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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260416T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260416T091500
DTSTAMP:20260616T171837
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SUMMARY:Auckland Breakfast Event: New Zealanders love podcasts - Here's how to make it work for your organisation
DESCRIPTION:31 May 2023						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewBrought to you by the PR Institute of NZ (PRINZ) and the Waikato Branch of the Institute of Directors. Lunch provided as a ‘grazing platter’ format with all dietary requirements catered for. Cash bar. Free parking on site. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Barry Soper\, one of New Zealand’s most highly respected journalists and political commentators.  On 31 March\, Barry stepped down from his full-time role in the Parliamentary Press Gallery and was recognised at a gala dinner celebration.  Later in the year\, he will resume a part-time role in the Press Gallery\, set to cover his 12th Prime Minister – meaning his reporting career will have spanned an even dozen PMs. Barry came to the gallery as political editor for private radio but during his time he has made frequent appearances on television commentating on politics. He has also fronted Counterpoint for TVNZ\, Right of Reply\, an interview show in the leadup to the last election for Saturn\, and Absolutely Soper\, a light hearted weekly feature which was part of TV2’s late night news. As well as spending time as a radio talkback host. He also served an unprecedented three terms as chairman of the press gallery. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Through his work he has known and travelled abroad with seven Prime Ministers\, the first of whom was Rob Muldoon. He has also met some of the most celebrated world leaders\, including Nelson Mandela\, Margaret Thatcher\, Jimmy Carter\, most of the Australian Prime Ministers\, among them Paul Keating who once called him a “blow fly”\, and President Bill Clinton. Barry covered both the Fijian coups in 1987 and 2000\, and was the first international journalist to secure an interview with rebel leader\, George Speight. He was also the only New Zealand broadcast journalist to stay on in Suva after the shooting started within a week of the coup. In 2001\, Soper was named Individual Radio Journalist of the Year at the radio awards.Currently\, Soper’s main role is that of political editor for Newstalk ZB.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-breakfast-event-new-zealanders-love-podcasts-heres-how-to-make-it-work-for-your-organisation/
LOCATION:Hays Recruitment\, Level 36\, ANZ Centre\, 23-29 Albert Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260420T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260423T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T171838
CREATED:20251218T003435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T214134Z
UID:53803-1776677400-1776945600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:31 May 2023						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewBrought to you by the PR Institute of NZ (PRINZ) and the Waikato Branch of the Institute of Directors. Lunch provided as a ‘grazing platter’ format with all dietary requirements catered for. Cash bar. Free parking on site. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Barry Soper\, one of New Zealand’s most highly respected journalists and political commentators.  On 31 March\, Barry stepped down from his full-time role in the Parliamentary Press Gallery and was recognised at a gala dinner celebration.  Later in the year\, he will resume a part-time role in the Press Gallery\, set to cover his 12th Prime Minister – meaning his reporting career will have spanned an even dozen PMs. Barry came to the gallery as political editor for private radio but during his time he has made frequent appearances on television commentating on politics. He has also fronted Counterpoint for TVNZ\, Right of Reply\, an interview show in the leadup to the last election for Saturn\, and Absolutely Soper\, a light hearted weekly feature which was part of TV2’s late night news. As well as spending time as a radio talkback host. He also served an unprecedented three terms as chairman of the press gallery. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Through his work he has known and travelled abroad with seven Prime Ministers\, the first of whom was Rob Muldoon. He has also met some of the most celebrated world leaders\, including Nelson Mandela\, Margaret Thatcher\, Jimmy Carter\, most of the Australian Prime Ministers\, among them Paul Keating who once called him a “blow fly”\, and President Bill Clinton. Barry covered both the Fijian coups in 1987 and 2000\, and was the first international journalist to secure an interview with rebel leader\, George Speight. He was also the only New Zealand broadcast journalist to stay on in Suva after the shooting started within a week of the coup. In 2001\, Soper was named Individual Radio Journalist of the Year at the radio awards.Currently\, Soper’s main role is that of political editor for Newstalk ZB.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-strategy-and-evaluation-7/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260421T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260421T130000
DTSTAMP:20260616T171838
CREATED:20260326T012209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T012209Z
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Real-Time Salary Insights with LiveRem - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:31 May 2023						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewBrought to you by the PR Institute of NZ (PRINZ) and the Waikato Branch of the Institute of Directors. Lunch provided as a ‘grazing platter’ format with all dietary requirements catered for. Cash bar. Free parking on site. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Barry Soper\, one of New Zealand’s most highly respected journalists and political commentators.  On 31 March\, Barry stepped down from his full-time role in the Parliamentary Press Gallery and was recognised at a gala dinner celebration.  Later in the year\, he will resume a part-time role in the Press Gallery\, set to cover his 12th Prime Minister – meaning his reporting career will have spanned an even dozen PMs. Barry came to the gallery as political editor for private radio but during his time he has made frequent appearances on television commentating on politics. He has also fronted Counterpoint for TVNZ\, Right of Reply\, an interview show in the leadup to the last election for Saturn\, and Absolutely Soper\, a light hearted weekly feature which was part of TV2’s late night news. As well as spending time as a radio talkback host. He also served an unprecedented three terms as chairman of the press gallery. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Through his work he has known and travelled abroad with seven Prime Ministers\, the first of whom was Rob Muldoon. He has also met some of the most celebrated world leaders\, including Nelson Mandela\, Margaret Thatcher\, Jimmy Carter\, most of the Australian Prime Ministers\, among them Paul Keating who once called him a “blow fly”\, and President Bill Clinton. Barry covered both the Fijian coups in 1987 and 2000\, and was the first international journalist to secure an interview with rebel leader\, George Speight. He was also the only New Zealand broadcast journalist to stay on in Suva after the shooting started within a week of the coup. In 2001\, Soper was named Individual Radio Journalist of the Year at the radio awards.Currently\, Soper’s main role is that of political editor for Newstalk ZB.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/unlocking-real-time-salary-insights-with-liverem-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260429T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T171838
