BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand - ECPv6.3.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://prinz.org.nz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20260404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20260926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T090000 DTSTAMP:20261010T023256 CREATED:20260715T050614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T215741Z UID:57945-1785915000-1785920400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Learn from a PRINZ Fellow: Insights for internal comms DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/learn-from-a-prinz-fellow-insights-for-internal-comms/ LOCATION:Black Betty Cafe\, 165 Madras Street\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-banners-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T120000 DTSTAMP:20261010T023257 CREATED:20260703T054423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T224834Z UID:57609-1785922200-1785931200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Show Me the Money: Learning the language of Finance DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/show-me-the-money-learning-the-language-of-finance/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-75.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260806T070000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260806T090000 DTSTAMP:20261010T023257 CREATED:20260715T054428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T005454Z UID:57957-1785999600-1786006800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Kōrero Tika\, Kōrero Māia: Communicating with Māori and Iwi Stakeholders with Confidence and Purpose DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/korero-tika-korero-maia-communicating-with-maori-and-iwi-stakeholders-with-confidence-and-purpose/ LOCATION:Waikato Innovation Park\, 3 Melody Lane\, Hamilton East\, 3216\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-77.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260806T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260806T203000 DTSTAMP:20261010T023257 CREATED:20260703T023126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T222128Z UID:57558-1786041000-1786048200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes the News: Inside the Editorial Decision Room DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-the-news-inside-the-editorial-decision-room/ LOCATION:Foodstuffs Landing Drive\, 35 Landing Drive\, Auckland\, 2022 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-74.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260818T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260825T120000 DTSTAMP:20261010T023257 CREATED:20260622T040513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T001311Z UID:57329-1787043600-1787659200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:AI Playbook for Behaviour Change DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ai-playbook-for-behaviour-change-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Thinking-Fast-Wise-with-AI-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260827T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260827T193000 DTSTAMP:20261010T023257 CREATED:20260729T041911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T003740Z UID:58328-1787851800-1787859000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Southern Catch Up at Hotel Montreal DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-southern-catch-up-at-hotel-montreal/ LOCATION:The Montreal Bar at Hotel Montreal\, 363 Montreal Street\, Christchurch\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-78.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260901T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260908T123000 DTSTAMP:20261010T023257 CREATED:20260629T043519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T221734Z UID:57495-1788255000-1788870600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:From Specialist to Strategic Leader DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/from-specialist-to-strategic-leader/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/TN_Proof_Banner_PRINZ_SpecialistToStrategicLeader.png-Specialist-to-Strategic-Leader-1702-x-630-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260908T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260910T120000 DTSTAMP:20261010T023257 CREATED:20260302T002530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T050443Z UID:54974-1788859800-1789041600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Introduction to Public Relations DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/introduction-to-public-relations-8/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Intro-to-PR-Cover-People-Catherine-Arrow-e1772399595717.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260909T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260916T120000 DTSTAMP:20261010T023257 CREATED:20260617T052105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T232409Z UID:57275-1788944400-1789560000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The Inside Scoop: Strategic Internal Comms for Your Organisation DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-inside-scoop-strategic-internal-comms-for-your-organisation-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-banners-47.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260917T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260917T183000 DTSTAMP:20261010T023257 CREATED:20260902T011626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T012554Z UID:58867-1789664400-1789669800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-10/ 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:20260924T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260924T120000 DTSTAMP:20261010T023257 CREATED:20260713T041519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T043951Z UID:57808-1790242200-1790251200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Mastering AI in PR - Applied AI for Practitioners DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/mastering-ai-in-pr-applied-ai-for-practitioners/ 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:20261001T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261031T170000 DTSTAMP:20261010T023257 CREATED:20260917T032626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T032955Z UID:59064-1790841600-1793466000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Coffee Connections Programme - October DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-coffee-connections-programme-october/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/coffee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261001T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261001T190000 DTSTAMP:20261010T023257 CREATED:20260910T004200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T204323Z UID:58955-1790874000-1790881200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Building Momentum - PRINZ Wellington Committee reborn DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/building-momentum/ LOCATION:Momentum Consulting Wellington\, 3 Queens Wharf\, Wellington\, 6011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2025-banners-84.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261005T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261005T193000 DTSTAMP:20261010T023257 CREATED:20260917T001328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T235307Z UID:58977-1791221400-1791228600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Bridge the Gap DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/bridge-the-gap/ LOCATION:One NZ\, 30 Daldy Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Event-Website-Banner-1920-x-800-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261014T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261014T130000 DTSTAMP:20261010T023257 CREATED:20260922T051233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T234354Z UID:59224-1791979200-1791982800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Myths and Facts: Busting the myths about PR and comms Webinar DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/myths-facts-busting-the-myths-about-pr-and-comms-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2025-banners-Presentation-13.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261019T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261022T120000 DTSTAMP:20261010T023257 CREATED:20260625T033711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T002614Z UID:57417-1792402200-1792670400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-strategy-and-evaluation-8/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PR-Strategy-and-Evaluation-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261028T070000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261028T083000 DTSTAMP:20261010T023257 CREATED:20260920T232807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T020720Z UID:59125-1793170800-1793176200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Tauranga Breakfast Event: AI and the Future of Communications DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-breakfast-event-ai-and-the-future-of-communications/ LOCATION:The Tauranga Club\, Level 5\, Devonport Towers/72 Devonport Road\, Tauranga\, 3110 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2025-banners-89.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261028T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261104T123000 DTSTAMP:20261010T023258 CREATED:20260827T014119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T014317Z UID:58278-1793179800-1793795400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Communicating through online harm: Navigating harassment and false information while still doing great work DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/communicating-through-online-harm-navigating-harassment-and-false-information-while-still-doing-great-work/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-81.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261028T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261028T190000 DTSTAMP:20261010T023258 CREATED:20261009T032450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T032450Z UID:59656-1793206800-1793214000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Communications Professionals Can't Afford to Ignore DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-communications-professionals-cant-afford-to-ignore/ LOCATION:No. 4 Bar and Restaurant\, 4 Mansfield Avenue\, St Albans\, Christchurch\, 8014\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2025-banners-92.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261029T070000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261029T090000 DTSTAMP:20261010T023258 CREATED:20260923T215852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T223754Z UID:59280-1793257200-1793264400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:How do you stand out when everyone is competing for attention online? DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/how-do-you-stand-out-when-everyone-is-competing-for-attention-online/ LOCATION:Toi Foundation\, 121 Gill Street\, New Plymouth\, 4310 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2025-banners-90.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261103T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261103T120000 DTSTAMP:20261010T023258 CREATED:20260923T000327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T000327Z UID:59255-1793698200-1793707200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Mastering AI in PR - Applied AI for Practitioners DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/mastering-ai-in-pr-applied-ai-for-practitioners-2/ 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:20261105T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261110T113000 DTSTAMP:20261010T023258 CREATED:20260827T021030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T021030Z UID:58732-1793871000-1794310200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Incorporting Tiriti-Based Principles into Public Relations Practice DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/incorporting-tiriti-based-principles-into-public-relations-practice/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025-banners-58.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261111T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261118T123000 DTSTAMP:20261010T023258 CREATED:20260910T233750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T214251Z UID:58730-1794389400-1795005000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:How to Optimise Your Social and Media Mahi DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/how-to-optimise-your-social-and-media-mahi/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2025-banners-86.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261117T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261117T120000 DTSTAMP:20261010T023258 CREATED:20260901T002916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T002916Z UID:58809-1794906000-1794916800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Show Me the Money: Learning the Language of Finance DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/show-me-the-money-learning-the-language-of-finance-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-75.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261124T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261201T120000 DTSTAMP:20261010T023258 CREATED:20260901T032118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T002121Z UID:58775-1795512600-1796126400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Launching and Landing Stories the Media Loves DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/launching-and-landing-stories-the-media-loves/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2025-banners-82.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR