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-WR-CALNAME:PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand 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:20200404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20200926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20210403T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20210925T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211013T123000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211013T133000 DTSTAMP:20260504T004955 CREATED:20210917T033108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210919T232345Z UID:18169-1634128200-1634131800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Difficult conversations and how to handle them - Webinar DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/difficult-conversations-and-how-to-handle-them/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/priscilla-du-preez-K8XYGbw4Ahg-unsplash-scaled.jpg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211006T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211006T120000 DTSTAMP:20260504T004955 CREATED:20210704T232914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T014206Z UID:15945-1633512600-1633521600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:IC Futures – Inside Internal Communication DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ic-futures-inside-internal-communication/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/connect-the-people-concept-crowd-of-vivid-colored-people-connected-vector-id1188412509.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210929T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210929T130000 DTSTAMP:20260504T004955 CREATED:20210824T070937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T011644Z UID:17573-1632916800-1632920400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Developing meaningful client relationships - Pic's Peanut Butter's Story DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/developing-a-meaningful-relationship-with-clients-pics-peanut-butters-story/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Pic-Jac-ad-25082021-1-scaled.jpg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210929T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210930T160000 DTSTAMP:20260504T004956 CREATED:20210325T013517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210906T045510Z UID:11573-1632907800-1633017600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Iwi Engagement Wellington DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/iwi-engagement-wellington/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210923T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210923T120000 DTSTAMP:20260504T004956 CREATED:20180212T005957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210325T215734Z UID:9712-1632389400-1632398400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Financial Communications - Senior Practitioners Workshop DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/financial-communications-senior-practitioners-workshop/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/iStock-511655536-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210921T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210921T130000 DTSTAMP:20260504T004956 CREATED:20210809T233500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210824T084159Z UID:16405-1632225600-1632229200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Awards Gold Winner - ‘Stamping out COVID with a digital handshake’ DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-awards-gold-winner-stamping-out-covid-with-a-digital-handshake/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/23_Community_Jacky-James_The-Shine-Collective-scaled.jpeg LOCATION:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-awards-gold-winner-stamping-out-covid-with-a-digital-handshake/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210914T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210914T130000 DTSTAMP:20260504T004956 CREATED:20210811T214458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T014721Z UID:17335-1631620800-1631624400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Awards Gold Winner: Mango and ‘Emerson's Tiny Pub’ DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-awards-gold-winner-mango-and-emersons-tiny-pub/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/75_Experiential_Brianna-Elder_Mango-Communications-Aotearoa-scaled.jpg LOCATION:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-awards-gold-winner-mango-and-emersons-tiny-pub/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210910T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210910T091500 DTSTAMP:20260504T004956 CREATED:20210810T221142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T235613Z UID:17249-1631260800-1631265300@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Stopping the stigma. Call in the artist\, and let’s do Managed Isolation the Waikato Way DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/stopping-the-stigma-call-in-the-artist-and-lets-do-managed-isolation-the-waikato-way/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/3_Corporate_Claudia-Macdonald_Mango-Communications-Aotearoa-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210908T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210908T130000 DTSTAMP:20260504T004956 CREATED:20210721T011557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T213340Z UID:16461-1631102400-1631106000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PR agency HMC’s ‘right turn’ to a social enterprise DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-webinar-on-hmc-as-social-enterprise/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/HMC-PurposePR-Newsletter-Pic_Final.png LOCATION:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-webinar-on-hmc-as-social-enterprise/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210901T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210902T110000 DTSTAMP:20260504T004956 CREATED:20210325T002654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T051741Z UID:11485-1630486800-1630580400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Measurement and Evaluation for Communications DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/measurement-and-evaluation-for-communications/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/iStock-1165734855-1-scaled.jpg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210824T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210824T110000 DTSTAMP:20260504T004956 CREATED:20210324T211522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T052347Z UID:11375-1629797400-1629802800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting Masterclass DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/corporate-social-responsibility-reporting-masterclass/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/CSR-reporting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210811T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210811T130000 DTSTAMP:20260504T004956 CREATED:20210720T035659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T030155Z UID:16426-1628683200-1628686800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Awards Winner – FMG’s cyber-security campaign ‘The Big Phish’ DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-awards-winner-fmgs-cyber-security-campaign-the-big-phish/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/35_Internal_Emma-Rowe_FMG.jpg LOCATION:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-awards-winner-fmgs-cyber-security-campaign-the-big-phish/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210810T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210810T120000 DTSTAMP:20260504T004956 CREATED:20210705T021657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210705T022118Z UID:16022-1628587800-1628596800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Online Masterclass – Integrated Marketing Communications Masterclass DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/online-masterclass-integrated-marketing-communications-masterclass/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/bainstorming-picture-id1133030056.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210809T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210809T190000 DTSTAMP:20260504T004956 CREATED:20210705T002010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T042527Z UID:15416-1628530200-1628535600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Career Insights From Young Professionals DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/insights-from-young-professionals/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/iStock-174819575-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210803T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210803T160000 DTSTAMP:20260504T004956 CREATED:20210325T013554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T013107Z UID:11586-1627983000-1628006400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Issues and Crisis Management DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/issues-and-crisis-management/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/iStock-1220321756-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210728T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210728T160000 DTSTAMP:20260504T004956 CREATED:20210325T222841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210726T044849Z UID:11729-1627464600-1627488000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Internal Communications 101 DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/internal-communications-101/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/iStock-540130184-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210706T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210707T120000 DTSTAMP:20260504T004956 CREATED:20210330T221407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T225102Z UID:11954-1625563800-1625659200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Advancing Digital Strategy DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/advancing-digital-strategy-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Advancing-digital.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210528T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210528T230000 DTSTAMP:20260504T004956 CREATED:20200101T023447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T000325Z UID:8232-1622224800-1622242800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:2021 PRINZ Awards Gala Dinner DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/2021-prinz-awards-gala-dinner/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/A93Q0202_2019072560823539_20190725105107-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210316T160000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210316T170000 DTSTAMP:20260504T004956 CREATED:20180109T215044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T232302Z UID:10839-1615910400-1615914000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Finance Disrupted: Apps\, Social Media And People Power DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/finance-disrupted-apps-social-media-and-people-power/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/iStock-952510084.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201111T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201111T160000 DTSTAMP:20260504T004956 CREATED:20200111T033608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T224907Z UID:2731-1605087000-1605110400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Social Media Strategy for PR and Communication DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/social-media-strategy-for-pr-and-communication/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Social-Media-Strategy.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR