PR Horizons

Online

The New Year is knocking at the door – and with it comes a whirlwind of change in public relations and communications. This January, join us for PR Horizons from PR Knowledge Hub – your essential guide to
staying afloat in the year ahead.

$1,090.00 – $1,650.00

Ethics, Risk and Reputation in the Age of AI

Online

For public relations and communication professionals, AI presents us with technological marvels on the one hand and ethical minefields on the other. We’re the reputation lifeguards in this stormy AI ocean, helping our organisations navigate safely through uncharted waters. You need to know what’s happening, why it is happening and how to keep things safely afloat.

This session is a ‘must do’ for practitioners at any stage of their career so join us and chart a course through these turbulent AI times, make sure your organisations don’t lose their way – and that you don’t get left behind.

$365.00 – $525.00

PRINZ Southern Summer Drinks

The Montreal Bar at Hotel Montreal 363 Montreal Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

As we get back to business in 2025, don’t miss PRINZ Southern’s summer networking drinks! Join us on Thursday 13 February at Hotel Montreal, Christchurch, for a relaxed evening to connect and kick off the new year.

Free – $10.00

Telling Our Stories Well

Online

In this interactive online workshop, we cover the principles for preparing great media releases, communications materials, and general business content. Our resident editing expert, Julie Shannon, will teach you how to craft engaging stories and convey these in a clear and convincing tone. You’ll also explore different topics and contexts with plenty of ‘before’ and ‘after’ examples from a range of industries.

$730.00 – $1,290.00

State of the Sector 2025

ANZ 23 Albert Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010

We are teaming up with our principal partner Isentia for another year to bring you the latest research in Aotearoa’s PR industry, followed by an expert panel discussion. Hosted by our wonderful PRINZ members ANZ at the fabulous Auckland offices, we will explore the most significant findings and challenges that were identified in the 2024 PRINZ Member Survey. We will also learn about some of the big challenges facing the global media industry and how they impact the audiences we’re all trying to connect with.

Get Tickets Free – $50.00

Introduction to Public Relations

Online

New to public relations and ready to build your future career? Then this course is for you. Specially designed for new or recent entrants, the four online sessions cover the fundamentals, the expectations, the tools, the settings – and, most important of all – the ethics of practice.

Get Tickets $1,295.00 – $1,915.00 13 tickets left

Tauranga First Thursdays

Picnicka Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga, New Zealand

Thursday 6th March 2025 @ 5:00pm - 6:30pm Overview Calling all Tauranga-based PRs – what better way to celebrate nearing the end of the week…

Your Comms Career Path and How to Stand Out Within It

Momentum Consulting Wellington 8/40 Mercer Street, Wellington, New Zealand

Are you a recent graduate with a degree in Communications or Journalism? Or maybe you're a junior practitioner looking for that next step in your career? This is your chance to gain valuable insights from industry leaders who have carved out successful careers in the communications field. This panel will explore the career paths in communications, the skills you need to stand out, and how to navigate your way to success in this ever evolving field.

Get Tickets Free – $15.00 13 tickets left

Issues and Crisis Management

EMA 145 Khyber Pass Road, Grafton, Auckland

This workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. The course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis.

Get Tickets $730.00 – $1,290.00 5 tickets left

Engaging Māori and Diverse Communities

Online

In this interactive online wānanga, we explore how to effectively engage with diverse communities across Aotearoa and beyond to deliver better outcomes for the organisations, stakeholders and hapori we work with.

Get Tickets $225.00 – $685.00 19 tickets left

Data-Driven Storytelling

Online

All organisations have a wealth of data to draw upon to create engaging content, but knowing where to start is a challenge. This interactive workshop has been designed for communications professionals who want to incorporate charts, graphs, and infographics into their content, but do not have a background in statistics. The workshop includes individual and breakout activities to immediately apply what you’ve learned.

Get Tickets $730.00 – $1,290.00 7 tickets left

Tauranga Event: AI in PR – From Next to Now

Tauranga Club Level 5, Devonport Towers 72 Devonport Road, Tauranga, New Zealand

AI in PR — From Next to Now is an immersive in-person session designed to guide practitioners through the practical integration of artificial intelligence into public relations and leadership communication. This course examines how AI is transforming every aspect of our work, from consultation and engagement to measurement and evaluation, risk and issues management to crisis preparedness — and beyond.

Get Tickets $275.00 – $350.00 19 tickets left