Hear from those in the know about the campaigns and the challenges and opportunities facing parties as they gear up for Election 2023. From the ethical use of AI in campaign material to combating misinformation and disinformation, this year promises to throw up new aspects for communications professionals and budding MPs alike.

Welcome to PRINZ First Thursdays – a new, totally informal, come-as-you-are monthly get together for our broad community of Auckland-based PRs to meet, chat and put the world to rights over a drink or two. As per the name, these will be held on the first Thursday of every month, kicking off in August at 5.30pm on the 3rd at The Glass Goose on Federal Street. Open to all PRINZ members, this first get-together is most fittingly being sponsored by Network, who’ll ensure there are a few nibbles to go with your drinks. If you are intending to pop along, please drop a line to janvi@nwkcom.co.nz at least a week beforehand so we can ensure we’ve reserved enough room at the inn.

Following the last 2 popular annual events with Waikato-Tainui, we are delighted to bring you this very special session focused on the maramataka - the Maaori lunar calendar. Previous events were sold out so move quickly to secure your attendance.

The widespread availability of generative AI models such as GPT-4 presents significant ethical challenges for public relations and communication professionals. This session addresses the challenges and looks at how we can steer an ethical course in turbulent times - and make sure our organisations don’t get lost along the way.

Cyber threats are a high priority on all board risk radars today. But what actually happens if your organisation is in the firing line? And how can the communication function contribute to best practice cyber risk management? In this session, Brendon and Campbell will share their insights from being on the front lines of New Zealand cyber threats in recent years. This session is for senior leaders in consultancies who are interested in managing their own business risks, and/or leaders of communications functions in organisations that need to prepare for cyber risk.

Working closely with Māori is critical for Government – to get outcomes for both Māori and the Crown. Through that, ensuring Treaty obligations are honoured. But even if you don’t work for the Crown, understanding the fundamentals of partnering with Māori to lift wellbeing is vital to operating effectively in Aotearoa. Join kaimahi from Te Puni Kōkiri and the Ministry of Justice | Te Tāhū o te Ture at this special breakfast event to learn about the fundamentals of engaging with Māori, through a Crown lens.

Join us for the first Taranaki PR and comms networking event. Local comms practitioners will take us through their winning entries in this year’s PRINZ Awards There’s a chance to meet PRINZ CEO Susanne Martin and hear about the role of the institute – as well as network, korero and gather for refreshments. Kindly sponsored by Powerco.

The workplace is dead. Long live the workplace. The tectonic plates of COVID19, automation and artificial intelligence have collided and changed the workplace for good. This session looks at the emerging approaches, trends and technologies reshaping internal communication and considers future best practice as organisational landscapes reform.

Calling all Auckland-based PRs – this is a great chance to catch up with your peers informally over a drink, to talk all things PR or otherwise. If you’re not a PRINZ member and want to find out more about the benefits of joining, there’ll be members of the northern committee around to ask any questions, so feel free to pop down … just look for the table of the smartest people in the room! Look forward to seeing you there. Please RSVP to ensure we book sufficient space

Join us for a celebration of our local PRINZ Award Winners and APR graduates at Robert Walters' stunning offices with a beautiful harbour view. There will be networking with drinks and nibbles followed by presentations from several winners about their outstanding campaigns

Come and enjoy delicious breakfast bagels and hear political guru Barry Soper talk about his long and remarkable career as a political journalist plus his prediction for the pending election. Google's amazing Head Office is the perfect venue. Barry will delight with fantastic insider anecdotes about working with 11 Prime Ministers as this country’s longest serving political journalist, including a three term stint as chair of the press gallery. Fresh bagels, with an assortment of toppings, plus tea and coffee all part of the ticket price. A perfect opportunity to meet Barry and other politically curious PR professionals. The location is Google Wynyard Central, 10 Madden St. Plenty of parking. See you there and feel free to bring a friend!