CREATED:20251218T010712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T030523Z
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SUMMARY:Issues and Crisis Management
DESCRIPTION:31 May 2023						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewBrought to you by the PR Institute of NZ (PRINZ) and the Waikato Branch of the Institute of Directors. Lunch provided as a ‘grazing platter’ format with all dietary requirements catered for. Cash bar. Free parking on site. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Barry Soper\, one of New Zealand’s most highly respected journalists and political commentators.  On 31 March\, Barry stepped down from his full-time role in the Parliamentary Press Gallery and was recognised at a gala dinner celebration.  Later in the year\, he will resume a part-time role in the Press Gallery\, set to cover his 12th Prime Minister – meaning his reporting career will have spanned an even dozen PMs. Barry came to the gallery as political editor for private radio but during his time he has made frequent appearances on television commentating on politics. He has also fronted Counterpoint for TVNZ\, Right of Reply\, an interview show in the leadup to the last election for Saturn\, and Absolutely Soper\, a light hearted weekly feature which was part of TV2’s late night news. As well as spending time as a radio talkback host. He also served an unprecedented three terms as chairman of the press gallery. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Through his work he has known and travelled abroad with seven Prime Ministers\, the first of whom was Rob Muldoon. He has also met some of the most celebrated world leaders\, including Nelson Mandela\, Margaret Thatcher\, Jimmy Carter\, most of the Australian Prime Ministers\, among them Paul Keating who once called him a “blow fly”\, and President Bill Clinton. Barry covered both the Fijian coups in 1987 and 2000\, and was the first international journalist to secure an interview with rebel leader\, George Speight. He was also the only New Zealand broadcast journalist to stay on in Suva after the shooting started within a week of the coup. In 2001\, Soper was named Individual Radio Journalist of the Year at the radio awards.Currently\, Soper’s main role is that of political editor for Newstalk ZB.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/issues-and-crisis-management-8/
LOCATION:GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Offices\, 100 College Hill\, Auckland\, Ponsonby\, 1011\, New Zealand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T090000
DTSTAMP:20260616T171838
CREATED:20260330T040931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T040931Z
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SUMMARY:Breakfast for the brain: Critical thinking
DESCRIPTION:31 May 2023						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewBrought to you by the PR Institute of NZ (PRINZ) and the Waikato Branch of the Institute of Directors. Lunch provided as a ‘grazing platter’ format with all dietary requirements catered for. Cash bar. Free parking on site. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Barry Soper\, one of New Zealand’s most highly respected journalists and political commentators.  On 31 March\, Barry stepped down from his full-time role in the Parliamentary Press Gallery and was recognised at a gala dinner celebration.  Later in the year\, he will resume a part-time role in the Press Gallery\, set to cover his 12th Prime Minister – meaning his reporting career will have spanned an even dozen PMs. Barry came to the gallery as political editor for private radio but during his time he has made frequent appearances on television commentating on politics. He has also fronted Counterpoint for TVNZ\, Right of Reply\, an interview show in the leadup to the last election for Saturn\, and Absolutely Soper\, a light hearted weekly feature which was part of TV2’s late night news. As well as spending time as a radio talkback host. He also served an unprecedented three terms as chairman of the press gallery. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Through his work he has known and travelled abroad with seven Prime Ministers\, the first of whom was Rob Muldoon. He has also met some of the most celebrated world leaders\, including Nelson Mandela\, Margaret Thatcher\, Jimmy Carter\, most of the Australian Prime Ministers\, among them Paul Keating who once called him a “blow fly”\, and President Bill Clinton. Barry covered both the Fijian coups in 1987 and 2000\, and was the first international journalist to secure an interview with rebel leader\, George Speight. He was also the only New Zealand broadcast journalist to stay on in Suva after the shooting started within a week of the coup. In 2001\, Soper was named Individual Radio Journalist of the Year at the radio awards.Currently\, Soper’s main role is that of political editor for Newstalk ZB.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/breakfast-for-the-brain-critical-thinking/
LOCATION:Environment Canterbury\, 200 Tuam Street\, Christchurch\, 8011
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T193000
DTSTAMP:20260616T171838
CREATED:20260417T050535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T044057Z
UID:55952-1777570200-1777577400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:UC Student Networking Event: The Inside Track
DESCRIPTION:31 May 2023						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewBrought to you by the PR Institute of NZ (PRINZ) and the Waikato Branch of the Institute of Directors. Lunch provided as a ‘grazing platter’ format with all dietary requirements catered for. Cash bar. Free parking on site. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Barry Soper\, one of New Zealand’s most highly respected journalists and political commentators.  On 31 March\, Barry stepped down from his full-time role in the Parliamentary Press Gallery and was recognised at a gala dinner celebration.  Later in the year\, he will resume a part-time role in the Press Gallery\, set to cover his 12th Prime Minister – meaning his reporting career will have spanned an even dozen PMs. Barry came to the gallery as political editor for private radio but during his time he has made frequent appearances on television commentating on politics. He has also fronted Counterpoint for TVNZ\, Right of Reply\, an interview show in the leadup to the last election for Saturn\, and Absolutely Soper\, a light hearted weekly feature which was part of TV2’s late night news. As well as spending time as a radio talkback host. He also served an unprecedented three terms as chairman of the press gallery. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Through his work he has known and travelled abroad with seven Prime Ministers\, the first of whom was Rob Muldoon. He has also met some of the most celebrated world leaders\, including Nelson Mandela\, Margaret Thatcher\, Jimmy Carter\, most of the Australian Prime Ministers\, among them Paul Keating who once called him a “blow fly”\, and President Bill Clinton. Barry covered both the Fijian coups in 1987 and 2000\, and was the first international journalist to secure an interview with rebel leader\, George Speight. He was also the only New Zealand broadcast journalist to stay on in Suva after the shooting started within a week of the coup. In 2001\, Soper was named Individual Radio Journalist of the Year at the radio awards.Currently\, Soper’s main role is that of political editor for Newstalk ZB.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/uc-student-networking-event-the-inside-track/
LOCATION:James Logie Room 613\, 20 Kirkwood Avenue\, Upper Riccarton\, Christchurch\, 8041\, New Zealand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260505T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260505T124500
DTSTAMP:20260616T171838
CREATED:20260114T215535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T105512Z
UID:53843-1777973400-1777985100@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:31 May 2023						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewBrought to you by the PR Institute of NZ (PRINZ) and the Waikato Branch of the Institute of Directors. Lunch provided as a ‘grazing platter’ format with all dietary requirements catered for. Cash bar. Free parking on site. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Barry Soper\, one of New Zealand’s most highly respected journalists and political commentators.  On 31 March\, Barry stepped down from his full-time role in the Parliamentary Press Gallery and was recognised at a gala dinner celebration.  Later in the year\, he will resume a part-time role in the Press Gallery\, set to cover his 12th Prime Minister – meaning his reporting career will have spanned an even dozen PMs. Barry came to the gallery as political editor for private radio but during his time he has made frequent appearances on television commentating on politics. He has also fronted Counterpoint for TVNZ\, Right of Reply\, an interview show in the leadup to the last election for Saturn\, and Absolutely Soper\, a light hearted weekly feature which was part of TV2’s late night news. As well as spending time as a radio talkback host. He also served an unprecedented three terms as chairman of the press gallery. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Through his work he has known and travelled abroad with seven Prime Ministers\, the first of whom was Rob Muldoon. He has also met some of the most celebrated world leaders\, including Nelson Mandela\, Margaret Thatcher\, Jimmy Carter\, most of the Australian Prime Ministers\, among them Paul Keating who once called him a “blow fly”\, and President Bill Clinton. Barry covered both the Fijian coups in 1987 and 2000\, and was the first international journalist to secure an interview with rebel leader\, George Speight. He was also the only New Zealand broadcast journalist to stay on in Suva after the shooting started within a week of the coup. In 2001\, Soper was named Individual Radio Journalist of the Year at the radio awards.Currently\, Soper’s main role is that of political editor for Newstalk ZB.
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-3/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260507T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260507T183000
DTSTAMP:20260616T171838
CREATED:20260501T045628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T051920Z
UID:56319-1778173200-1778178600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:31 May 2023						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewBrought to you by the PR Institute of NZ (PRINZ) and the Waikato Branch of the Institute of Directors. Lunch provided as a ‘grazing platter’ format with all dietary requirements catered for. Cash bar. Free parking on site. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Barry Soper\, one of New Zealand’s most highly respected journalists and political commentators.  On 31 March\, Barry stepped down from his full-time role in the Parliamentary Press Gallery and was recognised at a gala dinner celebration.  Later in the year\, he will resume a part-time role in the Press Gallery\, set to cover his 12th Prime Minister – meaning his reporting career will have spanned an even dozen PMs. Barry came to the gallery as political editor for private radio but during his time he has made frequent appearances on television commentating on politics. He has also fronted Counterpoint for TVNZ\, Right of Reply\, an interview show in the leadup to the last election for Saturn\, and Absolutely Soper\, a light hearted weekly feature which was part of TV2’s late night news. As well as spending time as a radio talkback host. He also served an unprecedented three terms as chairman of the press gallery. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Through his work he has known and travelled abroad with seven Prime Ministers\, the first of whom was Rob Muldoon. He has also met some of the most celebrated world leaders\, including Nelson Mandela\, Margaret Thatcher\, Jimmy Carter\, most of the Australian Prime Ministers\, among them Paul Keating who once called him a “blow fly”\, and President Bill Clinton. Barry covered both the Fijian coups in 1987 and 2000\, and was the first international journalist to secure an interview with rebel leader\, George Speight. He was also the only New Zealand broadcast journalist to stay on in Suva after the shooting started within a week of the coup. In 2001\, Soper was named Individual Radio Journalist of the Year at the radio awards.Currently\, Soper’s main role is that of political editor for Newstalk ZB.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-9/
LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260513T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T171838
CREATED:20260203T000920Z
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UID:53825-1778662800-1779278400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:The Inside Scoop: Strategic Internal Comms for Your Organisation
DESCRIPTION:31 May 2023						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewBrought to you by the PR Institute of NZ (PRINZ) and the Waikato Branch of the Institute of Directors. Lunch provided as a ‘grazing platter’ format with all dietary requirements catered for. Cash bar. Free parking on site. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Barry Soper\, one of New Zealand’s most highly respected journalists and political commentators.  On 31 March\, Barry stepped down from his full-time role in the Parliamentary Press Gallery and was recognised at a gala dinner celebration.  Later in the year\, he will resume a part-time role in the Press Gallery\, set to cover his 12th Prime Minister – meaning his reporting career will have spanned an even dozen PMs. Barry came to the gallery as political editor for private radio but during his time he has made frequent appearances on television commentating on politics. He has also fronted Counterpoint for TVNZ\, Right of Reply\, an interview show in the leadup to the last election for Saturn\, and Absolutely Soper\, a light hearted weekly feature which was part of TV2’s late night news. As well as spending time as a radio talkback host. He also served an unprecedented three terms as chairman of the press gallery. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Through his work he has known and travelled abroad with seven Prime Ministers\, the first of whom was Rob Muldoon. He has also met some of the most celebrated world leaders\, including Nelson Mandela\, Margaret Thatcher\, Jimmy Carter\, most of the Australian Prime Ministers\, among them Paul Keating who once called him a “blow fly”\, and President Bill Clinton. Barry covered both the Fijian coups in 1987 and 2000\, and was the first international journalist to secure an interview with rebel leader\, George Speight. He was also the only New Zealand broadcast journalist to stay on in Suva after the shooting started within a week of the coup. In 2001\, Soper was named Individual Radio Journalist of the Year at the radio awards.Currently\, Soper’s main role is that of political editor for Newstalk ZB.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-inside-scoop-strategic-internal-comms-for-your-organisation/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260519T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260519T173000
DTSTAMP:20260616T171838
CREATED:20260504T040947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T040947Z
UID:56336-1779206400-1779211800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Waikato Event: Raise a glass to our local PR champions
DESCRIPTION:31 May 2023						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewBrought to you by the PR Institute of NZ (PRINZ) and the Waikato Branch of the Institute of Directors. Lunch provided as a ‘grazing platter’ format with all dietary requirements catered for. Cash bar. Free parking on site. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Barry Soper\, one of New Zealand’s most highly respected journalists and political commentators.  On 31 March\, Barry stepped down from his full-time role in the Parliamentary Press Gallery and was recognised at a gala dinner celebration.  Later in the year\, he will resume a part-time role in the Press Gallery\, set to cover his 12th Prime Minister – meaning his reporting career will have spanned an even dozen PMs. Barry came to the gallery as political editor for private radio but during his time he has made frequent appearances on television commentating on politics. He has also fronted Counterpoint for TVNZ\, Right of Reply\, an interview show in the leadup to the last election for Saturn\, and Absolutely Soper\, a light hearted weekly feature which was part of TV2’s late night news. As well as spending time as a radio talkback host. He also served an unprecedented three terms as chairman of the press gallery. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Through his work he has known and travelled abroad with seven Prime Ministers\, the first of whom was Rob Muldoon. He has also met some of the most celebrated world leaders\, including Nelson Mandela\, Margaret Thatcher\, Jimmy Carter\, most of the Australian Prime Ministers\, among them Paul Keating who once called him a “blow fly”\, and President Bill Clinton. Barry covered both the Fijian coups in 1987 and 2000\, and was the first international journalist to secure an interview with rebel leader\, George Speight. He was also the only New Zealand broadcast journalist to stay on in Suva after the shooting started within a week of the coup. In 2001\, Soper was named Individual Radio Journalist of the Year at the radio awards.Currently\, Soper’s main role is that of political editor for Newstalk ZB.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-event-raise-a-glass-to-our-local-pr-champions/
LOCATION:Reggies\, Made Hamilton\, 401 Grey Street\, Hamilton East\, Hamilton\, 3216\, New Zealand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260603T150000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260603T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T171838
CREATED:20260420T040810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T025816Z
UID:55994-1780498800-1780506000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:PRINZ Annual General Meeting 2026
DESCRIPTION:31 May 2023						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewBrought to you by the PR Institute of NZ (PRINZ) and the Waikato Branch of the Institute of Directors. Lunch provided as a ‘grazing platter’ format with all dietary requirements catered for. Cash bar. Free parking on site. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Barry Soper\, one of New Zealand’s most highly respected journalists and political commentators.  On 31 March\, Barry stepped down from his full-time role in the Parliamentary Press Gallery and was recognised at a gala dinner celebration.  Later in the year\, he will resume a part-time role in the Press Gallery\, set to cover his 12th Prime Minister – meaning his reporting career will have spanned an even dozen PMs. Barry came to the gallery as political editor for private radio but during his time he has made frequent appearances on television commentating on politics. He has also fronted Counterpoint for TVNZ\, Right of Reply\, an interview show in the leadup to the last election for Saturn\, and Absolutely Soper\, a light hearted weekly feature which was part of TV2’s late night news. As well as spending time as a radio talkback host. He also served an unprecedented three terms as chairman of the press gallery. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Through his work he has known and travelled abroad with seven Prime Ministers\, the first of whom was Rob Muldoon. He has also met some of the most celebrated world leaders\, including Nelson Mandela\, Margaret Thatcher\, Jimmy Carter\, most of the Australian Prime Ministers\, among them Paul Keating who once called him a “blow fly”\, and President Bill Clinton. Barry covered both the Fijian coups in 1987 and 2000\, and was the first international journalist to secure an interview with rebel leader\, George Speight. He was also the only New Zealand broadcast journalist to stay on in Suva after the shooting started within a week of the coup. In 2001\, Soper was named Individual Radio Journalist of the Year at the radio awards.Currently\, Soper’s main role is that of political editor for Newstalk ZB.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-annual-general-meeting-2026/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260603T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260603T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T171838
CREATED:20260505T021729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T021729Z
UID:56351-1780509600-1780520400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Fellows and Life Members Annual Dinner
DESCRIPTION:31 May 2023						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewBrought to you by the PR Institute of NZ (PRINZ) and the Waikato Branch of the Institute of Directors. Lunch provided as a ‘grazing platter’ format with all dietary requirements catered for. Cash bar. Free parking on site. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Barry Soper\, one of New Zealand’s most highly respected journalists and political commentators.  On 31 March\, Barry stepped down from his full-time role in the Parliamentary Press Gallery and was recognised at a gala dinner celebration.  Later in the year\, he will resume a part-time role in the Press Gallery\, set to cover his 12th Prime Minister – meaning his reporting career will have spanned an even dozen PMs. Barry came to the gallery as political editor for private radio but during his time he has made frequent appearances on television commentating on politics. He has also fronted Counterpoint for TVNZ\, Right of Reply\, an interview show in the leadup to the last election for Saturn\, and Absolutely Soper\, a light hearted weekly feature which was part of TV2’s late night news. As well as spending time as a radio talkback host. He also served an unprecedented three terms as chairman of the press gallery. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Through his work he has known and travelled abroad with seven Prime Ministers\, the first of whom was Rob Muldoon. He has also met some of the most celebrated world leaders\, including Nelson Mandela\, Margaret Thatcher\, Jimmy Carter\, most of the Australian Prime Ministers\, among them Paul Keating who once called him a “blow fly”\, and President Bill Clinton. Barry covered both the Fijian coups in 1987 and 2000\, and was the first international journalist to secure an interview with rebel leader\, George Speight. He was also the only New Zealand broadcast journalist to stay on in Suva after the shooting started within a week of the coup. In 2001\, Soper was named Individual Radio Journalist of the Year at the radio awards.Currently\, Soper’s main role is that of political editor for Newstalk ZB.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/fellows-and-life-members-annual-dinner-2/
LOCATION:The Portland Public House\, 463 New North Road\, Kingsland\, Auckland\, 1021
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T171838
CREATED:20260412T220914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T001523Z
UID:55703-1780560000-1780592400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:PRINZ Conference 2026: Meet the Future
DESCRIPTION:31 May 2023						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewBrought to you by the PR Institute of NZ (PRINZ) and the Waikato Branch of the Institute of Directors. Lunch provided as a ‘grazing platter’ format with all dietary requirements catered for. Cash bar. Free parking on site. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Barry Soper\, one of New Zealand’s most highly respected journalists and political commentators.  On 31 March\, Barry stepped down from his full-time role in the Parliamentary Press Gallery and was recognised at a gala dinner celebration.  Later in the year\, he will resume a part-time role in the Press Gallery\, set to cover his 12th Prime Minister – meaning his reporting career will have spanned an even dozen PMs. Barry came to the gallery as political editor for private radio but during his time he has made frequent appearances on television commentating on politics. He has also fronted Counterpoint for TVNZ\, Right of Reply\, an interview show in the leadup to the last election for Saturn\, and Absolutely Soper\, a light hearted weekly feature which was part of TV2’s late night news. As well as spending time as a radio talkback host. He also served an unprecedented three terms as chairman of the press gallery. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Through his work he has known and travelled abroad with seven Prime Ministers\, the first of whom was Rob Muldoon. He has also met some of the most celebrated world leaders\, including Nelson Mandela\, Margaret Thatcher\, Jimmy Carter\, most of the Australian Prime Ministers\, among them Paul Keating who once called him a “blow fly”\, and President Bill Clinton. Barry covered both the Fijian coups in 1987 and 2000\, and was the first international journalist to secure an interview with rebel leader\, George Speight. He was also the only New Zealand broadcast journalist to stay on in Suva after the shooting started within a week of the coup. In 2001\, Soper was named Individual Radio Journalist of the Year at the radio awards.Currently\, Soper’s main role is that of political editor for Newstalk ZB.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-conference-2026-meet-the-future/
LOCATION:Hilton Auckland\, 147 Quay Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T233000
DTSTAMP:20260616T171838
CREATED:20260414T210700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T044804Z
UID:55782-1780597800-1780615800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:2026 PRINZ Awards Gala Dinner
DESCRIPTION:31 May 2023						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewBrought to you by the PR Institute of NZ (PRINZ) and the Waikato Branch of the Institute of Directors. Lunch provided as a ‘grazing platter’ format with all dietary requirements catered for. Cash bar. Free parking on site. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Barry Soper\, one of New Zealand’s most highly respected journalists and political commentators.  On 31 March\, Barry stepped down from his full-time role in the Parliamentary Press Gallery and was recognised at a gala dinner celebration.  Later in the year\, he will resume a part-time role in the Press Gallery\, set to cover his 12th Prime Minister – meaning his reporting career will have spanned an even dozen PMs. Barry came to the gallery as political editor for private radio but during his time he has made frequent appearances on television commentating on politics. He has also fronted Counterpoint for TVNZ\, Right of Reply\, an interview show in the leadup to the last election for Saturn\, and Absolutely Soper\, a light hearted weekly feature which was part of TV2’s late night news. As well as spending time as a radio talkback host. He also served an unprecedented three terms as chairman of the press gallery. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Through his work he has known and travelled abroad with seven Prime Ministers\, the first of whom was Rob Muldoon. He has also met some of the most celebrated world leaders\, including Nelson Mandela\, Margaret Thatcher\, Jimmy Carter\, most of the Australian Prime Ministers\, among them Paul Keating who once called him a “blow fly”\, and President Bill Clinton. Barry covered both the Fijian coups in 1987 and 2000\, and was the first international journalist to secure an interview with rebel leader\, George Speight. He was also the only New Zealand broadcast journalist to stay on in Suva after the shooting started within a week of the coup. In 2001\, Soper was named Individual Radio Journalist of the Year at the radio awards.Currently\, Soper’s main role is that of political editor for Newstalk ZB.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/2026-prinz-awards-gala-dinner/
LOCATION:Hilton Auckland\, 147 Quay Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260611T163000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260611T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T171838
CREATED:20260508T005543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T005543Z
UID:56545-1781195400-1781204400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:PRINZ Tauranga Winter Mix & Mingle
DESCRIPTION:31 May 2023						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewBrought to you by the PR Institute of NZ (PRINZ) and the Waikato Branch of the Institute of Directors. Lunch provided as a ‘grazing platter’ format with all dietary requirements catered for. Cash bar. Free parking on site. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Barry Soper\, one of New Zealand’s most highly respected journalists and political commentators.  On 31 March\, Barry stepped down from his full-time role in the Parliamentary Press Gallery and was recognised at a gala dinner celebration.  Later in the year\, he will resume a part-time role in the Press Gallery\, set to cover his 12th Prime Minister – meaning his reporting career will have spanned an even dozen PMs. Barry came to the gallery as political editor for private radio but during his time he has made frequent appearances on television commentating on politics. He has also fronted Counterpoint for TVNZ\, Right of Reply\, an interview show in the leadup to the last election for Saturn\, and Absolutely Soper\, a light hearted weekly feature which was part of TV2’s late night news. As well as spending time as a radio talkback host. He also served an unprecedented three terms as chairman of the press gallery. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Through his work he has known and travelled abroad with seven Prime Ministers\, the first of whom was Rob Muldoon. He has also met some of the most celebrated world leaders\, including Nelson Mandela\, Margaret Thatcher\, Jimmy Carter\, most of the Australian Prime Ministers\, among them Paul Keating who once called him a “blow fly”\, and President Bill Clinton. Barry covered both the Fijian coups in 1987 and 2000\, and was the first international journalist to secure an interview with rebel leader\, George Speight. He was also the only New Zealand broadcast journalist to stay on in Suva after the shooting started within a week of the coup. In 2001\, Soper was named Individual Radio Journalist of the Year at the radio awards.Currently\, Soper’s main role is that of political editor for Newstalk ZB.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-tauranga-winter-mix-mingle/
LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260622T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T171838
CREATED:20260302T033739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T003818Z
UID:54988-1782122400-1782388800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Incorporating Tiriti-based Principles into Public Relations Practice
DESCRIPTION:31 May 2023						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewBrought to you by the PR Institute of NZ (PRINZ) and the Waikato Branch of the Institute of Directors. Lunch provided as a ‘grazing platter’ format with all dietary requirements catered for. Cash bar. Free parking on site. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Barry Soper\, one of New Zealand’s most highly respected journalists and political commentators.  On 31 March\, Barry stepped down from his full-time role in the Parliamentary Press Gallery and was recognised at a gala dinner celebration.  Later in the year\, he will resume a part-time role in the Press Gallery\, set to cover his 12th Prime Minister – meaning his reporting career will have spanned an even dozen PMs. Barry came to the gallery as political editor for private radio but during his time he has made frequent appearances on television commentating on politics. He has also fronted Counterpoint for TVNZ\, Right of Reply\, an interview show in the leadup to the last election for Saturn\, and Absolutely Soper\, a light hearted weekly feature which was part of TV2’s late night news. As well as spending time as a radio talkback host. He also served an unprecedented three terms as chairman of the press gallery. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Through his work he has known and travelled abroad with seven Prime Ministers\, the first of whom was Rob Muldoon. He has also met some of the most celebrated world leaders\, including Nelson Mandela\, Margaret Thatcher\, Jimmy Carter\, most of the Australian Prime Ministers\, among them Paul Keating who once called him a “blow fly”\, and President Bill Clinton. Barry covered both the Fijian coups in 1987 and 2000\, and was the first international journalist to secure an interview with rebel leader\, George Speight. He was also the only New Zealand broadcast journalist to stay on in Suva after the shooting started within a week of the coup. In 2001\, Soper was named Individual Radio Journalist of the Year at the radio awards.Currently\, Soper’s main role is that of political editor for Newstalk ZB.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/incorporating-tiriti-based-principles-into-public-relations-practice/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T171838
CREATED:20251212T033817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T091644Z
UID:53684-1782379800-1782388800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Hands On with AI - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:31 May 2023						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewBrought to you by the PR Institute of NZ (PRINZ) and the Waikato Branch of the Institute of Directors. Lunch provided as a ‘grazing platter’ format with all dietary requirements catered for. Cash bar. Free parking on site. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Barry Soper\, one of New Zealand’s most highly respected journalists and political commentators.  On 31 March\, Barry stepped down from his full-time role in the Parliamentary Press Gallery and was recognised at a gala dinner celebration.  Later in the year\, he will resume a part-time role in the Press Gallery\, set to cover his 12th Prime Minister – meaning his reporting career will have spanned an even dozen PMs. Barry came to the gallery as political editor for private radio but during his time he has made frequent appearances on television commentating on politics. He has also fronted Counterpoint for TVNZ\, Right of Reply\, an interview show in the leadup to the last election for Saturn\, and Absolutely Soper\, a light hearted weekly feature which was part of TV2’s late night news. As well as spending time as a radio talkback host. He also served an unprecedented three terms as chairman of the press gallery. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Through his work he has known and travelled abroad with seven Prime Ministers\, the first of whom was Rob Muldoon. He has also met some of the most celebrated world leaders\, including Nelson Mandela\, Margaret Thatcher\, Jimmy Carter\, most of the Australian Prime Ministers\, among them Paul Keating who once called him a “blow fly”\, and President Bill Clinton. Barry covered both the Fijian coups in 1987 and 2000\, and was the first international journalist to secure an interview with rebel leader\, George Speight. He was also the only New Zealand broadcast journalist to stay on in Suva after the shooting started within a week of the coup. In 2001\, Soper was named Individual Radio Journalist of the Year at the radio awards.Currently\, Soper’s main role is that of political editor for Newstalk ZB.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/hands-on-with-ai-4/
LOCATION:Online
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260630T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260630T123000
DTSTAMP:20260616T171838
CREATED:20251217T042649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T230336Z
UID:53707-1782811800-1782822600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Down the Rabbit Hole: Understanding Government Relations
DESCRIPTION:31 May 2023						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewBrought to you by the PR Institute of NZ (PRINZ) and the Waikato Branch of the Institute of Directors. Lunch provided as a ‘grazing platter’ format with all dietary requirements catered for. Cash bar. Free parking on site. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Barry Soper\, one of New Zealand’s most highly respected journalists and political commentators.  On 31 March\, Barry stepped down from his full-time role in the Parliamentary Press Gallery and was recognised at a gala dinner celebration.  Later in the year\, he will resume a part-time role in the Press Gallery\, set to cover his 12th Prime Minister – meaning his reporting career will have spanned an even dozen PMs. Barry came to the gallery as political editor for private radio but during his time he has made frequent appearances on television commentating on politics. He has also fronted Counterpoint for TVNZ\, Right of Reply\, an interview show in the leadup to the last election for Saturn\, and Absolutely Soper\, a light hearted weekly feature which was part of TV2’s late night news. As well as spending time as a radio talkback host. He also served an unprecedented three terms as chairman of the press gallery. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Through his work he has known and travelled abroad with seven Prime Ministers\, the first of whom was Rob Muldoon. He has also met some of the most celebrated world leaders\, including Nelson Mandela\, Margaret Thatcher\, Jimmy Carter\, most of the Australian Prime Ministers\, among them Paul Keating who once called him a “blow fly”\, and President Bill Clinton. Barry covered both the Fijian coups in 1987 and 2000\, and was the first international journalist to secure an interview with rebel leader\, George Speight. He was also the only New Zealand broadcast journalist to stay on in Suva after the shooting started within a week of the coup. In 2001\, Soper was named Individual Radio Journalist of the Year at the radio awards.Currently\, Soper’s main role is that of political editor for Newstalk ZB.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/down-the-rabbit-hole-understanding-government-relations-2/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260707T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260707T133000
DTSTAMP:20260616T171838
CREATED:20260429T031541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T031541Z
UID:56243-1783416600-1783431000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Key Stakeholder Engagement
DESCRIPTION:31 May 2023						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewBrought to you by the PR Institute of NZ (PRINZ) and the Waikato Branch of the Institute of Directors. Lunch provided as a ‘grazing platter’ format with all dietary requirements catered for. Cash bar. Free parking on site. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Barry Soper\, one of New Zealand’s most highly respected journalists and political commentators.  On 31 March\, Barry stepped down from his full-time role in the Parliamentary Press Gallery and was recognised at a gala dinner celebration.  Later in the year\, he will resume a part-time role in the Press Gallery\, set to cover his 12th Prime Minister – meaning his reporting career will have spanned an even dozen PMs. Barry came to the gallery as political editor for private radio but during his time he has made frequent appearances on television commentating on politics. He has also fronted Counterpoint for TVNZ\, Right of Reply\, an interview show in the leadup to the last election for Saturn\, and Absolutely Soper\, a light hearted weekly feature which was part of TV2’s late night news. As well as spending time as a radio talkback host. He also served an unprecedented three terms as chairman of the press gallery. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Through his work he has known and travelled abroad with seven Prime Ministers\, the first of whom was Rob Muldoon. He has also met some of the most celebrated world leaders\, including Nelson Mandela\, Margaret Thatcher\, Jimmy Carter\, most of the Australian Prime Ministers\, among them Paul Keating who once called him a “blow fly”\, and President Bill Clinton. Barry covered both the Fijian coups in 1987 and 2000\, and was the first international journalist to secure an interview with rebel leader\, George Speight. He was also the only New Zealand broadcast journalist to stay on in Suva after the shooting started within a week of the coup. In 2001\, Soper was named Individual Radio Journalist of the Year at the radio awards.Currently\, Soper’s main role is that of political editor for Newstalk ZB.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/key-stakeholder-engagement-2/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260723T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260723T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T171838
CREATED:20260430T045635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T045635Z
UID:56260-1784800800-1784808000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Communications and Governance
DESCRIPTION:31 May 2023						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewBrought to you by the PR Institute of NZ (PRINZ) and the Waikato Branch of the Institute of Directors. Lunch provided as a ‘grazing platter’ format with all dietary requirements catered for. Cash bar. Free parking on site. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Barry Soper\, one of New Zealand’s most highly respected journalists and political commentators.  On 31 March\, Barry stepped down from his full-time role in the Parliamentary Press Gallery and was recognised at a gala dinner celebration.  Later in the year\, he will resume a part-time role in the Press Gallery\, set to cover his 12th Prime Minister – meaning his reporting career will have spanned an even dozen PMs. Barry came to the gallery as political editor for private radio but during his time he has made frequent appearances on television commentating on politics. He has also fronted Counterpoint for TVNZ\, Right of Reply\, an interview show in the leadup to the last election for Saturn\, and Absolutely Soper\, a light hearted weekly feature which was part of TV2’s late night news. As well as spending time as a radio talkback host. He also served an unprecedented three terms as chairman of the press gallery. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Through his work he has known and travelled abroad with seven Prime Ministers\, the first of whom was Rob Muldoon. He has also met some of the most celebrated world leaders\, including Nelson Mandela\, Margaret Thatcher\, Jimmy Carter\, most of the Australian Prime Ministers\, among them Paul Keating who once called him a “blow fly”\, and President Bill Clinton. Barry covered both the Fijian coups in 1987 and 2000\, and was the first international journalist to secure an interview with rebel leader\, George Speight. He was also the only New Zealand broadcast journalist to stay on in Suva after the shooting started within a week of the coup. In 2001\, Soper was named Individual Radio Journalist of the Year at the radio awards.Currently\, Soper’s main role is that of political editor for Newstalk ZB.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/communications-and-governance-4/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PR-12.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260728T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260729T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T171838
CREATED:20260520T012659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T012659Z
UID:56851-1785231000-1785326400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Speechwriting Essentials
DESCRIPTION:31 May 2023						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewBrought to you by the PR Institute of NZ (PRINZ) and the Waikato Branch of the Institute of Directors. Lunch provided as a ‘grazing platter’ format with all dietary requirements catered for. Cash bar. Free parking on site. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Barry Soper\, one of New Zealand’s most highly respected journalists and political commentators.  On 31 March\, Barry stepped down from his full-time role in the Parliamentary Press Gallery and was recognised at a gala dinner celebration.  Later in the year\, he will resume a part-time role in the Press Gallery\, set to cover his 12th Prime Minister – meaning his reporting career will have spanned an even dozen PMs. Barry came to the gallery as political editor for private radio but during his time he has made frequent appearances on television commentating on politics. He has also fronted Counterpoint for TVNZ\, Right of Reply\, an interview show in the leadup to the last election for Saturn\, and Absolutely Soper\, a light hearted weekly feature which was part of TV2’s late night news. As well as spending time as a radio talkback host. He also served an unprecedented three terms as chairman of the press gallery. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Through his work he has known and travelled abroad with seven Prime Ministers\, the first of whom was Rob Muldoon. He has also met some of the most celebrated world leaders\, including Nelson Mandela\, Margaret Thatcher\, Jimmy Carter\, most of the Australian Prime Ministers\, among them Paul Keating who once called him a “blow fly”\, and President Bill Clinton. Barry covered both the Fijian coups in 1987 and 2000\, and was the first international journalist to secure an interview with rebel leader\, George Speight. He was also the only New Zealand broadcast journalist to stay on in Suva after the shooting started within a week of the coup. In 2001\, Soper was named Individual Radio Journalist of the Year at the radio awards.Currently\, Soper’s main role is that of political editor for Newstalk ZB.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/speechwriting-essentials-4/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PR-16.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260908T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T171838
CREATED:20260302T002530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T050443Z
UID:54974-1788859800-1789041600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Introduction to Public Relations
DESCRIPTION:31 May 2023						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewBrought to you by the PR Institute of NZ (PRINZ) and the Waikato Branch of the Institute of Directors. Lunch provided as a ‘grazing platter’ format with all dietary requirements catered for. Cash bar. Free parking on site. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Barry Soper\, one of New Zealand’s most highly respected journalists and political commentators.  On 31 March\, Barry stepped down from his full-time role in the Parliamentary Press Gallery and was recognised at a gala dinner celebration.  Later in the year\, he will resume a part-time role in the Press Gallery\, set to cover his 12th Prime Minister – meaning his reporting career will have spanned an even dozen PMs. Barry came to the gallery as political editor for private radio but during his time he has made frequent appearances on television commentating on politics. He has also fronted Counterpoint for TVNZ\, Right of Reply\, an interview show in the leadup to the last election for Saturn\, and Absolutely Soper\, a light hearted weekly feature which was part of TV2’s late night news. As well as spending time as a radio talkback host. He also served an unprecedented three terms as chairman of the press gallery. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Through his work he has known and travelled abroad with seven Prime Ministers\, the first of whom was Rob Muldoon. He has also met some of the most celebrated world leaders\, including Nelson Mandela\, Margaret Thatcher\, Jimmy Carter\, most of the Australian Prime Ministers\, among them Paul Keating who once called him a “blow fly”\, and President Bill Clinton. Barry covered both the Fijian coups in 1987 and 2000\, and was the first international journalist to secure an interview with rebel leader\, George Speight. He was also the only New Zealand broadcast journalist to stay on in Suva after the shooting started within a week of the coup. In 2001\, Soper was named Individual Radio Journalist of the Year at the radio awards.Currently\, Soper’s main role is that of political editor for Newstalk ZB.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/introduction-to-public-relations-8/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Intro-to-PR-Cover-People-Catherine-Arrow-e1772399595717.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260923T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260924T123000
DTSTAMP:20260616T171838
CREATED:20260309T012034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T024107Z
UID:55082-1790155800-1790253000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Critical Thinking in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:31 May 2023						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							OverviewBrought to you by the PR Institute of NZ (PRINZ) and the Waikato Branch of the Institute of Directors. Lunch provided as a ‘grazing platter’ format with all dietary requirements catered for. Cash bar. Free parking on site. 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Barry Soper\, one of New Zealand’s most highly respected journalists and political commentators.  On 31 March\, Barry stepped down from his full-time role in the Parliamentary Press Gallery and was recognised at a gala dinner celebration.  Later in the year\, he will resume a part-time role in the Press Gallery\, set to cover his 12th Prime Minister – meaning his reporting career will have spanned an even dozen PMs. Barry came to the gallery as political editor for private radio but during his time he has made frequent appearances on television commentating on politics. He has also fronted Counterpoint for TVNZ\, Right of Reply\, an interview show in the leadup to the last election for Saturn\, and Absolutely Soper\, a light hearted weekly feature which was part of TV2’s late night news. As well as spending time as a radio talkback host. He also served an unprecedented three terms as chairman of the press gallery. 						\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n																										\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Through his work he has known and travelled abroad with seven Prime Ministers\, the first of whom was Rob Muldoon. He has also met some of the most celebrated world leaders\, including Nelson Mandela\, Margaret Thatcher\, Jimmy Carter\, most of the Australian Prime Ministers\, among them Paul Keating who once called him a “blow fly”\, and President Bill Clinton. Barry covered both the Fijian coups in 1987 and 2000\, and was the first international journalist to secure an interview with rebel leader\, George Speight. He was also the only New Zealand broadcast journalist to stay on in Suva after the shooting started within a week of the coup. In 2001\, Soper was named Individual Radio Journalist of the Year at the radio awards.Currently\, Soper’s main role is that of political editor for Newstalk ZB.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/critical-thinking-in-the-age-of-ai/
LOCATION:Online
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