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 BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20240406T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20240928T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240502T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240502T233000 DTSTAMP:20260407T102718 CREATED:20240422T234331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T012636Z UID:39378-1714671000-1714692600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland First Thursdays 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/auckland-first-thursdays-2/ LOCATION:Hotel Ponsonby\, 1 Saint Marys Road\, St Marys Bay\, Auckland 1011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/First-Thursdays-graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240422T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240423T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T102718 CREATED:20231218T025209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T013043Z UID:36556-1713778200-1713873600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Advancing Digital Strategies in the Age of AI 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/advancing-digital-strategies-in-the-age-of-ai/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Advancing-Digital-Strategy-image-option-one-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240415T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240418T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T102718 CREATED:20231218T032303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T014448Z UID:36569-1713173400-1713441600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy and 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-and-evaluation-4/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PR-Strategy-and-Evaluation-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240411T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240411T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T102718 CREATED:20231122T001658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T003945Z UID:36075-1712826000-1712840400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Media Training for PR & Communications Professionals with Mary Lambie - 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/media-training-for-pr-communications-professionals-with-mary-lambie/ 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/2023/11/image00169-1024x683-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240404T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240404T173000 DTSTAMP:20260407T102718 CREATED:20240327T211518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T211930Z UID:38850-1712251800-1712251800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:First Thursdays 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/first-thursdays/ LOCATION:Hotel Ponsonby\, 1 Saint Marys Road\, St Marys Bay\, Auckland 1011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/First-Thursdays-graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240326T121000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240326T131000 DTSTAMP:20260407T102718 CREATED:20240313T211326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T010801Z UID:38473-1711455000-1711458600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Employee Engagement 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/employment-engagement-learning-lunch/ LOCATION:1.3 Kākāriki\, Level 1 The Aurora Centre 56 – 66 The Terrace Wellington ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PRINZ-Gala-Dinner-Event-Cover-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240314T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240314T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T102718 CREATED:20231205T031234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T021815Z UID:36323-1710437400-1710444600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:How to Unleash AI in PR - A game changer event - sponsored by Robert Walters (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-to-unleash-ai-in-pr-a-game-changer-event-sponsored-by-robert-walters/ LOCATION:Robert Walters Offices Auckland\, Level 9\, PWC Tower\, 15 Customs St\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PR-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240314T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240314T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T102718 CREATED:20240214T223209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T215036Z UID:37706-1710417600-1710421200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Rewiring for Resilience 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/rewiring-for-resilience/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/PR-20.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240307T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240307T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T102718 CREATED:20240223T002025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T002214Z UID:37960-1709832600-1709838000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland First Thursdays 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/auckland-first-thursdays/ LOCATION:Hotel Ponsonby\, 1 Saint Marys Road\, St Marys Bay\, Auckland 1011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/First-Thursdays-graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240307T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240307T090000 DTSTAMP:20260407T102718 CREATED:20240214T222014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T212210Z UID:37716-1709796600-1709802000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Waikato Coffee 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/waikato-coffee-catch-up/ LOCATION:Joe’s Garage\, 6 Bryce Street\, Hamilton Central 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:20240229T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240229T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T102718 CREATED:20240124T002737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T002859Z UID:37040-1709227800-1709235000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Working Well with the News Media - Taranaki PRINZ Panel 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/working-well-with-the-news-media-taranaki-prinz-panel-event/ LOCATION:The Most FM Radio Station\, 27 Liardet St\, New Plymouth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Te-Rewa-Rewa-Bridge-New-Plymouth.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240227T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240227T113000 DTSTAMP:20260407T102718 CREATED:20240109T014521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T212334Z UID:36651-1709026200-1709033400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Demystifying Google Analytics 4 (GA4) 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/demystifying-google-analytics-4-ga4/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PR-13.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240222T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240222T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T102718 CREATED:20240124T234242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T024851Z UID:36901-1708623000-1708630200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The Future of PR - Hybrid Expert Panel 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/the-future-of-pr-hybrid-expert-panel-event/ LOCATION:ANZ 23 Albert Street\, Auckland CBD\, Auckland 1010 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/U9520-e1463029495996.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240221T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240221T180000 DTSTAMP:20260407T102718 CREATED:20240130T015908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T221347Z UID:37187-1708533000-1708538400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Rotorua PR & Communications 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/prinz-rotorua-comms-catch-up/ LOCATION:The Shine Collective 1123 Pukuatua St Rotorua ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screenshot-2024-02-21-111149.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240220T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240220T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T102718 CREATED:20240130T020123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T011210Z UID:37193-1708450200-1708455600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Tauranga PR & Communications 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/prinz-tauranga-comms-catch-up/ LOCATION:Aurecon Office\, 247 Cameron Rd\, Tauranga ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PR-18.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240219T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240222T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T102719 CREATED:20231129T010815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T010815Z UID:36253-1708335000-1708603200@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-4/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Intro-to-PR-Cover-People-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240215T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240215T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T102719 CREATED:20240126T002251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T002251Z UID:37171-1708016400-1708027200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:It's not a dirty little secret - it's Central Networking Drinks! 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/its-not-a-dirty-little-secret-its-central-networking-drinks/ LOCATION:Dirty Little Secret Rooftop Bar\, 54 Taranaki St\, Wellington ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/dirty-little-secrets.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240213T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240213T180000 DTSTAMP:20260407T102719 CREATED:20231010T223212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240211T235052Z UID:35339-1707841800-1707847200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Shotgun Blast from the Deep 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/shotgun-blast-from-the-deep/ LOCATION:NIWA\, Gate 10 Silverdale Road Hillcrest\, Parking lot 135C Silverdale Road\, Hillcrest\, Hamilton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/PRINZ-333-scaled-e1696977235394.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240201T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240201T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T102719 CREATED:20231129T001526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T232623Z UID:36234-1706779800-1706788800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Ethics\, Risk and Reputation in the Age of AI 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-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AI-Ethics-cover-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240123T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240125T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T102719 CREATED:20231120T015316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231126T235248Z UID:36043-1706002200-1706184000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PR Horizons 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/pr-horizons/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PR-Horizons-course-cover-for-PRINZ-use-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231212T160000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231212T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T102719 CREATED:20231123T210758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231123T210758Z UID:36151-1702396800-1702411200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Waikato Christmas Drinks 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/waikato-christmas-drinks/ LOCATION:Mr Pickles Bar & Eatery\, 298 Victoria Street\, Hamilton Central\, Hamilton\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Winning-in-One-FL-webinar-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231205T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231207T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T102719 CREATED:20230615T203034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T035555Z UID:32654-1701768600-1701950400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Transforming Internal Communication in the Age of AI 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/transforming-internal-communication-in-the-age-of-ai/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PRKH-Transforming-Internal-Communication-course-graphic-data-heads.jpg-Catherine-Arrow-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231130T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231130T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T102719 CREATED:20231010T012302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T032205Z UID:35264-1701365400-1701372600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Southern’s End of Year Celebration 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-southerns-end-of-year-celebration/ LOCATION:Dux Central 144 Lichfield Street\, Christchurch Central City\, Christchurch 8011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Diversity-Works-Banner-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231129T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231129T123000 DTSTAMP:20260407T102719 CREATED:20231105T231629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T235317Z UID:35867-1701259200-1701261000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Special General Meeting 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-special-general-meeting/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Special-General-Meeting-Banner-3.png LOCATION:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-special-general-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231116T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231116T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T102719 CREATED:20231030T033828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T003655Z UID:35685-1700155800-1700163000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:How to secure a PR seat at the Executive table - 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-to-secure-a-pr-seat-at-the-executive-table/ LOCATION:The Front Room\, Spark NZ\, 167 Victoria Street West ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Untitled-design-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231116T171500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231116T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T102719 CREATED:20230922T015315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T193821Z UID:34855-1700154900-1700164800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The View from the Top on Communications - 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/the-view-from-the-top-on-communications/ LOCATION:Wharewaka Function Centre\,\, Taranaki Wharf\, Wellington ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PRINZ-Wellington-Event-Banner-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231110T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231110T133000 DTSTAMP:20260407T102719 CREATED:20231016T185524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T182149Z UID:35464-1699617600-1699623000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Mission Sustainable: Paving the way for the Communications Sector 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/mission-sustainable-paving-the-way-for-the-communications-sector/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Untitled-design-2-scaled.jpg LOCATION:https://prinz.org.nz/event/mission-sustainable-paving-the-way-for-the-communications-sector/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231107T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231107T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T102719 CREATED:20230825T034258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T022432Z UID:34292-1699349400-1699358400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:IC Futures - Inside Internal Communication - 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/ic-futures-inside-internal-communication-7/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/connect-the-people-concept-crowd-of-vivid-colored-people-connected-vector-id1190206395.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231102T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231102T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T102719 CREATED:20231004T203707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T210245Z UID:35130-1698942600-1698951600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Engaging Effectively with Passionate Communities 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/engaging-effectively-with-passionate-communities/ LOCATION:Beca Hamilton Offices\, Level 2\, Garden Place\, Hamilton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Engagement-collage-002.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231027T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231027T133000 DTSTAMP:20260407T102719 CREATED:20230929T025529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T025529Z UID:35045-1698408000-1698413400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Language Matters - Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion for PR Professionals 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/language-matters-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-for-pr-professionals/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Diversity-Works-Banner-002.jpg LOCATION:https://prinz.org.nz/event/language-matters-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-for-pr-professionals/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR