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:20230401T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20230923T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230831T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230831T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T052730 CREATED:20230615T202931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T024730Z UID:32652-1693503000-1693508400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Taranaki Midwinter Networking Event DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 29th July 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.45pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewLearn how to get across your message – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. Lively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). By the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: the most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid themthe different kinds of stories editors look forchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to thatcrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attentionwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media releasehow to structure\, write and format a press releasewriting compelling email subject lines and headlineshow – and when – to follow up an emailwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors needcalling editors and journalists.The course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/taranaki-midwinter-networking-event/ LOCATION:Manifold Coworking Space\, 49 Currie St.\, New Plymouth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Networking-one.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230831T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230831T090000 DTSTAMP:20260407T052730 CREATED:20230810T015914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T000308Z UID:33780-1693467000-1693472400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Partnering with Maori to get results - Breakfast Session DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 29th July 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.45pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewLearn how to get across your message – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. Lively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). By the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: the most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid themthe different kinds of stories editors look forchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to thatcrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attentionwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media releasehow to structure\, write and format a press releasewriting compelling email subject lines and headlineshow – and when – to follow up an emailwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors needcalling editors and journalists.The course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/working-with-maori-to-get-results-breakfast-session/ LOCATION:Nau Room\, Ground Floor\, Te Puni Kōkiri House\, 143 Lambton Quay\, Wellington ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Breakfast-session.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230823T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230823T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T052730 CREATED:20230607T214909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T203348Z UID:32307-1692781200-1692802800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Digital PR 101 DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 29th July 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.45pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewLearn how to get across your message – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. Lively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). By the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: the most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid themthe different kinds of stories editors look forchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to thatcrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attentionwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media releasehow to structure\, write and format a press releasewriting compelling email subject lines and headlineshow – and when – to follow up an emailwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors needcalling editors and journalists.The course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/digital-pr-101-4/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/iStock-1168910967.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230817T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230817T180000 DTSTAMP:20260407T052730 CREATED:20230615T202800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T050223Z UID:32650-1692289800-1692295200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Cyber-crime communication - insights from the front lines DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 29th July 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.45pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewLearn how to get across your message – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. Lively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). By the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: the most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid themthe different kinds of stories editors look forchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to thatcrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attentionwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media releasehow to structure\, write and format a press releasewriting compelling email subject lines and headlineshow – and when – to follow up an emailwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors needcalling editors and journalists.The course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/cyber-crime-communication-insights-from-the-front-lines/ LOCATION:DDB Offices\, Level 4\, 119 Great North Rd\,\, Auckland\, 1021\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/cybersecurity-image.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230817T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230817T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T052730 CREATED:20230613T002248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T040205Z UID:32505-1692264600-1692273600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Ethics\, Risk and Reputation in the Age of AI - SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 29th July 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.45pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewLearn how to get across your message – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. Lively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). By the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: the most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid themthe different kinds of stories editors look forchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to thatcrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attentionwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media releasehow to structure\, write and format a press releasewriting compelling email subject lines and headlineshow – and when – to follow up an emailwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors needcalling editors and journalists.The course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ethics-risk-and-reputation-in-the-age-of-ai/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ben-sweet-2LowviVHZ-E-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230811T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230811T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T052730 CREATED:20230628T231057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T223905Z UID:32875-1691773200-1691784000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Unlocking the Power of Maramataka DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 29th July 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.45pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewLearn how to get across your message – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. Lively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). By the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: the most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid themthe different kinds of stories editors look forchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to thatcrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attentionwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media releasehow to structure\, write and format a press releasewriting compelling email subject lines and headlineshow – and when – to follow up an emailwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors needcalling editors and journalists.The course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/unlocking-the-power-of-maramataka/ LOCATION:Te Whakakitenga o Waikato Chambers\, Waikato-Tainui offices at Hopuhopu Sports Park\, 451 Old Taupiri Road\,\, Ngaaruawaahia\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/shlomo-shalev-L68SOwRShLU-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230803T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230803T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T052730 CREATED:20230711T035712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T035806Z UID:33183-1691083800-1691091000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The first First Thursday DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 29th July 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.45pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewLearn how to get across your message – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. Lively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). By the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: the most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid themthe different kinds of stories editors look forchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to thatcrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attentionwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media releasehow to structure\, write and format a press releasewriting compelling email subject lines and headlineshow – and when – to follow up an emailwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors needcalling editors and journalists.The course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-first-first-thursday/ LOCATION:The Glass Goose\, 78 Federal St\,\, Auckland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/First-Thursdays-graphic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230725T171500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230725T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T052730 CREATED:20230608T022346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T214149Z UID:32350-1690305300-1690311600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Election Special at Parliament DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 29th July 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.45pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewLearn how to get across your message – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. Lively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). By the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: the most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid themthe different kinds of stories editors look forchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to thatcrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attentionwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media releasehow to structure\, write and format a press releasewriting compelling email subject lines and headlineshow – and when – to follow up an emailwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors needcalling editors and journalists.The course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-election-special-at-parliament/ LOCATION:The Grand Hall\, Parliament\, 1 Museum Street\, Wellington\, 6160\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/glen-carrie-ApHrNurIYpk-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230720T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230720T133000 DTSTAMP:20260407T052730 CREATED:20230703T020054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T223150Z UID:32894-1689854400-1689859800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:AGM 2023 DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 29th July 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.45pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewLearn how to get across your message – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. Lively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). By the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: the most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid themthe different kinds of stories editors look forchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to thatcrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attentionwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media releasehow to structure\, write and format a press releasewriting compelling email subject lines and headlineshow – and when – to follow up an emailwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors needcalling editors and journalists.The course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/agm-2023/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/AGM-PRINZ-image-e1719288150840.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230719T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230719T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T052730 CREATED:20230607T012935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T232056Z UID:32244-1689787800-1689795000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:BusinessDesk on the future of AI in journalism + meet the team DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 29th July 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.45pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewLearn how to get across your message – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. Lively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). By the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: the most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid themthe different kinds of stories editors look forchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to thatcrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attentionwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media releasehow to structure\, write and format a press releasewriting compelling email subject lines and headlineshow – and when – to follow up an emailwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors needcalling editors and journalists.The course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/businessdesk-gm-matt-martel-talks-ai-in-business-journalism-with-qa/ LOCATION:NZME’s iHeart Lounge\, 2 Graham Street\, Auckland CBD\, 2 Graham Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/POSTS-PRINZ-FB-7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230705T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230705T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T052730 CREATED:20230525T012140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T034150Z UID:31924-1688576400-1688583600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Young PR professionals Panel – What am I getting myself into? DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 29th July 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.45pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewLearn how to get across your message – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. Lively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). By the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: the most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid themthe different kinds of stories editors look forchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to thatcrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attentionwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media releasehow to structure\, write and format a press releasewriting compelling email subject lines and headlineshow – and when – to follow up an emailwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors needcalling editors and journalists.The course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/young-pr-professionals-panel-what-am-i-getting-myself-into/ LOCATION:The Front Room – Spark Corporate office\, 167 Victoria Street West\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/marvin-meyer-SYTO3xs06fU-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230626T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230629T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T052730 CREATED:20230511T033426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T022419Z UID:31449-1687771800-1688040000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy & Evaluation DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 29th July 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.45pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewLearn how to get across your message – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. Lively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). By the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: the most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid themthe different kinds of stories editors look forchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to thatcrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attentionwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media releasehow to structure\, write and format a press releasewriting compelling email subject lines and headlineshow – and when – to follow up an emailwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors needcalling editors and journalists.The course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-strategy-evaluation-3/ 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:20230623T123000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230623T140000 DTSTAMP:20260407T052730 CREATED:20230517T030849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T031754Z UID:31593-1687523400-1687528800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:How ChatGPT and AI will revolutionise PR (Sold out) DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 29th July 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.45pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewLearn how to get across your message – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. Lively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). By the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: the most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid themthe different kinds of stories editors look forchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to thatcrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attentionwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media releasehow to structure\, write and format a press releasewriting compelling email subject lines and headlineshow – and when – to follow up an emailwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors needcalling editors and journalists.The course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/how-chatgpt-and-ai-will-revolutionise-pr-online/ LOCATION:Online 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:20230615T123000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230615T133000 DTSTAMP:20260407T052730 CREATED:20230518T224930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T010749Z UID:31664-1686832200-1686835800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Plain Language Webinar – more than just words DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 29th July 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.45pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewLearn how to get across your message – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. Lively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). By the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: the most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid themthe different kinds of stories editors look forchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to thatcrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attentionwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media releasehow to structure\, write and format a press releasewriting compelling email subject lines and headlineshow – and when – to follow up an emailwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors needcalling editors and journalists.The course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/plain-language-webinar-more-than-just-words/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/sven-brandsma-C5SUkYZT7nU-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230608T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230608T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T052730 CREATED:20230312T211357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T023928Z UID:30007-1686245400-1686252600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Winter drinks with PRINZ CEO Susanne Martin DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 29th July 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.45pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewLearn how to get across your message – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. Lively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). By the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: the most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid themthe different kinds of stories editors look forchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to thatcrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attentionwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media releasehow to structure\, write and format a press releasewriting compelling email subject lines and headlineshow – and when – to follow up an emailwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors needcalling editors and journalists.The course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. 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:20260407T052730 CREATED:20230416T224453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T214358Z UID:30636-1685532600-1685539800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:2023 General Election: insights and observations from Barry Soper DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 29th July 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.45pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewLearn how to get across your message – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. Lively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). By the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: the most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid themthe different kinds of stories editors look forchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to thatcrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attentionwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media releasehow to structure\, write and format a press releasewriting compelling email subject lines and headlineshow – and when – to follow up an emailwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors needcalling editors and journalists.The course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. 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:20260407T052730 CREATED:20230405T024408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230521T201739Z UID:30441-1685127600-1685142000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:2023 PRINZ Awards Gala Dinner DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 29th July 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.45pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewLearn how to get across your message – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. Lively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). By the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: the most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid themthe different kinds of stories editors look forchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to thatcrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attentionwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media releasehow to structure\, write and format a press releasewriting compelling email subject lines and headlineshow – and when – to follow up an emailwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors needcalling editors and journalists.The course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. 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:20260407T052730 CREATED:20230420T221206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T205723Z UID:30876-1685095200-1685102400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:How ChatGPT and AI will revolutionise PR (sold out) DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 29th July 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.45pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewLearn how to get across your message – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. Lively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). By the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: the most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid themthe different kinds of stories editors look forchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to thatcrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attentionwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media releasehow to structure\, write and format a press releasewriting compelling email subject lines and headlineshow – and when – to follow up an emailwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors needcalling editors and journalists.The course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. 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:20260407T052730 CREATED:20230412T030219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230521T230525Z UID:30509-1685088000-1685093400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Members Breakfast with Kirsten Patterson DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 29th July 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.45pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewLearn how to get across your message – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. Lively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). By the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: the most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid themthe different kinds of stories editors look forchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to thatcrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attentionwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media releasehow to structure\, write and format a press releasewriting compelling email subject lines and headlineshow – and when – to follow up an emailwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors needcalling editors and journalists.The course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. 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:20260407T052730 CREATED:20230413T214210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T031720Z UID:30503-1685039400-1685039400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Fellows & Life Members Dinner DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 29th July 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.45pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewLearn how to get across your message – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. Lively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). By the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: the most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid themthe different kinds of stories editors look forchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to thatcrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attentionwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media releasehow to structure\, write and format a press releasewriting compelling email subject lines and headlineshow – and when – to follow up an emailwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors needcalling editors and journalists.The course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. 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:20260407T052730 CREATED:20230417T042146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T203252Z UID:30654-1684326600-1684330200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:May Learning Lunch DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 29th July 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.45pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewLearn how to get across your message – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. Lively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). By the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: the most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid themthe different kinds of stories editors look forchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to thatcrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attentionwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media releasehow to structure\, write and format a press releasewriting compelling email subject lines and headlineshow – and when – to follow up an emailwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors needcalling editors and journalists.The course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. 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:20260407T052730 CREATED:20230414T024103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T004025Z UID:30595-1684143000-1684411200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy & Evaluation (sold out) DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 29th July 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.45pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewLearn how to get across your message – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. Lively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). By the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: the most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid themthe different kinds of stories editors look forchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to thatcrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attentionwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media releasehow to structure\, write and format a press releasewriting compelling email subject lines and headlineshow – and when – to follow up an emailwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors needcalling editors and journalists.The course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. 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:20260407T052730 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 29th July 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.45pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewLearn how to get across your message – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. Lively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). By the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: the most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid themthe different kinds of stories editors look forchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to thatcrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attentionwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media releasehow to structure\, write and format a press releasewriting compelling email subject lines and headlineshow – and when – to follow up an emailwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors needcalling editors and journalists.The course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. 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:20260407T052730 CREATED:20230123T205607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T232544Z UID:28734-1682526600-1682533800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Social media influencing 101 DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 29th July 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.45pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewLearn how to get across your message – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. Lively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). By the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: the most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid themthe different kinds of stories editors look forchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to thatcrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attentionwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media releasehow to structure\, write and format a press releasewriting compelling email subject lines and headlineshow – and when – to follow up an emailwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors needcalling editors and journalists.The course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. 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:20260407T052730 CREATED:20230221T012800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T030449Z UID:29340-1681723800-1681992000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy & Evaluation (SOLD OUT) DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 29th July 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.45pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewLearn how to get across your message – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. Lively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). By the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: the most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid themthe different kinds of stories editors look forchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to thatcrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attentionwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media releasehow to structure\, write and format a press releasewriting compelling email subject lines and headlineshow – and when – to follow up an emailwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors needcalling editors and journalists.The course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. 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:20260407T052730 CREATED:20230315T022330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T024023Z UID:30084-1680696000-1680699600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Comms in the Ukraine Crisis (MEMBERS ONLY WEBINAR) DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 29th July 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.45pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewLearn how to get across your message – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. Lively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). By the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: the most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid themthe different kinds of stories editors look forchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to thatcrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attentionwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media releasehow to structure\, write and format a press releasewriting compelling email subject lines and headlineshow – and when – to follow up an emailwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors needcalling editors and journalists.The course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. 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:20260407T052730 CREATED:20230220T022452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T003417Z UID:29276-1680607800-1680613200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:How ChatGPT and AI will revolutionise PR (Members Only) DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 29th July 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.45pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewLearn how to get across your message – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. Lively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). By the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: the most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid themthe different kinds of stories editors look forchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to thatcrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attentionwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media releasehow to structure\, write and format a press releasewriting compelling email subject lines and headlineshow – and when – to follow up an emailwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors needcalling editors and journalists.The course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. 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:20260407T052731 CREATED:20230118T212258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T215200Z UID:28434-1680598800-1680620400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Digital PR 101 DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 29th July 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.45pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewLearn how to get across your message – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. Lively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). By the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: the most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid themthe different kinds of stories editors look forchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to thatcrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attentionwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media releasehow to structure\, write and format a press releasewriting compelling email subject lines and headlineshow – and when – to follow up an emailwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors needcalling editors and journalists.The course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. 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:20260407T052731 CREATED:20230313T030702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T030702Z UID:30030-1680195600-1680204600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Central Division Comms Catch-up DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 29th July 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.45pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewLearn how to get across your message – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. Lively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). By the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: the most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid themthe different kinds of stories editors look forchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to thatcrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attentionwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media releasehow to structure\, write and format a press releasewriting compelling email subject lines and headlineshow – and when – to follow up an emailwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors needcalling editors and journalists.The course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. 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:20260407T052731 CREATED:20230126T005113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T211015Z UID:28853-1679907600-1680177600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Introduction to Public Relations DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 29th July 2025 @ 9.30am - 12.45pm (1 x morning session) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OverviewLearn how to get across your message – and to make it stand out from the hundreds of other pitches that editors and journalists see daily. Lively and enjoyable\, this course is suited for everyone: from those new to the industry to those who’d like a refresher (highly experienced practitioners usually get just as much out of it). By the end of the training\, you’ll know all about: the most common mistakes people make when pitching – and how to avoid themthe different kinds of stories editors look forchoosing the right angle for a release – and how to connect your key message to thatcrafting an intro for a press release that will grab an editor’s attentionwhat to put in – and leave out – of a media releasehow to structure\, write and format a press releasewriting compelling email subject lines and headlineshow – and when – to follow up an emailwhat images\, contact details and other key information editors needcalling editors and journalists.The course is highly practical and interactive\, with participants able to ask questions throughout. Zoom links will go out closer to the date.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the facilitator Dan Kaufman is a former Sydney Morning Herald editor and journalist with over 30 years of experience.  After working on a variety of different magazines in the 90s\, he then joined the SMH\, where he wrote for and edited almost every feature section at one time or another\, from Travel to Health and Science.  He also launched Sydney Bar Zine\, which he ran for half a decade\, and taught journalism and media writing at UTS and The University of Sydney. He’s now the director of Media Survival (https://mediasurvival.com/)\, which runs media training\, writing\, sub-editing\, and communications skills courses. He also still writes the occasional column for the SMH. 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 END:VCALENDAR