the board of Copyright Licensing New Zealand and on the Sustainability Advisory Panel for TAB New Zealand. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morgan MacFadyen Senior Account Manager\, One Plus One Group Morgan is an enthusiastic and detail-oriented public relations generalist\, providing communication advice and support across a range of clients and industries.  With over five years experience\, Morgan is skilled in reputation management\, internal\, external\, employee and crisis communications\, social media\, project management\, event management\, stakeholder engagement and content development. Currently a Senior Account Manager at One Plus One Communications\, her working portfolio includes roles as a Senior Client Executive at SenateSHJ\, a Communications Advisor at Ports of Auckland\, and a number of PR internships under her belt.  Morgan holds a Bachelor of Communications Studies majoring in Public Relations and a Bachelor of Business double-majoring in Market Insights (Marketing\, Advertising\, Retail and Sales) and Management\, both from Auckland University of Technology. She is a member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand and achieved her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) in 2022. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace MacCormick PR Business Manager\, Bastion Amplify Although no stranger to the disciplines\, Grace is new to PR\, having recently joined Bastion Amplify as PR Business Manager. Grace has a strong understanding of the industry’s core competencies; a Bachelor of Communications with a major in Journalism and experience in a local newsroom\, which has honed her nose for news and storytelling skills.  Grace’s most recent experience at Warner Bros. Discovery exposed her to digital marketing\, which will be valuable for her Bastion Amplify clients who have an active social media presence. It is Grace’s strong news and editorial sense\, writing\, campaign and project management skills\, however\, which have proven most transferable – a daily essential in her new role at Bastion Amplify.  It was her love of writing that encouraged Grace to make this career change; the ability of words to influence reputation remains powerful in today’s world. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-a-gold-award-winning-submission-special-pr/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/250528_PRINZ-113-scaled-e1761181180399.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251127T150000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251127T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T021751 CREATED:20251104T015458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T030752Z UID:52898-1764255600-1764266400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:A PR Industry Celebration of Resilience and the Importance of Communications DESCRIPTION:5th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewStudying towards a Communications or Marketing degree and keen to hear about where a job in the PR industry could take you? Or\, sitting there thinking to yourself ‘what on earth have I got myself into?’. Come along to this interactive panel event where you’ll hear from five young PR professionals about their experience in the communications and marketing sectors. They’ll cover off some tips and tricks that you might find helpful when looking for your first gig once you graduate from Uni\, and share some of their key lessons that have shaped their careers so far. Networking from 5:00pm with light refreshments and nibbles\, Panel to start at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Brooke Hurndell (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa\, Whakatōhea) is Co-Chair of the PRINZ (PR Institute of New Zealand) Northern Committee\, 2022 finalist of the Sally Logan-Milne Young PR Practitioner of the Year award and a Corporate Relations Partner at Spark where she’s part of the consumer team focused on how Spark’s technology and brand shows up for consumers. She graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations and Minoring in Journalism and has been working in the PR and communications industry for nearly seven years. Brooke ‘cut her teeth’ in agency land before pursuing a career in Sports PR where she’s spent the majority of her career undertaking Communications Manager positions at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and New Zealand Rugby League. With strong foundations in media relations\, stakeholder engagement and risk management and a passion for sport in tow\, Brooke has recently stepped into governance taking up Board Member roles with the 2022 Softball World Cup and North Harbour Softball Association. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sophie Wills GM Marketing & Communications\, New Zealand Rugby League With nearly seven years of experience in the PR and communications industry\, plus four years at New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL)\, Sophie is passionate about shaping rugby league’s narrative among fans\, communities and stakeholders. After graduating with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations from AUT\, Sophie began her career as a Corporate PR consultant before pursuing her love for rugby league and sports communication. In her role as General Manager of Communications and Marketing\, Sophie is responsible for all of NZRL’s external communications and the organisation’s media\, reputation and brand management strategies. Sophie leads a team of talented marketing and content creators\, and her role has seen her lead multiple international communications campaigns\, most recently the 2022 Rugby League World Cup tour in the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anaru Tuhi Communications Advisor\, Lotto NZ Anaru Tuhi (Tainui\, Te Rarawa\, Te Aupouri) is a Communications Advisor at Lotto NZ focusing on Corporate\, CSR and Māori engagement. Anaru has a passion for bringing his culture into the mahi he does and last year took a year off to study te reo Māori full-time. Anaru previously held various roles for nearly seven years at Spark NZ\, most recently as Corporate Relations Partner. Besides his roles in PR and comms\, Anaru also sits on the board of Copyright Licensing New Zealand and on the Sustainability Advisory Panel for TAB New Zealand. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morgan MacFadyen Senior Account Manager\, One Plus One Group Morgan is an enthusiastic and detail-oriented public relations generalist\, providing communication advice and support across a range of clients and industries.  With over five years experience\, Morgan is skilled in reputation management\, internal\, external\, employee and crisis communications\, social media\, project management\, event management\, stakeholder engagement and content development. Currently a Senior Account Manager at One Plus One Communications\, her working portfolio includes roles as a Senior Client Executive at SenateSHJ\, a Communications Advisor at Ports of Auckland\, and a number of PR internships under her belt.  Morgan holds a Bachelor of Communications Studies majoring in Public Relations and a Bachelor of Business double-majoring in Market Insights (Marketing\, Advertising\, Retail and Sales) and Management\, both from Auckland University of Technology. She is a member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand and achieved her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) in 2022. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace MacCormick PR Business Manager\, Bastion Amplify Although no stranger to the disciplines\, Grace is new to PR\, having recently joined Bastion Amplify as PR Business Manager. Grace has a strong understanding of the industry’s core competencies; a Bachelor of Communications with a major in Journalism and experience in a local newsroom\, which has honed her nose for news and storytelling skills.  Grace’s most recent experience at Warner Bros. Discovery exposed her to digital marketing\, which will be valuable for her Bastion Amplify clients who have an active social media presence. It is Grace’s strong news and editorial sense\, writing\, campaign and project management skills\, however\, which have proven most transferable – a daily essential in her new role at Bastion Amplify.  It was her love of writing that encouraged Grace to make this career change; the ability of words to influence reputation remains powerful in today’s world. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-communicator-of-the-year/ LOCATION:Grand Millenium Hotel\, 71 Mayoral Drive\, Cnr Vincent Street\,\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-banners-43.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251127T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251127T193000 DTSTAMP:20260501T021752 CREATED:20251024T033520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T033821Z UID:52850-1764264600-1764271800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Celebrate the Season with PRINZ Southern DESCRIPTION:5th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewStudying towards a Communications or Marketing degree and keen to hear about where a job in the PR industry could take you? Or\, sitting there thinking to yourself ‘what on earth have I got myself into?’. Come along to this interactive panel event where you’ll hear from five young PR professionals about their experience in the communications and marketing sectors. They’ll cover off some tips and tricks that you might find helpful when looking for your first gig once you graduate from Uni\, and share some of their key lessons that have shaped their careers so far. Networking from 5:00pm with light refreshments and nibbles\, Panel to start at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Brooke Hurndell (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa\, Whakatōhea) is Co-Chair of the PRINZ (PR Institute of New Zealand) Northern Committee\, 2022 finalist of the Sally Logan-Milne Young PR Practitioner of the Year award and a Corporate Relations Partner at Spark where she’s part of the consumer team focused on how Spark’s technology and brand shows up for consumers. She graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations and Minoring in Journalism and has been working in the PR and communications industry for nearly seven years. Brooke ‘cut her teeth’ in agency land before pursuing a career in Sports PR where she’s spent the majority of her career undertaking Communications Manager positions at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and New Zealand Rugby League. With strong foundations in media relations\, stakeholder engagement and risk management and a passion for sport in tow\, Brooke has recently stepped into governance taking up Board Member roles with the 2022 Softball World Cup and North Harbour Softball Association. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sophie Wills GM Marketing & Communications\, New Zealand Rugby League With nearly seven years of experience in the PR and communications industry\, plus four years at New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL)\, Sophie is passionate about shaping rugby league’s narrative among fans\, communities and stakeholders. After graduating with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations from AUT\, Sophie began her career as a Corporate PR consultant before pursuing her love for rugby league and sports communication. In her role as General Manager of Communications and Marketing\, Sophie is responsible for all of NZRL’s external communications and the organisation’s media\, reputation and brand management strategies. Sophie leads a team of talented marketing and content creators\, and her role has seen her lead multiple international communications campaigns\, most recently the 2022 Rugby League World Cup tour in the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anaru Tuhi Communications Advisor\, Lotto NZ Anaru Tuhi (Tainui\, Te Rarawa\, Te Aupouri) is a Communications Advisor at Lotto NZ focusing on Corporate\, CSR and Māori engagement. Anaru has a passion for bringing his culture into the mahi he does and last year took a year off to study te reo Māori full-time. Anaru previously held various roles for nearly seven years at Spark NZ\, most recently as Corporate Relations Partner. Besides his roles in PR and comms\, Anaru also sits on the board of Copyright Licensing New Zealand and on the Sustainability Advisory Panel for TAB New Zealand. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morgan MacFadyen Senior Account Manager\, One Plus One Group Morgan is an enthusiastic and detail-oriented public relations generalist\, providing communication advice and support across a range of clients and industries.  With over five years experience\, Morgan is skilled in reputation management\, internal\, external\, employee and crisis communications\, social media\, project management\, event management\, stakeholder engagement and content development. Currently a Senior Account Manager at One Plus One Communications\, her working portfolio includes roles as a Senior Client Executive at SenateSHJ\, a Communications Advisor at Ports of Auckland\, and a number of PR internships under her belt.  Morgan holds a Bachelor of Communications Studies majoring in Public Relations and a Bachelor of Business double-majoring in Market Insights (Marketing\, Advertising\, Retail and Sales) and Management\, both from Auckland University of Technology. She is a member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand and achieved her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) in 2022. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace MacCormick PR Business Manager\, Bastion Amplify Although no stranger to the disciplines\, Grace is new to PR\, having recently joined Bastion Amplify as PR Business Manager. Grace has a strong understanding of the industry’s core competencies; a Bachelor of Communications with a major in Journalism and experience in a local newsroom\, which has honed her nose for news and storytelling skills.  Grace’s most recent experience at Warner Bros. Discovery exposed her to digital marketing\, which will be valuable for her Bastion Amplify clients who have an active social media presence. It is Grace’s strong news and editorial sense\, writing\, campaign and project management skills\, however\, which have proven most transferable – a daily essential in her new role at Bastion Amplify.  It was her love of writing that encouraged Grace to make this career change; the ability of words to influence reputation remains powerful in today’s world. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/celebrate-the-season-with-prinz-southern-2/ LOCATION:Muy Muy\, 44 Welles Street\, Christchurch ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2024-banners-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251202T103000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251202T130000 DTSTAMP:20260501T021752 CREATED:20251106T231826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T024617Z UID:52886-1764671400-1764680400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Making Data Work for You: Critical Thinking for Communicators DESCRIPTION:5th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewStudying towards a Communications or Marketing degree and keen to hear about where a job in the PR industry could take you? Or\, sitting there thinking to yourself ‘what on earth have I got myself into?’. Come along to this interactive panel event where you’ll hear from five young PR professionals about their experience in the communications and marketing sectors. They’ll cover off some tips and tricks that you might find helpful when looking for your first gig once you graduate from Uni\, and share some of their key lessons that have shaped their careers so far. Networking from 5:00pm with light refreshments and nibbles\, Panel to start at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Brooke Hurndell (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa\, Whakatōhea) is Co-Chair of the PRINZ (PR Institute of New Zealand) Northern Committee\, 2022 finalist of the Sally Logan-Milne Young PR Practitioner of the Year award and a Corporate Relations Partner at Spark where she’s part of the consumer team focused on how Spark’s technology and brand shows up for consumers. She graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations and Minoring in Journalism and has been working in the PR and communications industry for nearly seven years. Brooke ‘cut her teeth’ in agency land before pursuing a career in Sports PR where she’s spent the majority of her career undertaking Communications Manager positions at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and New Zealand Rugby League. With strong foundations in media relations\, stakeholder engagement and risk management and a passion for sport in tow\, Brooke has recently stepped into governance taking up Board Member roles with the 2022 Softball World Cup and North Harbour Softball Association. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sophie Wills GM Marketing & Communications\, New Zealand Rugby League With nearly seven years of experience in the PR and communications industry\, plus four years at New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL)\, Sophie is passionate about shaping rugby league’s narrative among fans\, communities and stakeholders. After graduating with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations from AUT\, Sophie began her career as a Corporate PR consultant before pursuing her love for rugby league and sports communication. In her role as General Manager of Communications and Marketing\, Sophie is responsible for all of NZRL’s external communications and the organisation’s media\, reputation and brand management strategies. Sophie leads a team of talented marketing and content creators\, and her role has seen her lead multiple international communications campaigns\, most recently the 2022 Rugby League World Cup tour in the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anaru Tuhi Communications Advisor\, Lotto NZ Anaru Tuhi (Tainui\, Te Rarawa\, Te Aupouri) is a Communications Advisor at Lotto NZ focusing on Corporate\, CSR and Māori engagement. Anaru has a passion for bringing his culture into the mahi he does and last year took a year off to study te reo Māori full-time. Anaru previously held various roles for nearly seven years at Spark NZ\, most recently as Corporate Relations Partner. Besides his roles in PR and comms\, Anaru also sits on the board of Copyright Licensing New Zealand and on the Sustainability Advisory Panel for TAB New Zealand. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morgan MacFadyen Senior Account Manager\, One Plus One Group Morgan is an enthusiastic and detail-oriented public relations generalist\, providing communication advice and support across a range of clients and industries.  With over five years experience\, Morgan is skilled in reputation management\, internal\, external\, employee and crisis communications\, social media\, project management\, event management\, stakeholder engagement and content development. Currently a Senior Account Manager at One Plus One Communications\, her working portfolio includes roles as a Senior Client Executive at SenateSHJ\, a Communications Advisor at Ports of Auckland\, and a number of PR internships under her belt.  Morgan holds a Bachelor of Communications Studies majoring in Public Relations and a Bachelor of Business double-majoring in Market Insights (Marketing\, Advertising\, Retail and Sales) and Management\, both from Auckland University of Technology. She is a member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand and achieved her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) in 2022. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace MacCormick PR Business Manager\, Bastion Amplify Although no stranger to the disciplines\, Grace is new to PR\, having recently joined Bastion Amplify as PR Business Manager. Grace has a strong understanding of the industry’s core competencies; a Bachelor of Communications with a major in Journalism and experience in a local newsroom\, which has honed her nose for news and storytelling skills.  Grace’s most recent experience at Warner Bros. Discovery exposed her to digital marketing\, which will be valuable for her Bastion Amplify clients who have an active social media presence. It is Grace’s strong news and editorial sense\, writing\, campaign and project management skills\, however\, which have proven most transferable – a daily essential in her new role at Bastion Amplify.  It was her love of writing that encouraged Grace to make this career change; the ability of words to influence reputation remains powerful in today’s world. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/making-data-work-for-you-critical-thinking-for-communicators/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-banners-39.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251202T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251202T190000 DTSTAMP:20260501T021752 CREATED:20251106T230557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T230557Z UID:53108-1764696600-1764702000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Internal Communicators Mixer DESCRIPTION:5th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewStudying towards a Communications or Marketing degree and keen to hear about where a job in the PR industry could take you? Or\, sitting there thinking to yourself ‘what on earth have I got myself into?’. Come along to this interactive panel event where you’ll hear from five young PR professionals about their experience in the communications and marketing sectors. They’ll cover off some tips and tricks that you might find helpful when looking for your first gig once you graduate from Uni\, and share some of their key lessons that have shaped their careers so far. Networking from 5:00pm with light refreshments and nibbles\, Panel to start at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Brooke Hurndell (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa\, Whakatōhea) is Co-Chair of the PRINZ (PR Institute of New Zealand) Northern Committee\, 2022 finalist of the Sally Logan-Milne Young PR Practitioner of the Year award and a Corporate Relations Partner at Spark where she’s part of the consumer team focused on how Spark’s technology and brand shows up for consumers. She graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations and Minoring in Journalism and has been working in the PR and communications industry for nearly seven years. Brooke ‘cut her teeth’ in agency land before pursuing a career in Sports PR where she’s spent the majority of her career undertaking Communications Manager positions at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and New Zealand Rugby League. With strong foundations in media relations\, stakeholder engagement and risk management and a passion for sport in tow\, Brooke has recently stepped into governance taking up Board Member roles with the 2022 Softball World Cup and North Harbour Softball Association. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sophie Wills GM Marketing & Communications\, New Zealand Rugby League With nearly seven years of experience in the PR and communications industry\, plus four years at New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL)\, Sophie is passionate about shaping rugby league’s narrative among fans\, communities and stakeholders. After graduating with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations from AUT\, Sophie began her career as a Corporate PR consultant before pursuing her love for rugby league and sports communication. In her role as General Manager of Communications and Marketing\, Sophie is responsible for all of NZRL’s external communications and the organisation’s media\, reputation and brand management strategies. Sophie leads a team of talented marketing and content creators\, and her role has seen her lead multiple international communications campaigns\, most recently the 2022 Rugby League World Cup tour in the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anaru Tuhi Communications Advisor\, Lotto NZ Anaru Tuhi (Tainui\, Te Rarawa\, Te Aupouri) is a Communications Advisor at Lotto NZ focusing on Corporate\, CSR and Māori engagement. Anaru has a passion for bringing his culture into the mahi he does and last year took a year off to study te reo Māori full-time. Anaru previously held various roles for nearly seven years at Spark NZ\, most recently as Corporate Relations Partner. Besides his roles in PR and comms\, Anaru also sits on the board of Copyright Licensing New Zealand and on the Sustainability Advisory Panel for TAB New Zealand. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morgan MacFadyen Senior Account Manager\, One Plus One Group Morgan is an enthusiastic and detail-oriented public relations generalist\, providing communication advice and support across a range of clients and industries.  With over five years experience\, Morgan is skilled in reputation management\, internal\, external\, employee and crisis communications\, social media\, project management\, event management\, stakeholder engagement and content development. Currently a Senior Account Manager at One Plus One Communications\, her working portfolio includes roles as a Senior Client Executive at SenateSHJ\, a Communications Advisor at Ports of Auckland\, and a number of PR internships under her belt.  Morgan holds a Bachelor of Communications Studies majoring in Public Relations and a Bachelor of Business double-majoring in Market Insights (Marketing\, Advertising\, Retail and Sales) and Management\, both from Auckland University of Technology. She is a member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand and achieved her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) in 2022. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace MacCormick PR Business Manager\, Bastion Amplify Although no stranger to the disciplines\, Grace is new to PR\, having recently joined Bastion Amplify as PR Business Manager. Grace has a strong understanding of the industry’s core competencies; a Bachelor of Communications with a major in Journalism and experience in a local newsroom\, which has honed her nose for news and storytelling skills.  Grace’s most recent experience at Warner Bros. Discovery exposed her to digital marketing\, which will be valuable for her Bastion Amplify clients who have an active social media presence. It is Grace’s strong news and editorial sense\, writing\, campaign and project management skills\, however\, which have proven most transferable – a daily essential in her new role at Bastion Amplify.  It was her love of writing that encouraged Grace to make this career change; the ability of words to influence reputation remains powerful in today’s world. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-internal-communicators-mixer/ LOCATION:Auckland Transport\, Ground Floor\, 20 Viaduct Harbour Avenue\, Auckland\, 1010 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-banners-42.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251203T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251203T130000 DTSTAMP:20260501T021752 CREATED:20251023T201422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T201507Z UID:52814-1764763200-1764766800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission: Hamilton City Council DESCRIPTION:5th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewStudying towards a Communications or Marketing degree and keen to hear about where a job in the PR industry could take you? Or\, sitting there thinking to yourself ‘what on earth have I got myself into?’. Come along to this interactive panel event where you’ll hear from five young PR professionals about their experience in the communications and marketing sectors. They’ll cover off some tips and tricks that you might find helpful when looking for your first gig once you graduate from Uni\, and share some of their key lessons that have shaped their careers so far. Networking from 5:00pm with light refreshments and nibbles\, Panel to start at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenters are..Brooke Hurndell (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa\, Whakatōhea) is Co-Chair of the PRINZ (PR Institute of New Zealand) Northern Committee\, 2022 finalist of the Sally Logan-Milne Young PR Practitioner of the Year award and a Corporate Relations Partner at Spark where she’s part of the consumer team focused on how Spark’s technology and brand shows up for consumers. She graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations and Minoring in Journalism and has been working in the PR and communications industry for nearly seven years. Brooke ‘cut her teeth’ in agency land before pursuing a career in Sports PR where she’s spent the majority of her career undertaking Communications Manager positions at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and New Zealand Rugby League. With strong foundations in media relations\, stakeholder engagement and risk management and a passion for sport in tow\, Brooke has recently stepped into governance taking up Board Member roles with the 2022 Softball World Cup and North Harbour Softball Association. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sophie Wills GM Marketing & Communications\, New Zealand Rugby League With nearly seven years of experience in the PR and communications industry\, plus four years at New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL)\, Sophie is passionate about shaping rugby league’s narrative among fans\, communities and stakeholders. After graduating with a Bachelor of Communications Majoring in Public Relations from AUT\, Sophie began her career as a Corporate PR consultant before pursuing her love for rugby league and sports communication. In her role as General Manager of Communications and Marketing\, Sophie is responsible for all of NZRL’s external communications and the organisation’s media\, reputation and brand management strategies. Sophie leads a team of talented marketing and content creators\, and her role has seen her lead multiple international communications campaigns\, most recently the 2022 Rugby League World Cup tour in the UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anaru Tuhi Communications Advisor\, Lotto NZ Anaru Tuhi (Tainui\, Te Rarawa\, Te Aupouri) is a Communications Advisor at Lotto NZ focusing on Corporate\, CSR and Māori engagement. Anaru has a passion for bringing his culture into the mahi he does and last year took a year off to study te reo Māori full-time. Anaru previously held various roles for nearly seven years at Spark NZ\, most recently as Corporate Relations Partner. Besides his roles in PR and comms\, Anaru also sits on the board of Copyright Licensing New Zealand and on the Sustainability Advisory Panel for TAB New Zealand. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Morgan MacFadyen Senior Account Manager\, One Plus One Group Morgan is an enthusiastic and detail-oriented public relations generalist\, providing communication advice and support across a range of clients and industries.  With over five years experience\, Morgan is skilled in reputation management\, internal\, external\, employee and crisis communications\, social media\, project management\, event management\, stakeholder engagement and content development. Currently a Senior Account Manager at One Plus One Communications\, her working portfolio includes roles as a Senior Client Executive at SenateSHJ\, a Communications Advisor at Ports of Auckland\, and a number of PR internships under her belt.  Morgan holds a Bachelor of Communications Studies majoring in Public Relations and a Bachelor of Business double-majoring in Market Insights (Marketing\, Advertising\, Retail and Sales) and Management\, both from Auckland University of Technology. She is a member of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand and achieved her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) in 2022. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grace MacCormick PR Business Manager\, Bastion Amplify Although no stranger to the disciplines\, Grace is new to PR\, having recently joined Bastion Amplify as PR Business Manager. Grace has a strong understanding of the industry’s core competencies; a Bachelor of Communications with a major in Journalism and experience in a local newsroom\, which has honed her nose for news and storytelling skills.  Grace’s most recent experience at Warner Bros. Discovery exposed her to digital marketing\, which will be valuable for her Bastion Amplify clients who have an active social media presence. It is Grace’s strong news and editorial sense\, writing\, campaign and project management skills\, however\, which have proven most transferable – a daily essential in her new role at Bastion Amplify.  It was her love of writing that encouraged Grace to make this career change; the ability of words to influence reputation remains powerful in today’s world. 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