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

Look forward to seeing you there.

Events are back! More of our members' businesses and departments are wanting to re-engage with their key stakeholders face to face. If you are responsible for organising events this year, and have been wondering how to create an event that delivers your objectives with flair, on time, on budget with minimal stress, then this one day workshop is for you.

The tournament might be over but the legacy continues for the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™. If you are interested to know how New Zealand managed a global event from a communications, media and PR perspective, especially when dealing with some curve balls along the way, come and hear from Joanne Perry, Head of Communications for New Zealand for the tournament. This is a free event for PRINZ members.

It is natural to shy away from conflict, but this is what drives the meaningful conversations that communities are craving. Join Natasha Utting (Media Manager, Waka Kotahi), Jenni Cochrane (Communications Manager, Matamata-Piako District Council) and Sarah-Lee Crellin (Associate - Communications and Engagement, Beca) as they share stories and tips on how to use good communication skills to help drive great engagement. Gain valuable insights about how to work with the media effectively to support community conversations. This is a panel event with an opportunity to get involved, share your own insights and ask the hard questions

The workplace is dead. Long live the workplace. The tectonic plates of COVID19, automation and artificial intelligence have collided and changed the workplace for good. This session looks at the emerging approaches, trends and technologies reshaping internal communication and considers future best practice as organisational landscapes reform. This is a must for practitioners wanting an update on latest research and thinking on internal communication and employee experience. This course sold out in days previously so secure your tickets early!

What does good communications advice look like when you’re at the board table? How do you decide what’s worth speaking about? What are the qualities of a good working relationship with your communications advisors?

For years, PR professionals have grappled with the challenge of securing a seat at the executive table. Many have laddered up to roles in Marketing, Human Resources executives, or even Legal heads. But with the evolving global landscape, marked by increasing complexities and the unprecedented climate crisis, CEOs are increasingly looking for adept communicators to navigate the organisation through uncertainty. The crucial question that arises is: how can you secure your seat at the table of decision-makers?

Join your PRINZ Southern colleagues at Dux Central to kick off the festive season and celebrate the end of 2023.

In our brave new world, machine and human interactions are blending, transforming organisations and creating an environment where internal communicators serve as both conduit and counsel.
This series is designed to help you understand how internal communications is an essential force as we navigate the transformation. You will discover the AI tools available, grapple with the ethical considerations, develop strategies, examine the pros and cons of AI applications in the workplace and their impact on the employee experience. An important course for all internal communicators