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:20250405T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20250927T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251016T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251021T110000 DTSTAMP:20260429T225925 CREATED:20250714T042203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T200303Z UID:50634-1760607000-1761044400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:AI Playbook for Behaviour Change DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 29th April 2026 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis in-person workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ai-playbook-for-behaviour-change/ 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:20251014T121500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251014T134500 DTSTAMP:20260429T225926 CREATED:20250910T035656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T213338Z UID:51838-1760444100-1760449500@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Christchurch Event: Impact through Strategic Media Engagement DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 29th April 2026 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis in-person workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/christchurch-event-impact-through-strategic-media-engagement/ LOCATION:Environment Canterbury\, 200 Tuam Street\, Christchurch\, 8011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-banners-30.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251014T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251014T160000 DTSTAMP:20260429T225926 CREATED:20250710T025459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T031437Z UID:50640-1760434200-1760457600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Issues and Crisis Management DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 29th April 2026 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis in-person workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/issues-and-crisis-management-7/ LOCATION:EMA\, 145 Khyber Pass Road\, Grafton\, Auckland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/isses-and-crisis-amangement.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251008T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251008T193000 DTSTAMP:20260429T225926 CREATED:20250919T052201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T231737Z UID:52077-1759944600-1759951800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Pathways to PR: From Student to PR Professional DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 29th April 2026 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis in-person workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/pathways-to-pr-from-student-to-pr-professional/ LOCATION:GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Offices\, 100 College Hill\, Auckland\, Ponsonby\, 1011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-banners-34.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251007T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251008T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T225926 CREATED:20250605T001656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T001740Z UID:49447-1759829400-1759924800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Speechwriting Essentials DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 29th April 2026 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis in-person workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/speechwriting-essentials-3/ 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:20250924T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250924T130000 DTSTAMP:20260429T225926 CREATED:20250817T222722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T211201Z UID:51485-1758715200-1758718800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Unlocking the Power of Podcasting for PR - Webinar DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 29th April 2026 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis in-person workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/unlocking-the-power-of-podcasting-for-pr-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/podcasting-photo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250923T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250923T124500 DTSTAMP:20260429T225926 CREATED:20250704T020636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T020636Z UID:50311-1758619800-1758631500@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Sub-editing and Proofreading: Key writing and editing tips to make your copy sing DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 29th April 2026 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis in-person workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/sub-editing-and-proofreading-key-writing-and-editing-tips-to-make-your-copy-sing-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/edit-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250916T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250916T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T225926 CREATED:20250626T005025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T031852Z UID:50239-1758016800-1758024000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Communications and Governance DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 29th April 2026 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis in-person workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/communications-and-governance-2/ 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:20250904T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250904T090000 DTSTAMP:20260429T225926 CREATED:20250807T222636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T022848Z UID:50718-1756971000-1756976400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Auckland Event: Rethinking Roles - AI\, Ethics and the Future of Communications Teams DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 29th April 2026 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis in-person workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-event-rethinking-roles-ai-ethics-and-the-future-of-communications-teams/ LOCATION:Momentum Consulting Offices\, Shed 20\, Princes Warf\, Quay Street\, Auckland\, 1010 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ai-transforming-pr-with-media-monitoring-predictive-analytics-and-enhanced-personalised-communication.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250901T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250930T170000 DTSTAMP:20260429T225926 CREATED:20250818T031408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T015506Z UID:51437-1756713600-1759251600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland Coffee Connections Programme DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 29th April 2026 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis in-person workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-coffee-connections-programme/ LOCATION:Auckland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/coffee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250820T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250820T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T225926 CREATED:20250602T224057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T030145Z UID:49430-1755682200-1755691200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Hands On with AI DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 29th April 2026 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis in-person workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/hands-on-with-ai-3/ 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:20250805T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250805T210000 DTSTAMP:20260429T225926 CREATED:20250619T014124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T214449Z UID:50012-1754415000-1754427600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland First Tuesdays Pub Quiz DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 29th April 2026 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis in-person workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-tuesdays-pub-quiz/ LOCATION:Birdcage Tavern: 133 Franklin Road\, Freemans Bay\, Auckland\, 1011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/PRINZ-Auckland-Pub-Quiz.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250731T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250731T190000 DTSTAMP:20260429T225926 CREATED:20250625T012932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T025907Z UID:49972-1753983000-1753988400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Crisis Communications and Spillover Effects DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 29th April 2026 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis in-person workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/crisis-communications-and-spillover-effects/ LOCATION:AUT WZ100\, Auckland University of Technology\, 55 Wellesley Street East\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/filters_quality80.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250730T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250730T193000 DTSTAMP:20260429T225926 CREATED:20250619T024826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T224305Z UID:50045-1753894800-1753903800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Waikato Event- He Ara Whakamua: Pathways in Comms DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 29th April 2026 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis in-person workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-event-careers-in-communications-from-first-jobs-to-future-leaders/ LOCATION:University of Waikato – Waikato Management School\, Room MSB 1.36\, Hillcrest Road\, Hamilton\, 3216\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-banners-35.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250729T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250729T124500 DTSTAMP:20260429T225926 CREATED:20250410T235059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T234151Z UID:47916-1753781400-1753793100@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Press Release Writing and Media Pitching: Tips from a former newspaper editor on getting your story into the media DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 29th April 2026 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis in-person workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/press-release-writing-and-media-pitching-tips-from-a-former-newspaper-editor-on-getting-your-story-into-the-media-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/megaphone.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250717T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250717T193000 DTSTAMP:20260429T225926 CREATED:20250614T013141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250614T013909Z UID:49906-1752773400-1752780600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Christchurch Event: Winter Networking Drinks with Podcaster Andy Rowe DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 29th April 2026 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis in-person workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/winter-networking-drinks-with-podcaster-andy-rowe/ LOCATION:Ramble Bar at Drifter Hotel\, 96 Lichfield Street\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-banners-32.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250716T190000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250716T223000 DTSTAMP:20260429T225926 CREATED:20250615T214357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T214357Z UID:49826-1752692400-1752705000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Retirement Dinner in Honour of Margalit Toledano DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 29th April 2026 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis in-person workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/retirement-dinner-in-honour-of-margalit-toledano/ LOCATION:Gothenburg Restaurant\, ANZ Centre\, 17 Grantham St\, Hamilton\, 3204 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-banners-31.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250716T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250716T180000 DTSTAMP:20260429T225926 CREATED:20250606T044217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T020042Z UID:49733-1752685200-1752688800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Wellington Event - AI in Communications: Maximising Benefits\, Navigating Challenges DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 29th April 2026 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis in-person workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ai-in-communications-maximising-benefits-navigating-challenges/ LOCATION:Wellington Club\, Wellington Club Building Level 4/88 The Terrace\, Wellington\, 6011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ai-transforming-pr-with-media-monitoring-predictive-analytics-and-enhanced-personalised-communication.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250716T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250716T183000 DTSTAMP:20260429T225926 CREATED:20250613T020914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T044139Z UID:49837-1752683400-1752690600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Cocktail Function for Margalit Toledano DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 29th April 2026 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis in-person workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/cocktail-function-for-margalit-toledano/ LOCATION:Nancy Caiger Gallery\, Meteor Theatre\, 1 Victoria St\, Hamilton\, 3204 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-banners-30.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250715T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250715T083000 DTSTAMP:20260429T225926 CREATED:20250617T040445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T223203Z UID:49974-1752564600-1752568200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Waikato Internal Communicators Breakfast Mixer at Gallagher DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 29th April 2026 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis in-person workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-internal-communicators-breakfast-mixer-at-gallagher/ LOCATION:Joe’s Place Cafe at Gallagher\, 181 Kahikatea Drive\, Melville\, Hamilton\, 3206 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Waikato-Internal-Communicators-Breakfast-Mixer-e1750133207941.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250617T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250624T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T225926 CREATED:20250317T010005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T214118Z UID:47575-1750152600-1750766400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Data-Driven Storytelling DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 29th April 2026 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis in-person workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/data-driven-storytelling-2/ 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:20250612T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250612T203000 DTSTAMP:20260429T225926 CREATED:20250513T220228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T022204Z UID:48626-1749751200-1749760200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Media Leaders’ Briefing: The Future of New Zealand News DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 29th April 2026 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis in-person workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/media-leaders-briefing-the-future-of-new-zealand-news/ LOCATION:Foodstuffs Landing Drive\, 35 Landing Drive\, Auckland\, 2022 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025-banners-27.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250610T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250610T124500 DTSTAMP:20260429T225926 CREATED:20241204T021650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T045924Z UID:45664-1749547800-1749559500@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Sub-editing and Proofreading: Key writing and editing tips to make your copy sing DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 29th April 2026 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis in-person workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/sub-editing-and-proofreading-key-writing-and-editing-tips-to-make-your-copy-sing/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/edit-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250609T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250612T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T225926 CREATED:20250414T025435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T014858Z UID:48325-1749461400-1749729600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 29th April 2026 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis in-person workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-strategy-and-evaluation-6/ 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:20250605T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250605T183000 DTSTAMP:20260429T225926 CREATED:20250523T062559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T062633Z UID:49478-1749142800-1749148200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 29th April 2026 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis in-person workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-7/ 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:20250605T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250605T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T225926 CREATED:20241220T030723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T001846Z UID:45940-1749115800-1749124800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Hands On with AI DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 29th April 2026 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis in-person workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/hands-on-with-ai/ 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:20250604T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250604T090000 DTSTAMP:20260429T225926 CREATED:20250518T220344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T213145Z UID:49310-1749022200-1749027600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Taking an evidence-based approach to changing attitudes and behaviours DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 29th April 2026 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis in-person workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/taking-an-evidence-based-approach-to-changing-attitudes-and-behaviours/ LOCATION:Beyond Recruitment\, Level 10\, Perpetual Guardian House\, 99 Customhouse Quay\, Wellington\, 6011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025-banners-28.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250603T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250603T160000 DTSTAMP:20260429T225926 CREATED:20250508T023541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T024654Z UID:49008-1748943000-1748966400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:CCC Professional Development Day DESCRIPTION:Content is protected. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ccc-professional-development-day/ LOCATION:Christchurch City Council END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250527T190000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250527T223000 DTSTAMP:20260429T225926 CREATED:20250403T222632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T230953Z UID:48066-1748372400-1748385000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Fellows and Life Members Annual Dinner DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 29th April 2026 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis in-person workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/fellows-and-life-members-annual-dinner/ LOCATION:The Bridgman\, 234 Dominion Road\, Auckland\, 1024\, New Zealand 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:20250520T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250527T123000 DTSTAMP:20260429T225926 CREATED:20250224T013036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T012424Z UID:47084-1747733400-1748349000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Telling Our Stories Well DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 29th April 2026 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewThis in-person workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Julien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/telling-our-stories-well-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PRINZ-Gala-Dinner-Event-Cover-6.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR