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:20260507T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260507T183000 DTSTAMP:20260627T081738 CREATED:20260501T045628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T051920Z UID:56319-1778173200-1778178600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:24th January 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewHave you ever wondered how New Zealand Government procurement (GETS) works? If you aren’t completely certain\, you are not alone. NZ Government spends about $51BN per annum of your tax take\, which is approximately 20% of GDP. Andrew Thrift will be covering the basics of procurement in government and the value it can and should add to New Zealand if it’s done well.  Andrew will be exploring what good looks like with regards to government procurement\, and what we might see when or if it goes wrong.  We are all involved in procurement\, find out how. This will be a great session for anyone who wants to learn more about government procurement and its relevance.  There will be time for a Q&A at the end. Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Andrew Thrift\, Account Manager at Ministry of Business\, Innovation and Employment. Andrew has worked in NZ Government procurement for 6 years\, and previously had a career for over 30 years in business both in NZ and in the UK.  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-9/ 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:20260513T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260520T120000 DTSTAMP:20260627T081738 CREATED:20260203T000920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T045446Z UID:53825-1778662800-1779278400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The Inside Scoop: Strategic Internal Comms for Your Organisation DESCRIPTION:24th January 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewHave you ever wondered how New Zealand Government procurement (GETS) works? If you aren’t completely certain\, you are not alone. NZ Government spends about $51BN per annum of your tax take\, which is approximately 20% of GDP. Andrew Thrift will be covering the basics of procurement in government and the value it can and should add to New Zealand if it’s done well.  Andrew will be exploring what good looks like with regards to government procurement\, and what we might see when or if it goes wrong.  We are all involved in procurement\, find out how. This will be a great session for anyone who wants to learn more about government procurement and its relevance.  There will be time for a Q&A at the end. Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Andrew Thrift\, Account Manager at Ministry of Business\, Innovation and Employment. Andrew has worked in NZ Government procurement for 6 years\, and previously had a career for over 30 years in business both in NZ and in the UK.  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-inside-scoop-strategic-internal-comms-for-your-organisation/ 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:20260519T160000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260519T173000 DTSTAMP:20260627T081738 CREATED:20260504T040947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T040947Z UID:56336-1779206400-1779211800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Waikato Event: Raise a glass to our local PR champions DESCRIPTION:24th January 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewHave you ever wondered how New Zealand Government procurement (GETS) works? If you aren’t completely certain\, you are not alone. NZ Government spends about $51BN per annum of your tax take\, which is approximately 20% of GDP. Andrew Thrift will be covering the basics of procurement in government and the value it can and should add to New Zealand if it’s done well.  Andrew will be exploring what good looks like with regards to government procurement\, and what we might see when or if it goes wrong.  We are all involved in procurement\, find out how. This will be a great session for anyone who wants to learn more about government procurement and its relevance.  There will be time for a Q&A at the end. Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Andrew Thrift\, Account Manager at Ministry of Business\, Innovation and Employment. Andrew has worked in NZ Government procurement for 6 years\, and previously had a career for over 30 years in business both in NZ and in the UK.  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-event-raise-a-glass-to-our-local-pr-champions/ LOCATION:Reggies\, Made Hamilton\, 401 Grey Street\, Hamilton East\, Hamilton\, 3216\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2025-banners-65.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260603T150000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260603T170000 DTSTAMP:20260627T081738 CREATED:20260420T040810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T025816Z UID:55994-1780498800-1780506000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Annual General Meeting 2026 DESCRIPTION:24th January 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewHave you ever wondered how New Zealand Government procurement (GETS) works? If you aren’t completely certain\, you are not alone. NZ Government spends about $51BN per annum of your tax take\, which is approximately 20% of GDP. Andrew Thrift will be covering the basics of procurement in government and the value it can and should add to New Zealand if it’s done well.  Andrew will be exploring what good looks like with regards to government procurement\, and what we might see when or if it goes wrong.  We are all involved in procurement\, find out how. This will be a great session for anyone who wants to learn more about government procurement and its relevance.  There will be time for a Q&A at the end. Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Andrew Thrift\, Account Manager at Ministry of Business\, Innovation and Employment. Andrew has worked in NZ Government procurement for 6 years\, and previously had a career for over 30 years in business both in NZ and in the UK.  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-annual-general-meeting-2026/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-banners-Presentation-4-e1776657428584.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260603T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260603T210000 DTSTAMP:20260627T081738 CREATED:20260505T021729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T021729Z UID:56351-1780509600-1780520400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Fellows and Life Members Annual Dinner DESCRIPTION:24th January 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewHave you ever wondered how New Zealand Government procurement (GETS) works? If you aren’t completely certain\, you are not alone. NZ Government spends about $51BN per annum of your tax take\, which is approximately 20% of GDP. Andrew Thrift will be covering the basics of procurement in government and the value it can and should add to New Zealand if it’s done well.  Andrew will be exploring what good looks like with regards to government procurement\, and what we might see when or if it goes wrong.  We are all involved in procurement\, find out how. This will be a great session for anyone who wants to learn more about government procurement and its relevance.  There will be time for a Q&A at the end. Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Andrew Thrift\, Account Manager at Ministry of Business\, Innovation and Employment. Andrew has worked in NZ Government procurement for 6 years\, and previously had a career for over 30 years in business both in NZ and in the UK.  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/fellows-and-life-members-annual-dinner-2/ LOCATION:The Portland Public House\, 463 New North Road\, Kingsland\, Auckland\, 1021 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-banners-24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T170000 DTSTAMP:20260627T081738 CREATED:20260412T220914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T001523Z UID:55703-1780560000-1780592400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Conference 2026: Meet the Future DESCRIPTION:24th January 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewHave you ever wondered how New Zealand Government procurement (GETS) works? If you aren’t completely certain\, you are not alone. NZ Government spends about $51BN per annum of your tax take\, which is approximately 20% of GDP. Andrew Thrift will be covering the basics of procurement in government and the value it can and should add to New Zealand if it’s done well.  Andrew will be exploring what good looks like with regards to government procurement\, and what we might see when or if it goes wrong.  We are all involved in procurement\, find out how. This will be a great session for anyone who wants to learn more about government procurement and its relevance.  There will be time for a Q&A at the end. Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Andrew Thrift\, Account Manager at Ministry of Business\, Innovation and Employment. Andrew has worked in NZ Government procurement for 6 years\, and previously had a career for over 30 years in business both in NZ and in the UK.  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-conference-2026-meet-the-future/ LOCATION:Hilton Auckland\, 147 Quay Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-banners-60-e1776200241779.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T233000 DTSTAMP:20260627T081738 CREATED:20260414T210700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T044804Z UID:55782-1780597800-1780615800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:2026 PRINZ Awards Gala Dinner DESCRIPTION:24th January 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewHave you ever wondered how New Zealand Government procurement (GETS) works? If you aren’t completely certain\, you are not alone. NZ Government spends about $51BN per annum of your tax take\, which is approximately 20% of GDP. Andrew Thrift will be covering the basics of procurement in government and the value it can and should add to New Zealand if it’s done well.  Andrew will be exploring what good looks like with regards to government procurement\, and what we might see when or if it goes wrong.  We are all involved in procurement\, find out how. This will be a great session for anyone who wants to learn more about government procurement and its relevance.  There will be time for a Q&A at the end. Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Andrew Thrift\, Account Manager at Ministry of Business\, Innovation and Employment. Andrew has worked in NZ Government procurement for 6 years\, and previously had a career for over 30 years in business both in NZ and in the UK.  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/2026-prinz-awards-gala-dinner/ LOCATION:Hilton Auckland\, 147 Quay Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-banners-61.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260611T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260611T190000 DTSTAMP:20260627T081738 CREATED:20260508T005543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T005543Z UID:56545-1781195400-1781204400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Tauranga Winter Mix & Mingle DESCRIPTION:24th January 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewHave you ever wondered how New Zealand Government procurement (GETS) works? If you aren’t completely certain\, you are not alone. NZ Government spends about $51BN per annum of your tax take\, which is approximately 20% of GDP. Andrew Thrift will be covering the basics of procurement in government and the value it can and should add to New Zealand if it’s done well.  Andrew will be exploring what good looks like with regards to government procurement\, and what we might see when or if it goes wrong.  We are all involved in procurement\, find out how. This will be a great session for anyone who wants to learn more about government procurement and its relevance.  There will be time for a Q&A at the end. Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Andrew Thrift\, Account Manager at Ministry of Business\, Innovation and Employment. Andrew has worked in NZ Government procurement for 6 years\, and previously had a career for over 30 years in business both in NZ and in the UK.  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-tauranga-winter-mix-mingle/ LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/406d16f7-3b27-4a8a-bc88-50591131f8c3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260622T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T120000 DTSTAMP:20260627T081738 CREATED:20260302T033739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T003818Z UID:54988-1782122400-1782388800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Incorporating Tiriti-based Principles into Public Relations Practice DESCRIPTION:24th January 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewHave you ever wondered how New Zealand Government procurement (GETS) works? If you aren’t completely certain\, you are not alone. NZ Government spends about $51BN per annum of your tax take\, which is approximately 20% of GDP. Andrew Thrift will be covering the basics of procurement in government and the value it can and should add to New Zealand if it’s done well.  Andrew will be exploring what good looks like with regards to government procurement\, and what we might see when or if it goes wrong.  We are all involved in procurement\, find out how. This will be a great session for anyone who wants to learn more about government procurement and its relevance.  There will be time for a Q&A at the end. Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Andrew Thrift\, Account Manager at Ministry of Business\, Innovation and Employment. Andrew has worked in NZ Government procurement for 6 years\, and previously had a career for over 30 years in business both in NZ and in the UK.  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/incorporating-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:20260625T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T120000 DTSTAMP:20260627T081739 CREATED:20251212T033817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T234935Z UID:53684-1782379800-1782388800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Hands On with AI DESCRIPTION:24th January 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewHave you ever wondered how New Zealand Government procurement (GETS) works? If you aren’t completely certain\, you are not alone. NZ Government spends about $51BN per annum of your tax take\, which is approximately 20% of GDP. Andrew Thrift will be covering the basics of procurement in government and the value it can and should add to New Zealand if it’s done well.  Andrew will be exploring what good looks like with regards to government procurement\, and what we might see when or if it goes wrong.  We are all involved in procurement\, find out how. This will be a great session for anyone who wants to learn more about government procurement and its relevance.  There will be time for a Q&A at the end. Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Andrew Thrift\, Account Manager at Ministry of Business\, Innovation and Employment. Andrew has worked in NZ Government procurement for 6 years\, and previously had a career for over 30 years in business both in NZ and in the UK.  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/hands-on-with-ai-4/ 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:20260707T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260707T133000 DTSTAMP:20260627T081739 CREATED:20260429T031541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T031541Z UID:56243-1783416600-1783431000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Key Stakeholder Engagement DESCRIPTION:24th January 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewHave you ever wondered how New Zealand Government procurement (GETS) works? If you aren’t completely certain\, you are not alone. NZ Government spends about $51BN per annum of your tax take\, which is approximately 20% of GDP. Andrew Thrift will be covering the basics of procurement in government and the value it can and should add to New Zealand if it’s done well.  Andrew will be exploring what good looks like with regards to government procurement\, and what we might see when or if it goes wrong.  We are all involved in procurement\, find out how. This will be a great session for anyone who wants to learn more about government procurement and its relevance.  There will be time for a Q&A at the end. Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Andrew Thrift\, Account Manager at Ministry of Business\, Innovation and Employment. Andrew has worked in NZ Government procurement for 6 years\, and previously had a career for over 30 years in business both in NZ and in the UK.  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/key-stakeholder-engagement-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-banners-45.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260715T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260715T130000 DTSTAMP:20260627T081739 CREATED:20260618T051650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T210202Z UID:57297-1784116800-1784120400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PassTheMic: Amplifying Voices that Need to Be Heard Webinar DESCRIPTION:24th January 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewHave you ever wondered how New Zealand Government procurement (GETS) works? If you aren’t completely certain\, you are not alone. NZ Government spends about $51BN per annum of your tax take\, which is approximately 20% of GDP. Andrew Thrift will be covering the basics of procurement in government and the value it can and should add to New Zealand if it’s done well.  Andrew will be exploring what good looks like with regards to government procurement\, and what we might see when or if it goes wrong.  We are all involved in procurement\, find out how. This will be a great session for anyone who wants to learn more about government procurement and its relevance.  There will be time for a Q&A at the end. Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Andrew Thrift\, Account Manager at Ministry of Business\, Innovation and Employment. Andrew has worked in NZ Government procurement for 6 years\, and previously had a career for over 30 years in business both in NZ and in the UK.  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/passthemic-amplifying-voices-that-need-to-be-heard-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2025-banners-71.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260723T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260723T120000 DTSTAMP:20260627T081739 CREATED:20260430T045635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T041140Z UID:56260-1784799000-1784808000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Communications and Governance DESCRIPTION:24th January 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewHave you ever wondered how New Zealand Government procurement (GETS) works? If you aren’t completely certain\, you are not alone. NZ Government spends about $51BN per annum of your tax take\, which is approximately 20% of GDP. Andrew Thrift will be covering the basics of procurement in government and the value it can and should add to New Zealand if it’s done well.  Andrew will be exploring what good looks like with regards to government procurement\, and what we might see when or if it goes wrong.  We are all involved in procurement\, find out how. This will be a great session for anyone who wants to learn more about government procurement and its relevance.  There will be time for a Q&A at the end. Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Andrew Thrift\, Account Manager at Ministry of Business\, Innovation and Employment. Andrew has worked in NZ Government procurement for 6 years\, and previously had a career for over 30 years in business both in NZ and in the UK.  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:20260627T081739 CREATED:20260520T012659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T043954Z UID:56851-1785231000-1785326400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Speechwriting Essentials DESCRIPTION:24th January 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewHave you ever wondered how New Zealand Government procurement (GETS) works? If you aren’t completely certain\, you are not alone. NZ Government spends about $51BN per annum of your tax take\, which is approximately 20% of GDP. Andrew Thrift will be covering the basics of procurement in government and the value it can and should add to New Zealand if it’s done well.  Andrew will be exploring what good looks like with regards to government procurement\, and what we might see when or if it goes wrong.  We are all involved in procurement\, find out how. This will be a great session for anyone who wants to learn more about government procurement and its relevance.  There will be time for a Q&A at the end. Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Andrew Thrift\, Account Manager at Ministry of Business\, Innovation and Employment. Andrew has worked in NZ Government procurement for 6 years\, and previously had a career for over 30 years in business both in NZ and in the UK.  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:20260804T103000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260804T130000 DTSTAMP:20260627T081739 CREATED:20260617T035954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T040112Z UID:57186-1785839400-1785848400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Making Data Work for You: Critical Thinking for Communicators DESCRIPTION:24th January 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewHave you ever wondered how New Zealand Government procurement (GETS) works? If you aren’t completely certain\, you are not alone. NZ Government spends about $51BN per annum of your tax take\, which is approximately 20% of GDP. Andrew Thrift will be covering the basics of procurement in government and the value it can and should add to New Zealand if it’s done well.  Andrew will be exploring what good looks like with regards to government procurement\, and what we might see when or if it goes wrong.  We are all involved in procurement\, find out how. This will be a great session for anyone who wants to learn more about government procurement and its relevance.  There will be time for a Q&A at the end. Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Andrew Thrift\, Account Manager at Ministry of Business\, Innovation and Employment. Andrew has worked in NZ Government procurement for 6 years\, and previously had a career for over 30 years in business both in NZ and in the UK.  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/making-data-work-for-you-critical-thinking-for-communicators-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-banners-39.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260812T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260819T120000 DTSTAMP:20260627T081739 CREATED:20260617T052105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T052105Z UID:57275-1786525200-1787140800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The Inside Scoop: Strategic Internal Comms for Your Organisation DESCRIPTION:24th January 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewHave you ever wondered how New Zealand Government procurement (GETS) works? If you aren’t completely certain\, you are not alone. NZ Government spends about $51BN per annum of your tax take\, which is approximately 20% of GDP. Andrew Thrift will be covering the basics of procurement in government and the value it can and should add to New Zealand if it’s done well.  Andrew will be exploring what good looks like with regards to government procurement\, and what we might see when or if it goes wrong.  We are all involved in procurement\, find out how. This will be a great session for anyone who wants to learn more about government procurement and its relevance.  There will be time for a Q&A at the end. Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Andrew Thrift\, Account Manager at Ministry of Business\, Innovation and Employment. Andrew has worked in NZ Government procurement for 6 years\, and previously had a career for over 30 years in business both in NZ and in the UK.  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:20260818T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260825T120000 DTSTAMP:20260627T081739 CREATED:20260622T040513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T040513Z UID:57329-1787043600-1787659200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:AI Playbook for Behaviour Change DESCRIPTION:24th January 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewHave you ever wondered how New Zealand Government procurement (GETS) works? If you aren’t completely certain\, you are not alone. NZ Government spends about $51BN per annum of your tax take\, which is approximately 20% of GDP. Andrew Thrift will be covering the basics of procurement in government and the value it can and should add to New Zealand if it’s done well.  Andrew will be exploring what good looks like with regards to government procurement\, and what we might see when or if it goes wrong.  We are all involved in procurement\, find out how. This will be a great session for anyone who wants to learn more about government procurement and its relevance.  There will be time for a Q&A at the end. Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Andrew Thrift\, Account Manager at Ministry of Business\, Innovation and Employment. Andrew has worked in NZ Government procurement for 6 years\, and previously had a career for over 30 years in business both in NZ and in the UK.  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:20260903T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260904T120000 DTSTAMP:20260627T081739 CREATED:20260622T045558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T024007Z UID:57349-1788426000-1788523200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Effective PR Research\, Measurement and Evaluation DESCRIPTION:24th January 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewHave you ever wondered how New Zealand Government procurement (GETS) works? If you aren’t completely certain\, you are not alone. NZ Government spends about $51BN per annum of your tax take\, which is approximately 20% of GDP. Andrew Thrift will be covering the basics of procurement in government and the value it can and should add to New Zealand if it’s done well.  Andrew will be exploring what good looks like with regards to government procurement\, and what we might see when or if it goes wrong.  We are all involved in procurement\, find out how. This will be a great session for anyone who wants to learn more about government procurement and its relevance.  There will be time for a Q&A at the end. Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Andrew Thrift\, Account Manager at Ministry of Business\, Innovation and Employment. Andrew has worked in NZ Government procurement for 6 years\, and previously had a career for over 30 years in business both in NZ and in the UK.  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/effective-pr-research-measurement-and-evaluation/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PR-research-measure-evaluate.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260908T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260910T120000 DTSTAMP:20260627T081739 CREATED:20260302T002530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T050443Z UID:54974-1788859800-1789041600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Introduction to Public Relations DESCRIPTION:24th January 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewHave you ever wondered how New Zealand Government procurement (GETS) works? If you aren’t completely certain\, you are not alone. NZ Government spends about $51BN per annum of your tax take\, which is approximately 20% of GDP. Andrew Thrift will be covering the basics of procurement in government and the value it can and should add to New Zealand if it’s done well.  Andrew will be exploring what good looks like with regards to government procurement\, and what we might see when or if it goes wrong.  We are all involved in procurement\, find out how. This will be a great session for anyone who wants to learn more about government procurement and its relevance.  There will be time for a Q&A at the end. Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Andrew Thrift\, Account Manager at Ministry of Business\, Innovation and Employment. Andrew has worked in NZ Government procurement for 6 years\, and previously had a career for over 30 years in business both in NZ and in the UK.  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:20260923T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260924T123000 DTSTAMP:20260627T081739 CREATED:20260309T012034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T215621Z UID:55082-1790155800-1790253000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Critical Thinking in the Age of AI DESCRIPTION:24th January 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewHave you ever wondered how New Zealand Government procurement (GETS) works? If you aren’t completely certain\, you are not alone. NZ Government spends about $51BN per annum of your tax take\, which is approximately 20% of GDP. Andrew Thrift will be covering the basics of procurement in government and the value it can and should add to New Zealand if it’s done well.  Andrew will be exploring what good looks like with regards to government procurement\, and what we might see when or if it goes wrong.  We are all involved in procurement\, find out how. This will be a great session for anyone who wants to learn more about government procurement and its relevance.  There will be time for a Q&A at the end. Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Andrew Thrift\, Account Manager at Ministry of Business\, Innovation and Employment. Andrew has worked in NZ Government procurement for 6 years\, and previously had a career for over 30 years in business both in NZ and in the UK.  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:20261006T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261013T123000 DTSTAMP:20260627T081739 CREATED:20260625T030637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T030730Z UID:57409-1791279000-1791894600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Data-Driven Storytelling DESCRIPTION:24th January 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewHave you ever wondered how New Zealand Government procurement (GETS) works? If you aren’t completely certain\, you are not alone. NZ Government spends about $51BN per annum of your tax take\, which is approximately 20% of GDP. Andrew Thrift will be covering the basics of procurement in government and the value it can and should add to New Zealand if it’s done well.  Andrew will be exploring what good looks like with regards to government procurement\, and what we might see when or if it goes wrong.  We are all involved in procurement\, find out how. This will be a great session for anyone who wants to learn more about government procurement and its relevance.  There will be time for a Q&A at the end. Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Andrew Thrift\, Account Manager at Ministry of Business\, Innovation and Employment. Andrew has worked in NZ Government procurement for 6 years\, and previously had a career for over 30 years in business both in NZ and in the UK.  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:20260627T081739 CREATED:20260625T033711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T035351Z UID:57417-1792402200-1792670400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation DESCRIPTION:24th January 2023 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewHave you ever wondered how New Zealand Government procurement (GETS) works? If you aren’t completely certain\, you are not alone. NZ Government spends about $51BN per annum of your tax take\, which is approximately 20% of GDP. Andrew Thrift will be covering the basics of procurement in government and the value it can and should add to New Zealand if it’s done well.  Andrew will be exploring what good looks like with regards to government procurement\, and what we might see when or if it goes wrong.  We are all involved in procurement\, find out how. This will be a great session for anyone who wants to learn more about government procurement and its relevance.  There will be time for a Q&A at the end. Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please do check your spam box.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Andrew Thrift\, Account Manager at Ministry of Business\, Innovation and Employment. Andrew has worked in NZ Government procurement for 6 years\, and previously had a career for over 30 years in business both in NZ and in the UK.  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 END:VCALENDAR