PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand

Global Alliance Webinar - Trust in media during the Covid-19 pandemic: Implications for communication professionals
2022-02-01 21:00 - 22:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Ponsonby
Wednesday 8th October 2025 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm

OverviewConsidering building a career in public relations and communication management? Join us on 8 October at 5:30pm for Pathways to PR – an informative and inspiring panel event hosted in partnership with GRC Partners + Porter Novelli. In PR, every day is different, with endless opportunities for growth. If you’re a student, recent graduate or a young professional, taking those first steps into the workforce or navigating the career trajectory can feel daunting. That’s where PRINZ comes in, offering the support you need to enter and excel in the PR industry. This event will spotlight four young professionals from different sectors of PR, starting or shaping their inspiring career journeys in their own ways. They’ll share their experiences, insights, lessons learnt, and tips to help you explore and build your own PR pathway. 🎟️ Tickets: Free for PRINZ members / $15 for non-members💡 If you’re a student, consider our unwaged membership — 12 months of member benefits for the price of two Flat Whites! Find out more here PANELLISTSAlly Orr – Communications Manager, Air NZLincoln Tua – Public Relations Associate, GRC Partners + Porter NovelliLouis Hartley – Public and Government Affairs Advisor, BoydPRZarina Hewlett – Senior Account Executive, One Plus One Communications

Thank you to GRC Partners + Porter Novelli for generously hosting this event.

Your panellists are:Louis HartleyPublic and Government Affairs Advisor – BoydPR Louis is a Public Affairs professional with experience across Government, infrastructure, agency, and corporate sectors. Currently working with Mobil Oil New Zealand at BoydPR, he advises senior leadership on reputation, policy, and stakeholder strategy in a complex industry. His career began with Parliamentary Services and had since spanned roles at Chorus and GRC Partners + Porter Novelli, where he led integrated campaigns and media relations for a range of clients. Louis is passionate about meaningful storytelling, corporate communications, and the role public relations practitioners have in shaping the future of Aotearoa, “PR is all about people. How you connect, listen, and build strong relationships is what makes the work meaningful.”

Zarina Hewlett Senior Account Executive – One plus One Communications Zarina Hewlett joined One Plus One Communications in 2024 as a Senior Account Executive. Prior to that, she spent nearly three years at MediaWorks as a Digital Content and Podcast Producer, where she was responsible for scheduling, scripting, editing podcasts, and writing content for digital platforms. She’s drawn to PR for its variety—no two days are the same. Whether it’s building campaigns or connecting with people, she enjoys the constant challenges and the opportunity to grow her skill set. What continues to surprise her is how quickly priorities can shift and just how diverse the role can be. Outside of work, Zarina plays football, enjoys tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons, and hosts weekend radio shifts on 95bFM.

Lincoln Tua Public Relations Associate at GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Lincoln Tua joined GRC Partners + Porter Novelli fresh out of university in July 2025 as a Public Relations Associate. He graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Communications majoring in Public Relations and Accounting, with many stints in retail and customer service roles along the way. In his role, he supports the team across a range of client work, including writing, planning, media research, and intelligence gathering. Outside of work, Lincoln loves playing sports. He enjoys running out for the Mangere East Hawks whenever the team sheet allows. He also likes to think of himself as a bit of a creative, with a background in photography and videography.

Ally Orr Communication Manager at Air NZ Ally Orr is a dedicated communications professional, currently a Communications Manager at Air New Zealand, and previously spent five years at Woolworths New Zealand. Her strengths lie in protecting and promoting reputation, having delivered media and external communications strategies for high-profile business launches, financial results, and community crises. Ally loves the variety and pace that comes with working in PR and communications – no two days are ever the same.

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