Waikato Internal Communicators Breakfast Mixer at Gallagher

Joe's Place Cafe at Gallagher 181 Kahikatea Drive, Melville, Hamilton

Join us for a relaxed morning catch-up with fellow internal communication professionals in the Waikato. It’s the perfect chance to connect with familiar faces and welcome new ones to the internal comms community.

Free

Cocktail Function for Margalit Toledano

Nancy Caiger Gallery, Meteor Theatre 1 Victoria St, Hamilton

PRINZ is proud to announce a cocktail event to recognise the substantial contribution Margalit Toledano FPRINZ has made to the PR & Communications sector across several decades.

$20.00 – $25.00

Wellington Event – AI in Communications: Maximising Benefits, Navigating Challenges

Wellington Club Wellington Club Building Level 4/88 The Terrace, Wellington, New Zealand

Join Aaron Creighton (Head of AI, Catalyst) and Emily Broadmore (Director, Heft Communications) for an engaging workshop at the Wellington Club, exclusively for PRINZ members.

In this hands-on session, discover how to effectively leverage AI chat tools in your communications practice while addressing the very real challenges they present. From crafting effective prompts to managing bias, transparency and privacy concerns, this workshop offers practical guidance for communications professionals looking to integrate AI responsibly.

$20.00 – $25.00

Retirement Dinner in Honour of Margalit Toledano

Gothenburg Restaurant, ANZ Centre 17 Grantham St, Hamilton

For all PRINZ Fellows, Members and Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce a special dinner honouring the remarkable career and lasting contributions of Margalit Toledano, esteemed PRINZ Fellow, on the occasion of her retirement from the University of Waikato.

$80.00

Christchurch Event: Winter Networking Drinks with Podcaster Andy Rowe

Ramble Bar at Drifter Hotel 96 Lichfield Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

Join the Southern Division Committee on Thursday 17 July at one of Christchurch's newest venues, Rambler Bar at Drifter Hotel. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non-members - everyone is welcome!
We’re thrilled to have award-winning podcast producer and former broadcaster Andy Rowe of Red Nine Studios(www.redninestudios.com) as our special guest. If you’ve ever wondered how podcasting could amplify your brand or what it takes to launch one, this is the perfect chance to pick Andy’s brain.

Free

SOLD OUT: Press Release Writing and Media Pitching: Tips from a former newspaper editor on getting your story into the media

Online

Learn how to get your message across – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily.

Lively and enjoyable, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it).

$365.00 – $525.00

Waikato Event- He Ara Whakamua: Pathways in Comms

University of Waikato - Waikato Management School, Room MSB 1.36 Hillcrest Road, Hamilton, New Zealand

What does a career in communications look like in 2025 — and how can you get there?
Join us for He Ara Whakamua, an evening of koorero, kai, and whakawhanaungatanga as Maaori professionals across comms, marketing, and related fields share their journeys. From recent graduates to experienced leaders, our speakers will reflect on their career paths, the skills that matter, and how they stay grounded in kaupapa Maaori while navigating a fast-changing industry.

Free – $25.00

Crisis Communications and Spillover Effects

AUT WZ100 Auckland University of Technology, 55 Wellesley Street East, Auckland, New Zealand

In today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.

Free – $20.00

Auckland First Tuesdays Pub Quiz

Birdcage Tavern: 133 Franklin Road, Freemans Bay, Auckland, 1011

Back by popular demand, we’re heading back to the Birdcage Tavern for a ‘First Tuesday’ quiz special next month.

Whether you want to come as a team, or join up with others on the night, all you have to do for now is RSVP down below.

Free

SOLD OUT: Hands On with AI

Online

If you’re lost in the maze of AI – you can’t afford to stay lost any longer. Hands on AI is your escape route, sharing with you the best ways to use AI in daily practice. It is a session designed to equip you with practical, actionable techniques so you can find your way.

AI is embedded in our daily activity and we’re now moving in to the realm of agentic AI, where the technology becomes your active collaborator, capable of automating tasks, interpreting complex data and supporting strategic decision-making in ways not possible just a few months ago.

$365.00 – $525.00

Auckland Coffee Connections Programme

Auckland

Introducing PRINZ’s Coffee Connections networking experience exclusive to PRINZ members: Are you a seasoned PR professional or an emerging leader looking to expand your industry horizons? PRINZ is excited to launch a fresh, informal networking initiative designed to spark meaningful conversations and build lasting connections across our diverse membership.

Free

SOLD OUT: Auckland Event: Rethinking Roles – AI, Ethics and the Future of Communications Teams

Momentum Consulting Offices Shed 20, Princes Warf, Quay Street, Auckland

Many comms managers and leaders are finding themselves without a roadmap for AI implementation. Junior roles are changing, rapidly, and pressure to 'use the tools' is frequently outpacing strategic or ethical reflection necessary to enable your team to adapt. In this provocative and practical session, Emily Makere Broadmore (Director of Heft Communications) introduces the Heft Framework - an approach they are using to support AI adoption in communications teams with intention, clarity and care. Drawing on Heft’s leadership across government and industry, Emily explores how AI is reshaping job descriptions, team structures, and the unwritten rules of professional development - particularly for young people.

Free