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:20220402T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20220924T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20230401T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20230923T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230608T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230608T193000 DTSTAMP:20260902T012150 CREATED:20230312T211357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T023928Z UID:30007-1686245400-1686252600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Winter drinks with PRINZ CEO Susanne Martin DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/winter-drinks-with-prinz-ceo-susanne-martin/ LOCATION:The Little Fiddle\, 132 Oxford Terrace\, Christchurch\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/POSTS-PRINZ-FB-7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230531T113000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230531T133000 DTSTAMP:20260902T012150 CREATED:20230416T224453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T214358Z UID:30636-1685532600-1685539800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:2023 General Election: insights and observations from Barry Soper DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/2023-general-election-insights-and-observations-from-barry-soper/ LOCATION:FMG Stadium\, 128 Seddon Road\, Hamilton\, 3204\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Barry-Soper-August22-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230526T190000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230526T230000 DTSTAMP:20260902T012150 CREATED:20230405T024408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230521T201739Z UID:30441-1685127600-1685142000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:2023 PRINZ Awards Gala Dinner DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/2023-prinz-awards-gala-dinner/ LOCATION:The Maritime Room\, Princes Wharf\, Auckland CBD\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Gala-Dinner-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230526T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230526T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T012150 CREATED:20230420T221206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T205723Z UID:30876-1685095200-1685102400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:How ChatGPT and AI will revolutionise PR (sold out) DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/how-chatgpt-and-ai-will-revolutionise-pr/ LOCATION:Social Lounge M Social\, 196/200 Quay Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/amanda-dalbjorn-UbJMy92p8wk-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230526T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230526T093000 DTSTAMP:20260902T012150 CREATED:20230412T030219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230521T230525Z UID:30509-1685088000-1685093400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Members Breakfast with Kirsten Patterson DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/members-breakfast/ LOCATION:M Social Auckland\, 196 - 200 Quay Street\, Auckland CBD\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/KP-v2__FocusFillWzU3Niw1NzYsZmFsc2UsMF0.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230525T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230525T183000 DTSTAMP:20260902T012150 CREATED:20230413T214210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T031720Z UID:30503-1685039400-1685039400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Fellows & Life Members Dinner DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/fellows-life-members-dinner/ LOCATION:M Social Auckland\, 196 - 200 Quay Street\, Auckland CBD\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HOTC-Images.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230517T123000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230517T133000 DTSTAMP:20260902T012150 CREATED:20230417T042146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T203252Z UID:30654-1684326600-1684330200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:May Learning Lunch DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/may-learning-lunch/ LOCATION:SenateSHJ\, Level 3\, 99-105 Customhouse Quay\, Wellington\, 6011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/redd-f-5U_28ojjgms-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230515T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230518T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T012150 CREATED:20230414T024103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T004025Z UID:30595-1684143000-1684411200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy & Evaluation (sold out) DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-strategy-evaluation-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Red-line-to-target.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230503T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230503T140000 DTSTAMP:20260902T012151 CREATED:20230216T002111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T230138Z UID:29220-1683104400-1683122400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Media and presentation training\, held at TVNZ\, for Comms and PR specialists DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/in-the-hot-seat-media-and-presentation-training-for-pr-and-communications-practitioners-5/ LOCATION:TVNZ – Cnr Victoria St West\, 100 Victoria Street West\, Auckland Central\, Auckland\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/image00169.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230426T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230426T183000 DTSTAMP:20260902T012151 CREATED:20230123T205607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T232544Z UID:28734-1682526600-1682533800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Social media influencing 101 DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/social-media-influencing-101/ LOCATION:Good Neighbour\, 44 Horsham Downs Road\, Rototuna\, Hamilton\, 3210\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/maddi-bazzocco-Vbt1zTCsSNA-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230417T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230420T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T012151 CREATED:20230221T012800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T030449Z UID:29340-1681723800-1681992000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy & Evaluation (SOLD OUT) DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-strategy-evaluation/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Red-line-to-target.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230405T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230405T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T012151 CREATED:20230315T022330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T024023Z UID:30084-1680696000-1680699600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Comms in the Ukraine Crisis (MEMBERS ONLY WEBINAR) DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/comms-in-the-ukraine-crisis/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Food-parcel-volunteers-Ukraine-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230404T113000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230404T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T012151 CREATED:20230220T022452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T003417Z UID:29276-1680607800-1680613200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:How ChatGPT and AI will revolutionise PR (Members Only) DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/how-chatgpt-and-ai-will-revolutionise-pr-members-only/ LOCATION:14 Garden Place\, Hamilton Central\, Hamilton 3204\, 14 Garden Place\, Hamilton Central\, Hamilton 3204\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/amanda-dalbjorn-UbJMy92p8wk-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230404T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230404T150000 DTSTAMP:20260902T012151 CREATED:20230118T212258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T215200Z UID:28434-1680598800-1680620400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Digital PR 101 DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/digital-pr-101-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/iStock-1168910967.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230330T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230330T193000 DTSTAMP:20260902T012151 CREATED:20230313T030702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T030702Z UID:30030-1680195600-1680204600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Central Division Comms Catch-up DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-central-division-comms-catch-up-2/ LOCATION:Avida\, 132 Featherston Street\, Wellington\, 6011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Business-Facebook-Cover-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230327T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230330T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T012151 CREATED:20230126T005113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T211015Z UID:28853-1679907600-1680177600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Introduction to Public Relations DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/introduction-to-public-relations-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/headway-5QgIuuBxKwM-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230322T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230322T083000 DTSTAMP:20260902T012151 CREATED:20230123T205308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T015203Z UID:28728-1679470200-1679473800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Waikato networking breakfast DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-networking-breakfast-2/ LOCATION:Joe’s Garage\, 6 Bryce Street\, Hamilton\, 3204\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/nathan-dumlao-r-KfktlyBL0-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230321T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230321T190000 DTSTAMP:20260902T012151 CREATED:20230222T022901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T014517Z UID:29363-1679418000-1679425200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Nelson Te Tau Ihu Member Network Event DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/nelson-te-tau-ihu-member-network-event/ LOCATION:223 Hardy Street\, Nelson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/priscilla-du-preez-K8XYGbw4Ahg-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230320T123000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230320T133000 DTSTAMP:20260902T012151 CREATED:20230302T233147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T211735Z UID:29818-1679315400-1679319000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Lunch with Phil Mauger\, the Mayor of Christchurch DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/lunch-with-the-mayor/ LOCATION:Salvation Army Lounge\, 853 Colombo Street ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Phil_Mauger041.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230314T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230314T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T012151 CREATED:20230306T010423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T010551Z UID:29873-1678795200-1678798800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Accreditation in PR – What is it and am I ready? DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/accreditation-in-pr-what-is-it-and-am-i-ready-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/107_PRINZ_2021_3600px-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230310T123000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230310T133000 DTSTAMP:20260902T012151 CREATED:20230227T213507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T220356Z UID:29670-1678451400-1678455000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:TikTok Learning Lunch DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tiktok-learning-lunch/ LOCATION:Wellington City Council\, 113 The Terrace\, Wellington\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/POSTS-PRINZ-FB-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230308T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230308T160000 DTSTAMP:20260902T012151 CREATED:20230118T212542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T013418Z UID:28473-1678267800-1678291200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Issues and Crisis Management DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/issues-and-crisis-management-3/ LOCATION:Auckland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/iStock-1127397327.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230228T040000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230228T050000 DTSTAMP:20260902T012151 CREATED:20230220T205708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T212159Z UID:29301-1677556800-1677560400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Global Alliance: What do professional communicators do when the world goes crazy? DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/global-alliance-what-do-professional-communicators-do-when-the-world-goes-crazy/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/planet-earth-dawn-sunset-from-space-silhouette-planet-earth-in-rays-picture-id1343101108.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230223T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230223T190000 DTSTAMP:20260902T012151 CREATED:20230123T204714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T211345Z UID:28721-1677171600-1677178800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Working with local media: an insider’s guide DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/working-with-local-media-an-insiders-guide/ LOCATION:Wintec Te Pūkenga City Campus\, Event Room 1\, Tristram Street\, Hamilton Central\, 3200\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/waldemar-JYPDh4ter10-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230222T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230222T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T012151 CREATED:20230131T021807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T233528Z UID:28912-1677067200-1677070800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Awards Winners Share their Secrets for Success: Online Panel Session DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-awards-winners-share-their-secrets-for-success-online-panel-session/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/iStock-1279103299.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230131T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230131T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T012151 CREATED:20230124T024147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T025117Z UID:28782-1675166400-1675170000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:How to Write a PRINZ Awards Winning Entry DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/how-to-write-a-prinz-awards-winning-entry/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/A93Q0202_2019072560823539_20190725105107-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230125T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230125T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T012151 CREATED:20221205T211738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T214245Z UID:28115-1674648000-1674651600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Supreme Award Winner: Waipā District Council Webinar DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-supreme-award-winner-waipa-district-council-webinar/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Waipa-landscape.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230124T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230124T103000 DTSTAMP:20260902T012151 CREATED:20221212T023205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T223156Z UID:28195-1674552600-1674556200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Demystifying New Zealand Government Procurement with Andrew Thrift (Members Only Event) DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/demystifying-nz-government-procurement-with-andrew-thrift/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Demystifying-New-Zealand-Government-Procurement-with-Andrew-Thrift-Members-Only-Event-copy-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221208T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221208T193000 DTSTAMP:20260902T012151 CREATED:20221102T230308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T215006Z UID:27619-1670518800-1670527800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Waikato Christmas Function DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-waikato-christmas-function/ LOCATION:Mr Pickles Bar & Eatery\, 298 Victoria Street\, Hamilton Central\, Hamilton\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Screen-Shot-2022-11-03-at-11.29.53-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221206T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221206T190000 DTSTAMP:20260902T012152 CREATED:20221107T033604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221204T223120Z UID:27662-1670346000-1670353200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Say goodbye to 2022\, and hello to the new PRINZ CEO\, Susanne Martin. DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:15pm - 1:45pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewAs the media and communications landscape continues to evolve\, strategic media engagement is more important — and more complex — than ever. Whether you’re advising senior leaders\, delivering media strategies\, or supporting organisations to stay visible and credible through a mix of channels\, join us for a lively panel discussion exploring how you can level-up your expertise in creating impact through strategic media engagement. We’ll hear stellar perspectives from decades of experience across journalism\, communications and insights with Keith Lynch (editor in chief at Stuff Digital)\, Coen Lammers (communications consultant) and Ngaire Crawford (director insights and research at iSentia). PRINZ chief executive Susanne Martin will moderate the session and help to unpack themes such as building trusted and collaborative relationships with journalists\, aligning stories to communications strategy\, managing expectations around success and how data and insights are increasingly shaping our practice. This event is sponsored by iSentia\, whose generous support is providing a light lunch free to all attendees. Environment Canterbury is kindly supporting the southern PRINZ network by hosting this event at their central Christchurch office. The panel will begin at 12.30pm\, with doors open from 12.15pm and lunch available from then. We will also announce the first PRINZ Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in PR and Communications at the start of this event. This award is a cornerstone of PRINZ’s partnership with four universities and will recognise the University of Canterbury’s top final-year Media and Communication student. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to Isentia for generously supporting this event.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your panellists are:Coen LammersCoen Lammers is a former newspaper editor who created his own communication consultancy in 2016 and has been engaged by a variety of Government agencies like DPMC\, LINZ\, Natural Hazards Commission (formerly EQC) and the Ministry of Education\, national and international sporting bodies like FIFA\, OFC\, NRL and Special Olympics\, as well as large and small corporate organisations and multiple charities. He has written a few books\, has produced a footballl documentary and still freelances occasionally as a journalist at large sports events\, so he is well-tuned to the needs on both sides of the media fence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Lynch Keith Lynch is the Editor in Chief of Stuff Digital based in Christchurch\, overseeing national editorial across Stuff.co.nz and ThreeNews. He has led the newsroom since June\, 2023 and was the editorial lead in the delivery of Stuff’s ThreeNews bulletin. He was Voyager Editorial Leader of the Year in 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ngaire CrawfordAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   She has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!  URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/say-goodbye-to-2022-and-hello-to-the-new-prinz-ceo/ LOCATION:Pilkingtons Restaurant and Bar\, 41 Shortland Street Auckland CBD\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Screen-Shot-2022-11-09-at-2.50.25-PM.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR