BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand - ECPv6.3.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://prinz.org.nz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20260404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20260926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260723T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260723T120000 DTSTAMP:20260911T052013 CREATED:20260430T045635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T041140Z UID:56260-1784799000-1784808000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Communications and Governance DESCRIPTION:25th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin PRINZ and Isentia for a special evening at Parliament\, hosted by National’s Deputy Leader and Finance Spokesperson Nicola Willis\, to look at what we can expect in the upcoming election from a communications perspective. Hear from those in the know about the campaigns and the challenges and opportunities facing parties as they gear up for Election 2023. From the ethical use of AI in campaign material to combating misinformation and disinformation\, this year promises to throw up new aspects for communications professionals and budding MPs alike.From 5:15pm join us in the Grand Hall at Parliament for drinks and nibbles and a chance to meet other fellow PR professionals\, followed by a panel session from 6pm to 7pm facilitated by BRG Director\, Chris Wikaira.This is a ticket only event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panelists include…MC – Chris Wikaira Chris is a Director of BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. He provides specialist Māori communication and strategy guidance\, media and political advice and analysis. Formerly an award-winning journalist and broadcaster; Chris has extensive networks within Maoridom and in business\, the public service and with politicians. Chris’s tribal affiliations are Ngāti Maniapoto\, Ngāpuhi and Pākehā Luke Malpass\, Political Editor at StuffBefore joining Stuff in 2019\, Luke worked at the Australian Financial Review as an editorial writer\, Opinion & Editorial Page Editor and Features Editor and spent time as acting foreign editor. He also worked at The Sydney Morning Herald. Originally from New Zealand\, he has covered New Zealand and Australian elections\, budget lock-ups\, the Christchurch terror attack\, and has written extensively on politics and economics on both sides of the Tasman. He has reported from the Middle East\, China\, India and the United States. Luke heads up the Press Gallery team for Stuff\, based in Parliament. Georgina Stylianou Georgina is a Director of the Wellington based consultancy BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. She has a background in journalism\, both print and broadcast\, and has held Press Secretary and Ministerial Adviser roles for senior Cabinet Ministers in both the National Party and NZ First. On the run up this year’s election Georgina is a presenter on the Three Gals One Beehive podcast alongside Brigitte Morten and Holly Bennett Brigitte Morten\, Political Commentator With over a decade of experience working in politics across Australia and New Zealand Brigitte is a regular commentator on all thing’s politics for Radio New Zealand\, Newshub and the NBR. Brigitte spent three years providing political and media advice to the Embassy of Israel in Australia\, whilst dealing with a number of high-profile events. She was a Senior Advisor in state politics and worked on Australian state and federal election campaigns. Brigitte was a Chief of Staff to an Australian Senator\, before returning home to be the Senior Ministerial Advisor to the Minister of Education in the last National Government.When not talking politics Brigitte is a Director at the law firm Franks Ogilvie. Ngaire Crawford\, Insights Director ANZ\, IsentiaAs Insights Director\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The research and insights division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research to a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams. She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for evaluation\, and that the right data can change the world! URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/communications-and-governance-4/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PR-12.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260728T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260729T120000 DTSTAMP:20260911T052013 CREATED:20260520T012659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T043954Z UID:56851-1785231000-1785326400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Speechwriting Essentials DESCRIPTION:25th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin PRINZ and Isentia for a special evening at Parliament\, hosted by National’s Deputy Leader and Finance Spokesperson Nicola Willis\, to look at what we can expect in the upcoming election from a communications perspective. Hear from those in the know about the campaigns and the challenges and opportunities facing parties as they gear up for Election 2023. From the ethical use of AI in campaign material to combating misinformation and disinformation\, this year promises to throw up new aspects for communications professionals and budding MPs alike.From 5:15pm join us in the Grand Hall at Parliament for drinks and nibbles and a chance to meet other fellow PR professionals\, followed by a panel session from 6pm to 7pm facilitated by BRG Director\, Chris Wikaira.This is a ticket only event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panelists include…MC – Chris Wikaira Chris is a Director of BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. He provides specialist Māori communication and strategy guidance\, media and political advice and analysis. Formerly an award-winning journalist and broadcaster; Chris has extensive networks within Maoridom and in business\, the public service and with politicians. Chris’s tribal affiliations are Ngāti Maniapoto\, Ngāpuhi and Pākehā Luke Malpass\, Political Editor at StuffBefore joining Stuff in 2019\, Luke worked at the Australian Financial Review as an editorial writer\, Opinion & Editorial Page Editor and Features Editor and spent time as acting foreign editor. He also worked at The Sydney Morning Herald. Originally from New Zealand\, he has covered New Zealand and Australian elections\, budget lock-ups\, the Christchurch terror attack\, and has written extensively on politics and economics on both sides of the Tasman. He has reported from the Middle East\, China\, India and the United States. Luke heads up the Press Gallery team for Stuff\, based in Parliament. Georgina Stylianou Georgina is a Director of the Wellington based consultancy BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. She has a background in journalism\, both print and broadcast\, and has held Press Secretary and Ministerial Adviser roles for senior Cabinet Ministers in both the National Party and NZ First. On the run up this year’s election Georgina is a presenter on the Three Gals One Beehive podcast alongside Brigitte Morten and Holly Bennett Brigitte Morten\, Political Commentator With over a decade of experience working in politics across Australia and New Zealand Brigitte is a regular commentator on all thing’s politics for Radio New Zealand\, Newshub and the NBR. Brigitte spent three years providing political and media advice to the Embassy of Israel in Australia\, whilst dealing with a number of high-profile events. She was a Senior Advisor in state politics and worked on Australian state and federal election campaigns. Brigitte was a Chief of Staff to an Australian Senator\, before returning home to be the Senior Ministerial Advisor to the Minister of Education in the last National Government.When not talking politics Brigitte is a Director at the law firm Franks Ogilvie. Ngaire Crawford\, Insights Director ANZ\, IsentiaAs Insights Director\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The research and insights division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research to a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams. She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for evaluation\, and that the right data can change the world! URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/speechwriting-essentials-4/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PR-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260728T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260728T210000 DTSTAMP:20260911T052013 CREATED:20260702T004258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T004258Z UID:57577-1785261600-1785272400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Taranaki Quiz Night DESCRIPTION:25th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin PRINZ and Isentia for a special evening at Parliament\, hosted by National’s Deputy Leader and Finance Spokesperson Nicola Willis\, to look at what we can expect in the upcoming election from a communications perspective. Hear from those in the know about the campaigns and the challenges and opportunities facing parties as they gear up for Election 2023. From the ethical use of AI in campaign material to combating misinformation and disinformation\, this year promises to throw up new aspects for communications professionals and budding MPs alike.From 5:15pm join us in the Grand Hall at Parliament for drinks and nibbles and a chance to meet other fellow PR professionals\, followed by a panel session from 6pm to 7pm facilitated by BRG Director\, Chris Wikaira.This is a ticket only event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panelists include…MC – Chris Wikaira Chris is a Director of BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. He provides specialist Māori communication and strategy guidance\, media and political advice and analysis. Formerly an award-winning journalist and broadcaster; Chris has extensive networks within Maoridom and in business\, the public service and with politicians. Chris’s tribal affiliations are Ngāti Maniapoto\, Ngāpuhi and Pākehā Luke Malpass\, Political Editor at StuffBefore joining Stuff in 2019\, Luke worked at the Australian Financial Review as an editorial writer\, Opinion & Editorial Page Editor and Features Editor and spent time as acting foreign editor. He also worked at The Sydney Morning Herald. Originally from New Zealand\, he has covered New Zealand and Australian elections\, budget lock-ups\, the Christchurch terror attack\, and has written extensively on politics and economics on both sides of the Tasman. He has reported from the Middle East\, China\, India and the United States. Luke heads up the Press Gallery team for Stuff\, based in Parliament. Georgina Stylianou Georgina is a Director of the Wellington based consultancy BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. She has a background in journalism\, both print and broadcast\, and has held Press Secretary and Ministerial Adviser roles for senior Cabinet Ministers in both the National Party and NZ First. On the run up this year’s election Georgina is a presenter on the Three Gals One Beehive podcast alongside Brigitte Morten and Holly Bennett Brigitte Morten\, Political Commentator With over a decade of experience working in politics across Australia and New Zealand Brigitte is a regular commentator on all thing’s politics for Radio New Zealand\, Newshub and the NBR. Brigitte spent three years providing political and media advice to the Embassy of Israel in Australia\, whilst dealing with a number of high-profile events. She was a Senior Advisor in state politics and worked on Australian state and federal election campaigns. Brigitte was a Chief of Staff to an Australian Senator\, before returning home to be the Senior Ministerial Advisor to the Minister of Education in the last National Government.When not talking politics Brigitte is a Director at the law firm Franks Ogilvie. Ngaire Crawford\, Insights Director ANZ\, IsentiaAs Insights Director\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The research and insights division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research to a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams. She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for evaluation\, and that the right data can change the world! URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-taranaki-quiz-night/ LOCATION:Ate Fortyone\, 41 Tukapa Street\, New Plymouth\, 4310 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-73.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T070000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T083000 DTSTAMP:20260911T052013 CREATED:20260708T023417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T024021Z UID:57588-1785913200-1785918600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Tauranga Breakfast Event with Mike Puru: Podcasting for PR DESCRIPTION:25th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin PRINZ and Isentia for a special evening at Parliament\, hosted by National’s Deputy Leader and Finance Spokesperson Nicola Willis\, to look at what we can expect in the upcoming election from a communications perspective. Hear from those in the know about the campaigns and the challenges and opportunities facing parties as they gear up for Election 2023. From the ethical use of AI in campaign material to combating misinformation and disinformation\, this year promises to throw up new aspects for communications professionals and budding MPs alike.From 5:15pm join us in the Grand Hall at Parliament for drinks and nibbles and a chance to meet other fellow PR professionals\, followed by a panel session from 6pm to 7pm facilitated by BRG Director\, Chris Wikaira.This is a ticket only event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panelists include…MC – Chris Wikaira Chris is a Director of BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. He provides specialist Māori communication and strategy guidance\, media and political advice and analysis. Formerly an award-winning journalist and broadcaster; Chris has extensive networks within Maoridom and in business\, the public service and with politicians. Chris’s tribal affiliations are Ngāti Maniapoto\, Ngāpuhi and Pākehā Luke Malpass\, Political Editor at StuffBefore joining Stuff in 2019\, Luke worked at the Australian Financial Review as an editorial writer\, Opinion & Editorial Page Editor and Features Editor and spent time as acting foreign editor. He also worked at The Sydney Morning Herald. Originally from New Zealand\, he has covered New Zealand and Australian elections\, budget lock-ups\, the Christchurch terror attack\, and has written extensively on politics and economics on both sides of the Tasman. He has reported from the Middle East\, China\, India and the United States. Luke heads up the Press Gallery team for Stuff\, based in Parliament. Georgina Stylianou Georgina is a Director of the Wellington based consultancy BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. She has a background in journalism\, both print and broadcast\, and has held Press Secretary and Ministerial Adviser roles for senior Cabinet Ministers in both the National Party and NZ First. On the run up this year’s election Georgina is a presenter on the Three Gals One Beehive podcast alongside Brigitte Morten and Holly Bennett Brigitte Morten\, Political Commentator With over a decade of experience working in politics across Australia and New Zealand Brigitte is a regular commentator on all thing’s politics for Radio New Zealand\, Newshub and the NBR. Brigitte spent three years providing political and media advice to the Embassy of Israel in Australia\, whilst dealing with a number of high-profile events. She was a Senior Advisor in state politics and worked on Australian state and federal election campaigns. Brigitte was a Chief of Staff to an Australian Senator\, before returning home to be the Senior Ministerial Advisor to the Minister of Education in the last National Government.When not talking politics Brigitte is a Director at the law firm Franks Ogilvie. Ngaire Crawford\, Insights Director ANZ\, IsentiaAs Insights Director\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The research and insights division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research to a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams. She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for evaluation\, and that the right data can change the world! URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-breakfast-event-with-mike-puru-podcasting-for-pr/ LOCATION:Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology\, Tauranga Campus\, 70 Windermere Drive\, Poike\, Tauranga\, 3112 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Podcasting-Studio_2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T090000 DTSTAMP:20260911T052013 CREATED:20260715T050614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T215741Z UID:57945-1785915000-1785920400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Learn from a PRINZ Fellow: Insights for internal comms DESCRIPTION:25th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin PRINZ and Isentia for a special evening at Parliament\, hosted by National’s Deputy Leader and Finance Spokesperson Nicola Willis\, to look at what we can expect in the upcoming election from a communications perspective. Hear from those in the know about the campaigns and the challenges and opportunities facing parties as they gear up for Election 2023. From the ethical use of AI in campaign material to combating misinformation and disinformation\, this year promises to throw up new aspects for communications professionals and budding MPs alike.From 5:15pm join us in the Grand Hall at Parliament for drinks and nibbles and a chance to meet other fellow PR professionals\, followed by a panel session from 6pm to 7pm facilitated by BRG Director\, Chris Wikaira.This is a ticket only event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panelists include…MC – Chris Wikaira Chris is a Director of BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. He provides specialist Māori communication and strategy guidance\, media and political advice and analysis. Formerly an award-winning journalist and broadcaster; Chris has extensive networks within Maoridom and in business\, the public service and with politicians. Chris’s tribal affiliations are Ngāti Maniapoto\, Ngāpuhi and Pākehā Luke Malpass\, Political Editor at StuffBefore joining Stuff in 2019\, Luke worked at the Australian Financial Review as an editorial writer\, Opinion & Editorial Page Editor and Features Editor and spent time as acting foreign editor. He also worked at The Sydney Morning Herald. Originally from New Zealand\, he has covered New Zealand and Australian elections\, budget lock-ups\, the Christchurch terror attack\, and has written extensively on politics and economics on both sides of the Tasman. He has reported from the Middle East\, China\, India and the United States. Luke heads up the Press Gallery team for Stuff\, based in Parliament. Georgina Stylianou Georgina is a Director of the Wellington based consultancy BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. She has a background in journalism\, both print and broadcast\, and has held Press Secretary and Ministerial Adviser roles for senior Cabinet Ministers in both the National Party and NZ First. On the run up this year’s election Georgina is a presenter on the Three Gals One Beehive podcast alongside Brigitte Morten and Holly Bennett Brigitte Morten\, Political Commentator With over a decade of experience working in politics across Australia and New Zealand Brigitte is a regular commentator on all thing’s politics for Radio New Zealand\, Newshub and the NBR. Brigitte spent three years providing political and media advice to the Embassy of Israel in Australia\, whilst dealing with a number of high-profile events. She was a Senior Advisor in state politics and worked on Australian state and federal election campaigns. Brigitte was a Chief of Staff to an Australian Senator\, before returning home to be the Senior Ministerial Advisor to the Minister of Education in the last National Government.When not talking politics Brigitte is a Director at the law firm Franks Ogilvie. Ngaire Crawford\, Insights Director ANZ\, IsentiaAs Insights Director\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The research and insights division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research to a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams. She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for evaluation\, and that the right data can change the world! URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/learn-from-a-prinz-fellow-insights-for-internal-comms/ LOCATION:Black Betty Cafe\, 165 Madras Street\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-banners-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T120000 DTSTAMP:20260911T052013 CREATED:20260703T054423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T224834Z UID:57609-1785922200-1785931200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Show Me the Money: Learning the language of Finance DESCRIPTION:25th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin PRINZ and Isentia for a special evening at Parliament\, hosted by National’s Deputy Leader and Finance Spokesperson Nicola Willis\, to look at what we can expect in the upcoming election from a communications perspective. Hear from those in the know about the campaigns and the challenges and opportunities facing parties as they gear up for Election 2023. From the ethical use of AI in campaign material to combating misinformation and disinformation\, this year promises to throw up new aspects for communications professionals and budding MPs alike.From 5:15pm join us in the Grand Hall at Parliament for drinks and nibbles and a chance to meet other fellow PR professionals\, followed by a panel session from 6pm to 7pm facilitated by BRG Director\, Chris Wikaira.This is a ticket only event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panelists include…MC – Chris Wikaira Chris is a Director of BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. He provides specialist Māori communication and strategy guidance\, media and political advice and analysis. Formerly an award-winning journalist and broadcaster; Chris has extensive networks within Maoridom and in business\, the public service and with politicians. Chris’s tribal affiliations are Ngāti Maniapoto\, Ngāpuhi and Pākehā Luke Malpass\, Political Editor at StuffBefore joining Stuff in 2019\, Luke worked at the Australian Financial Review as an editorial writer\, Opinion & Editorial Page Editor and Features Editor and spent time as acting foreign editor. He also worked at The Sydney Morning Herald. Originally from New Zealand\, he has covered New Zealand and Australian elections\, budget lock-ups\, the Christchurch terror attack\, and has written extensively on politics and economics on both sides of the Tasman. He has reported from the Middle East\, China\, India and the United States. Luke heads up the Press Gallery team for Stuff\, based in Parliament. Georgina Stylianou Georgina is a Director of the Wellington based consultancy BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. She has a background in journalism\, both print and broadcast\, and has held Press Secretary and Ministerial Adviser roles for senior Cabinet Ministers in both the National Party and NZ First. On the run up this year’s election Georgina is a presenter on the Three Gals One Beehive podcast alongside Brigitte Morten and Holly Bennett Brigitte Morten\, Political Commentator With over a decade of experience working in politics across Australia and New Zealand Brigitte is a regular commentator on all thing’s politics for Radio New Zealand\, Newshub and the NBR. Brigitte spent three years providing political and media advice to the Embassy of Israel in Australia\, whilst dealing with a number of high-profile events. She was a Senior Advisor in state politics and worked on Australian state and federal election campaigns. Brigitte was a Chief of Staff to an Australian Senator\, before returning home to be the Senior Ministerial Advisor to the Minister of Education in the last National Government.When not talking politics Brigitte is a Director at the law firm Franks Ogilvie. Ngaire Crawford\, Insights Director ANZ\, IsentiaAs Insights Director\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The research and insights division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research to a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams. She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for evaluation\, and that the right data can change the world! URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/show-me-the-money-learning-the-language-of-finance/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-75.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260806T070000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260806T090000 DTSTAMP:20260911T052013 CREATED:20260715T054428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T005454Z UID:57957-1785999600-1786006800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Kōrero Tika\, Kōrero Māia: Communicating with Māori and Iwi Stakeholders with Confidence and Purpose DESCRIPTION:25th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin PRINZ and Isentia for a special evening at Parliament\, hosted by National’s Deputy Leader and Finance Spokesperson Nicola Willis\, to look at what we can expect in the upcoming election from a communications perspective. Hear from those in the know about the campaigns and the challenges and opportunities facing parties as they gear up for Election 2023. From the ethical use of AI in campaign material to combating misinformation and disinformation\, this year promises to throw up new aspects for communications professionals and budding MPs alike.From 5:15pm join us in the Grand Hall at Parliament for drinks and nibbles and a chance to meet other fellow PR professionals\, followed by a panel session from 6pm to 7pm facilitated by BRG Director\, Chris Wikaira.This is a ticket only event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panelists include…MC – Chris Wikaira Chris is a Director of BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. He provides specialist Māori communication and strategy guidance\, media and political advice and analysis. Formerly an award-winning journalist and broadcaster; Chris has extensive networks within Maoridom and in business\, the public service and with politicians. Chris’s tribal affiliations are Ngāti Maniapoto\, Ngāpuhi and Pākehā Luke Malpass\, Political Editor at StuffBefore joining Stuff in 2019\, Luke worked at the Australian Financial Review as an editorial writer\, Opinion & Editorial Page Editor and Features Editor and spent time as acting foreign editor. He also worked at The Sydney Morning Herald. Originally from New Zealand\, he has covered New Zealand and Australian elections\, budget lock-ups\, the Christchurch terror attack\, and has written extensively on politics and economics on both sides of the Tasman. He has reported from the Middle East\, China\, India and the United States. Luke heads up the Press Gallery team for Stuff\, based in Parliament. Georgina Stylianou Georgina is a Director of the Wellington based consultancy BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. She has a background in journalism\, both print and broadcast\, and has held Press Secretary and Ministerial Adviser roles for senior Cabinet Ministers in both the National Party and NZ First. On the run up this year’s election Georgina is a presenter on the Three Gals One Beehive podcast alongside Brigitte Morten and Holly Bennett Brigitte Morten\, Political Commentator With over a decade of experience working in politics across Australia and New Zealand Brigitte is a regular commentator on all thing’s politics for Radio New Zealand\, Newshub and the NBR. Brigitte spent three years providing political and media advice to the Embassy of Israel in Australia\, whilst dealing with a number of high-profile events. She was a Senior Advisor in state politics and worked on Australian state and federal election campaigns. Brigitte was a Chief of Staff to an Australian Senator\, before returning home to be the Senior Ministerial Advisor to the Minister of Education in the last National Government.When not talking politics Brigitte is a Director at the law firm Franks Ogilvie. Ngaire Crawford\, Insights Director ANZ\, IsentiaAs Insights Director\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The research and insights division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research to a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams. She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for evaluation\, and that the right data can change the world! URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/korero-tika-korero-maia-communicating-with-maori-and-iwi-stakeholders-with-confidence-and-purpose/ LOCATION:Waikato Innovation Park\, 3 Melody Lane\, Hamilton East\, 3216\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-77.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260806T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260806T203000 DTSTAMP:20260911T052013 CREATED:20260703T023126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T222128Z UID:57558-1786041000-1786048200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes the News: Inside the Editorial Decision Room DESCRIPTION:25th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin PRINZ and Isentia for a special evening at Parliament\, hosted by National’s Deputy Leader and Finance Spokesperson Nicola Willis\, to look at what we can expect in the upcoming election from a communications perspective. Hear from those in the know about the campaigns and the challenges and opportunities facing parties as they gear up for Election 2023. From the ethical use of AI in campaign material to combating misinformation and disinformation\, this year promises to throw up new aspects for communications professionals and budding MPs alike.From 5:15pm join us in the Grand Hall at Parliament for drinks and nibbles and a chance to meet other fellow PR professionals\, followed by a panel session from 6pm to 7pm facilitated by BRG Director\, Chris Wikaira.This is a ticket only event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panelists include…MC – Chris Wikaira Chris is a Director of BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. He provides specialist Māori communication and strategy guidance\, media and political advice and analysis. Formerly an award-winning journalist and broadcaster; Chris has extensive networks within Maoridom and in business\, the public service and with politicians. Chris’s tribal affiliations are Ngāti Maniapoto\, Ngāpuhi and Pākehā Luke Malpass\, Political Editor at StuffBefore joining Stuff in 2019\, Luke worked at the Australian Financial Review as an editorial writer\, Opinion & Editorial Page Editor and Features Editor and spent time as acting foreign editor. He also worked at The Sydney Morning Herald. Originally from New Zealand\, he has covered New Zealand and Australian elections\, budget lock-ups\, the Christchurch terror attack\, and has written extensively on politics and economics on both sides of the Tasman. He has reported from the Middle East\, China\, India and the United States. Luke heads up the Press Gallery team for Stuff\, based in Parliament. Georgina Stylianou Georgina is a Director of the Wellington based consultancy BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. She has a background in journalism\, both print and broadcast\, and has held Press Secretary and Ministerial Adviser roles for senior Cabinet Ministers in both the National Party and NZ First. On the run up this year’s election Georgina is a presenter on the Three Gals One Beehive podcast alongside Brigitte Morten and Holly Bennett Brigitte Morten\, Political Commentator With over a decade of experience working in politics across Australia and New Zealand Brigitte is a regular commentator on all thing’s politics for Radio New Zealand\, Newshub and the NBR. Brigitte spent three years providing political and media advice to the Embassy of Israel in Australia\, whilst dealing with a number of high-profile events. She was a Senior Advisor in state politics and worked on Australian state and federal election campaigns. Brigitte was a Chief of Staff to an Australian Senator\, before returning home to be the Senior Ministerial Advisor to the Minister of Education in the last National Government.When not talking politics Brigitte is a Director at the law firm Franks Ogilvie. Ngaire Crawford\, Insights Director ANZ\, IsentiaAs Insights Director\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The research and insights division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research to a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams. She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for evaluation\, and that the right data can change the world! URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-the-news-inside-the-editorial-decision-room/ LOCATION:Foodstuffs Landing Drive\, 35 Landing Drive\, Auckland\, 2022 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-74.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260818T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260825T120000 DTSTAMP:20260911T052013 CREATED:20260622T040513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T001311Z UID:57329-1787043600-1787659200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:AI Playbook for Behaviour Change DESCRIPTION:25th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin PRINZ and Isentia for a special evening at Parliament\, hosted by National’s Deputy Leader and Finance Spokesperson Nicola Willis\, to look at what we can expect in the upcoming election from a communications perspective. Hear from those in the know about the campaigns and the challenges and opportunities facing parties as they gear up for Election 2023. From the ethical use of AI in campaign material to combating misinformation and disinformation\, this year promises to throw up new aspects for communications professionals and budding MPs alike.From 5:15pm join us in the Grand Hall at Parliament for drinks and nibbles and a chance to meet other fellow PR professionals\, followed by a panel session from 6pm to 7pm facilitated by BRG Director\, Chris Wikaira.This is a ticket only event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panelists include…MC – Chris Wikaira Chris is a Director of BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. He provides specialist Māori communication and strategy guidance\, media and political advice and analysis. Formerly an award-winning journalist and broadcaster; Chris has extensive networks within Maoridom and in business\, the public service and with politicians. Chris’s tribal affiliations are Ngāti Maniapoto\, Ngāpuhi and Pākehā Luke Malpass\, Political Editor at StuffBefore joining Stuff in 2019\, Luke worked at the Australian Financial Review as an editorial writer\, Opinion & Editorial Page Editor and Features Editor and spent time as acting foreign editor. He also worked at The Sydney Morning Herald. Originally from New Zealand\, he has covered New Zealand and Australian elections\, budget lock-ups\, the Christchurch terror attack\, and has written extensively on politics and economics on both sides of the Tasman. He has reported from the Middle East\, China\, India and the United States. Luke heads up the Press Gallery team for Stuff\, based in Parliament. Georgina Stylianou Georgina is a Director of the Wellington based consultancy BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. She has a background in journalism\, both print and broadcast\, and has held Press Secretary and Ministerial Adviser roles for senior Cabinet Ministers in both the National Party and NZ First. On the run up this year’s election Georgina is a presenter on the Three Gals One Beehive podcast alongside Brigitte Morten and Holly Bennett Brigitte Morten\, Political Commentator With over a decade of experience working in politics across Australia and New Zealand Brigitte is a regular commentator on all thing’s politics for Radio New Zealand\, Newshub and the NBR. Brigitte spent three years providing political and media advice to the Embassy of Israel in Australia\, whilst dealing with a number of high-profile events. She was a Senior Advisor in state politics and worked on Australian state and federal election campaigns. Brigitte was a Chief of Staff to an Australian Senator\, before returning home to be the Senior Ministerial Advisor to the Minister of Education in the last National Government.When not talking politics Brigitte is a Director at the law firm Franks Ogilvie. Ngaire Crawford\, Insights Director ANZ\, IsentiaAs Insights Director\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The research and insights division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research to a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams. She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for evaluation\, and that the right data can change the world! URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ai-playbook-for-behaviour-change-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Thinking-Fast-Wise-with-AI-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260827T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260827T193000 DTSTAMP:20260911T052013 CREATED:20260729T041911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T003740Z UID:58328-1787851800-1787859000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Southern Catch Up at Hotel Montreal DESCRIPTION:25th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin PRINZ and Isentia for a special evening at Parliament\, hosted by National’s Deputy Leader and Finance Spokesperson Nicola Willis\, to look at what we can expect in the upcoming election from a communications perspective. Hear from those in the know about the campaigns and the challenges and opportunities facing parties as they gear up for Election 2023. From the ethical use of AI in campaign material to combating misinformation and disinformation\, this year promises to throw up new aspects for communications professionals and budding MPs alike.From 5:15pm join us in the Grand Hall at Parliament for drinks and nibbles and a chance to meet other fellow PR professionals\, followed by a panel session from 6pm to 7pm facilitated by BRG Director\, Chris Wikaira.This is a ticket only event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panelists include…MC – Chris Wikaira Chris is a Director of BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. He provides specialist Māori communication and strategy guidance\, media and political advice and analysis. Formerly an award-winning journalist and broadcaster; Chris has extensive networks within Maoridom and in business\, the public service and with politicians. Chris’s tribal affiliations are Ngāti Maniapoto\, Ngāpuhi and Pākehā Luke Malpass\, Political Editor at StuffBefore joining Stuff in 2019\, Luke worked at the Australian Financial Review as an editorial writer\, Opinion & Editorial Page Editor and Features Editor and spent time as acting foreign editor. He also worked at The Sydney Morning Herald. Originally from New Zealand\, he has covered New Zealand and Australian elections\, budget lock-ups\, the Christchurch terror attack\, and has written extensively on politics and economics on both sides of the Tasman. He has reported from the Middle East\, China\, India and the United States. Luke heads up the Press Gallery team for Stuff\, based in Parliament. Georgina Stylianou Georgina is a Director of the Wellington based consultancy BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. She has a background in journalism\, both print and broadcast\, and has held Press Secretary and Ministerial Adviser roles for senior Cabinet Ministers in both the National Party and NZ First. On the run up this year’s election Georgina is a presenter on the Three Gals One Beehive podcast alongside Brigitte Morten and Holly Bennett Brigitte Morten\, Political Commentator With over a decade of experience working in politics across Australia and New Zealand Brigitte is a regular commentator on all thing’s politics for Radio New Zealand\, Newshub and the NBR. Brigitte spent three years providing political and media advice to the Embassy of Israel in Australia\, whilst dealing with a number of high-profile events. She was a Senior Advisor in state politics and worked on Australian state and federal election campaigns. Brigitte was a Chief of Staff to an Australian Senator\, before returning home to be the Senior Ministerial Advisor to the Minister of Education in the last National Government.When not talking politics Brigitte is a Director at the law firm Franks Ogilvie. Ngaire Crawford\, Insights Director ANZ\, IsentiaAs Insights Director\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The research and insights division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research to a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams. She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for evaluation\, and that the right data can change the world! URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-southern-catch-up-at-hotel-montreal/ LOCATION:The Montreal Bar at Hotel Montreal\, 363 Montreal Street\, Christchurch\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-78.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260901T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260908T123000 DTSTAMP:20260911T052013 CREATED:20260629T043519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T221734Z UID:57495-1788255000-1788870600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:From Specialist to Strategic Leader DESCRIPTION:25th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin PRINZ and Isentia for a special evening at Parliament\, hosted by National’s Deputy Leader and Finance Spokesperson Nicola Willis\, to look at what we can expect in the upcoming election from a communications perspective. Hear from those in the know about the campaigns and the challenges and opportunities facing parties as they gear up for Election 2023. From the ethical use of AI in campaign material to combating misinformation and disinformation\, this year promises to throw up new aspects for communications professionals and budding MPs alike.From 5:15pm join us in the Grand Hall at Parliament for drinks and nibbles and a chance to meet other fellow PR professionals\, followed by a panel session from 6pm to 7pm facilitated by BRG Director\, Chris Wikaira.This is a ticket only event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panelists include…MC – Chris Wikaira Chris is a Director of BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. He provides specialist Māori communication and strategy guidance\, media and political advice and analysis. Formerly an award-winning journalist and broadcaster; Chris has extensive networks within Maoridom and in business\, the public service and with politicians. Chris’s tribal affiliations are Ngāti Maniapoto\, Ngāpuhi and Pākehā Luke Malpass\, Political Editor at StuffBefore joining Stuff in 2019\, Luke worked at the Australian Financial Review as an editorial writer\, Opinion & Editorial Page Editor and Features Editor and spent time as acting foreign editor. He also worked at The Sydney Morning Herald. Originally from New Zealand\, he has covered New Zealand and Australian elections\, budget lock-ups\, the Christchurch terror attack\, and has written extensively on politics and economics on both sides of the Tasman. He has reported from the Middle East\, China\, India and the United States. Luke heads up the Press Gallery team for Stuff\, based in Parliament. Georgina Stylianou Georgina is a Director of the Wellington based consultancy BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. She has a background in journalism\, both print and broadcast\, and has held Press Secretary and Ministerial Adviser roles for senior Cabinet Ministers in both the National Party and NZ First. On the run up this year’s election Georgina is a presenter on the Three Gals One Beehive podcast alongside Brigitte Morten and Holly Bennett Brigitte Morten\, Political Commentator With over a decade of experience working in politics across Australia and New Zealand Brigitte is a regular commentator on all thing’s politics for Radio New Zealand\, Newshub and the NBR. Brigitte spent three years providing political and media advice to the Embassy of Israel in Australia\, whilst dealing with a number of high-profile events. She was a Senior Advisor in state politics and worked on Australian state and federal election campaigns. Brigitte was a Chief of Staff to an Australian Senator\, before returning home to be the Senior Ministerial Advisor to the Minister of Education in the last National Government.When not talking politics Brigitte is a Director at the law firm Franks Ogilvie. Ngaire Crawford\, Insights Director ANZ\, IsentiaAs Insights Director\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The research and insights division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research to a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams. She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for evaluation\, and that the right data can change the world! URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/from-specialist-to-strategic-leader/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/TN_Proof_Banner_PRINZ_SpecialistToStrategicLeader.png-Specialist-to-Strategic-Leader-1702-x-630-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260908T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260910T120000 DTSTAMP:20260911T052013 CREATED:20260302T002530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T050443Z UID:54974-1788859800-1789041600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Introduction to Public Relations DESCRIPTION:25th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin PRINZ and Isentia for a special evening at Parliament\, hosted by National’s Deputy Leader and Finance Spokesperson Nicola Willis\, to look at what we can expect in the upcoming election from a communications perspective. Hear from those in the know about the campaigns and the challenges and opportunities facing parties as they gear up for Election 2023. From the ethical use of AI in campaign material to combating misinformation and disinformation\, this year promises to throw up new aspects for communications professionals and budding MPs alike.From 5:15pm join us in the Grand Hall at Parliament for drinks and nibbles and a chance to meet other fellow PR professionals\, followed by a panel session from 6pm to 7pm facilitated by BRG Director\, Chris Wikaira.This is a ticket only event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panelists include…MC – Chris Wikaira Chris is a Director of BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. He provides specialist Māori communication and strategy guidance\, media and political advice and analysis. Formerly an award-winning journalist and broadcaster; Chris has extensive networks within Maoridom and in business\, the public service and with politicians. Chris’s tribal affiliations are Ngāti Maniapoto\, Ngāpuhi and Pākehā Luke Malpass\, Political Editor at StuffBefore joining Stuff in 2019\, Luke worked at the Australian Financial Review as an editorial writer\, Opinion & Editorial Page Editor and Features Editor and spent time as acting foreign editor. He also worked at The Sydney Morning Herald. Originally from New Zealand\, he has covered New Zealand and Australian elections\, budget lock-ups\, the Christchurch terror attack\, and has written extensively on politics and economics on both sides of the Tasman. He has reported from the Middle East\, China\, India and the United States. Luke heads up the Press Gallery team for Stuff\, based in Parliament. Georgina Stylianou Georgina is a Director of the Wellington based consultancy BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. She has a background in journalism\, both print and broadcast\, and has held Press Secretary and Ministerial Adviser roles for senior Cabinet Ministers in both the National Party and NZ First. On the run up this year’s election Georgina is a presenter on the Three Gals One Beehive podcast alongside Brigitte Morten and Holly Bennett Brigitte Morten\, Political Commentator With over a decade of experience working in politics across Australia and New Zealand Brigitte is a regular commentator on all thing’s politics for Radio New Zealand\, Newshub and the NBR. Brigitte spent three years providing political and media advice to the Embassy of Israel in Australia\, whilst dealing with a number of high-profile events. She was a Senior Advisor in state politics and worked on Australian state and federal election campaigns. Brigitte was a Chief of Staff to an Australian Senator\, before returning home to be the Senior Ministerial Advisor to the Minister of Education in the last National Government.When not talking politics Brigitte is a Director at the law firm Franks Ogilvie. Ngaire Crawford\, Insights Director ANZ\, IsentiaAs Insights Director\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The research and insights division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research to a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams. She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for evaluation\, and that the right data can change the world! URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/introduction-to-public-relations-8/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Intro-to-PR-Cover-People-Catherine-Arrow-e1772399595717.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260909T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260916T120000 DTSTAMP:20260911T052013 CREATED:20260617T052105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T232409Z UID:57275-1788944400-1789560000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The Inside Scoop: Strategic Internal Comms for Your Organisation DESCRIPTION:25th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin PRINZ and Isentia for a special evening at Parliament\, hosted by National’s Deputy Leader and Finance Spokesperson Nicola Willis\, to look at what we can expect in the upcoming election from a communications perspective. Hear from those in the know about the campaigns and the challenges and opportunities facing parties as they gear up for Election 2023. From the ethical use of AI in campaign material to combating misinformation and disinformation\, this year promises to throw up new aspects for communications professionals and budding MPs alike.From 5:15pm join us in the Grand Hall at Parliament for drinks and nibbles and a chance to meet other fellow PR professionals\, followed by a panel session from 6pm to 7pm facilitated by BRG Director\, Chris Wikaira.This is a ticket only event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panelists include…MC – Chris Wikaira Chris is a Director of BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. He provides specialist Māori communication and strategy guidance\, media and political advice and analysis. Formerly an award-winning journalist and broadcaster; Chris has extensive networks within Maoridom and in business\, the public service and with politicians. Chris’s tribal affiliations are Ngāti Maniapoto\, Ngāpuhi and Pākehā Luke Malpass\, Political Editor at StuffBefore joining Stuff in 2019\, Luke worked at the Australian Financial Review as an editorial writer\, Opinion & Editorial Page Editor and Features Editor and spent time as acting foreign editor. He also worked at The Sydney Morning Herald. Originally from New Zealand\, he has covered New Zealand and Australian elections\, budget lock-ups\, the Christchurch terror attack\, and has written extensively on politics and economics on both sides of the Tasman. He has reported from the Middle East\, China\, India and the United States. Luke heads up the Press Gallery team for Stuff\, based in Parliament. Georgina Stylianou Georgina is a Director of the Wellington based consultancy BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. She has a background in journalism\, both print and broadcast\, and has held Press Secretary and Ministerial Adviser roles for senior Cabinet Ministers in both the National Party and NZ First. On the run up this year’s election Georgina is a presenter on the Three Gals One Beehive podcast alongside Brigitte Morten and Holly Bennett Brigitte Morten\, Political Commentator With over a decade of experience working in politics across Australia and New Zealand Brigitte is a regular commentator on all thing’s politics for Radio New Zealand\, Newshub and the NBR. Brigitte spent three years providing political and media advice to the Embassy of Israel in Australia\, whilst dealing with a number of high-profile events. She was a Senior Advisor in state politics and worked on Australian state and federal election campaigns. Brigitte was a Chief of Staff to an Australian Senator\, before returning home to be the Senior Ministerial Advisor to the Minister of Education in the last National Government.When not talking politics Brigitte is a Director at the law firm Franks Ogilvie. Ngaire Crawford\, Insights Director ANZ\, IsentiaAs Insights Director\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The research and insights division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research to a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams. She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for evaluation\, and that the right data can change the world! URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-inside-scoop-strategic-internal-comms-for-your-organisation-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-banners-47.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260917T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260917T183000 DTSTAMP:20260911T052013 CREATED:20260902T011626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T012554Z UID:58867-1789664400-1789669800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:25th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin PRINZ and Isentia for a special evening at Parliament\, hosted by National’s Deputy Leader and Finance Spokesperson Nicola Willis\, to look at what we can expect in the upcoming election from a communications perspective. Hear from those in the know about the campaigns and the challenges and opportunities facing parties as they gear up for Election 2023. From the ethical use of AI in campaign material to combating misinformation and disinformation\, this year promises to throw up new aspects for communications professionals and budding MPs alike.From 5:15pm join us in the Grand Hall at Parliament for drinks and nibbles and a chance to meet other fellow PR professionals\, followed by a panel session from 6pm to 7pm facilitated by BRG Director\, Chris Wikaira.This is a ticket only event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panelists include…MC – Chris Wikaira Chris is a Director of BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. He provides specialist Māori communication and strategy guidance\, media and political advice and analysis. Formerly an award-winning journalist and broadcaster; Chris has extensive networks within Maoridom and in business\, the public service and with politicians. Chris’s tribal affiliations are Ngāti Maniapoto\, Ngāpuhi and Pākehā Luke Malpass\, Political Editor at StuffBefore joining Stuff in 2019\, Luke worked at the Australian Financial Review as an editorial writer\, Opinion & Editorial Page Editor and Features Editor and spent time as acting foreign editor. He also worked at The Sydney Morning Herald. Originally from New Zealand\, he has covered New Zealand and Australian elections\, budget lock-ups\, the Christchurch terror attack\, and has written extensively on politics and economics on both sides of the Tasman. He has reported from the Middle East\, China\, India and the United States. Luke heads up the Press Gallery team for Stuff\, based in Parliament. Georgina Stylianou Georgina is a Director of the Wellington based consultancy BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. She has a background in journalism\, both print and broadcast\, and has held Press Secretary and Ministerial Adviser roles for senior Cabinet Ministers in both the National Party and NZ First. On the run up this year’s election Georgina is a presenter on the Three Gals One Beehive podcast alongside Brigitte Morten and Holly Bennett Brigitte Morten\, Political Commentator With over a decade of experience working in politics across Australia and New Zealand Brigitte is a regular commentator on all thing’s politics for Radio New Zealand\, Newshub and the NBR. Brigitte spent three years providing political and media advice to the Embassy of Israel in Australia\, whilst dealing with a number of high-profile events. She was a Senior Advisor in state politics and worked on Australian state and federal election campaigns. Brigitte was a Chief of Staff to an Australian Senator\, before returning home to be the Senior Ministerial Advisor to the Minister of Education in the last National Government.When not talking politics Brigitte is a Director at the law firm Franks Ogilvie. Ngaire Crawford\, Insights Director ANZ\, IsentiaAs Insights Director\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The research and insights division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research to a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams. She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for evaluation\, and that the right data can change the world! URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-10/ LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/First-Thursdays.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260923T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260924T123000 DTSTAMP:20260911T052013 CREATED:20260309T012034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T215621Z UID:55082-1790155800-1790253000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Critical Thinking in the Age of AI DESCRIPTION:25th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin PRINZ and Isentia for a special evening at Parliament\, hosted by National’s Deputy Leader and Finance Spokesperson Nicola Willis\, to look at what we can expect in the upcoming election from a communications perspective. Hear from those in the know about the campaigns and the challenges and opportunities facing parties as they gear up for Election 2023. From the ethical use of AI in campaign material to combating misinformation and disinformation\, this year promises to throw up new aspects for communications professionals and budding MPs alike.From 5:15pm join us in the Grand Hall at Parliament for drinks and nibbles and a chance to meet other fellow PR professionals\, followed by a panel session from 6pm to 7pm facilitated by BRG Director\, Chris Wikaira.This is a ticket only event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panelists include…MC – Chris Wikaira Chris is a Director of BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. He provides specialist Māori communication and strategy guidance\, media and political advice and analysis. Formerly an award-winning journalist and broadcaster; Chris has extensive networks within Maoridom and in business\, the public service and with politicians. Chris’s tribal affiliations are Ngāti Maniapoto\, Ngāpuhi and Pākehā Luke Malpass\, Political Editor at StuffBefore joining Stuff in 2019\, Luke worked at the Australian Financial Review as an editorial writer\, Opinion & Editorial Page Editor and Features Editor and spent time as acting foreign editor. He also worked at The Sydney Morning Herald. Originally from New Zealand\, he has covered New Zealand and Australian elections\, budget lock-ups\, the Christchurch terror attack\, and has written extensively on politics and economics on both sides of the Tasman. He has reported from the Middle East\, China\, India and the United States. Luke heads up the Press Gallery team for Stuff\, based in Parliament. Georgina Stylianou Georgina is a Director of the Wellington based consultancy BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. She has a background in journalism\, both print and broadcast\, and has held Press Secretary and Ministerial Adviser roles for senior Cabinet Ministers in both the National Party and NZ First. On the run up this year’s election Georgina is a presenter on the Three Gals One Beehive podcast alongside Brigitte Morten and Holly Bennett Brigitte Morten\, Political Commentator With over a decade of experience working in politics across Australia and New Zealand Brigitte is a regular commentator on all thing’s politics for Radio New Zealand\, Newshub and the NBR. Brigitte spent three years providing political and media advice to the Embassy of Israel in Australia\, whilst dealing with a number of high-profile events. She was a Senior Advisor in state politics and worked on Australian state and federal election campaigns. Brigitte was a Chief of Staff to an Australian Senator\, before returning home to be the Senior Ministerial Advisor to the Minister of Education in the last National Government.When not talking politics Brigitte is a Director at the law firm Franks Ogilvie. Ngaire Crawford\, Insights Director ANZ\, IsentiaAs Insights Director\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The research and insights division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research to a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams. She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for evaluation\, and that the right data can change the world! URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/critical-thinking-in-the-age-of-ai/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/prinz-header-06.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260924T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260924T120000 DTSTAMP:20260911T052014 CREATED:20260713T041519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T043951Z UID:57808-1790242200-1790251200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Mastering AI in PR - Applied AI for Practitioners DESCRIPTION:25th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin PRINZ and Isentia for a special evening at Parliament\, hosted by National’s Deputy Leader and Finance Spokesperson Nicola Willis\, to look at what we can expect in the upcoming election from a communications perspective. Hear from those in the know about the campaigns and the challenges and opportunities facing parties as they gear up for Election 2023. From the ethical use of AI in campaign material to combating misinformation and disinformation\, this year promises to throw up new aspects for communications professionals and budding MPs alike.From 5:15pm join us in the Grand Hall at Parliament for drinks and nibbles and a chance to meet other fellow PR professionals\, followed by a panel session from 6pm to 7pm facilitated by BRG Director\, Chris Wikaira.This is a ticket only event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panelists include…MC – Chris Wikaira Chris is a Director of BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. He provides specialist Māori communication and strategy guidance\, media and political advice and analysis. Formerly an award-winning journalist and broadcaster; Chris has extensive networks within Maoridom and in business\, the public service and with politicians. Chris’s tribal affiliations are Ngāti Maniapoto\, Ngāpuhi and Pākehā Luke Malpass\, Political Editor at StuffBefore joining Stuff in 2019\, Luke worked at the Australian Financial Review as an editorial writer\, Opinion & Editorial Page Editor and Features Editor and spent time as acting foreign editor. He also worked at The Sydney Morning Herald. Originally from New Zealand\, he has covered New Zealand and Australian elections\, budget lock-ups\, the Christchurch terror attack\, and has written extensively on politics and economics on both sides of the Tasman. He has reported from the Middle East\, China\, India and the United States. Luke heads up the Press Gallery team for Stuff\, based in Parliament. Georgina Stylianou Georgina is a Director of the Wellington based consultancy BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. She has a background in journalism\, both print and broadcast\, and has held Press Secretary and Ministerial Adviser roles for senior Cabinet Ministers in both the National Party and NZ First. On the run up this year’s election Georgina is a presenter on the Three Gals One Beehive podcast alongside Brigitte Morten and Holly Bennett Brigitte Morten\, Political Commentator With over a decade of experience working in politics across Australia and New Zealand Brigitte is a regular commentator on all thing’s politics for Radio New Zealand\, Newshub and the NBR. Brigitte spent three years providing political and media advice to the Embassy of Israel in Australia\, whilst dealing with a number of high-profile events. She was a Senior Advisor in state politics and worked on Australian state and federal election campaigns. Brigitte was a Chief of Staff to an Australian Senator\, before returning home to be the Senior Ministerial Advisor to the Minister of Education in the last National Government.When not talking politics Brigitte is a Director at the law firm Franks Ogilvie. Ngaire Crawford\, Insights Director ANZ\, IsentiaAs Insights Director\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The research and insights division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research to a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams. She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for evaluation\, and that the right data can change the world! URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/mastering-ai-in-pr-applied-ai-for-practitioners/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PRKH-Hands-on-White-Phone-e1742172373898.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261001T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261001T190000 DTSTAMP:20260911T052014 CREATED:20260910T004200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T042251Z UID:58955-1790874000-1790881200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Building Momentum - PRINZ Wellington Committee reborn DESCRIPTION:25th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin PRINZ and Isentia for a special evening at Parliament\, hosted by National’s Deputy Leader and Finance Spokesperson Nicola Willis\, to look at what we can expect in the upcoming election from a communications perspective. Hear from those in the know about the campaigns and the challenges and opportunities facing parties as they gear up for Election 2023. From the ethical use of AI in campaign material to combating misinformation and disinformation\, this year promises to throw up new aspects for communications professionals and budding MPs alike.From 5:15pm join us in the Grand Hall at Parliament for drinks and nibbles and a chance to meet other fellow PR professionals\, followed by a panel session from 6pm to 7pm facilitated by BRG Director\, Chris Wikaira.This is a ticket only event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panelists include…MC – Chris Wikaira Chris is a Director of BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. He provides specialist Māori communication and strategy guidance\, media and political advice and analysis. Formerly an award-winning journalist and broadcaster; Chris has extensive networks within Maoridom and in business\, the public service and with politicians. Chris’s tribal affiliations are Ngāti Maniapoto\, Ngāpuhi and Pākehā Luke Malpass\, Political Editor at StuffBefore joining Stuff in 2019\, Luke worked at the Australian Financial Review as an editorial writer\, Opinion & Editorial Page Editor and Features Editor and spent time as acting foreign editor. He also worked at The Sydney Morning Herald. Originally from New Zealand\, he has covered New Zealand and Australian elections\, budget lock-ups\, the Christchurch terror attack\, and has written extensively on politics and economics on both sides of the Tasman. He has reported from the Middle East\, China\, India and the United States. Luke heads up the Press Gallery team for Stuff\, based in Parliament. Georgina Stylianou Georgina is a Director of the Wellington based consultancy BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. She has a background in journalism\, both print and broadcast\, and has held Press Secretary and Ministerial Adviser roles for senior Cabinet Ministers in both the National Party and NZ First. On the run up this year’s election Georgina is a presenter on the Three Gals One Beehive podcast alongside Brigitte Morten and Holly Bennett Brigitte Morten\, Political Commentator With over a decade of experience working in politics across Australia and New Zealand Brigitte is a regular commentator on all thing’s politics for Radio New Zealand\, Newshub and the NBR. Brigitte spent three years providing political and media advice to the Embassy of Israel in Australia\, whilst dealing with a number of high-profile events. She was a Senior Advisor in state politics and worked on Australian state and federal election campaigns. Brigitte was a Chief of Staff to an Australian Senator\, before returning home to be the Senior Ministerial Advisor to the Minister of Education in the last National Government.When not talking politics Brigitte is a Director at the law firm Franks Ogilvie. Ngaire Crawford\, Insights Director ANZ\, IsentiaAs Insights Director\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The research and insights division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research to a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams. She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for evaluation\, and that the right data can change the world! URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/building-momentum/ LOCATION:Momentum Consulting Wellington\, 8/40 Mercer Street\, Wellington\, 6011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2025-banners-84.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261006T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261013T123000 DTSTAMP:20260911T052014 CREATED:20260625T030637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T030730Z UID:57409-1791279000-1791894600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Data-Driven Storytelling DESCRIPTION:25th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin PRINZ and Isentia for a special evening at Parliament\, hosted by National’s Deputy Leader and Finance Spokesperson Nicola Willis\, to look at what we can expect in the upcoming election from a communications perspective. Hear from those in the know about the campaigns and the challenges and opportunities facing parties as they gear up for Election 2023. From the ethical use of AI in campaign material to combating misinformation and disinformation\, this year promises to throw up new aspects for communications professionals and budding MPs alike.From 5:15pm join us in the Grand Hall at Parliament for drinks and nibbles and a chance to meet other fellow PR professionals\, followed by a panel session from 6pm to 7pm facilitated by BRG Director\, Chris Wikaira.This is a ticket only event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panelists include…MC – Chris Wikaira Chris is a Director of BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. He provides specialist Māori communication and strategy guidance\, media and political advice and analysis. Formerly an award-winning journalist and broadcaster; Chris has extensive networks within Maoridom and in business\, the public service and with politicians. Chris’s tribal affiliations are Ngāti Maniapoto\, Ngāpuhi and Pākehā Luke Malpass\, Political Editor at StuffBefore joining Stuff in 2019\, Luke worked at the Australian Financial Review as an editorial writer\, Opinion & Editorial Page Editor and Features Editor and spent time as acting foreign editor. He also worked at The Sydney Morning Herald. Originally from New Zealand\, he has covered New Zealand and Australian elections\, budget lock-ups\, the Christchurch terror attack\, and has written extensively on politics and economics on both sides of the Tasman. He has reported from the Middle East\, China\, India and the United States. Luke heads up the Press Gallery team for Stuff\, based in Parliament. Georgina Stylianou Georgina is a Director of the Wellington based consultancy BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. She has a background in journalism\, both print and broadcast\, and has held Press Secretary and Ministerial Adviser roles for senior Cabinet Ministers in both the National Party and NZ First. On the run up this year’s election Georgina is a presenter on the Three Gals One Beehive podcast alongside Brigitte Morten and Holly Bennett Brigitte Morten\, Political Commentator With over a decade of experience working in politics across Australia and New Zealand Brigitte is a regular commentator on all thing’s politics for Radio New Zealand\, Newshub and the NBR. Brigitte spent three years providing political and media advice to the Embassy of Israel in Australia\, whilst dealing with a number of high-profile events. She was a Senior Advisor in state politics and worked on Australian state and federal election campaigns. Brigitte was a Chief of Staff to an Australian Senator\, before returning home to be the Senior Ministerial Advisor to the Minister of Education in the last National Government.When not talking politics Brigitte is a Director at the law firm Franks Ogilvie. Ngaire Crawford\, Insights Director ANZ\, IsentiaAs Insights Director\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The research and insights division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research to a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams. She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for evaluation\, and that the right data can change the world! URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/data-driven-storytelling-5/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/data-driven-storytelling.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261019T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261022T120000 DTSTAMP:20260911T052014 CREATED:20260625T033711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T002614Z UID:57417-1792402200-1792670400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation DESCRIPTION:25th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin PRINZ and Isentia for a special evening at Parliament\, hosted by National’s Deputy Leader and Finance Spokesperson Nicola Willis\, to look at what we can expect in the upcoming election from a communications perspective. Hear from those in the know about the campaigns and the challenges and opportunities facing parties as they gear up for Election 2023. From the ethical use of AI in campaign material to combating misinformation and disinformation\, this year promises to throw up new aspects for communications professionals and budding MPs alike.From 5:15pm join us in the Grand Hall at Parliament for drinks and nibbles and a chance to meet other fellow PR professionals\, followed by a panel session from 6pm to 7pm facilitated by BRG Director\, Chris Wikaira.This is a ticket only event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panelists include…MC – Chris Wikaira Chris is a Director of BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. He provides specialist Māori communication and strategy guidance\, media and political advice and analysis. Formerly an award-winning journalist and broadcaster; Chris has extensive networks within Maoridom and in business\, the public service and with politicians. Chris’s tribal affiliations are Ngāti Maniapoto\, Ngāpuhi and Pākehā Luke Malpass\, Political Editor at StuffBefore joining Stuff in 2019\, Luke worked at the Australian Financial Review as an editorial writer\, Opinion & Editorial Page Editor and Features Editor and spent time as acting foreign editor. He also worked at The Sydney Morning Herald. Originally from New Zealand\, he has covered New Zealand and Australian elections\, budget lock-ups\, the Christchurch terror attack\, and has written extensively on politics and economics on both sides of the Tasman. He has reported from the Middle East\, China\, India and the United States. Luke heads up the Press Gallery team for Stuff\, based in Parliament. Georgina Stylianou Georgina is a Director of the Wellington based consultancy BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. She has a background in journalism\, both print and broadcast\, and has held Press Secretary and Ministerial Adviser roles for senior Cabinet Ministers in both the National Party and NZ First. On the run up this year’s election Georgina is a presenter on the Three Gals One Beehive podcast alongside Brigitte Morten and Holly Bennett Brigitte Morten\, Political Commentator With over a decade of experience working in politics across Australia and New Zealand Brigitte is a regular commentator on all thing’s politics for Radio New Zealand\, Newshub and the NBR. Brigitte spent three years providing political and media advice to the Embassy of Israel in Australia\, whilst dealing with a number of high-profile events. She was a Senior Advisor in state politics and worked on Australian state and federal election campaigns. Brigitte was a Chief of Staff to an Australian Senator\, before returning home to be the Senior Ministerial Advisor to the Minister of Education in the last National Government.When not talking politics Brigitte is a Director at the law firm Franks Ogilvie. Ngaire Crawford\, Insights Director ANZ\, IsentiaAs Insights Director\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The research and insights division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research to a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams. She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for evaluation\, and that the right data can change the world! URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-strategy-and-evaluation-8/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PR-Strategy-and-Evaluation-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261028T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261104T123000 DTSTAMP:20260911T052014 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:25th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin PRINZ and Isentia for a special evening at Parliament\, hosted by National’s Deputy Leader and Finance Spokesperson Nicola Willis\, to look at what we can expect in the upcoming election from a communications perspective. Hear from those in the know about the campaigns and the challenges and opportunities facing parties as they gear up for Election 2023. From the ethical use of AI in campaign material to combating misinformation and disinformation\, this year promises to throw up new aspects for communications professionals and budding MPs alike.From 5:15pm join us in the Grand Hall at Parliament for drinks and nibbles and a chance to meet other fellow PR professionals\, followed by a panel session from 6pm to 7pm facilitated by BRG Director\, Chris Wikaira.This is a ticket only event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panelists include…MC – Chris Wikaira Chris is a Director of BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. He provides specialist Māori communication and strategy guidance\, media and political advice and analysis. Formerly an award-winning journalist and broadcaster; Chris has extensive networks within Maoridom and in business\, the public service and with politicians. Chris’s tribal affiliations are Ngāti Maniapoto\, Ngāpuhi and Pākehā Luke Malpass\, Political Editor at StuffBefore joining Stuff in 2019\, Luke worked at the Australian Financial Review as an editorial writer\, Opinion & Editorial Page Editor and Features Editor and spent time as acting foreign editor. He also worked at The Sydney Morning Herald. Originally from New Zealand\, he has covered New Zealand and Australian elections\, budget lock-ups\, the Christchurch terror attack\, and has written extensively on politics and economics on both sides of the Tasman. He has reported from the Middle East\, China\, India and the United States. Luke heads up the Press Gallery team for Stuff\, based in Parliament. Georgina Stylianou Georgina is a Director of the Wellington based consultancy BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. She has a background in journalism\, both print and broadcast\, and has held Press Secretary and Ministerial Adviser roles for senior Cabinet Ministers in both the National Party and NZ First. On the run up this year’s election Georgina is a presenter on the Three Gals One Beehive podcast alongside Brigitte Morten and Holly Bennett Brigitte Morten\, Political Commentator With over a decade of experience working in politics across Australia and New Zealand Brigitte is a regular commentator on all thing’s politics for Radio New Zealand\, Newshub and the NBR. Brigitte spent three years providing political and media advice to the Embassy of Israel in Australia\, whilst dealing with a number of high-profile events. She was a Senior Advisor in state politics and worked on Australian state and federal election campaigns. Brigitte was a Chief of Staff to an Australian Senator\, before returning home to be the Senior Ministerial Advisor to the Minister of Education in the last National Government.When not talking politics Brigitte is a Director at the law firm Franks Ogilvie. Ngaire Crawford\, Insights Director ANZ\, IsentiaAs Insights Director\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The research and insights division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research to a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams. She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for evaluation\, and that the right data can change the world! URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/communicating-through-online-harm-navigating-harassment-and-false-information-while-still-doing-great-work/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-81.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261105T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261110T113000 DTSTAMP:20260911T052014 CREATED:20260827T021030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T021030Z UID:58732-1793871000-1794310200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Incorporting Tiriti-Based Principles into Public Relations Practice DESCRIPTION:25th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin PRINZ and Isentia for a special evening at Parliament\, hosted by National’s Deputy Leader and Finance Spokesperson Nicola Willis\, to look at what we can expect in the upcoming election from a communications perspective. Hear from those in the know about the campaigns and the challenges and opportunities facing parties as they gear up for Election 2023. From the ethical use of AI in campaign material to combating misinformation and disinformation\, this year promises to throw up new aspects for communications professionals and budding MPs alike.From 5:15pm join us in the Grand Hall at Parliament for drinks and nibbles and a chance to meet other fellow PR professionals\, followed by a panel session from 6pm to 7pm facilitated by BRG Director\, Chris Wikaira.This is a ticket only event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panelists include…MC – Chris Wikaira Chris is a Director of BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. He provides specialist Māori communication and strategy guidance\, media and political advice and analysis. Formerly an award-winning journalist and broadcaster; Chris has extensive networks within Maoridom and in business\, the public service and with politicians. Chris’s tribal affiliations are Ngāti Maniapoto\, Ngāpuhi and Pākehā Luke Malpass\, Political Editor at StuffBefore joining Stuff in 2019\, Luke worked at the Australian Financial Review as an editorial writer\, Opinion & Editorial Page Editor and Features Editor and spent time as acting foreign editor. He also worked at The Sydney Morning Herald. Originally from New Zealand\, he has covered New Zealand and Australian elections\, budget lock-ups\, the Christchurch terror attack\, and has written extensively on politics and economics on both sides of the Tasman. He has reported from the Middle East\, China\, India and the United States. Luke heads up the Press Gallery team for Stuff\, based in Parliament. Georgina Stylianou Georgina is a Director of the Wellington based consultancy BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. She has a background in journalism\, both print and broadcast\, and has held Press Secretary and Ministerial Adviser roles for senior Cabinet Ministers in both the National Party and NZ First. On the run up this year’s election Georgina is a presenter on the Three Gals One Beehive podcast alongside Brigitte Morten and Holly Bennett Brigitte Morten\, Political Commentator With over a decade of experience working in politics across Australia and New Zealand Brigitte is a regular commentator on all thing’s politics for Radio New Zealand\, Newshub and the NBR. Brigitte spent three years providing political and media advice to the Embassy of Israel in Australia\, whilst dealing with a number of high-profile events. She was a Senior Advisor in state politics and worked on Australian state and federal election campaigns. Brigitte was a Chief of Staff to an Australian Senator\, before returning home to be the Senior Ministerial Advisor to the Minister of Education in the last National Government.When not talking politics Brigitte is a Director at the law firm Franks Ogilvie. Ngaire Crawford\, Insights Director ANZ\, IsentiaAs Insights Director\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The research and insights division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research to a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams. She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for evaluation\, and that the right data can change the world! URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/incorporting-tiriti-based-principles-into-public-relations-practice/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025-banners-58.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261117T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261117T120000 DTSTAMP:20260911T052014 CREATED:20260901T002916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T002916Z UID:58809-1794906000-1794916800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Show Me the Money: Learning the Language of Finance DESCRIPTION:25th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin PRINZ and Isentia for a special evening at Parliament\, hosted by National’s Deputy Leader and Finance Spokesperson Nicola Willis\, to look at what we can expect in the upcoming election from a communications perspective. Hear from those in the know about the campaigns and the challenges and opportunities facing parties as they gear up for Election 2023. From the ethical use of AI in campaign material to combating misinformation and disinformation\, this year promises to throw up new aspects for communications professionals and budding MPs alike.From 5:15pm join us in the Grand Hall at Parliament for drinks and nibbles and a chance to meet other fellow PR professionals\, followed by a panel session from 6pm to 7pm facilitated by BRG Director\, Chris Wikaira.This is a ticket only event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panelists include…MC – Chris Wikaira Chris is a Director of BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. He provides specialist Māori communication and strategy guidance\, media and political advice and analysis. Formerly an award-winning journalist and broadcaster; Chris has extensive networks within Maoridom and in business\, the public service and with politicians. Chris’s tribal affiliations are Ngāti Maniapoto\, Ngāpuhi and Pākehā Luke Malpass\, Political Editor at StuffBefore joining Stuff in 2019\, Luke worked at the Australian Financial Review as an editorial writer\, Opinion & Editorial Page Editor and Features Editor and spent time as acting foreign editor. He also worked at The Sydney Morning Herald. Originally from New Zealand\, he has covered New Zealand and Australian elections\, budget lock-ups\, the Christchurch terror attack\, and has written extensively on politics and economics on both sides of the Tasman. He has reported from the Middle East\, China\, India and the United States. Luke heads up the Press Gallery team for Stuff\, based in Parliament. Georgina Stylianou Georgina is a Director of the Wellington based consultancy BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. She has a background in journalism\, both print and broadcast\, and has held Press Secretary and Ministerial Adviser roles for senior Cabinet Ministers in both the National Party and NZ First. On the run up this year’s election Georgina is a presenter on the Three Gals One Beehive podcast alongside Brigitte Morten and Holly Bennett Brigitte Morten\, Political Commentator With over a decade of experience working in politics across Australia and New Zealand Brigitte is a regular commentator on all thing’s politics for Radio New Zealand\, Newshub and the NBR. Brigitte spent three years providing political and media advice to the Embassy of Israel in Australia\, whilst dealing with a number of high-profile events. She was a Senior Advisor in state politics and worked on Australian state and federal election campaigns. Brigitte was a Chief of Staff to an Australian Senator\, before returning home to be the Senior Ministerial Advisor to the Minister of Education in the last National Government.When not talking politics Brigitte is a Director at the law firm Franks Ogilvie. Ngaire Crawford\, Insights Director ANZ\, IsentiaAs Insights Director\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The research and insights division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research to a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams. She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for evaluation\, and that the right data can change the world! URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/show-me-the-money-learning-the-language-of-finance-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-75.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261124T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261201T120000 DTSTAMP:20260911T052014 CREATED:20260901T032118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T002121Z UID:58775-1795512600-1796126400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Launching and Landing Stories the Media Loves DESCRIPTION:25th July 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewJoin PRINZ and Isentia for a special evening at Parliament\, hosted by National’s Deputy Leader and Finance Spokesperson Nicola Willis\, to look at what we can expect in the upcoming election from a communications perspective. Hear from those in the know about the campaigns and the challenges and opportunities facing parties as they gear up for Election 2023. From the ethical use of AI in campaign material to combating misinformation and disinformation\, this year promises to throw up new aspects for communications professionals and budding MPs alike.From 5:15pm join us in the Grand Hall at Parliament for drinks and nibbles and a chance to meet other fellow PR professionals\, followed by a panel session from 6pm to 7pm facilitated by BRG Director\, Chris Wikaira.This is a ticket only event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panelists include…MC – Chris Wikaira Chris is a Director of BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. He provides specialist Māori communication and strategy guidance\, media and political advice and analysis. Formerly an award-winning journalist and broadcaster; Chris has extensive networks within Maoridom and in business\, the public service and with politicians. Chris’s tribal affiliations are Ngāti Maniapoto\, Ngāpuhi and Pākehā Luke Malpass\, Political Editor at StuffBefore joining Stuff in 2019\, Luke worked at the Australian Financial Review as an editorial writer\, Opinion & Editorial Page Editor and Features Editor and spent time as acting foreign editor. He also worked at The Sydney Morning Herald. Originally from New Zealand\, he has covered New Zealand and Australian elections\, budget lock-ups\, the Christchurch terror attack\, and has written extensively on politics and economics on both sides of the Tasman. He has reported from the Middle East\, China\, India and the United States. Luke heads up the Press Gallery team for Stuff\, based in Parliament. Georgina Stylianou Georgina is a Director of the Wellington based consultancy BRG which specialises in government relations\, communications and media. She has a background in journalism\, both print and broadcast\, and has held Press Secretary and Ministerial Adviser roles for senior Cabinet Ministers in both the National Party and NZ First. On the run up this year’s election Georgina is a presenter on the Three Gals One Beehive podcast alongside Brigitte Morten and Holly Bennett Brigitte Morten\, Political Commentator With over a decade of experience working in politics across Australia and New Zealand Brigitte is a regular commentator on all thing’s politics for Radio New Zealand\, Newshub and the NBR. Brigitte spent three years providing political and media advice to the Embassy of Israel in Australia\, whilst dealing with a number of high-profile events. She was a Senior Advisor in state politics and worked on Australian state and federal election campaigns. Brigitte was a Chief of Staff to an Australian Senator\, before returning home to be the Senior Ministerial Advisor to the Minister of Education in the last National Government.When not talking politics Brigitte is a Director at the law firm Franks Ogilvie. Ngaire Crawford\, Insights Director ANZ\, IsentiaAs Insights Director\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The research and insights division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research to a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams. She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for evaluation\, and that the right data can change the world! URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/launching-and-landing-stories-the-media-loves/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2025-banners-82.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR