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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260818T090000
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SUMMARY:AI Playbook for Behaviour Change
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 13th September - 7:30am - 9am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nCome and enjoy delicious breakfast bagels and hear political guru Barry Soper talk about his longand remarkable career as a political journalist plus his prediction for the pending election. \nBarry will delight with fantastic insider anecdotes about working with 11 Prime Ministers as thiscountry’s longest serving political journalist\, including a three term stint as chair of the press gallery.Fresh bagels\, with an assortment of toppings\, plus tea and coffee all part of the ticket price. \nA perfect opportunity to meet Barry and other politically curious PR professionals.The location is Google Wynyard Central\, 10 Madden St. Plenty of parking. See you there and feel freeto bring a friend! 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Barry Soper has been a journalist since the 1970’s with the last two decades spent in the Parliamentary Press Gallery. He is the longest serving member of the gallery and the country’s most experienced political broadcast journalist and is widely considered a political guru.Barry came to the gallery as political editor for private radio but during his time he has made endless 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.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 is currently Newstalk ZB’s senior political correspondent. 						\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							This event is kindly sponsored by    						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Thanks to Google and Telum Media for their generous venue hosting  
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ai-playbook-for-behaviour-change-3/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260827T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260827T193000
DTSTAMP:20260902T220812
CREATED:20260729T041911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T003740Z
UID:58328-1787851800-1787859000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:PRINZ Southern Catch Up at Hotel Montreal
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 13th September - 7:30am - 9am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nCome and enjoy delicious breakfast bagels and hear political guru Barry Soper talk about his longand remarkable career as a political journalist plus his prediction for the pending election. \nBarry will delight with fantastic insider anecdotes about working with 11 Prime Ministers as thiscountry’s longest serving political journalist\, including a three term stint as chair of the press gallery.Fresh bagels\, with an assortment of toppings\, plus tea and coffee all part of the ticket price. \nA perfect opportunity to meet Barry and other politically curious PR professionals.The location is Google Wynyard Central\, 10 Madden St. Plenty of parking. See you there and feel freeto bring a friend! 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Barry Soper has been a journalist since the 1970’s with the last two decades spent in the Parliamentary Press Gallery. He is the longest serving member of the gallery and the country’s most experienced political broadcast journalist and is widely considered a political guru.Barry came to the gallery as political editor for private radio but during his time he has made endless 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.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 is currently Newstalk ZB’s senior political correspondent. 						\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							This event is kindly sponsored by    						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Thanks to Google and Telum Media for their generous venue hosting  
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-southern-catch-up-at-hotel-montreal/
LOCATION:The Montreal Bar at Hotel Montreal\, 363 Montreal Street\, Christchurch\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260901T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260908T123000
DTSTAMP:20260902T220812
CREATED:20260629T043519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T221734Z
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SUMMARY:From Specialist to Strategic Leader
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 13th September - 7:30am - 9am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nCome and enjoy delicious breakfast bagels and hear political guru Barry Soper talk about his longand remarkable career as a political journalist plus his prediction for the pending election. \nBarry will delight with fantastic insider anecdotes about working with 11 Prime Ministers as thiscountry’s longest serving political journalist\, including a three term stint as chair of the press gallery.Fresh bagels\, with an assortment of toppings\, plus tea and coffee all part of the ticket price. \nA perfect opportunity to meet Barry and other politically curious PR professionals.The location is Google Wynyard Central\, 10 Madden St. Plenty of parking. See you there and feel freeto bring a friend! 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Barry Soper has been a journalist since the 1970’s with the last two decades spent in the Parliamentary Press Gallery. He is the longest serving member of the gallery and the country’s most experienced political broadcast journalist and is widely considered a political guru.Barry came to the gallery as political editor for private radio but during his time he has made endless 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.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 is currently Newstalk ZB’s senior political correspondent. 						\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							This event is kindly sponsored by    						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Thanks to Google and Telum Media for their generous venue hosting  
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/from-specialist-to-strategic-leader/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260908T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260910T120000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Public Relations
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 13th September - 7:30am - 9am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nCome and enjoy delicious breakfast bagels and hear political guru Barry Soper talk about his longand remarkable career as a political journalist plus his prediction for the pending election. \nBarry will delight with fantastic insider anecdotes about working with 11 Prime Ministers as thiscountry’s longest serving political journalist\, including a three term stint as chair of the press gallery.Fresh bagels\, with an assortment of toppings\, plus tea and coffee all part of the ticket price. \nA perfect opportunity to meet Barry and other politically curious PR professionals.The location is Google Wynyard Central\, 10 Madden St. Plenty of parking. See you there and feel freeto bring a friend! 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Barry Soper has been a journalist since the 1970’s with the last two decades spent in the Parliamentary Press Gallery. He is the longest serving member of the gallery and the country’s most experienced political broadcast journalist and is widely considered a political guru.Barry came to the gallery as political editor for private radio but during his time he has made endless 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.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 is currently Newstalk ZB’s senior political correspondent. 						\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							This event is kindly sponsored by    						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Thanks to Google and Telum Media for their generous venue hosting  
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/introduction-to-public-relations-8/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260909T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260916T120000
DTSTAMP:20260902T220812
CREATED:20260617T052105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T232409Z
UID:57275-1788944400-1789560000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:The Inside Scoop: Strategic Internal Comms for Your Organisation
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 13th September - 7:30am - 9am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nCome and enjoy delicious breakfast bagels and hear political guru Barry Soper talk about his longand remarkable career as a political journalist plus his prediction for the pending election. \nBarry will delight with fantastic insider anecdotes about working with 11 Prime Ministers as thiscountry’s longest serving political journalist\, including a three term stint as chair of the press gallery.Fresh bagels\, with an assortment of toppings\, plus tea and coffee all part of the ticket price. \nA perfect opportunity to meet Barry and other politically curious PR professionals.The location is Google Wynyard Central\, 10 Madden St. Plenty of parking. See you there and feel freeto bring a friend! 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Barry Soper has been a journalist since the 1970’s with the last two decades spent in the Parliamentary Press Gallery. He is the longest serving member of the gallery and the country’s most experienced political broadcast journalist and is widely considered a political guru.Barry came to the gallery as political editor for private radio but during his time he has made endless 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.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 is currently Newstalk ZB’s senior political correspondent. 						\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							This event is kindly sponsored by    						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Thanks to Google and Telum Media for their generous venue hosting  
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-inside-scoop-strategic-internal-comms-for-your-organisation-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260917T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260917T183000
DTSTAMP:20260902T220812
CREATED:20260902T011626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T012554Z
UID:58867-1789664400-1789669800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 13th September - 7:30am - 9am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nCome and enjoy delicious breakfast bagels and hear political guru Barry Soper talk about his longand remarkable career as a political journalist plus his prediction for the pending election. \nBarry will delight with fantastic insider anecdotes about working with 11 Prime Ministers as thiscountry’s longest serving political journalist\, including a three term stint as chair of the press gallery.Fresh bagels\, with an assortment of toppings\, plus tea and coffee all part of the ticket price. \nA perfect opportunity to meet Barry and other politically curious PR professionals.The location is Google Wynyard Central\, 10 Madden St. Plenty of parking. See you there and feel freeto bring a friend! 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Barry Soper has been a journalist since the 1970’s with the last two decades spent in the Parliamentary Press Gallery. He is the longest serving member of the gallery and the country’s most experienced political broadcast journalist and is widely considered a political guru.Barry came to the gallery as political editor for private radio but during his time he has made endless 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.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 is currently Newstalk ZB’s senior political correspondent. 						\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							This event is kindly sponsored by    						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Thanks to Google and Telum Media for their generous venue hosting  
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-10/
LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260923T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260924T123000
DTSTAMP:20260902T220812
CREATED:20260309T012034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T215621Z
UID:55082-1790155800-1790253000@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Critical Thinking in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 13th September - 7:30am - 9am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nCome and enjoy delicious breakfast bagels and hear political guru Barry Soper talk about his longand remarkable career as a political journalist plus his prediction for the pending election. \nBarry will delight with fantastic insider anecdotes about working with 11 Prime Ministers as thiscountry’s longest serving political journalist\, including a three term stint as chair of the press gallery.Fresh bagels\, with an assortment of toppings\, plus tea and coffee all part of the ticket price. \nA perfect opportunity to meet Barry and other politically curious PR professionals.The location is Google Wynyard Central\, 10 Madden St. Plenty of parking. See you there and feel freeto bring a friend! 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Barry Soper has been a journalist since the 1970’s with the last two decades spent in the Parliamentary Press Gallery. He is the longest serving member of the gallery and the country’s most experienced political broadcast journalist and is widely considered a political guru.Barry came to the gallery as political editor for private radio but during his time he has made endless 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.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 is currently Newstalk ZB’s senior political correspondent. 						\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							This event is kindly sponsored by    						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Thanks to Google and Telum Media for their generous venue hosting  
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/critical-thinking-in-the-age-of-ai/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260924T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260924T120000
DTSTAMP:20260902T220812
CREATED:20260713T041519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T043951Z
UID:57808-1790242200-1790251200@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Mastering AI in PR - Applied AI for Practitioners
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 13th September - 7:30am - 9am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nCome and enjoy delicious breakfast bagels and hear political guru Barry Soper talk about his longand remarkable career as a political journalist plus his prediction for the pending election. \nBarry will delight with fantastic insider anecdotes about working with 11 Prime Ministers as thiscountry’s longest serving political journalist\, including a three term stint as chair of the press gallery.Fresh bagels\, with an assortment of toppings\, plus tea and coffee all part of the ticket price. \nA perfect opportunity to meet Barry and other politically curious PR professionals.The location is Google Wynyard Central\, 10 Madden St. Plenty of parking. See you there and feel freeto bring a friend! 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Barry Soper has been a journalist since the 1970’s with the last two decades spent in the Parliamentary Press Gallery. He is the longest serving member of the gallery and the country’s most experienced political broadcast journalist and is widely considered a political guru.Barry came to the gallery as political editor for private radio but during his time he has made endless 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.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 is currently Newstalk ZB’s senior political correspondent. 						\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							This event is kindly sponsored by    						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Thanks to Google and Telum Media for their generous venue hosting  
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/mastering-ai-in-pr-applied-ai-for-practitioners/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261006T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261013T123000
DTSTAMP:20260902T220812
CREATED:20260625T030637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T030730Z
UID:57409-1791279000-1791894600@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Data-Driven Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 13th September - 7:30am - 9am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nCome and enjoy delicious breakfast bagels and hear political guru Barry Soper talk about his longand remarkable career as a political journalist plus his prediction for the pending election. \nBarry will delight with fantastic insider anecdotes about working with 11 Prime Ministers as thiscountry’s longest serving political journalist\, including a three term stint as chair of the press gallery.Fresh bagels\, with an assortment of toppings\, plus tea and coffee all part of the ticket price. \nA perfect opportunity to meet Barry and other politically curious PR professionals.The location is Google Wynyard Central\, 10 Madden St. Plenty of parking. See you there and feel freeto bring a friend! 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Barry Soper has been a journalist since the 1970’s with the last two decades spent in the Parliamentary Press Gallery. He is the longest serving member of the gallery and the country’s most experienced political broadcast journalist and is widely considered a political guru.Barry came to the gallery as political editor for private radio but during his time he has made endless 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.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 is currently Newstalk ZB’s senior political correspondent. 						\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							This event is kindly sponsored by    						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Thanks to Google and Telum Media for their generous venue hosting  
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/data-driven-storytelling-5/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261019T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261022T120000
DTSTAMP:20260902T220812
CREATED:20260625T033711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T002614Z
UID:57417-1792402200-1792670400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 13th September - 7:30am - 9am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nCome and enjoy delicious breakfast bagels and hear political guru Barry Soper talk about his longand remarkable career as a political journalist plus his prediction for the pending election. \nBarry will delight with fantastic insider anecdotes about working with 11 Prime Ministers as thiscountry’s longest serving political journalist\, including a three term stint as chair of the press gallery.Fresh bagels\, with an assortment of toppings\, plus tea and coffee all part of the ticket price. \nA perfect opportunity to meet Barry and other politically curious PR professionals.The location is Google Wynyard Central\, 10 Madden St. Plenty of parking. See you there and feel freeto bring a friend! 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Barry Soper has been a journalist since the 1970’s with the last two decades spent in the Parliamentary Press Gallery. He is the longest serving member of the gallery and the country’s most experienced political broadcast journalist and is widely considered a political guru.Barry came to the gallery as political editor for private radio but during his time he has made endless 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.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 is currently Newstalk ZB’s senior political correspondent. 						\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							This event is kindly sponsored by    						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Thanks to Google and Telum Media for their generous venue hosting  
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-strategy-and-evaluation-8/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261028T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261104T123000
DTSTAMP:20260902T220812
CREATED:20260827T014119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T014317Z
UID:58278-1793179800-1793795400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Communicating through online harm: Navigating harassment and false information while still doing great work
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 13th September - 7:30am - 9am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nCome and enjoy delicious breakfast bagels and hear political guru Barry Soper talk about his longand remarkable career as a political journalist plus his prediction for the pending election. \nBarry will delight with fantastic insider anecdotes about working with 11 Prime Ministers as thiscountry’s longest serving political journalist\, including a three term stint as chair of the press gallery.Fresh bagels\, with an assortment of toppings\, plus tea and coffee all part of the ticket price. \nA perfect opportunity to meet Barry and other politically curious PR professionals.The location is Google Wynyard Central\, 10 Madden St. Plenty of parking. See you there and feel freeto bring a friend! 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Barry Soper has been a journalist since the 1970’s with the last two decades spent in the Parliamentary Press Gallery. He is the longest serving member of the gallery and the country’s most experienced political broadcast journalist and is widely considered a political guru.Barry came to the gallery as political editor for private radio but during his time he has made endless 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.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 is currently Newstalk ZB’s senior political correspondent. 						\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							This event is kindly sponsored by    						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Thanks to Google and Telum Media for their generous venue hosting  
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/communicating-through-online-harm-navigating-harassment-and-false-information-while-still-doing-great-work/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261105T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261110T113000
DTSTAMP:20260902T220812
CREATED:20260827T021030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T021030Z
UID:58732-1793871000-1794310200@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Incorporting Tiriti-Based Principles into Public Relations Practice
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 13th September - 7:30am - 9am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nCome and enjoy delicious breakfast bagels and hear political guru Barry Soper talk about his longand remarkable career as a political journalist plus his prediction for the pending election. \nBarry will delight with fantastic insider anecdotes about working with 11 Prime Ministers as thiscountry’s longest serving political journalist\, including a three term stint as chair of the press gallery.Fresh bagels\, with an assortment of toppings\, plus tea and coffee all part of the ticket price. \nA perfect opportunity to meet Barry and other politically curious PR professionals.The location is Google Wynyard Central\, 10 Madden St. Plenty of parking. See you there and feel freeto bring a friend! 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Barry Soper has been a journalist since the 1970’s with the last two decades spent in the Parliamentary Press Gallery. He is the longest serving member of the gallery and the country’s most experienced political broadcast journalist and is widely considered a political guru.Barry came to the gallery as political editor for private radio but during his time he has made endless 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.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 is currently Newstalk ZB’s senior political correspondent. 						\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							This event is kindly sponsored by    						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Thanks to Google and Telum Media for their generous venue hosting  
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/incorporting-tiriti-based-principles-into-public-relations-practice/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261117T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260902T220812
CREATED:20260901T002916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T002916Z
UID:58809-1794906000-1794916800@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Show Me the Money: Learning the Language of Finance
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 13th September - 7:30am - 9am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nCome and enjoy delicious breakfast bagels and hear political guru Barry Soper talk about his longand remarkable career as a political journalist plus his prediction for the pending election. \nBarry will delight with fantastic insider anecdotes about working with 11 Prime Ministers as thiscountry’s longest serving political journalist\, including a three term stint as chair of the press gallery.Fresh bagels\, with an assortment of toppings\, plus tea and coffee all part of the ticket price. \nA perfect opportunity to meet Barry and other politically curious PR professionals.The location is Google Wynyard Central\, 10 Madden St. Plenty of parking. See you there and feel freeto bring a friend! 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Barry Soper has been a journalist since the 1970’s with the last two decades spent in the Parliamentary Press Gallery. He is the longest serving member of the gallery and the country’s most experienced political broadcast journalist and is widely considered a political guru.Barry came to the gallery as political editor for private radio but during his time he has made endless 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.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 is currently Newstalk ZB’s senior political correspondent. 						\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							This event is kindly sponsored by    						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Thanks to Google and Telum Media for their generous venue hosting  
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/show-me-the-money-learning-the-language-of-finance-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261124T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260902T220812
CREATED:20260901T032118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T032118Z
UID:58775-1795512600-1796126400@prinz.org.nz
SUMMARY:Launching and Landing Stories the Media Loves
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 13th September - 7:30am - 9am						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n		\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Overview\nCome and enjoy delicious breakfast bagels and hear political guru Barry Soper talk about his longand remarkable career as a political journalist plus his prediction for the pending election. \nBarry will delight with fantastic insider anecdotes about working with 11 Prime Ministers as thiscountry’s longest serving political journalist\, including a three term stint as chair of the press gallery.Fresh bagels\, with an assortment of toppings\, plus tea and coffee all part of the ticket price. \nA perfect opportunity to meet Barry and other politically curious PR professionals.The location is Google Wynyard Central\, 10 Madden St. Plenty of parking. See you there and feel freeto bring a friend! 						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							Your presenter is..Barry Soper has been a journalist since the 1970’s with the last two decades spent in the Parliamentary Press Gallery. He is the longest serving member of the gallery and the country’s most experienced political broadcast journalist and is widely considered a political guru.Barry came to the gallery as political editor for private radio but during his time he has made endless 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.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 is currently Newstalk ZB’s senior political correspondent. 						\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							This event is kindly sponsored by    						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							Thanks to Google and Telum Media for their generous venue hosting  
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/launching-and-landing-stories-the-media-loves/
LOCATION:Online
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