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:20200404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20200926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20210403T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20210925T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210908T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210908T130000 DTSTAMP:20260614T144039 CREATED:20210721T011557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T213340Z UID:16461-1631102400-1631106000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PR agency HMC’s ‘right turn’ to a social enterprise DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-webinar-on-hmc-as-social-enterprise/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/HMC-PurposePR-Newsletter-Pic_Final.png LOCATION:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-webinar-on-hmc-as-social-enterprise/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210901T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210902T110000 DTSTAMP:20260614T144039 CREATED:20210325T002654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T051741Z UID:11485-1630486800-1630580400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Measurement and Evaluation for Communications DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/measurement-and-evaluation-for-communications/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/iStock-1165734855-1-scaled.jpg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210824T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210824T110000 DTSTAMP:20260614T144039 CREATED:20210324T211522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T052347Z UID:11375-1629797400-1629802800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting Masterclass DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/corporate-social-responsibility-reporting-masterclass/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/CSR-reporting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210811T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210811T130000 DTSTAMP:20260614T144039 CREATED:20210720T035659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T030155Z UID:16426-1628683200-1628686800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Awards Winner – FMG’s cyber-security campaign ‘The Big Phish’ DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-awards-winner-fmgs-cyber-security-campaign-the-big-phish/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/35_Internal_Emma-Rowe_FMG.jpg LOCATION:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-awards-winner-fmgs-cyber-security-campaign-the-big-phish/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210810T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210810T120000 DTSTAMP:20260614T144040 CREATED:20210705T021657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210705T022118Z UID:16022-1628587800-1628596800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Online Masterclass – Integrated Marketing Communications Masterclass DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/online-masterclass-integrated-marketing-communications-masterclass/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/bainstorming-picture-id1133030056.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210809T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210809T190000 DTSTAMP:20260614T144040 CREATED:20210705T002010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T042527Z UID:15416-1628530200-1628535600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Career Insights From Young Professionals DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/insights-from-young-professionals/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/iStock-174819575-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210803T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210803T160000 DTSTAMP:20260614T144040 CREATED:20210325T013554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T013107Z UID:11586-1627983000-1628006400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Issues and Crisis Management DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/issues-and-crisis-management/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/iStock-1220321756-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210728T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210728T160000 DTSTAMP:20260614T144040 CREATED:20210325T222841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210726T044849Z UID:11729-1627464600-1627488000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Internal Communications 101 DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/internal-communications-101/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/iStock-540130184-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210706T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210707T120000 DTSTAMP:20260614T144040 CREATED:20210330T221407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T225102Z UID:11954-1625563800-1625659200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Advancing Digital Strategy DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/advancing-digital-strategy-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Advancing-digital.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210528T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210528T230000 DTSTAMP:20260614T144040 CREATED:20200101T023447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T000325Z UID:8232-1622224800-1622242800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:2021 PRINZ Awards Gala Dinner DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/2021-prinz-awards-gala-dinner/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/A93Q0202_2019072560823539_20190725105107-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210316T160000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210316T170000 DTSTAMP:20260614T144040 CREATED:20180109T215044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T232302Z UID:10839-1615910400-1615914000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Finance Disrupted: Apps\, Social Media And People Power DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/finance-disrupted-apps-social-media-and-people-power/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/iStock-952510084.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201111T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201111T160000 DTSTAMP:20260614T144040 CREATED:20200111T033608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T224907Z UID:2731-1605087000-1605110400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Social Media Strategy for PR and Communication DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/social-media-strategy-for-pr-and-communication/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Social-Media-Strategy.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR