PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand

Members Breakfast with Kirsten Patterson
2023-05-26 08:00 - 09:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | M Social Auckland, 196 - 200 Quay Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
Wednesday 29th April 2026 @ 9:30 - 4:00pm

OverviewThis in-person 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. Key content: What is issues and crisis management?Identifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crisesPreparing for a potential crisisManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisorDeveloping strategies and responsesIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messagesRecognising which channels to use, how, and whenUnderstanding the need for speed, accuracy and co-ordination of response, both online and offline.Practical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisationExtensive reference to real-life case studiesShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussionWho should attend? This course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident, either on behalf of their organisation or clients, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. Learning outcomes: Understand what issues and crisis management isRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisationUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and managementDefine your audiences and channels of communicationDevise effective and appropriate response strategiesDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis

Your presenter is..Julien Leys, Director, Pendulum StrategiesJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. Following completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. After senior positions with leading communications agencies, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy, transport, government affairs, financial services, horticulture, technology, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Julien is a specialist in crisis and issues management, media relations, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy, pharmaceutical, transport, public utility, labour hire, technology and food / hospitality sectors. He also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. Julien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course.

How ChatGPT and AI will revolutionise PR (sold out)
2023-05-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Social Lounge M Social, 196/200 Quay Street, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand

2023 PRINZ Awards Gala Dinner
2023-05-26 19:00 - 23:00 | The Maritime Room, Princes Wharf, Auckland CBD, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand

2023 General Election: insights and observations from Barry Soper
2023-05-31 11:30 - 13:30 | FMG Stadium, 128 Seddon Road, Hamilton, 3204, New Zealand

Winter drinks with PRINZ CEO Susanne Martin
2023-06-08 17:30 - 19:30 | The Little Fiddle, 132 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand

Plain Language Webinar – more than just words
2023-06-15 12:30 - 13:30 | Online

How ChatGPT and AI will revolutionise PR (Sold out)
2023-06-23 12:30 - 14:00 | Online

Public Relations Strategy & Evaluation
2023-06-26 09:30 - 2023-06-29 12:00 | Online

Young PR professionals Panel – What am I getting myself into?
2023-07-05 17:00 - 19:00 | The Front Room – Spark Corporate office, 167 Victoria Street West, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand

BusinessDesk on the future of AI in journalism + meet the team
2023-07-19 17:30 - 19:30 | NZME’s iHeart Lounge, 2 Graham Street, Auckland CBD, 2 Graham Street, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand

AGM 2023
2023-07-20 12:00 - 13:30 | Online

PRINZ Election Special at Parliament
2023-07-25 17:15 - 19:00 | The Grand Hall, Parliament, 1 Museum Street, Wellington, 6160, New Zealand

The first First Thursday
2023-08-03 17:30 - 19:30 | The Glass Goose, 78 Federal St,, Auckland

Unlocking the Power of Maramataka
2023-08-11 17:00 - 20:00 | Te Whakakitenga o Waikato Chambers, Waikato-Tainui offices at Hopuhopu Sports Park, 451 Old Taupiri Road,, Ngaaruawaahia, New Zealand

Ethics, Risk and Reputation in the Age of AI - SOLD OUT
2023-08-17 09:30 - 12:00 | Online

Cyber-crime communication - insights from the front lines
2023-08-17 16:30 - 18:00 | DDB Offices, Level 4, 119 Great North Rd,, Auckland, 1021, New Zealand

Digital PR 101
2023-08-23 09:00 - 15:00 | Online

Partnering with Maori to get results - Breakfast Session
2023-08-31 07:30 - 09:00 | Nau Room, Ground Floor, Te Puni Kōkiri House, 143 Lambton Quay, Wellington

Taranaki Midwinter Networking Event
2023-08-31 17:30 - 19:00 | Manifold Coworking Space, 49 Currie St., New Plymouth

IC Futures - Inside Internal Communication - SOLD OUT
2023-09-07 09:30 - 12:00 | Online

First Thursday in September
2023-09-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Reign & Pour, Ground Floor, Shop 51/7 Queen Street, Commercial Bay,, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand

PRINZ Awards Wellington Winners - Networking and Insights
2023-09-12 17:00 - 19:30 | Robert Walters Offices, Harbour Tower, 2 Hunter St, Wellington, New Zealand

Breakfast with Barry
2023-09-13 07:30 - 09:00 | Google NZ Head Office, 10 Madden St, Central Auckland

Disinformation and its impact on PR and communications in Aotearoa
2023-09-22 12:00 - 13:30 | Online

Waikato PRINZ/MCSA networking breakfast
2023-09-27 08:00 - 09:00 | The Pā, University of Waikato, Gate 5, Hillcrest Rd, Hamilton

The art of Media Pitching - Expert Panel Discussion
2023-09-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Te Whatu Ora Boardroom, Level 1, 32 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch

Measurement and Evaluation for Communications
2023-09-28 09:00 - 2023-09-29 12:00 | Online

Working well with the fourth estate - Journalists and PRINZ Panel Discussion
2023-09-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Generator, 12 Madden St, Auckland, 0627, New Zealand

First Thursday in October
2023-10-05 17:30 - 19:30 | St Alice, Viaduct Harbour, Level 1/204 Quay St, Auckland

Creating that Special Event - The Essential Tools for Success
2023-10-17 09:30 - 12:30 | Online
