As we shift into Generation AI, mastering public relations strategy and evaluation is crucial. Over four mornings, this online course explores the latest methodologies for crafting and assessing effective strategies. With generative AI models reshaping our professional landscape, acquiring these skills is not just beneficial, it is essential if we are to guide organisational leadership with expertise and insight.
Knowing how to edit writing – whether it’s your own or someone else’s – is a crucial skill to have, yet it’s rarely taught. The course is filled with practical exercises – as soon as a technique is taught, you’ll then be able to practice it.
This exclusive PRINZ event offers PR professionals a rare opportunity to hear directly from senior media executives at TVNZ, NZME, RNZ and Stuff. Each executive will provide a 10 minute update on the latest developments in their organisation, followed by an engaging panel discussion on the evolving media landscape in New Zealand and what it means for PR professionals in 2025.
This interactive workshop has been designed for communications professionals who want to incorporate charts, graphs, and infographics into their content, but do not have a background in statistics. The workshop includes individual and breakout activities to immediately apply what you’ve learned.
Join us for a relaxed morning catch-up with fellow internal communication professionals in the Waikato. It’s the perfect chance to connect with familiar faces and welcome new ones to the internal comms community.
PRINZ is proud to announce a cocktail event to recognise the substantial contribution Margalit Toledano FPRINZ has made to the PR & Communications sector across several decades.
Join Aaron Creighton (Head of AI, Catalyst) and Emily Broadmore (Director, Heft Communications) for an engaging workshop at the Wellington Club, exclusively for PRINZ members.
In this hands-on session, discover how to effectively leverage AI chat tools in your communications practice while addressing the very real challenges they present. From crafting effective prompts to managing bias, transparency and privacy concerns, this workshop offers practical guidance for communications professionals looking to integrate AI responsibly.
For all PRINZ Fellows, Members and Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce a special dinner honouring the remarkable career and lasting contributions of Margalit Toledano, esteemed PRINZ Fellow, on the occasion of her retirement from the University of Waikato.
Join the Southern Division Committee on Thursday 17 July at one of Christchurch's newest venues, Rambler Bar at Drifter Hotel. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non-members - everyone is welcome!
We’re thrilled to have award-winning podcast producer and former broadcaster Andy Rowe of Red Nine Studios(www.redninestudios.com) as our special guest. If you’ve ever wondered how podcasting could amplify your brand or what it takes to launch one, this is the perfect chance to pick Andy’s brain.
Learn how to get your message across – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily.
Lively and enjoyable, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it).
What does a career in communications look like in 2025 — and how can you get there?
Join us for He Ara Whakamua, an evening of koorero, kai, and whakawhanaungatanga as Maaori professionals across comms, marketing, and related fields share their journeys. From recent graduates to experienced leaders, our speakers will reflect on their career paths, the skills that matter, and how they stay grounded in kaupapa Maaori while navigating a fast-changing industry.
In today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.