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:20240406T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20240928T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20250405T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20250927T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250204T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250204T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T034937 CREATED:20240911T015514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T004557Z UID:43680-1738661400-1738670400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Ethics\, Risk and Reputation in the Age of AI DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ethics-risk-and-reputation-in-the-age-of-ai-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AI-Ethics-cover-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250128T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250130T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T034937 CREATED:20240911T013047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T031258Z UID:43664-1738056600-1738238400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PR Horizons DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/pr-horizons-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PR-Horizons-course-cover-for-PRINZ-use-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241212T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241212T133000 DTSTAMP:20260501T034937 CREATED:20240821T034903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241208T205235Z UID:42239-1734004800-1734010200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission Webinar Series : Acumen DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-a-gold-award-winning-submission-webinar-series-acumen/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/240529_PRINZ-187-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241205T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241205T183000 DTSTAMP:20260501T034937 CREATED:20241111T035748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T035748Z UID:44997-1733418000-1733423400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-4/ LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Nelson-Event-banner-17.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241205T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241205T133000 DTSTAMP:20260501T034937 CREATED:20240807T033942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T035717Z UID:42799-1733400000-1733405400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission Webinar Series: Mango Communications DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-a-gold-award-winning-submission-webinar-series-mango-communications/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/240529_PRINZ-286-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241203T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241203T190000 DTSTAMP:20260501T034937 CREATED:20241119T200830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T201116Z UID:45267-1733245200-1733252400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Wellington Christmas Connector DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/wellington-christmas-connector/ LOCATION:Foxglove\, 33 Queens Wharf\, Wellington\, 6011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Nelson-Event-banner-21.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241129T083000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241129T103000 DTSTAMP:20260501T034937 CREATED:20241016T235612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T223941Z UID:44401-1732869000-1732876200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Introduction to Mastering Tough Conversations and Effective Feedback DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/introduction-to-mastering-tough-conversations-and-effective-feedback/ LOCATION:Pead\, Imperial Building\, Level 2\, 44 Queen Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/mastering-tough-convo-e1728612719152.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241128T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241128T193000 DTSTAMP:20260501T034937 CREATED:20241113T220009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T230127Z UID:45130-1732815000-1732822200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Celebrate the Season with PRINZ Southern DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/celebrate-the-season-with-prinz-southern/ LOCATION:No. 4 Bar and Restaurant\, 4 Mansfield Avenue\, St Albans\, Christchurch\, 8014\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Nelson-Event-banner-19.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241128T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241128T190000 DTSTAMP:20260501T034937 CREATED:20241023T024840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T041527Z UID:44627-1732815000-1732820400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland Last Thursdays DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-thursdays-6/ LOCATION:Queens Rooftop\, Level 21/1 Queen Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Nelson-Event-banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241128T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241128T183000 DTSTAMP:20260501T034937 CREATED:20241104T034501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T034827Z UID:44875-1732811400-1732818600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Waikato Christmas Catch up DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-christmas-catch-up/ LOCATION:Hāpi Bar\, 401 Grey Street\, Hamilton\, Hamilton East\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Nelson-Event-banner-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241128T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241128T133000 DTSTAMP:20260501T034937 CREATED:20240807T022917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T023809Z UID:42621-1732795200-1732800600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission Webinar Series: Great Scott DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-a-gold-award-winning-submission-webinar-series-great-scott/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/240529_PRINZ-170-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241121T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241121T133000 DTSTAMP:20260501T034937 CREATED:20240822T013031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T014240Z UID:43086-1732190400-1732195800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission Webinar Series: Palmerston North City Council DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-a-gold-award-winning-submission-webinar-series-palmerston-north-city-council/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/240529_PRINZ-148-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241113T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241113T133000 DTSTAMP:20260501T034937 CREATED:20240902T042950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T010317Z UID:43318-1731499200-1731504600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission: Development West Coast DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-a-gold-award-winning-submission-development-west-coast/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/240529_PRINZ-126-scaled-e1724992725110.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241107T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241107T190000 DTSTAMP:20260501T034937 CREATED:20240923T231126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T011711Z UID:43442-1731000600-1731006000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Your Comms Career Path and How to Stand Out Within It DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/your-comms-career-path-and-how-to-stand-out-within-it/ LOCATION:Momentum Consulting Offices\, Shed 20\, Princes Warf\, Quay Street\, Auckland\, 1010 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/comms-industry-stand-out.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241107T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241107T190000 DTSTAMP:20260501T034937 CREATED:20241103T223852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241103T223852Z UID:44845-1730998800-1731006000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-3/ LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/First-Thursdays.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241104T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241107T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T034937 CREATED:20240606T030043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T225329Z UID:40749-1730712600-1730980800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Introduction to Public Relations DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/introduction-to-public-relations-5/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/intro-to-pr.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241031T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241031T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T034938 CREATED:20240923T003519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T012210Z UID:43926-1730392200-1730397600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Christchurch Event: Insights from Industry Leaders on Communications in 2024 and Beyond DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/insights-from-industry-leaders-on-communications-in-2024-and-beyond/ LOCATION:No. 4 Bar and Restaurant\, 4 Mansfield Avenue\, St Albans\, Christchurch\, 8014\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/communications-event-christchurch.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241031T130000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241031T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T034938 CREATED:20240906T025334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240908T213651Z UID:43494-1730379600-1730383200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Fellows & Life Member Webinar: Down the Rabbit Hole - What is Misinformation and how to Tackle It DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/down-the-rabbit-hole-what-is-misinformation-and-how-to-tackle-it/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/misinformation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241023T133000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241023T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T034938 CREATED:20240830T042523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T021711Z UID:43203-1729690200-1729699200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Nelson Event - Rethinking Reputation DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/nelson-event-rethinking-reputation/ LOCATION:Nelson Classic Car Museum\, 1 Cadillac Way\, Nelson\, 7011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Nelson-Event-banner-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241023T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241023T123000 DTSTAMP:20260501T034938 CREATED:20240830T041321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T021644Z UID:43179-1729675800-1729686600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Nelson Event - AI in PR: From Next to Now DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/nelson-event-ai-in-pr-from-next-to-now/ LOCATION:Nelson Classic Car Museum\, 1 Cadillac Way\, Nelson\, 7011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Nelson-Event-banner-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241022T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241022T123000 DTSTAMP:20260501T034938 CREATED:20240611T033914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T033914Z UID:40864-1729589400-1729600200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Leveraging GA4 for PR Success: Crafting Custom PR Dashboards with Looker Studio DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/leveraging-ga4-for-pr-success-crafting-custom-pr-dashboards-with-looker-studio/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/google-analytics-4-blog-post-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241015T164500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241015T190000 DTSTAMP:20260501T034938 CREATED:20240909T232325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T051910Z UID:43523-1729010700-1729018800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Auckland Event: Meet the New Business News Makers - A presentation\, panel discussion and networking event DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/meet-the-new-business-news-makers-a-presentation-panel-discussion-and-networking-event/ LOCATION:Lion NZ\, Level 1\, 136 Fanshawe Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/business-news.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241009T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241009T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T034938 CREATED:20240611T040027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T032726Z UID:40879-1728466200-1728475200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:SOLD OUT- Hands on with AI: Essential Skills for PR and Communication Professionals DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/hands-on-with-ai-essential-skills-for-pr-and-communication-professionals-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/PRKH_AI-took-my-job-e1739323181735.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241003T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241003T190000 DTSTAMP:20260501T034938 CREATED:20240920T001902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T001902Z UID:43882-1727976600-1727982000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-thursdays-5/ LOCATION:Queens Rooftop\, Level 21/1 Queen Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Nelson-Event-banner-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241003T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241003T183000 DTSTAMP:20260501T034938 CREATED:20240910T021005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T020729Z UID:43640-1727974800-1727980200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-2/ LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/First-Thursdays.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241003T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241003T090000 DTSTAMP:20260501T034938 CREATED:20240909T224533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T234909Z UID:43568-1727940600-1727946000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Wellington Event: Political campaigning in the age of AI and what to expect in the US election DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/political-campaigning-in-the-age-of-ai-and-what-to-expect-in-the-us-election/ LOCATION:JacksonStone House\, 3/11 Hunter Street\, Wellington\, 6011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/us-election.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240930T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240930T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T034938 CREATED:20240606T023430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T040258Z UID:40724-1727688600-1727697600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:IC Futures - Inside Internal Communication DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ic-futures-inside-internal-communication-8/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/connect-the-people-concept-crowd-of-vivid-colored-people-connected-vector-id1190206395-624x226-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240927T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240927T133000 DTSTAMP:20260501T034938 CREATED:20240902T032637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T050016Z UID:43344-1727438400-1727443800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Christchurch Event: Behind the Scenes of Emergency Management Communications DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/behind-the-scenes-of-emergency-management-communications/ LOCATION:40 Lichfield Street\, 40 Lichfield Street\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/emergency-e1725246650351.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240918T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240918T183000 DTSTAMP:20260501T034938 CREATED:20240820T034436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T020936Z UID:43012-1726678800-1726684200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Waikato Panel Event - The Power of Integrating Marketing and PR: 1+1=3 DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-power-of-integrating-marketing-and-pr-113/ LOCATION:Gallagher Group conference room\, 181 Kahikatea Drive\, Hamilton\, 181 Kahikatea Drive\, Hamilton\, 3204\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/pr-marketing-integration.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240912T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240912T190000 DTSTAMP:20260501T034938 CREATED:20240830T022537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T023611Z UID:43278-1726162200-1726167600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Southern's Spring Drinks DESCRIPTION:July 31st 2025 @ 5.30pm - 7.00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewIn today’s fast-paced and hyperconnected world\, a crisis can develop in a matter of minutes. Having a clear playbook of how to communicate to the public and understanding the various spillover effects is crucial to staying ahead of the fallout. PRINZ are delighted to be collaborating with our tertiary partner AUT to bring you a fascinating panel discussion on this important facet of communications headed by one of the most influential international thought leaders on the subject while she is visiting Aotearoa.  Join us for an insightful panel discussion with Yijing Wang Ph.D.\,  alongside senior PRINZ members Julien Leys FPRINZ and Dee Crooks\, exploring how organisations can navigate high-stakes moments\, manage public perception\, and mitigate the unexpected spillover impacts that can follow a crisis. Whether you work in comms\, leadership\, or crisis management\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. This event is free for PRINZ members and AUT Students and there will be drinks and nibbles provided.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are…Yijing Wang\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Erasmus University RotterdamYijing Wang\, Ph.D. is a strategic communication scholar specialized in the study of crisis communication and sustainability transition. She is Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She serves as Chair of the ECREA Risk and Crisis Communication Section\, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review\, and Editorial Board Member of Public Relations Review and Business Horizons. She is the Principal Investigator and Coordinator of the Horizon Europe project CUES (EUR 6.5 million\, 2024-2028)\, a Management Committee Member of the COST Action project Alert Hub (EUR 500\,000\, 2024-2028)\, and a member of the Crisis Communication Think Tank (CCTT). Yijing obtained her PhD degree in Corporate Reputation and Stakeholder Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM)\, Erasmus University Rotterdam\, ranked among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. She is the author of international publications in leading field journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics\, Journal of International Management\, Business Horizons\, Convergence\, Public Relations Review\, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management\, Journal of Communication Management\, International Journal of Communication\, and Media and Communication. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dee Crooks\, General Manager\, ProCareDee Crooks is an award-winning marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience across diverse sectors\, including health\, property\, finance\, insurance\, professional services\, and retail. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines\, including external and internal communications\, advocacy\, sustainability\, brand strategy\, and marketing. Dee‘s core specialisation and passion lie in media relations\, reputation management\, and navigating complex issues and crises with strategic precision. Before joining ProCare\, Dee served as Corporate Communications Director at the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and as Head of Communications & PR at AMP New Zealand. Her career also includes working for major financial services providers in Auckland and London\, as well as contributing her expertise to industry bodies and public relations agencies. Dee holds a Bachelor of Communications (BCS) from the Auckland University of Technology\, with a major in public relations and event management. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-southerns-spring-drinks/ LOCATION:The Church Pub\, 124 Worcester Street\, Christchurch\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Nelson-Event-banner-2.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR