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:20260404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20260926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260325T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260325T130000 DTSTAMP:20260525T100452 CREATED:20260302T034656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T003515Z UID:55010-1774440000-1774443600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Community Engagement: What it is and how to measure its value - Webinar DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/community-engagement-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Imageof6phases_DianaWolkenCommunity-Engagement-e1772584454642.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260414T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260414T124500 DTSTAMP:20260525T100452 CREATED:20251217T222657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T093305Z UID:53788-1776159000-1776170700@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Sub-editing and Proofreading - Key writing and editing tips to make your copy sing DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/sub-editing-and-proofreading-key-writing-and-editing-tips-to-make-your-copy-sing-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/edit-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260416T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260416T091500 DTSTAMP:20260525T100452 CREATED:20260324T045154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T043218Z UID:55353-1776324600-1776330900@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland Breakfast Event: New Zealanders love podcasts - Here's how to make it work for your organisation DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-breakfast-event-new-zealanders-love-podcasts-heres-how-to-make-it-work-for-your-organisation/ LOCATION:Hays Recruitment\, Level 36\, ANZ Centre\, 23-29 Albert Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025-banners.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260420T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260423T120000 DTSTAMP:20260525T100452 CREATED:20251218T003435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T214134Z UID:53803-1776677400-1776945600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation - SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-strategy-and-evaluation-7/ 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:20260421T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260421T130000 DTSTAMP:20260525T100452 CREATED:20260326T012209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T012209Z UID:55421-1776772800-1776776400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Unlocking Real-Time Salary Insights with LiveRem - Webinar DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/unlocking-real-time-salary-insights-with-liverem-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/liverem-1-e1774479532123.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260429T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260429T160000 DTSTAMP:20260525T100452 CREATED:20251218T010712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T030523Z UID:53814-1777455000-1777478400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Issues and Crisis Management DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/issues-and-crisis-management-8/ 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/2023/10/Untitled-design-4-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T090000 DTSTAMP:20260525T100452 CREATED:20260330T040931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T040931Z UID:55472-1777534200-1777539600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Breakfast for the brain: Critical thinking DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/breakfast-for-the-brain-critical-thinking/ LOCATION:Environment Canterbury\, 200 Tuam Street\, Christchurch\, 8011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025-banners-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260430T193000 DTSTAMP:20260525T100452 CREATED:20260417T050535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T044057Z UID:55952-1777570200-1777577400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:UC Student Networking Event: The Inside Track DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/uc-student-networking-event-the-inside-track/ LOCATION:James Logie Room 613\, 20 Kirkwood Avenue\, Upper Riccarton\, Christchurch\, 8041\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-banners-63.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260505T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260505T124500 DTSTAMP:20260525T100452 CREATED:20260114T215535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T105512Z UID:53843-1777973400-1777985100@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:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/press-release-writing-and-media-pitching-tips-from-a-former-newspaper-editor-on-getting-your-story-into-the-media-3/ 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:20260507T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260507T183000 DTSTAMP:20260525T100452 CREATED:20260501T045628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T051920Z UID:56319-1778173200-1778178600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-9/ 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:20260513T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260520T120000 DTSTAMP:20260525T100452 CREATED:20260203T000920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T000923Z UID:53825-1778662800-1779278400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The Inside Scoop: Strategic Internal Comms for Your Organisation DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-inside-scoop-strategic-internal-comms-for-your-organisation/ 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:20260519T160000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260519T173000 DTSTAMP:20260525T100452 CREATED:20260504T040947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T040947Z UID:56336-1779206400-1779211800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Waikato Event: Raise a glass to our local PR champions DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-event-raise-a-glass-to-our-local-pr-champions/ LOCATION:Reggies\, Made Hamilton\, 401 Grey Street\, Hamilton East\, Hamilton\, 3216\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2025-banners-65.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260603T150000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260603T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T100453 CREATED:20260420T040810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T025816Z UID:55994-1780498800-1780506000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Annual General Meeting 2026 DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-annual-general-meeting-2026/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-banners-Presentation-4-e1776657428584.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260603T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260603T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T100453 CREATED:20260505T021729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T021729Z UID:56351-1780509600-1780520400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Fellows and Life Members Annual Dinner DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/fellows-and-life-members-annual-dinner-2/ LOCATION:The Portland Public House\, 463 New North Road\, Kingsland\, Auckland\, 1021 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:20260604T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T100453 CREATED:20260412T220914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T050611Z UID:55703-1780560000-1780592400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Conference 2026: Meet the Future DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-conference-2026-meet-the-future/ LOCATION:Hilton Auckland\, 147 Quay Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-banners-60-e1776200241779.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T233000 DTSTAMP:20260525T100453 CREATED:20260414T210700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T221531Z UID:55782-1780597800-1780615800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:2026 PRINZ Awards Gala Dinner DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/2026-prinz-awards-gala-dinner/ LOCATION:Hilton Auckland\, 147 Quay Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-banners-61.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260609T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260616T120000 DTSTAMP:20260525T100453 CREATED:20260302T033739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T033818Z UID:54988-1780999200-1781611200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Incorporating Tiriti-based Principles into Public Relations Practice DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/incorporating-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:20260611T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260611T190000 DTSTAMP:20260525T100453 CREATED:20260508T005543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T005543Z UID:56545-1781195400-1781204400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Tauranga Winter Mix & Mingle DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-tauranga-winter-mix-mingle/ LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/406d16f7-3b27-4a8a-bc88-50591131f8c3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260623T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260624T123000 DTSTAMP:20260525T100453 CREATED:20260309T012034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T000220Z UID:55082-1782207000-1782304200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Critical Thinking in the Age of AI DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/critical-thinking-in-the-age-of-ai/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/critical-thinking-age-of-ai.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T120000 DTSTAMP:20260525T100453 CREATED:20251212T033817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T234105Z UID:53684-1782379800-1782388800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Hands On with AI DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/hands-on-with-ai-4/ 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:20260630T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260630T123000 DTSTAMP:20260525T100453 CREATED:20251217T042649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T230336Z UID:53707-1782811800-1782822600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Down the Rabbit Hole: Understanding Government Relations DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/down-the-rabbit-hole-understanding-government-relations-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/alice.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260707T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260707T133000 DTSTAMP:20260525T100453 CREATED:20260429T031541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T031541Z UID:56243-1783416600-1783431000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Key Stakeholder Engagement DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/key-stakeholder-engagement-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-banners-45.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260723T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260723T120000 DTSTAMP:20260525T100453 CREATED:20260430T045635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T045635Z UID:56260-1784800800-1784808000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Communications and Governance DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/communications-and-governance-4/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PR-12.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260728T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260729T120000 DTSTAMP:20260525T100453 CREATED:20260520T012659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T012659Z UID:56851-1785231000-1785326400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Speechwriting Essentials DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/speechwriting-essentials-4/ 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:20260908T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260910T120000 DTSTAMP:20260525T100453 CREATED:20260302T002530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T050443Z UID:54974-1788859800-1789041600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Introduction to Public Relations DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview2026 is gearing up to be a big year for Ōtautahi and what better time to catch up with industry connections – and make some new ones – than at our first Southern Division event of 2026. Join us from 5:30pm on Thursday 12 March at Dux Central for a relaxed after‑work get together. This free event is open to both PRINZ members and non‑members – everyone is welcome. We’re lucky to be joined by top insights professional and social scientist Carl Davidson. Chat with him about the trends shaping 2026\, hear what he’s seeing across sectors\, or get his perspectives on how your upcoming project can see further into the behaviours\, beliefs and blind spots needed to succeed. He’s also the global authority on the Ferris Bueller principle\, which can Cameron‑proof your next big call with insights. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers. Note: A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ (this may be indoors or outdoors depending on the weather). You’ll need to purchase your own drinks\, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carl DavidsonCarl Davidson is an insights professional with a social scientist’s heart. He has built a distinctive career bridging academia\, government policy and commercial settings. In 2006 he founded Research First Ltd and oversaw its growth into one of New Zealand’s most respected insight firms. In 2010 Carl was appointed the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Families Commission and tasked with transforming it into a social policy research and evaluation agency. After nearly two decades at Research First\,  global funding shifts and pandemic disruptions prompted a reset. So in 2025 Carl launched The Curiosity Company.   In 2023 he was honoured as a Fellow of the Research Association of New Zealand (RANZ) and celebrated alongside Research First for winning the RANZ Market Research Effectiveness Supreme Award that year. In 2023 he was also named as Global Insights250 winner\, an award “celebrating the worldwide pioneers\, leaders and innovators in market research\, data-driven marketing and insights”. The Insight250 presents a unique view into academic\, enterprise\, agency\, technology\, media and association data-driven leaders around the globe. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/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 END:VCALENDAR