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-ORIGINAL-URL:https://prinz.org.nz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20250405T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20250927T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250128T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250130T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T115210 CREATED:20240911T013047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T031258Z UID:43664-1738056600-1738238400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PR Horizons DESCRIPTION:17th & 24th March 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAll organisations have a wealth of data to draw upon to create engaging content\, but knowing where to start is a challenge. This interactive workshop has been designed for communications professionals who want to incorporate charts\, graphs\, and infographics into their content\, but do not have a background in statistics. The workshop includes individual and breakout activities to immediately apply what you’ve learned. Participants will be given a powerful new framework to identify data-rich storytelling opportunities\, and learn how to collaborate more effectively with colleagues and clients to produce unique\, compelling\, and accessible content. Here’s what you’ll learn… Module 1: A (very) short history of data visualisationImportant terms and definitionsThe eight key plots of data-driven storytellingModule wrap and take home exercise Module 2: The eight key plots of data-driven storytelling (continued)Data visualisation accessibility considerationsDesign dos and don’tsTying it all together – devising data-rich content for your next campaign or project Testimonials “Cameron’s knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject matter made the learning experience an enjoyable and effective one.” “Wonderful course\, full of handy pieces of information and examples that I could instantly connect to the work that I do and see pathways to even more effective solutions.” “A very interactive\, thought provoking and relevant course delivered by a very engaging and knowledgeable presenter.” “EXCELLENT! Informative and fascinating and inspiring.”     Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Cameron is a leading content strategist who is a passionate advocate for better corporate storytelling. As a journalist\, he writes features for The Australian and The Saturday Paper\, and previously hosted a regular segment on ABC Radio Queensland. Cameron presents writing and content training courses for CPRA\, PRINZ\, and the Queensland University of Technology Executive Education program. Cameron is also the creator of DataDeck – a unique tool to help storytellers devise data visualisations and infographics in a matter of minutes. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/pr-horizons-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PR-Horizons-course-cover-for-PRINZ-use-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250204T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250204T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T115211 CREATED:20240911T015514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T004557Z UID:43680-1738661400-1738670400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Ethics\, Risk and Reputation in the Age of AI DESCRIPTION:17th & 24th March 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAll organisations have a wealth of data to draw upon to create engaging content\, but knowing where to start is a challenge. This interactive workshop has been designed for communications professionals who want to incorporate charts\, graphs\, and infographics into their content\, but do not have a background in statistics. The workshop includes individual and breakout activities to immediately apply what you’ve learned. Participants will be given a powerful new framework to identify data-rich storytelling opportunities\, and learn how to collaborate more effectively with colleagues and clients to produce unique\, compelling\, and accessible content. Here’s what you’ll learn… Module 1: A (very) short history of data visualisationImportant terms and definitionsThe eight key plots of data-driven storytellingModule wrap and take home exercise Module 2: The eight key plots of data-driven storytelling (continued)Data visualisation accessibility considerationsDesign dos and don’tsTying it all together – devising data-rich content for your next campaign or project Testimonials “Cameron’s knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject matter made the learning experience an enjoyable and effective one.” “Wonderful course\, full of handy pieces of information and examples that I could instantly connect to the work that I do and see pathways to even more effective solutions.” “A very interactive\, thought provoking and relevant course delivered by a very engaging and knowledgeable presenter.” “EXCELLENT! Informative and fascinating and inspiring.”     Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Cameron is a leading content strategist who is a passionate advocate for better corporate storytelling. As a journalist\, he writes features for The Australian and The Saturday Paper\, and previously hosted a regular segment on ABC Radio Queensland. Cameron presents writing and content training courses for CPRA\, PRINZ\, and the Queensland University of Technology Executive Education program. Cameron is also the creator of DataDeck – a unique tool to help storytellers devise data visualisations and infographics in a matter of minutes. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ethics-risk-and-reputation-in-the-age-of-ai-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AI-Ethics-cover-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250213T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250213T193000 DTSTAMP:20260406T115211 CREATED:20250114T031229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T031229Z UID:46130-1739467800-1739475000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Southern Summer Drinks DESCRIPTION:17th & 24th March 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAll organisations have a wealth of data to draw upon to create engaging content\, but knowing where to start is a challenge. This interactive workshop has been designed for communications professionals who want to incorporate charts\, graphs\, and infographics into their content\, but do not have a background in statistics. The workshop includes individual and breakout activities to immediately apply what you’ve learned. Participants will be given a powerful new framework to identify data-rich storytelling opportunities\, and learn how to collaborate more effectively with colleagues and clients to produce unique\, compelling\, and accessible content. Here’s what you’ll learn… Module 1: A (very) short history of data visualisationImportant terms and definitionsThe eight key plots of data-driven storytellingModule wrap and take home exercise Module 2: The eight key plots of data-driven storytelling (continued)Data visualisation accessibility considerationsDesign dos and don’tsTying it all together – devising data-rich content for your next campaign or project Testimonials “Cameron’s knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject matter made the learning experience an enjoyable and effective one.” “Wonderful course\, full of handy pieces of information and examples that I could instantly connect to the work that I do and see pathways to even more effective solutions.” “A very interactive\, thought provoking and relevant course delivered by a very engaging and knowledgeable presenter.” “EXCELLENT! Informative and fascinating and inspiring.”     Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Cameron is a leading content strategist who is a passionate advocate for better corporate storytelling. As a journalist\, he writes features for The Australian and The Saturday Paper\, and previously hosted a regular segment on ABC Radio Queensland. Cameron presents writing and content training courses for CPRA\, PRINZ\, and the Queensland University of Technology Executive Education program. Cameron is also the creator of DataDeck – a unique tool to help storytellers devise data visualisations and infographics in a matter of minutes. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-southern-summer-drinks/ LOCATION:The Montreal Bar at Hotel Montreal\, 363 Montreal Street\, Christchurch\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-banners-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250218T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250225T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T115211 CREATED:20241112T030420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T203207Z UID:44672-1739871000-1740484800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Telling Our Stories Well DESCRIPTION:17th & 24th March 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAll organisations have a wealth of data to draw upon to create engaging content\, but knowing where to start is a challenge. This interactive workshop has been designed for communications professionals who want to incorporate charts\, graphs\, and infographics into their content\, but do not have a background in statistics. The workshop includes individual and breakout activities to immediately apply what you’ve learned. Participants will be given a powerful new framework to identify data-rich storytelling opportunities\, and learn how to collaborate more effectively with colleagues and clients to produce unique\, compelling\, and accessible content. Here’s what you’ll learn… Module 1: A (very) short history of data visualisationImportant terms and definitionsThe eight key plots of data-driven storytellingModule wrap and take home exercise Module 2: The eight key plots of data-driven storytelling (continued)Data visualisation accessibility considerationsDesign dos and don’tsTying it all together – devising data-rich content for your next campaign or project Testimonials “Cameron’s knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject matter made the learning experience an enjoyable and effective one.” “Wonderful course\, full of handy pieces of information and examples that I could instantly connect to the work that I do and see pathways to even more effective solutions.” “A very interactive\, thought provoking and relevant course delivered by a very engaging and knowledgeable presenter.” “EXCELLENT! Informative and fascinating and inspiring.”     Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Cameron is a leading content strategist who is a passionate advocate for better corporate storytelling. As a journalist\, he writes features for The Australian and The Saturday Paper\, and previously hosted a regular segment on ABC Radio Queensland. Cameron presents writing and content training courses for CPRA\, PRINZ\, and the Queensland University of Technology Executive Education program. Cameron is also the creator of DataDeck – a unique tool to help storytellers devise data visualisations and infographics in a matter of minutes. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/telling-our-stories-well-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PRINZ-Gala-Dinner-Event-Cover-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250227T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250227T193000 DTSTAMP:20260406T115211 CREATED:20241121T034033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T030611Z UID:44980-1740677400-1740684600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:State of the Sector 2025 DESCRIPTION:17th & 24th March 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAll organisations have a wealth of data to draw upon to create engaging content\, but knowing where to start is a challenge. This interactive workshop has been designed for communications professionals who want to incorporate charts\, graphs\, and infographics into their content\, but do not have a background in statistics. The workshop includes individual and breakout activities to immediately apply what you’ve learned. Participants will be given a powerful new framework to identify data-rich storytelling opportunities\, and learn how to collaborate more effectively with colleagues and clients to produce unique\, compelling\, and accessible content. Here’s what you’ll learn… Module 1: A (very) short history of data visualisationImportant terms and definitionsThe eight key plots of data-driven storytellingModule wrap and take home exercise Module 2: The eight key plots of data-driven storytelling (continued)Data visualisation accessibility considerationsDesign dos and don’tsTying it all together – devising data-rich content for your next campaign or project Testimonials “Cameron’s knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject matter made the learning experience an enjoyable and effective one.” “Wonderful course\, full of handy pieces of information and examples that I could instantly connect to the work that I do and see pathways to even more effective solutions.” “A very interactive\, thought provoking and relevant course delivered by a very engaging and knowledgeable presenter.” “EXCELLENT! Informative and fascinating and inspiring.”     Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Cameron is a leading content strategist who is a passionate advocate for better corporate storytelling. As a journalist\, he writes features for The Australian and The Saturday Paper\, and previously hosted a regular segment on ABC Radio Queensland. Cameron presents writing and content training courses for CPRA\, PRINZ\, and the Queensland University of Technology Executive Education program. Cameron is also the creator of DataDeck – a unique tool to help storytellers devise data visualisations and infographics in a matter of minutes. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/state-of-the-sector-2025/ LOCATION:ANZ 23 Albert Street\, Auckland CBD\, Auckland 1010 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Nelson-Event-banner-25.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250306T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250306T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T115211 CREATED:20250217T003844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T003617Z UID:46981-1741280400-1741285800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:17th & 24th March 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAll organisations have a wealth of data to draw upon to create engaging content\, but knowing where to start is a challenge. This interactive workshop has been designed for communications professionals who want to incorporate charts\, graphs\, and infographics into their content\, but do not have a background in statistics. The workshop includes individual and breakout activities to immediately apply what you’ve learned. Participants will be given a powerful new framework to identify data-rich storytelling opportunities\, and learn how to collaborate more effectively with colleagues and clients to produce unique\, compelling\, and accessible content. Here’s what you’ll learn… Module 1: A (very) short history of data visualisationImportant terms and definitionsThe eight key plots of data-driven storytellingModule wrap and take home exercise Module 2: The eight key plots of data-driven storytelling (continued)Data visualisation accessibility considerationsDesign dos and don’tsTying it all together – devising data-rich content for your next campaign or project Testimonials “Cameron’s knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject matter made the learning experience an enjoyable and effective one.” “Wonderful course\, full of handy pieces of information and examples that I could instantly connect to the work that I do and see pathways to even more effective solutions.” “A very interactive\, thought provoking and relevant course delivered by a very engaging and knowledgeable presenter.” “EXCELLENT! Informative and fascinating and inspiring.”     Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Cameron is a leading content strategist who is a passionate advocate for better corporate storytelling. As a journalist\, he writes features for The Australian and The Saturday Paper\, and previously hosted a regular segment on ABC Radio Queensland. Cameron presents writing and content training courses for CPRA\, PRINZ\, and the Queensland University of Technology Executive Education program. Cameron is also the creator of DataDeck – a unique tool to help storytellers devise data visualisations and infographics in a matter of minutes. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-5/ 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:20250306T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250306T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T115211 CREATED:20250205T031114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T220526Z UID:46742-1741280400-1741287600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Your Comms Career Path and How to Stand Out Within It DESCRIPTION:17th & 24th March 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAll organisations have a wealth of data to draw upon to create engaging content\, but knowing where to start is a challenge. This interactive workshop has been designed for communications professionals who want to incorporate charts\, graphs\, and infographics into their content\, but do not have a background in statistics. The workshop includes individual and breakout activities to immediately apply what you’ve learned. Participants will be given a powerful new framework to identify data-rich storytelling opportunities\, and learn how to collaborate more effectively with colleagues and clients to produce unique\, compelling\, and accessible content. Here’s what you’ll learn… Module 1: A (very) short history of data visualisationImportant terms and definitionsThe eight key plots of data-driven storytellingModule wrap and take home exercise Module 2: The eight key plots of data-driven storytelling (continued)Data visualisation accessibility considerationsDesign dos and don’tsTying it all together – devising data-rich content for your next campaign or project Testimonials “Cameron’s knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject matter made the learning experience an enjoyable and effective one.” “Wonderful course\, full of handy pieces of information and examples that I could instantly connect to the work that I do and see pathways to even more effective solutions.” “A very interactive\, thought provoking and relevant course delivered by a very engaging and knowledgeable presenter.” “EXCELLENT! Informative and fascinating and inspiring.”     Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Cameron is a leading content strategist who is a passionate advocate for better corporate storytelling. As a journalist\, he writes features for The Australian and The Saturday Paper\, and previously hosted a regular segment on ABC Radio Queensland. Cameron presents writing and content training courses for CPRA\, PRINZ\, and the Queensland University of Technology Executive Education program. Cameron is also the creator of DataDeck – a unique tool to help storytellers devise data visualisations and infographics in a matter of minutes. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/your-comms-career-path-and-how-to-stand-out-within-it-2/ LOCATION:Momentum Consulting Wellington\, 8/40 Mercer Street\, Wellington\, 6011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2024-banners-1-1-e1738725064261.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250306T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250306T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T115211 CREATED:20250224T231442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T003918Z UID:47132-1741280400-1741287600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:17th & 24th March 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAll organisations have a wealth of data to draw upon to create engaging content\, but knowing where to start is a challenge. This interactive workshop has been designed for communications professionals who want to incorporate charts\, graphs\, and infographics into their content\, but do not have a background in statistics. The workshop includes individual and breakout activities to immediately apply what you’ve learned. Participants will be given a powerful new framework to identify data-rich storytelling opportunities\, and learn how to collaborate more effectively with colleagues and clients to produce unique\, compelling\, and accessible content. Here’s what you’ll learn… Module 1: A (very) short history of data visualisationImportant terms and definitionsThe eight key plots of data-driven storytellingModule wrap and take home exercise Module 2: The eight key plots of data-driven storytelling (continued)Data visualisation accessibility considerationsDesign dos and don’tsTying it all together – devising data-rich content for your next campaign or project Testimonials “Cameron’s knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject matter made the learning experience an enjoyable and effective one.” “Wonderful course\, full of handy pieces of information and examples that I could instantly connect to the work that I do and see pathways to even more effective solutions.” “A very interactive\, thought provoking and relevant course delivered by a very engaging and knowledgeable presenter.” “EXCELLENT! Informative and fascinating and inspiring.”     Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Cameron is a leading content strategist who is a passionate advocate for better corporate storytelling. As a journalist\, he writes features for The Australian and The Saturday Paper\, and previously hosted a regular segment on ABC Radio Queensland. Cameron presents writing and content training courses for CPRA\, PRINZ\, and the Queensland University of Technology Executive Education program. Cameron is also the creator of DataDeck – a unique tool to help storytellers devise data visualisations and infographics in a matter of minutes. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-thursdays-7/ LOCATION:Queens Rooftop\, Level 21/1 Queen Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Nelson-Event-banner-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250311T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250311T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T115211 CREATED:20241114T030621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T211222Z UID:44956-1741685400-1741708800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Issues and Crisis Management DESCRIPTION:17th & 24th March 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAll organisations have a wealth of data to draw upon to create engaging content\, but knowing where to start is a challenge. This interactive workshop has been designed for communications professionals who want to incorporate charts\, graphs\, and infographics into their content\, but do not have a background in statistics. The workshop includes individual and breakout activities to immediately apply what you’ve learned. Participants will be given a powerful new framework to identify data-rich storytelling opportunities\, and learn how to collaborate more effectively with colleagues and clients to produce unique\, compelling\, and accessible content. Here’s what you’ll learn… Module 1: A (very) short history of data visualisationImportant terms and definitionsThe eight key plots of data-driven storytellingModule wrap and take home exercise Module 2: The eight key plots of data-driven storytelling (continued)Data visualisation accessibility considerationsDesign dos and don’tsTying it all together – devising data-rich content for your next campaign or project Testimonials “Cameron’s knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject matter made the learning experience an enjoyable and effective one.” “Wonderful course\, full of handy pieces of information and examples that I could instantly connect to the work that I do and see pathways to even more effective solutions.” “A very interactive\, thought provoking and relevant course delivered by a very engaging and knowledgeable presenter.” “EXCELLENT! Informative and fascinating and inspiring.”     Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Cameron is a leading content strategist who is a passionate advocate for better corporate storytelling. As a journalist\, he writes features for The Australian and The Saturday Paper\, and previously hosted a regular segment on ABC Radio Queensland. Cameron presents writing and content training courses for CPRA\, PRINZ\, and the Queensland University of Technology Executive Education program. Cameron is also the creator of DataDeck – a unique tool to help storytellers devise data visualisations and infographics in a matter of minutes. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/issues-and-crisis-management-6/ LOCATION:EMA\, 145 Khyber Pass Road\, Grafton\, Auckland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Untitled-design-4-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250313T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250313T083000 DTSTAMP:20260406T115211 CREATED:20250224T002235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T002426Z UID:47097-1741851000-1741854600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Waikato Communicators Breakfast Mixer DESCRIPTION:17th & 24th March 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAll organisations have a wealth of data to draw upon to create engaging content\, but knowing where to start is a challenge. This interactive workshop has been designed for communications professionals who want to incorporate charts\, graphs\, and infographics into their content\, but do not have a background in statistics. The workshop includes individual and breakout activities to immediately apply what you’ve learned. Participants will be given a powerful new framework to identify data-rich storytelling opportunities\, and learn how to collaborate more effectively with colleagues and clients to produce unique\, compelling\, and accessible content. Here’s what you’ll learn… Module 1: A (very) short history of data visualisationImportant terms and definitionsThe eight key plots of data-driven storytellingModule wrap and take home exercise Module 2: The eight key plots of data-driven storytelling (continued)Data visualisation accessibility considerationsDesign dos and don’tsTying it all together – devising data-rich content for your next campaign or project Testimonials “Cameron’s knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject matter made the learning experience an enjoyable and effective one.” “Wonderful course\, full of handy pieces of information and examples that I could instantly connect to the work that I do and see pathways to even more effective solutions.” “A very interactive\, thought provoking and relevant course delivered by a very engaging and knowledgeable presenter.” “EXCELLENT! Informative and fascinating and inspiring.”     Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Cameron is a leading content strategist who is a passionate advocate for better corporate storytelling. As a journalist\, he writes features for The Australian and The Saturday Paper\, and previously hosted a regular segment on ABC Radio Queensland. Cameron presents writing and content training courses for CPRA\, PRINZ\, and the Queensland University of Technology Executive Education program. Cameron is also the creator of DataDeck – a unique tool to help storytellers devise data visualisations and infographics in a matter of minutes. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-communicators-breakfast-mixer/ LOCATION:Sentinel Cafe\, 586 Victoria Street\, Hamilton\, 3204\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/thriday-03ve_4Ug0Ow-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250314T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250321T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T115211 CREATED:20241126T033846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T220520Z UID:45484-1741944600-1742558400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Engaging Māori and Diverse Communities DESCRIPTION:17th & 24th March 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAll organisations have a wealth of data to draw upon to create engaging content\, but knowing where to start is a challenge. This interactive workshop has been designed for communications professionals who want to incorporate charts\, graphs\, and infographics into their content\, but do not have a background in statistics. The workshop includes individual and breakout activities to immediately apply what you’ve learned. Participants will be given a powerful new framework to identify data-rich storytelling opportunities\, and learn how to collaborate more effectively with colleagues and clients to produce unique\, compelling\, and accessible content. Here’s what you’ll learn… Module 1: A (very) short history of data visualisationImportant terms and definitionsThe eight key plots of data-driven storytellingModule wrap and take home exercise Module 2: The eight key plots of data-driven storytelling (continued)Data visualisation accessibility considerationsDesign dos and don’tsTying it all together – devising data-rich content for your next campaign or project Testimonials “Cameron’s knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject matter made the learning experience an enjoyable and effective one.” “Wonderful course\, full of handy pieces of information and examples that I could instantly connect to the work that I do and see pathways to even more effective solutions.” “A very interactive\, thought provoking and relevant course delivered by a very engaging and knowledgeable presenter.” “EXCELLENT! Informative and fascinating and inspiring.”     Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Cameron is a leading content strategist who is a passionate advocate for better corporate storytelling. As a journalist\, he writes features for The Australian and The Saturday Paper\, and previously hosted a regular segment on ABC Radio Queensland. Cameron presents writing and content training courses for CPRA\, PRINZ\, and the Queensland University of Technology Executive Education program. Cameron is also the creator of DataDeck – a unique tool to help storytellers devise data visualisations and infographics in a matter of minutes. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/engagingmaorianddiversecommunities/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Nelson-Event-banner-31.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250318T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250318T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T115211 CREATED:20241122T015157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T015121Z UID:45229-1742290200-1742299200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Data-Driven Storytelling DESCRIPTION:17th & 24th March 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAll organisations have a wealth of data to draw upon to create engaging content\, but knowing where to start is a challenge. This interactive workshop has been designed for communications professionals who want to incorporate charts\, graphs\, and infographics into their content\, but do not have a background in statistics. The workshop includes individual and breakout activities to immediately apply what you’ve learned. Participants will be given a powerful new framework to identify data-rich storytelling opportunities\, and learn how to collaborate more effectively with colleagues and clients to produce unique\, compelling\, and accessible content. Here’s what you’ll learn… Module 1: A (very) short history of data visualisationImportant terms and definitionsThe eight key plots of data-driven storytellingModule wrap and take home exercise Module 2: The eight key plots of data-driven storytelling (continued)Data visualisation accessibility considerationsDesign dos and don’tsTying it all together – devising data-rich content for your next campaign or project Testimonials “Cameron’s knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject matter made the learning experience an enjoyable and effective one.” “Wonderful course\, full of handy pieces of information and examples that I could instantly connect to the work that I do and see pathways to even more effective solutions.” “A very interactive\, thought provoking and relevant course delivered by a very engaging and knowledgeable presenter.” “EXCELLENT! Informative and fascinating and inspiring.”     Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Cameron is a leading content strategist who is a passionate advocate for better corporate storytelling. As a journalist\, he writes features for The Australian and The Saturday Paper\, and previously hosted a regular segment on ABC Radio Queensland. Cameron presents writing and content training courses for CPRA\, PRINZ\, and the Queensland University of Technology Executive Education program. Cameron is also the creator of DataDeck – a unique tool to help storytellers devise data visualisations and infographics in a matter of minutes. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/data-driven-storytelling/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/data-driven-storytelling.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250320T171500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250320T191500 DTSTAMP:20260406T115211 CREATED:20250228T024138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T024627Z UID:47242-1742490900-1742498100@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Thursday Thirst Quencher in Taranaki DESCRIPTION:17th & 24th March 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAll organisations have a wealth of data to draw upon to create engaging content\, but knowing where to start is a challenge. This interactive workshop has been designed for communications professionals who want to incorporate charts\, graphs\, and infographics into their content\, but do not have a background in statistics. The workshop includes individual and breakout activities to immediately apply what you’ve learned. Participants will be given a powerful new framework to identify data-rich storytelling opportunities\, and learn how to collaborate more effectively with colleagues and clients to produce unique\, compelling\, and accessible content. Here’s what you’ll learn… Module 1: A (very) short history of data visualisationImportant terms and definitionsThe eight key plots of data-driven storytellingModule wrap and take home exercise Module 2: The eight key plots of data-driven storytelling (continued)Data visualisation accessibility considerationsDesign dos and don’tsTying it all together – devising data-rich content for your next campaign or project Testimonials “Cameron’s knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject matter made the learning experience an enjoyable and effective one.” “Wonderful course\, full of handy pieces of information and examples that I could instantly connect to the work that I do and see pathways to even more effective solutions.” “A very interactive\, thought provoking and relevant course delivered by a very engaging and knowledgeable presenter.” “EXCELLENT! Informative and fascinating and inspiring.”     Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Cameron is a leading content strategist who is a passionate advocate for better corporate storytelling. As a journalist\, he writes features for The Australian and The Saturday Paper\, and previously hosted a regular segment on ABC Radio Queensland. Cameron presents writing and content training courses for CPRA\, PRINZ\, and the Queensland University of Technology Executive Education program. Cameron is also the creator of DataDeck – a unique tool to help storytellers devise data visualisations and infographics in a matter of minutes. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/thursday-thirst-quencher-in-taranaki/ LOCATION:The Hour Glass\, 49 Liardet St\, New Plymouth\, 4310\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-banners-14.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250325T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250325T083000 DTSTAMP:20260406T115211 CREATED:20250310T031648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T031959Z UID:47438-1742887800-1742891400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Christchurch Event: Learn from a PRINZ Fellow DESCRIPTION:17th & 24th March 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAll organisations have a wealth of data to draw upon to create engaging content\, but knowing where to start is a challenge. This interactive workshop has been designed for communications professionals who want to incorporate charts\, graphs\, and infographics into their content\, but do not have a background in statistics. The workshop includes individual and breakout activities to immediately apply what you’ve learned. Participants will be given a powerful new framework to identify data-rich storytelling opportunities\, and learn how to collaborate more effectively with colleagues and clients to produce unique\, compelling\, and accessible content. Here’s what you’ll learn… Module 1: A (very) short history of data visualisationImportant terms and definitionsThe eight key plots of data-driven storytellingModule wrap and take home exercise Module 2: The eight key plots of data-driven storytelling (continued)Data visualisation accessibility considerationsDesign dos and don’tsTying it all together – devising data-rich content for your next campaign or project Testimonials “Cameron’s knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject matter made the learning experience an enjoyable and effective one.” “Wonderful course\, full of handy pieces of information and examples that I could instantly connect to the work that I do and see pathways to even more effective solutions.” “A very interactive\, thought provoking and relevant course delivered by a very engaging and knowledgeable presenter.” “EXCELLENT! Informative and fascinating and inspiring.”     Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Cameron is a leading content strategist who is a passionate advocate for better corporate storytelling. As a journalist\, he writes features for The Australian and The Saturday Paper\, and previously hosted a regular segment on ABC Radio Queensland. Cameron presents writing and content training courses for CPRA\, PRINZ\, and the Queensland University of Technology Executive Education program. Cameron is also the creator of DataDeck – a unique tool to help storytellers devise data visualisations and infographics in a matter of minutes. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/learn-from-a-prinz-fellow-2/ 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:20250325T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250325T093000 DTSTAMP:20260406T115211 CREATED:20250306T002234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T021436Z UID:47348-1742887800-1742895000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The Trust Equation: Agency Leader Breakfast DESCRIPTION:17th & 24th March 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAll organisations have a wealth of data to draw upon to create engaging content\, but knowing where to start is a challenge. This interactive workshop has been designed for communications professionals who want to incorporate charts\, graphs\, and infographics into their content\, but do not have a background in statistics. The workshop includes individual and breakout activities to immediately apply what you’ve learned. Participants will be given a powerful new framework to identify data-rich storytelling opportunities\, and learn how to collaborate more effectively with colleagues and clients to produce unique\, compelling\, and accessible content. Here’s what you’ll learn… Module 1: A (very) short history of data visualisationImportant terms and definitionsThe eight key plots of data-driven storytellingModule wrap and take home exercise Module 2: The eight key plots of data-driven storytelling (continued)Data visualisation accessibility considerationsDesign dos and don’tsTying it all together – devising data-rich content for your next campaign or project Testimonials “Cameron’s knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject matter made the learning experience an enjoyable and effective one.” “Wonderful course\, full of handy pieces of information and examples that I could instantly connect to the work that I do and see pathways to even more effective solutions.” “A very interactive\, thought provoking and relevant course delivered by a very engaging and knowledgeable presenter.” “EXCELLENT! Informative and fascinating and inspiring.”     Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Cameron is a leading content strategist who is a passionate advocate for better corporate storytelling. As a journalist\, he writes features for The Australian and The Saturday Paper\, and previously hosted a regular segment on ABC Radio Queensland. Cameron presents writing and content training courses for CPRA\, PRINZ\, and the Queensland University of Technology Executive Education program. Cameron is also the creator of DataDeck – a unique tool to help storytellers devise data visualisations and infographics in a matter of minutes. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-trust-equation-agency-leader-breakfast/ LOCATION:GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Offices\, 100 College Hill\, Auckland\, Ponsonby\, 1011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/The_Trust_Equation_in_Practice.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250402T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250402T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T115211 CREATED:20250212T033738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T034011Z UID:46870-1743586200-1743595200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Hands On With AI DESCRIPTION:17th & 24th March 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAll organisations have a wealth of data to draw upon to create engaging content\, but knowing where to start is a challenge. This interactive workshop has been designed for communications professionals who want to incorporate charts\, graphs\, and infographics into their content\, but do not have a background in statistics. The workshop includes individual and breakout activities to immediately apply what you’ve learned. Participants will be given a powerful new framework to identify data-rich storytelling opportunities\, and learn how to collaborate more effectively with colleagues and clients to produce unique\, compelling\, and accessible content. Here’s what you’ll learn… Module 1: A (very) short history of data visualisationImportant terms and definitionsThe eight key plots of data-driven storytellingModule wrap and take home exercise Module 2: The eight key plots of data-driven storytelling (continued)Data visualisation accessibility considerationsDesign dos and don’tsTying it all together – devising data-rich content for your next campaign or project Testimonials “Cameron’s knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject matter made the learning experience an enjoyable and effective one.” “Wonderful course\, full of handy pieces of information and examples that I could instantly connect to the work that I do and see pathways to even more effective solutions.” “A very interactive\, thought provoking and relevant course delivered by a very engaging and knowledgeable presenter.” “EXCELLENT! Informative and fascinating and inspiring.”     Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Cameron is a leading content strategist who is a passionate advocate for better corporate storytelling. As a journalist\, he writes features for The Australian and The Saturday Paper\, and previously hosted a regular segment on ABC Radio Queensland. Cameron presents writing and content training courses for CPRA\, PRINZ\, and the Queensland University of Technology Executive Education program. Cameron is also the creator of DataDeck – a unique tool to help storytellers devise data visualisations and infographics in a matter of minutes. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/hands-on-with-ai-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:20250403T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250403T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T115211 CREATED:20250306T024716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T212835Z UID:47370-1743681600-1743685200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Webinar: Finding your way in a rapidly changing job market DESCRIPTION:17th & 24th March 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAll organisations have a wealth of data to draw upon to create engaging content\, but knowing where to start is a challenge. This interactive workshop has been designed for communications professionals who want to incorporate charts\, graphs\, and infographics into their content\, but do not have a background in statistics. The workshop includes individual and breakout activities to immediately apply what you’ve learned. Participants will be given a powerful new framework to identify data-rich storytelling opportunities\, and learn how to collaborate more effectively with colleagues and clients to produce unique\, compelling\, and accessible content. Here’s what you’ll learn… Module 1: A (very) short history of data visualisationImportant terms and definitionsThe eight key plots of data-driven storytellingModule wrap and take home exercise Module 2: The eight key plots of data-driven storytelling (continued)Data visualisation accessibility considerationsDesign dos and don’tsTying it all together – devising data-rich content for your next campaign or project Testimonials “Cameron’s knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject matter made the learning experience an enjoyable and effective one.” “Wonderful course\, full of handy pieces of information and examples that I could instantly connect to the work that I do and see pathways to even more effective solutions.” “A very interactive\, thought provoking and relevant course delivered by a very engaging and knowledgeable presenter.” “EXCELLENT! Informative and fascinating and inspiring.”     Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Cameron is a leading content strategist who is a passionate advocate for better corporate storytelling. As a journalist\, he writes features for The Australian and The Saturday Paper\, and previously hosted a regular segment on ABC Radio Queensland. Cameron presents writing and content training courses for CPRA\, PRINZ\, and the Queensland University of Technology Executive Education program. Cameron is also the creator of DataDeck – a unique tool to help storytellers devise data visualisations and infographics in a matter of minutes. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/webinar-finding-your-way-in-a-rapidly-changing-job-market/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Lifelong_learning_limits.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250403T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250403T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T115211 CREATED:20250328T002839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T002839Z UID:47901-1743699600-1743705000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:17th & 24th March 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAll organisations have a wealth of data to draw upon to create engaging content\, but knowing where to start is a challenge. This interactive workshop has been designed for communications professionals who want to incorporate charts\, graphs\, and infographics into their content\, but do not have a background in statistics. The workshop includes individual and breakout activities to immediately apply what you’ve learned. Participants will be given a powerful new framework to identify data-rich storytelling opportunities\, and learn how to collaborate more effectively with colleagues and clients to produce unique\, compelling\, and accessible content. Here’s what you’ll learn… Module 1: A (very) short history of data visualisationImportant terms and definitionsThe eight key plots of data-driven storytellingModule wrap and take home exercise Module 2: The eight key plots of data-driven storytelling (continued)Data visualisation accessibility considerationsDesign dos and don’tsTying it all together – devising data-rich content for your next campaign or project Testimonials “Cameron’s knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject matter made the learning experience an enjoyable and effective one.” “Wonderful course\, full of handy pieces of information and examples that I could instantly connect to the work that I do and see pathways to even more effective solutions.” “A very interactive\, thought provoking and relevant course delivered by a very engaging and knowledgeable presenter.” “EXCELLENT! Informative and fascinating and inspiring.”     Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Cameron is a leading content strategist who is a passionate advocate for better corporate storytelling. As a journalist\, he writes features for The Australian and The Saturday Paper\, and previously hosted a regular segment on ABC Radio Queensland. Cameron presents writing and content training courses for CPRA\, PRINZ\, and the Queensland University of Technology Executive Education program. Cameron is also the creator of DataDeck – a unique tool to help storytellers devise data visualisations and infographics in a matter of minutes. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-6/ 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:20250403T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250403T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T115211 CREATED:20250325T222824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T222824Z UID:47826-1743701400-1743706800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:17th & 24th March 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAll organisations have a wealth of data to draw upon to create engaging content\, but knowing where to start is a challenge. This interactive workshop has been designed for communications professionals who want to incorporate charts\, graphs\, and infographics into their content\, but do not have a background in statistics. The workshop includes individual and breakout activities to immediately apply what you’ve learned. Participants will be given a powerful new framework to identify data-rich storytelling opportunities\, and learn how to collaborate more effectively with colleagues and clients to produce unique\, compelling\, and accessible content. Here’s what you’ll learn… Module 1: A (very) short history of data visualisationImportant terms and definitionsThe eight key plots of data-driven storytellingModule wrap and take home exercise Module 2: The eight key plots of data-driven storytelling (continued)Data visualisation accessibility considerationsDesign dos and don’tsTying it all together – devising data-rich content for your next campaign or project Testimonials “Cameron’s knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject matter made the learning experience an enjoyable and effective one.” “Wonderful course\, full of handy pieces of information and examples that I could instantly connect to the work that I do and see pathways to even more effective solutions.” “A very interactive\, thought provoking and relevant course delivered by a very engaging and knowledgeable presenter.” “EXCELLENT! Informative and fascinating and inspiring.”     Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Cameron is a leading content strategist who is a passionate advocate for better corporate storytelling. As a journalist\, he writes features for The Australian and The Saturday Paper\, and previously hosted a regular segment on ABC Radio Queensland. Cameron presents writing and content training courses for CPRA\, PRINZ\, and the Queensland University of Technology Executive Education program. Cameron is also the creator of DataDeck – a unique tool to help storytellers devise data visualisations and infographics in a matter of minutes. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-thursdays-8/ LOCATION:Queens Rooftop\, Level 21/1 Queen Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Nelson-Event-banner-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250408T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250408T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T115211 CREATED:20241204T015953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T194353Z UID:45666-1744104600-1744113600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:SOLD OUT Press Release Writing and Media Pitching: Tips from a former newspaper editor on getting your story into the media DESCRIPTION:17th & 24th March 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAll organisations have a wealth of data to draw upon to create engaging content\, but knowing where to start is a challenge. This interactive workshop has been designed for communications professionals who want to incorporate charts\, graphs\, and infographics into their content\, but do not have a background in statistics. The workshop includes individual and breakout activities to immediately apply what you’ve learned. Participants will be given a powerful new framework to identify data-rich storytelling opportunities\, and learn how to collaborate more effectively with colleagues and clients to produce unique\, compelling\, and accessible content. Here’s what you’ll learn… Module 1: A (very) short history of data visualisationImportant terms and definitionsThe eight key plots of data-driven storytellingModule wrap and take home exercise Module 2: The eight key plots of data-driven storytelling (continued)Data visualisation accessibility considerationsDesign dos and don’tsTying it all together – devising data-rich content for your next campaign or project Testimonials “Cameron’s knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject matter made the learning experience an enjoyable and effective one.” “Wonderful course\, full of handy pieces of information and examples that I could instantly connect to the work that I do and see pathways to even more effective solutions.” “A very interactive\, thought provoking and relevant course delivered by a very engaging and knowledgeable presenter.” “EXCELLENT! Informative and fascinating and inspiring.”     Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Cameron is a leading content strategist who is a passionate advocate for better corporate storytelling. As a journalist\, he writes features for The Australian and The Saturday Paper\, and previously hosted a regular segment on ABC Radio Queensland. Cameron presents writing and content training courses for CPRA\, PRINZ\, and the Queensland University of Technology Executive Education program. Cameron is also the creator of DataDeck – a unique tool to help storytellers devise data visualisations and infographics in a matter of minutes. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/press-release-writing-and-media-pitching-tips-from-a-former-newspaper-editor-on-getting-your-story-into-the-media/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/megaphone.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250430T171500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250430T193000 DTSTAMP:20260406T115211 CREATED:20250408T023942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T234723Z UID:48176-1746033300-1746041400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The Creative Edge: How to use creativity to power your communications DESCRIPTION:17th & 24th March 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAll organisations have a wealth of data to draw upon to create engaging content\, but knowing where to start is a challenge. This interactive workshop has been designed for communications professionals who want to incorporate charts\, graphs\, and infographics into their content\, but do not have a background in statistics. The workshop includes individual and breakout activities to immediately apply what you’ve learned. Participants will be given a powerful new framework to identify data-rich storytelling opportunities\, and learn how to collaborate more effectively with colleagues and clients to produce unique\, compelling\, and accessible content. Here’s what you’ll learn… Module 1: A (very) short history of data visualisationImportant terms and definitionsThe eight key plots of data-driven storytellingModule wrap and take home exercise Module 2: The eight key plots of data-driven storytelling (continued)Data visualisation accessibility considerationsDesign dos and don’tsTying it all together – devising data-rich content for your next campaign or project Testimonials “Cameron’s knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject matter made the learning experience an enjoyable and effective one.” “Wonderful course\, full of handy pieces of information and examples that I could instantly connect to the work that I do and see pathways to even more effective solutions.” “A very interactive\, thought provoking and relevant course delivered by a very engaging and knowledgeable presenter.” “EXCELLENT! Informative and fascinating and inspiring.”     Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Cameron is a leading content strategist who is a passionate advocate for better corporate storytelling. As a journalist\, he writes features for The Australian and The Saturday Paper\, and previously hosted a regular segment on ABC Radio Queensland. Cameron presents writing and content training courses for CPRA\, PRINZ\, and the Queensland University of Technology Executive Education program. Cameron is also the creator of DataDeck – a unique tool to help storytellers devise data visualisations and infographics in a matter of minutes. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-creative-edge-how-to-use-creativity-to-power-your-communications/ LOCATION:Rutherford House\, Victoria University of Wellington\, Pipitea Campus\, 33 Bunny Street\, Wellington\, 6011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/commcreate-1-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250501T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250501T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T115211 CREATED:20250423T001605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T001605Z UID:48618-1746120600-1746126000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:17th & 24th March 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAll organisations have a wealth of data to draw upon to create engaging content\, but knowing where to start is a challenge. This interactive workshop has been designed for communications professionals who want to incorporate charts\, graphs\, and infographics into their content\, but do not have a background in statistics. The workshop includes individual and breakout activities to immediately apply what you’ve learned. Participants will be given a powerful new framework to identify data-rich storytelling opportunities\, and learn how to collaborate more effectively with colleagues and clients to produce unique\, compelling\, and accessible content. Here’s what you’ll learn… Module 1: A (very) short history of data visualisationImportant terms and definitionsThe eight key plots of data-driven storytellingModule wrap and take home exercise Module 2: The eight key plots of data-driven storytelling (continued)Data visualisation accessibility considerationsDesign dos and don’tsTying it all together – devising data-rich content for your next campaign or project Testimonials “Cameron’s knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject matter made the learning experience an enjoyable and effective one.” “Wonderful course\, full of handy pieces of information and examples that I could instantly connect to the work that I do and see pathways to even more effective solutions.” “A very interactive\, thought provoking and relevant course delivered by a very engaging and knowledgeable presenter.” “EXCELLENT! Informative and fascinating and inspiring.”     Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Cameron is a leading content strategist who is a passionate advocate for better corporate storytelling. As a journalist\, he writes features for The Australian and The Saturday Paper\, and previously hosted a regular segment on ABC Radio Queensland. Cameron presents writing and content training courses for CPRA\, PRINZ\, and the Queensland University of Technology Executive Education program. Cameron is also the creator of DataDeck – a unique tool to help storytellers devise data visualisations and infographics in a matter of minutes. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-thursdays-9/ LOCATION:Queens Rooftop\, Level 21/1 Queen Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Nelson-Event-banner-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250506T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250507T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T115211 CREATED:20241210T022851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T225047Z UID:45633-1746523800-1746619200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Speechwriting Essentials DESCRIPTION:17th & 24th March 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAll organisations have a wealth of data to draw upon to create engaging content\, but knowing where to start is a challenge. This interactive workshop has been designed for communications professionals who want to incorporate charts\, graphs\, and infographics into their content\, but do not have a background in statistics. The workshop includes individual and breakout activities to immediately apply what you’ve learned. Participants will be given a powerful new framework to identify data-rich storytelling opportunities\, and learn how to collaborate more effectively with colleagues and clients to produce unique\, compelling\, and accessible content. Here’s what you’ll learn… Module 1: A (very) short history of data visualisationImportant terms and definitionsThe eight key plots of data-driven storytellingModule wrap and take home exercise Module 2: The eight key plots of data-driven storytelling (continued)Data visualisation accessibility considerationsDesign dos and don’tsTying it all together – devising data-rich content for your next campaign or project Testimonials “Cameron’s knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject matter made the learning experience an enjoyable and effective one.” “Wonderful course\, full of handy pieces of information and examples that I could instantly connect to the work that I do and see pathways to even more effective solutions.” “A very interactive\, thought provoking and relevant course delivered by a very engaging and knowledgeable presenter.” “EXCELLENT! Informative and fascinating and inspiring.”     Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Cameron is a leading content strategist who is a passionate advocate for better corporate storytelling. As a journalist\, he writes features for The Australian and The Saturday Paper\, and previously hosted a regular segment on ABC Radio Queensland. Cameron presents writing and content training courses for CPRA\, PRINZ\, and the Queensland University of Technology Executive Education program. Cameron is also the creator of DataDeck – a unique tool to help storytellers devise data visualisations and infographics in a matter of minutes. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/speechwriting-essentials-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PR-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250512T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250515T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T115211 CREATED:20241127T031613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T050529Z UID:45619-1747042200-1747310400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Sold Out: Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation DESCRIPTION:17th & 24th March 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAll organisations have a wealth of data to draw upon to create engaging content\, but knowing where to start is a challenge. This interactive workshop has been designed for communications professionals who want to incorporate charts\, graphs\, and infographics into their content\, but do not have a background in statistics. The workshop includes individual and breakout activities to immediately apply what you’ve learned. Participants will be given a powerful new framework to identify data-rich storytelling opportunities\, and learn how to collaborate more effectively with colleagues and clients to produce unique\, compelling\, and accessible content. Here’s what you’ll learn… Module 1: A (very) short history of data visualisationImportant terms and definitionsThe eight key plots of data-driven storytellingModule wrap and take home exercise Module 2: The eight key plots of data-driven storytelling (continued)Data visualisation accessibility considerationsDesign dos and don’tsTying it all together – devising data-rich content for your next campaign or project Testimonials “Cameron’s knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject matter made the learning experience an enjoyable and effective one.” “Wonderful course\, full of handy pieces of information and examples that I could instantly connect to the work that I do and see pathways to even more effective solutions.” “A very interactive\, thought provoking and relevant course delivered by a very engaging and knowledgeable presenter.” “EXCELLENT! Informative and fascinating and inspiring.”     Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Cameron is a leading content strategist who is a passionate advocate for better corporate storytelling. As a journalist\, he writes features for The Australian and The Saturday Paper\, and previously hosted a regular segment on ABC Radio Queensland. Cameron presents writing and content training courses for CPRA\, PRINZ\, and the Queensland University of Technology Executive Education program. Cameron is also the creator of DataDeck – a unique tool to help storytellers devise data visualisations and infographics in a matter of minutes. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-strategy-and-evaluation-5/ 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:20250520T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250527T123000 DTSTAMP:20260406T115211 CREATED:20250224T013036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T012424Z UID:47084-1747733400-1748349000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Telling Our Stories Well DESCRIPTION:17th & 24th March 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAll organisations have a wealth of data to draw upon to create engaging content\, but knowing where to start is a challenge. This interactive workshop has been designed for communications professionals who want to incorporate charts\, graphs\, and infographics into their content\, but do not have a background in statistics. The workshop includes individual and breakout activities to immediately apply what you’ve learned. Participants will be given a powerful new framework to identify data-rich storytelling opportunities\, and learn how to collaborate more effectively with colleagues and clients to produce unique\, compelling\, and accessible content. Here’s what you’ll learn… Module 1: A (very) short history of data visualisationImportant terms and definitionsThe eight key plots of data-driven storytellingModule wrap and take home exercise Module 2: The eight key plots of data-driven storytelling (continued)Data visualisation accessibility considerationsDesign dos and don’tsTying it all together – devising data-rich content for your next campaign or project Testimonials “Cameron’s knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject matter made the learning experience an enjoyable and effective one.” “Wonderful course\, full of handy pieces of information and examples that I could instantly connect to the work that I do and see pathways to even more effective solutions.” “A very interactive\, thought provoking and relevant course delivered by a very engaging and knowledgeable presenter.” “EXCELLENT! Informative and fascinating and inspiring.”     Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Cameron is a leading content strategist who is a passionate advocate for better corporate storytelling. As a journalist\, he writes features for The Australian and The Saturday Paper\, and previously hosted a regular segment on ABC Radio Queensland. Cameron presents writing and content training courses for CPRA\, PRINZ\, and the Queensland University of Technology Executive Education program. Cameron is also the creator of DataDeck – a unique tool to help storytellers devise data visualisations and infographics in a matter of minutes. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/telling-our-stories-well-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PRINZ-Gala-Dinner-Event-Cover-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250527T190000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250527T223000 DTSTAMP:20260406T115211 CREATED:20250403T222632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T230953Z UID:48066-1748372400-1748385000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Fellows and Life Members Annual Dinner DESCRIPTION:17th & 24th March 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAll organisations have a wealth of data to draw upon to create engaging content\, but knowing where to start is a challenge. This interactive workshop has been designed for communications professionals who want to incorporate charts\, graphs\, and infographics into their content\, but do not have a background in statistics. The workshop includes individual and breakout activities to immediately apply what you’ve learned. Participants will be given a powerful new framework to identify data-rich storytelling opportunities\, and learn how to collaborate more effectively with colleagues and clients to produce unique\, compelling\, and accessible content. Here’s what you’ll learn… Module 1: A (very) short history of data visualisationImportant terms and definitionsThe eight key plots of data-driven storytellingModule wrap and take home exercise Module 2: The eight key plots of data-driven storytelling (continued)Data visualisation accessibility considerationsDesign dos and don’tsTying it all together – devising data-rich content for your next campaign or project Testimonials “Cameron’s knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject matter made the learning experience an enjoyable and effective one.” “Wonderful course\, full of handy pieces of information and examples that I could instantly connect to the work that I do and see pathways to even more effective solutions.” “A very interactive\, thought provoking and relevant course delivered by a very engaging and knowledgeable presenter.” “EXCELLENT! Informative and fascinating and inspiring.”     Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Cameron is a leading content strategist who is a passionate advocate for better corporate storytelling. As a journalist\, he writes features for The Australian and The Saturday Paper\, and previously hosted a regular segment on ABC Radio Queensland. Cameron presents writing and content training courses for CPRA\, PRINZ\, and the Queensland University of Technology Executive Education program. Cameron is also the creator of DataDeck – a unique tool to help storytellers devise data visualisations and infographics in a matter of minutes. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/fellows-and-life-members-annual-dinner/ LOCATION:The Bridgman\, 234 Dominion Road\, Auckland\, 1024\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-banners-24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250603T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250603T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T115211 CREATED:20250508T023541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T024654Z UID:49008-1748943000-1748966400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:CCC Professional Development Day DESCRIPTION:Content is protected. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ccc-professional-development-day/ LOCATION:Christchurch City Council END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250604T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250604T090000 DTSTAMP:20260406T115211 CREATED:20250518T220344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T213145Z UID:49310-1749022200-1749027600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Taking an evidence-based approach to changing attitudes and behaviours DESCRIPTION:17th & 24th March 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAll organisations have a wealth of data to draw upon to create engaging content\, but knowing where to start is a challenge. This interactive workshop has been designed for communications professionals who want to incorporate charts\, graphs\, and infographics into their content\, but do not have a background in statistics. The workshop includes individual and breakout activities to immediately apply what you’ve learned. Participants will be given a powerful new framework to identify data-rich storytelling opportunities\, and learn how to collaborate more effectively with colleagues and clients to produce unique\, compelling\, and accessible content. Here’s what you’ll learn… Module 1: A (very) short history of data visualisationImportant terms and definitionsThe eight key plots of data-driven storytellingModule wrap and take home exercise Module 2: The eight key plots of data-driven storytelling (continued)Data visualisation accessibility considerationsDesign dos and don’tsTying it all together – devising data-rich content for your next campaign or project Testimonials “Cameron’s knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject matter made the learning experience an enjoyable and effective one.” “Wonderful course\, full of handy pieces of information and examples that I could instantly connect to the work that I do and see pathways to even more effective solutions.” “A very interactive\, thought provoking and relevant course delivered by a very engaging and knowledgeable presenter.” “EXCELLENT! Informative and fascinating and inspiring.”     Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Cameron is a leading content strategist who is a passionate advocate for better corporate storytelling. As a journalist\, he writes features for The Australian and The Saturday Paper\, and previously hosted a regular segment on ABC Radio Queensland. Cameron presents writing and content training courses for CPRA\, PRINZ\, and the Queensland University of Technology Executive Education program. Cameron is also the creator of DataDeck – a unique tool to help storytellers devise data visualisations and infographics in a matter of minutes. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/taking-an-evidence-based-approach-to-changing-attitudes-and-behaviours/ LOCATION:Beyond Recruitment\, Level 10\, Perpetual Guardian House\, 99 Customhouse Quay\, Wellington\, 6011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025-banners-28.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250605T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250605T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T115211 CREATED:20241220T030723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T001846Z UID:45940-1749115800-1749124800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Hands On with AI DESCRIPTION:17th & 24th March 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAll organisations have a wealth of data to draw upon to create engaging content\, but knowing where to start is a challenge. This interactive workshop has been designed for communications professionals who want to incorporate charts\, graphs\, and infographics into their content\, but do not have a background in statistics. The workshop includes individual and breakout activities to immediately apply what you’ve learned. Participants will be given a powerful new framework to identify data-rich storytelling opportunities\, and learn how to collaborate more effectively with colleagues and clients to produce unique\, compelling\, and accessible content. Here’s what you’ll learn… Module 1: A (very) short history of data visualisationImportant terms and definitionsThe eight key plots of data-driven storytellingModule wrap and take home exercise Module 2: The eight key plots of data-driven storytelling (continued)Data visualisation accessibility considerationsDesign dos and don’tsTying it all together – devising data-rich content for your next campaign or project Testimonials “Cameron’s knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject matter made the learning experience an enjoyable and effective one.” “Wonderful course\, full of handy pieces of information and examples that I could instantly connect to the work that I do and see pathways to even more effective solutions.” “A very interactive\, thought provoking and relevant course delivered by a very engaging and knowledgeable presenter.” “EXCELLENT! Informative and fascinating and inspiring.”     Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Cameron is a leading content strategist who is a passionate advocate for better corporate storytelling. As a journalist\, he writes features for The Australian and The Saturday Paper\, and previously hosted a regular segment on ABC Radio Queensland. Cameron presents writing and content training courses for CPRA\, PRINZ\, and the Queensland University of Technology Executive Education program. Cameron is also the creator of DataDeck – a unique tool to help storytellers devise data visualisations and infographics in a matter of minutes. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/hands-on-with-ai/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PRKH-Hands-on-White-Phone-e1742172373898.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250605T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250605T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T115211 CREATED:20250523T062559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T062633Z UID:49478-1749142800-1749148200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:17th & 24th March 2026 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm (2 x morning sessions) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAll organisations have a wealth of data to draw upon to create engaging content\, but knowing where to start is a challenge. This interactive workshop has been designed for communications professionals who want to incorporate charts\, graphs\, and infographics into their content\, but do not have a background in statistics. The workshop includes individual and breakout activities to immediately apply what you’ve learned. Participants will be given a powerful new framework to identify data-rich storytelling opportunities\, and learn how to collaborate more effectively with colleagues and clients to produce unique\, compelling\, and accessible content. Here’s what you’ll learn… Module 1: A (very) short history of data visualisationImportant terms and definitionsThe eight key plots of data-driven storytellingModule wrap and take home exercise Module 2: The eight key plots of data-driven storytelling (continued)Data visualisation accessibility considerationsDesign dos and don’tsTying it all together – devising data-rich content for your next campaign or project Testimonials “Cameron’s knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject matter made the learning experience an enjoyable and effective one.” “Wonderful course\, full of handy pieces of information and examples that I could instantly connect to the work that I do and see pathways to even more effective solutions.” “A very interactive\, thought provoking and relevant course delivered by a very engaging and knowledgeable presenter.” “EXCELLENT! Informative and fascinating and inspiring.”     Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Cameron is a leading content strategist who is a passionate advocate for better corporate storytelling. As a journalist\, he writes features for The Australian and The Saturday Paper\, and previously hosted a regular segment on ABC Radio Queensland. Cameron presents writing and content training courses for CPRA\, PRINZ\, and the Queensland University of Technology Executive Education program. Cameron is also the creator of DataDeck – a unique tool to help storytellers devise data visualisations and infographics in a matter of minutes. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-7/ LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/First-Thursdays.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR