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:20260421T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260421T130000 DTSTAMP:20261010T110138 CREATED:20260326T012209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T012209Z UID:55421-1776772800-1776776400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Unlocking Real-Time Salary Insights with LiveRem - Webinar DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/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:20261010T110138 CREATED:20251218T010712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T030523Z UID:53814-1777455000-1777478400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Issues and Crisis Management DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/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:20261010T110139 CREATED:20260330T040931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T040931Z UID:55472-1777534200-1777539600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Breakfast for the brain: Critical thinking DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/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:20261010T110139 CREATED:20260417T050535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T044057Z UID:55952-1777570200-1777577400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:UC Student Networking Event: The Inside Track DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/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:20261010T110139 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:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/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:20261010T110139 CREATED:20260501T045628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T051920Z UID:56319-1778173200-1778178600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-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:20261010T110139 CREATED:20260203T000920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T045446Z UID:53825-1778662800-1779278400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The Inside Scoop: Strategic Internal Comms for Your Organisation DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-inside-scoop-strategic-internal-comms-for-your-organisation/ 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:20261010T110139 CREATED:20260504T040947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T040947Z UID:56336-1779206400-1779211800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Waikato Event: Raise a glass to our local PR champions DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/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:20261010T110139 CREATED:20260420T040810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T025816Z UID:55994-1780498800-1780506000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Annual General Meeting 2026 DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-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:20261010T110139 CREATED:20260505T021729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T021729Z UID:56351-1780509600-1780520400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Fellows and Life Members Annual Dinner DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/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:20261010T110139 CREATED:20260412T220914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T001523Z UID:55703-1780560000-1780592400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Conference 2026: Meet the Future DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-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:20261010T110139 CREATED:20260414T210700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T044804Z UID:55782-1780597800-1780615800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:2026 PRINZ Awards Gala Dinner DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/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:20260611T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260611T190000 DTSTAMP:20261010T110139 CREATED:20260508T005543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T005543Z UID:56545-1781195400-1781204400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Tauranga Winter Mix & Mingle DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-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:20260622T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T120000 DTSTAMP:20261010T110139 CREATED:20260302T033739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T003818Z UID:54988-1782122400-1782388800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Incorporating Tiriti-based Principles into Public Relations Practice DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/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:20260625T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260625T120000 DTSTAMP:20261010T110139 CREATED:20251212T033817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T234935Z UID:53684-1782379800-1782388800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Hands On with AI DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/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:20260707T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260707T133000 DTSTAMP:20261010T110139 CREATED:20260429T031541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T031541Z UID:56243-1783416600-1783431000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Key Stakeholder Engagement DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/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:20260715T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260715T130000 DTSTAMP:20261010T110139 CREATED:20260618T051650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T031042Z UID:57297-1784116800-1784120400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PassTheMic: Amplifying Voices that Need to Be Heard Webinar DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/passthemic-amplifying-voices-that-need-to-be-heard-webinar/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2025-banners-71.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260723T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260723T120000 DTSTAMP:20261010T110139 CREATED:20260430T045635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T041140Z UID:56260-1784799000-1784808000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Communications and Governance DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/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:20261010T110139 CREATED:20260520T012659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T043954Z UID:56851-1785231000-1785326400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Speechwriting Essentials DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/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:20260728T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260728T210000 DTSTAMP:20261010T110139 CREATED:20260702T004258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T004258Z UID:57577-1785261600-1785272400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Taranaki Quiz Night DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-taranaki-quiz-night/ LOCATION:Ate Fortyone\, 41 Tukapa Street\, New Plymouth\, 4310 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-73.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T070000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T083000 DTSTAMP:20261010T110140 CREATED:20260708T023417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T024021Z UID:57588-1785913200-1785918600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Tauranga Breakfast Event with Mike Puru: Podcasting for PR DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-breakfast-event-with-mike-puru-podcasting-for-pr/ LOCATION:Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology\, Tauranga Campus\, 70 Windermere Drive\, Poike\, Tauranga\, 3112 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Podcasting-Studio_2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T090000 DTSTAMP:20261010T110140 CREATED:20260715T050614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T215741Z UID:57945-1785915000-1785920400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Learn from a PRINZ Fellow: Insights for internal comms DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/learn-from-a-prinz-fellow-insights-for-internal-comms/ LOCATION:Black Betty Cafe\, 165 Madras Street\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-banners-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T120000 DTSTAMP:20261010T110140 CREATED:20260703T054423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T224834Z UID:57609-1785922200-1785931200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Show Me the Money: Learning the language of Finance DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/show-me-the-money-learning-the-language-of-finance/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-75.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260806T070000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260806T090000 DTSTAMP:20261010T110140 CREATED:20260715T054428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T005454Z UID:57957-1785999600-1786006800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Kōrero Tika\, Kōrero Māia: Communicating with Māori and Iwi Stakeholders with Confidence and Purpose DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/korero-tika-korero-maia-communicating-with-maori-and-iwi-stakeholders-with-confidence-and-purpose/ LOCATION:Waikato Innovation Park\, 3 Melody Lane\, Hamilton East\, 3216\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-77.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260806T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260806T203000 DTSTAMP:20261010T110140 CREATED:20260703T023126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T222128Z UID:57558-1786041000-1786048200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes the News: Inside the Editorial Decision Room DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-the-news-inside-the-editorial-decision-room/ LOCATION:Foodstuffs Landing Drive\, 35 Landing Drive\, Auckland\, 2022 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-74.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260818T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260825T120000 DTSTAMP:20261010T110140 CREATED:20260622T040513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T001311Z UID:57329-1787043600-1787659200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:AI Playbook for Behaviour Change DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ai-playbook-for-behaviour-change-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Thinking-Fast-Wise-with-AI-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260827T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260827T193000 DTSTAMP:20261010T110140 CREATED:20260729T041911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T003740Z UID:58328-1787851800-1787859000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Southern Catch Up at Hotel Montreal DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-southern-catch-up-at-hotel-montreal/ LOCATION:The Montreal Bar at Hotel Montreal\, 363 Montreal Street\, Christchurch\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-78.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260901T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260908T123000 DTSTAMP:20261010T110140 CREATED:20260629T043519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T221734Z UID:57495-1788255000-1788870600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:From Specialist to Strategic Leader DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/from-specialist-to-strategic-leader/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/TN_Proof_Banner_PRINZ_SpecialistToStrategicLeader.png-Specialist-to-Strategic-Leader-1702-x-630-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260908T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260910T120000 DTSTAMP:20261010T110140 CREATED:20260302T002530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T050443Z UID:54974-1788859800-1789041600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Introduction to Public Relations DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/introduction-to-public-relations-8/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Intro-to-PR-Cover-People-Catherine-Arrow-e1772399595717.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260909T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260916T120000 DTSTAMP:20261010T110140 CREATED:20260617T052105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T232409Z UID:57275-1788944400-1789560000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The Inside Scoop: Strategic Internal Comms for Your Organisation DESCRIPTION:6th August 2026 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewWhat does it take to get your story picked up? Join us for a candid panel discussion with key editorial leaders from NZME\, Stuff\, TVNZ and RNZ to find out what they are really looking for. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the people making the decisions and gain practical insights to help strengthen your media strategy. The discussion will explore: What makes a story newsworthy in today’s media environmentHow audience data\, digital platforms and algorithms influence editorial decisionsThe role of conflict\, controversy and constructive journalism in news coverageHow shrinking newsrooms are changing editorial prioritiesWhat editors want from PR professionals and how the media relationship is evolvingWhy earned media still matters in an age of owned and paid channelsThere will be a virtual stream for members outside of Auckland and the link will be sent out closer to the time.  A quick favour from PRINZ:  Our complimentary tickets are provided exclusively for PRINZ members. As places are limited\, we’d really appreciate it if you only booked a ticket if you genuinely intend to attend. If your plans change\, please let us know so we can offer your place to another member. Thank you for helping us make these events accessible to as many members as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are..Keith Lynch Editor in Chief\, Stuff Digital Keith Lynch is Editor-in-Chief of Stuff Digital\, where he leads New Zealand’s largest digital newsroom. Keith has led the Stuff newsroom for the past three years\, overseeing significant transformation and a range of high profile investigations. He is very interested in creative\, original storytelling and how newsrooms can stay relevant with the advent of generative AI. Originally from Ireland and now based in Christchurch\, Keith also welcomes all questions about golf. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nadia TolichTVNZ Chief News and Content Officer\, TVNZ Nadia Tolich is TVNZ’s Chief News and Content Officer\, where she leads the teams shaping New Zealand’s most compelling news and entertainment content — including 1News\, Shortland Street\, Celebrity Treasure Island and most recently\, the FIFA World Cup. She’s passionate about storytelling that matters to New Zealanders and the journalists and creators who bring those stories to life. Prior to TVNZ\, Nadia held senior leadership roles at Stuff Digital\, including ThreeNews\, the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Mark Stevens\, Chief News Officer\, RNZ Mark Stevens is a former Head of News for Stuff. His 29-year-long media career has seen him rise from reporting ranks to executive management roles at Stuff\, as well as sitting on the board of several media industry bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Murray KirknessChief Content Officer (Publishing)\, NZME Murray Kirkness has been Chief Content Officer (Publishing) since June 2023\, a role encompassing the NZME Editor-in-Chief position. Murray leads NZME’s editorial team of about 270 people nationwide to deliver high-quality\, trusted news and content across multiple channels. Murray’s role includes growing the company’s various digital subscription platforms such as Herald Premium and BusinessDesk\, and responsibilities across radio news and print publications including the NZ Herald and NZME’s regional newspapers. He has worked in newsrooms across New Zealand and Australia.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Erin JamiesonErin Jamieson\, FPRINZ is a multi-award-winning communications practitioner and co-founder of national public relations company Convergence Communications & Marketing. She has more than 30 years’ experience in public relations\, marketing and strategic communications. Erin began her career in radio before moving into communications roles in Australia\, where she worked with global brands including Moët & Chandon and Jack Daniel’s\, before moving to New Zealand. Since co-founding Convergence 26 years ago\, she has advised organisations across the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors on strategic communications\, reputation management\, crisis response\, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Having worked with newsrooms and journalists throughout her career\, Erin brings a practical understanding of how the media and communications industries work together. Her experience helping organisations earn coverage\, manage issues and communicate effectively makes her well placed to moderate this discussion on what makes the news in today’s rapidly changing media environment. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-inside-scoop-strategic-internal-comms-for-your-organisation-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-banners-47.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR