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SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 5th December 2024 @ 5:00pm – 6:30pm\nOverview\nThe end of the year is within sight\, so we’re celebrating! And this month\, we’re leaning into the holiday spirit and encouraging any and all festive wear. \nAs usual\, this will be a nice chance to catch up with comms and PR colleagues\, network\, download and relax with a wine! \nIt’s free to attend\, Picnicka will put on two bowls of fries but you will need to pay for your own drink. \nLook forward to seeing you there with Santa hats on!
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-4/
LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241205T133000
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SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission Webinar Series: Mango Communications
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 5th December 2024 @ 12pm-1:30pm\n					\nOverview\nIn the fourth segment of our PRINZ Gold Award webinar series\, we hear from Mango Communications on their Gold award-winning campaign “Correct the Internet”. \nAt the 2024 PRINZ Awards Gala Dinner\, Mango was recognised for their excellence in Public Relations and Communications in the Best Use of Media Relations category and of course our 2024 Supreme Winner. In this webinar\, they will share valuable insights about their campaign and how they went about the submission process to make sure their hard work and outreach was recognised. This series is free of charge for members and will be held online from 12pm to 1.30pm on the 5th of December. \nReserve your ticket below! \nThis is the third installment of our 5 part Webinar Series \n13th November: Development West Coast \n21st November: Palmerston North City Council \n28th November: Great Scott \n5th December: Mango Communications \n12th December: Acumen \nYour presenter is:\nClaudia Macdonald\nClaudia started in public relations when fax machines were still a thing\, after a brief stint as a journalist. In 1995 she joined creative brand agency DDB Aotearoa to start its public relations offering\, which became Mango Communications in 2000. She stepped down as Managing Director of Mango in 2023\, becoming Executive Director with a focus on corporate communications\, DEI and people.  Claudia was a PRINZ Board member for five years\, until July this year.  Mango has won multiple PRINZ Awards in its history\, most recently the 2024 Supreme Award for Correct the Internet.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-a-gold-award-winning-submission-webinar-series-mango-communications/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241203T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241203T190000
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SUMMARY:Wellington Christmas Connector
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 3rd December 2024 @ 5:00pm – 7:00pm\n					\nOverview\nJoin the PRINZ Central Committee for a drink to round out the year and look ahead to 2025\, the year to thrive!  \n2024 has been tough\, but as our first event of the year showed\, social resilience is a real thing. So come and connect with fellow comms colleagues\, make some new connections and maybe some exciting plans for the year to come. We’ll also have an update on what’s happening in Wellington for PRINZ with some exciting opportunities coming up.  \nDrop in when you can\, anytime between 5pm and 7pm. \nHope to see you there – members and non-members alike. All are welcome.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/wellington-christmas-connector/
LOCATION:Foxglove\, 33 Queens Wharf\, Wellington\, 6011\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241129T083000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241129T103000
DTSTAMP:20260418T232111
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Mastering Tough Conversations and Effective Feedback
DESCRIPTION:Friday 29th November 2024 – 8:30am-10:30am\n					\nOverview \nHuman Focus Consulting: Introduction to Mastering Tough Conversations and Effective Feedback \nIn this immersive workshop for leaders and professionals\, we’ll dive into the essentials of having tough conversations and providing effective feedback. Learn why these skills matter\, common challenges\, and practical techniques to improve your communication and leadership skills and foster positive relationships. On either side of this one-hour workshop\, there will be an opportunity to mingle\, have a tea/coffee and ask some post-session questions.  \nKey Learning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the importance of tough conversations and effective feedback in professional settings.\nIdentify common challenges and barriers in having tough conversations.\nLearn a simple framework and practical techniques for delivering feedback that is clear\, specific\, and actionable.\nPractice giving and receiving feedback\nCreate a plan for incorporating these skills into your daily work and interactions.\n\nWorkshop Modules: \nWelcome and Overview \n\nIntroduction to the workshop and facilitator\n\nTough Conversations: Why We Don’t Like Them and Why They Matter \n\nExploring common fears and anxieties associated with tough conversations\nUnderstanding the benefits of having difficult conversations\n\nWhat is Effective Feedback and Why Is It Important? \n\nDefining effective feedback and its characteristics\nThe role of feedback in personal and professional development\nThe impact of feedback on team performance and organisational success\n\nThree Types of Feedback \nThe Effective Feedback Model/Tool \n\nIntroducing a structured approach to delivering feedback\n\nActivity: Giving Feedback to a Team Member/Client \n\nA brief role-playing scenario to practice delivering feedback in different contexts\n\nMoving Forward: Planning How to Incorporate Learnings \n\nDeveloping a personal action plan to apply the workshop content\nDiscussion of key takeaways and challenges / thoughts / questions\nWrap Up and Close\n\n Please note that participants should come prepared with a notebook and pen to take notes with. \nYour presenter is..\nFrances Bearne\, Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting  \nFrances has built a career based on her passion for building high-performing\, constructive\, diverse\, and inclusive cultures through the coaching and development of people. \nWith over 20 years’ experience working in house at some of NZ’s leading organisations including Freightways\, Fisher and Paykel Healthcare and the Financial Markets Authority\, then as Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting – Frances has transformed numerous organisations’ leadership teams and people programmes across a range of industries\, including freight and logistics\, engineering\, finance\, government\, professional services\, technology and research and development. \n  \n													\n																										 \nFrances applies a fresh and human approach towards coaching. She thrives on creating value for businesses and people through a transparent\, honest\, and values-led approach. Her down-to-earth\, authentic\, and empathetic style means she also has the unique ability to connect and influence across all levels of a company – from CEOs and senior leaders through to all other roles. \nFrances is an internationally certified coach (International Coaching Community – ICC)\, an ICC trained Team coach\, conflict management coach (Australian and New Zealand Resolution Institute) and is accredited in Hogan Assessment Systems and other psychometric and people tools. \nUsing her in-depth experience and coaching expertise\, Frances’ coaching focus is on working with clients and teams in a trusting and confidential environment\, helping them become the best leaders and teams they can be\, inside and outside of work. Working with high potential and emerging leaders through to senior leaders\, CEOs\, and business owners\, she is a specialist in executive coaching\, leadership development\, high performance team coaching\, talent management and career coaching\, focusing on helping leaders\, teams and individuals find and clarify their purpose and make long-lasting change. \nLinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Website | \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/introduction-to-mastering-tough-conversations-and-effective-feedback/
LOCATION:Pead\, Imperial Building\, Level 2\, 44 Queen Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Celebrate the Season with PRINZ Southern
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 28th November 2024 @ 5:30pm – 7:30pm\nOverview\nIt’s time to send off 2024 in style! Join your PRINZ Southern colleagues at No4 Bar & Restaurant to kick off the festive season. \nGet ready to sleigh the night away with delicious nibbles and drinks – a well-deserved treat after a busy year! It’s also a great opportunity to mingle with fellow practitioners and celebrate your hard work and successes. \nRegister now to secure your spot and make this celebration one to remember. We can’t wait to catch up with you all and toast to a great year. \nThis event is proudly hosted by the PRINZ Southern Division Committee. Your ticket cost will go toward some delicious food\, so make sure to advise of any dietary requirements when booking your ticket. Please note: The event will have a cash bar. \nNote: Our event will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Street parking is available. 
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/celebrate-the-season-with-prinz-southern/
LOCATION:No. 4 Bar and Restaurant\, 4 Mansfield Avenue\, St Albans\, Christchurch\, 8014\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241128T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241128T190000
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SUMMARY:Auckland Last Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 28th November 2024 @ 5:30pm – 7pm\nOverview\nYou may have noticed we haven’t been advertising a First Thursday for November. Well\, that’s because we thought we’d hold off until the end of the month to give what will be the last PRINZ Auckland social get-together of the year more of a festive flavour … and call it Christmas Drinks! \nCome join us for drink with the best view in town – please RSVP so we can ensure we’ve enough space!
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-thursdays-6/
LOCATION:Queens Rooftop\, Level 21/1 Queen Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241128T183000
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SUMMARY:Waikato Christmas Catch up
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 28th November 2024 @ 4:30pm – 6:30pm\nOverview\nLet’s get together for a drink to celebrate the end of 2024 and the beginning of the holiday season. Come and kōrero with comms friends old and new\, enjoy a beverage\, and network with your fellow local PR peeps. \nWe’ll gather at MADE\, the gorgeous new retail and hospitality space in the heart of Hamilton East\, at Hāpi bar inside the MADE Mess Hall. Hāpi has a great selection of local craft beers\, artisanal spirits and handcrafted cocktails to enjoy. Purchase your own drink or grab a tasty bite to eat at one of the many eateries at MADE. We look forward to seeing you there for this fun\, informal end-of-year – all welcome. This is a free event open to PRINZ members\, students and any local communications professionals who are interested in PRINZ.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-christmas-catch-up/
LOCATION:Hāpi Bar\, 401 Grey Street\, Hamilton\, Hamilton East\, New Zealand
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241128T133000
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SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission Webinar Series: Great Scott
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 28th November 2024 @ 12pm – 1:30pm\n					\nOverview\nIn the third segment of our PRINZ Gold Award webinar series\, we hear from Great Scott on their Gold award-winning campaign “Huihui Mai: Bringing Waitaha together to plan our future”. \nAt the 2024 PRINZ Awards Gala Dinner\, Great Scott was recognised for their excellence in Public Relations and Communications in the Community Relations & Engagement category. In this webinar\, they will share valuable insights about their campaign and how they went about the submission process to make sure their hard work and outreach was recognised. This series is free of charge for members and will be held online from 12pm to 1.30pm on the 28th of November. \nReserve your ticket below! \nThis is the third installment of our 5 part Webinar Series \n13th November: Development West Coast \n21st November: Palmerston North City Council \n28th November: Great Scott \n5th December: Mango Communications \n12th December: Acumen \nYour presenters are:\nDonovan Ryan\nDonovan has come to communications via a circuitous route – he has degrees in economics and social science and holds a Master of Public Health. He brings considerable political and policy experience alongside his nearly 20 years in communications. Prior to founding Great Scott with his business partner Jo Scott in 2013\, Donovan worked in parliament\, championed trades training and worked for Christchurch City Council and Te Whatu Ora.  \n																										 \n \nAsh Muir\nAsh is an experienced communicator with a breadth of experience in government\, media and change communications. She is a strategic thinker who loves helping clients deliver complex projects. Prior to joining Great Scott\, Ash worked in and around the Beehive\, for the Australian High Commission in Wellington\, the 2020 referendums public information project and for Te Pūkenga\, set up as part of the Reform of Vocational Education.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-a-gold-award-winning-submission-webinar-series-great-scott/
LOCATION:Online
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241121T133000
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SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission Webinar Series: Palmerston North City Council
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 21st November 2024 @ 12pm-1:30pm\nOverview\nIn the second segment of our PRINZ Gold Award webinar series\, we hear from Palmerston North City Council on their Gold award-winning campaign “Paving a new path for Palmy’s most dangerous street”. \nAt the 2024 PRINZ Awards Gala Dinner\, Palmerston North City Council was recognised for their excellence in Public Relations and Communications in the Community Relations & Engagement category. In this webinar\, they will share valuable insights about their campaign and how they went about the submission process to make sure their hard work and outreach was recognised. This series is free of charge for members and will be held online from 12pm to 1.30pm on the 21st of November. \nReserve your ticket below! \nThis is the second instalment of our 5 part Webinar Series \n13th November: Development West Coast \n21st November: Palmerston North City Council \n28th November: Great Scott \n5th December: Mango Communications \n12th December: Acumen \nYour presenters are:\nSam Kilmister\nSam Kilmister is the communications and engagement lead for the infrastructure unit at Palmerston North City Council. His background in journalism has been invaluable in his role at the council\, particularly in managing the Featherston Street safety improvement project over the past two years. \n \nMichael Bridge\nMichael Bridge is the active transport manager at Palmerston North City Council. Michael is from Australia and has a history of leading cycling\, walking\, public transport and micro-mobility infrastructure and behaviour change programmes.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-a-gold-award-winning-submission-webinar-series-palmerston-north-city-council/
LOCATION:Online
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241113T133000
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SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission: Development West Coast
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 13th November 2024 – 12pm-1:30pm\n					\nOverview\nIn the first segment of our PRINZ Gold Award webinar series\, we hear from Development West Coast on their Gold award-winning campaign “West Coast Wikipedian At Large”. \nAt the 2024 PRINZ Awards Gala Dinner\, Development West Coast was recognised for their excellence in Public Relations and Communications in the Most Innovative Campaign category. In this webinar\, they will share valuable insights about their campaign and how they went about the submission process to make sure their hard work and outreach was recognised. This series is free of charge for members and will be held online from 12pm to 1.30pm on the 13th of November. \nReserve your ticket below! \n  \nThis is the first instalment of our 5 part Webinar Series \n13th November: Development West Coast \n21st November: Palmerston North City Council \n28th November: Great Scott \n5th December: Mango Communications \n12th December: Acumen \nYour presenter is:\nAaron Rees\nAaron is the Marketing and Communications Manager for Development West Coast – a charitable trust tasked with promoting sustainable employment opportunities; and generating sustainable economic benefits for the West Coast region. \nAaron grew up on the West Coast and has an academic background in Development Studies. While running a start-up business in India he discovered the power and importance of communications\, and forming good media relations. \nMoving back to the West Coast after 20 years\, Aaron has a passion for showcasing the region as a great place to work\, live and play. \n \n																										 \nDr Mike Dickison\nMike Dickison (www.rove.wiki) is a freelance Wikipedia consultant. He did his PhD at Duke on the evolution of flightless birds and was a museum curator in Whanganui before becoming a roving Wikipedia ambassador – a Wikipedian at Large\, funded by the US-based Wikimedia Foundation – over 2018–2019. Since then he’s worked with Development West Coast\, the University of Otago\, New Zealand Opera\, and five National Science Challenges to improve the visibility of people\, places\, and things on Wikipedia. After living in Hokitika for three years he is now based in Christchurch\, and has just finished a six-month stint as Aotearoa Wikipedian at Large.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-a-gold-award-winning-submission-development-west-coast/
LOCATION:Online
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241107T190000
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SUMMARY:Your Comms Career Path and How to Stand Out Within It
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 7th November 2024 – 5:30pm-7pm\nOverview\nAre you a recent graduate with a degree in Communications or Journalism? Or maybe you’re a junior practitioner looking for that next step in your career? \nThis is your chance to gain valuable insights from industry leaders who have carved out successful careers in the communications field. \nJoin our panel discussion featuring Scott Sinclair\, Senior Manager of Communications and Stakeholder Engagement at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand; Kelly Hawkins\, Engagement Communications Lead at 2degrees; Lucy Fox\, Principal of Sherson Willis. Moderated by Kate Williams of Momentum Consulting\, this event will explore the career paths in communications\, the skills you need to stand out\, and how to navigate your way to success in this ever evolving field. \nThis event is free for those with waged/unwaged memberships. If you are not a PRINZ member\, join or renew now to unlock the free member rate for this event. \nThank you to Momentum Consulting for generously hosting this event. \n \nYour panellists are:\nKelly Hawkins\, Engagement Communications Lead at 2degrees\nKelly is a senior communications specialist who has spent a large part of her career working in the field of internal communications across a wide range of industries and sectors in New Zealand\, Japan and Australia. Tertiary qualified in International Communication\, she spent her early years working in the field of cross-cultural communications as well as external media relations in both the government and private sector\, before finding her happy place and specialising in internal communications and organisational change. Employee engagement is always at the centre of her thinking\, and she often refers to internal communications as the heartbeat of an organisation. \nShe has a particular interest in providing Executive counsel and advice on engagement and strategy implementation\, as well as supporting companies through high risk/high impact issues and crisis management. \nAnd speaking of issues and crisis management – a fun fact: she was nicknamed the Covid Futurist during her time at the law firm Russell McVeagh\, for her role in communicating and preparing the firm through the very early days of the pandemic long before Covid had even made its way to New Zealand! \n \nScott Sinclair\, Senior Manager of Communications and Stakeholder Engagement at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand\nScott is the Senior Manager\, Communications & Stakeholder Engagement at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand and leads the Government Relations\, External Communications\, and Corporate\, Industry and International relations teams. Scott previously worked at the Commerce Commission on standing up communications and engagement for the grocery regulatory regime and was Strategic Communications Manager at the Department for the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s COVID-19 unit\, who were responsible for all-of-government COVID-19 communications and the Unite Against COVID-19 channels. Prior to moving back to New Zealand in 2020\, Scott worked in the United Kingdom as Head of Policy & Public Affairs for the charity Marie Curie. \n \nLucy Fox\, Principal of Sherson Willis\nLucy has spent the last ten years in agency\, honing her client-service skills and supporting teams to deliver strategic\, insight-led communications projects across a range of verticals. Her previous roles have been leadership focussed\, spanning corporate and consumer\, where she has leveraged industry and media connections to foster engagement and drive results. \nA natural storyteller\, Lucy is focussed on understanding business objectives and desired outcomes\, ensuring bespoke\, values-centric solutions are delivered to stakeholders. She is responsible for supporting Sherson Willis’ group of specialist consultants to craft tailored communications plans that hit the mark for corporate leaders\, and is dedicated to nurturing client relationships. \n \nKatherine Forbes\, Head of Public Affairs at Auckland Council
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/your-comms-career-path-and-how-to-stand-out-within-it/
LOCATION:Momentum Consulting Offices\, Shed 20\, Princes Warf\, Quay Street\, Auckland\, 1010
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SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 7th November 2024 @ 5:00pm – 6:30pm\nOverview\nCalling all Tauranga-based PRs – what better way to celebrate nearing the end of the week than to catch up with your peers informally over a drink at Picnicka. \nThis will be a nice chance to catch up\, network\, download with other comms colleagues and relax with a wine! \nIt’s free to attend\, Picnicka will put on two bowls of fries but you will need to pay for your own drink – please also RSVP so we can have an idea of numbers. \nLook forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-3/
LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241104T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241107T120000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Public Relations
DESCRIPTION:4th – 7th November @ 9:30am-12:00pm\, 4 morning sessions\nOverview\nNew to public relations and ready to build your future career? Then this course is for you. \nSpecially designed for new or recent entrants\, the four online sessions cover the fundamentals\, the expectations\, the tools\, the settings – and\, most important of all – the ethics of practice. We also look to the future to help you stay informed (and able to dazzle your colleagues with insights when you get back to the office). \nYou will cover: \n\nWhat is public relations and what constitutes ethical practice?\nInside or out? External and internal communications – the differences\, expectations and experiences\nSpot the difference – discover the worlds of corporate communication\, digital advocacy\, marketing communication\, change communication\, public sector\, community engagement and more\nCreativity meets complexity – a look at the hard stuff including crisis communication\, reputation management\, risks and issues\nBeginner’s guide to building a PR tech stack\nSmart skills – short\, sharp sessions serving a smorgasbord of basic skills. Covers written\, visual\, digital and oral communication\, planning\, research\, measurement and evaluation and is filled with hands-on moments to allow you to experiment and explore\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nGreater understanding of the fundamentals of public relations practice\nIntroduction to communication skills and competences\nKnowledge and understanding of ethical public relations practice\n\nThis course is aligned with the Global Capability Framework for public relations and communication\, with a focus on the following communication and organisational capabilities: \n\nTo facilitate relationships and build trust with internal and external stakeholders and communities\nTo build and enhance organisational reputation\nTo align communication strategies with organisational purpose and values\nTo identify and address communication problems proactively\nTo conduct formative and evaluative research to underpin communication strategies and tactics\nTo communicate effectively across a full range of platforms and technologies.\n\nGST included and Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Pease do check your spam box.  \nYour presenter is..\nCatherine Arrow is founder and Executive Director of PR Knowledge Hub Ltd\, a learning and training centre of excellence dedicated to the development of leadership\, public relations and communication capabilities. \nA pioneer in digital communications since the web’s inception\, Catherine helps public and private sector organisations navigate the digital environment\, build essential relationships and maintain their licence to operate. Over the last decade\, a key focus has been exploring and communicating the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on public relations and society\, providing critical training and guidance worldwide. \nCatherine is a Life member and Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations\, an Accredited Fellow of the ASEAN PR Network\, and a Founding Chartered Public Relations Practitioner.\nShe is a Member of the Commission on Public Relations Education and a Member of the Institute of Directors. Her contributions to the public relations profession include her eight-year tenure as board member and Secretary of the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management and she is an active member of the International Advisory Board for FERPI. \nBeyond her education and consultancy work\, Catherine is a respected writer and speaker on the societal impacts of public relations. Her career has spanned the Northern and Southern Hemispheres\, and she is a recipient of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand President’s Award for exemplary contribution to the profession.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/introduction-to-public-relations-5/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241031T163000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241031T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T232111
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SUMMARY:Christchurch Event: Insights from Industry Leaders on Communications in 2024 and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 4:30pm-6:00pm\nOverview\nJoin us for an exclusive event to hear from three senior and accomplished communications leaders based in Ōtautahi Christchurch\, who’ll share their thoughts and insights on the evolving nature of our profession and what lay ahead beyond 2024. \nOur panel includes Melanie Carpinter (General Manager Communications\, Department of Internal Affairs)\, Jackie Curtis (PRINZ Fellow and Managing Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting) and Phil de Joux (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\, Lyttelton Port Company)\, who are looking forward to discussing a range of topics and answering your questions. \nWe know the role of communications is constantly changing\, shaped by technology\, heightened expectations from stakeholders and a growing range of disciplines expected of practitioners. Our panel will explore what it takes to build and maintain a modern communications function\, what critical new skills are needed to thrive now and in the coming years\, the role of strategy and influencing in our work\, and how their experiences are shaping their responses to challenges and opportunities such as AI. \nWe’ll be at No. 4 in Merivale and provide some nibbles to enjoy. Please note the event will have a cash bar. \nDon’t miss this excellent opportunity to hear from leading experts\, ask your own questions and network with colleagues in Ōtautahi Christchurch. \nNote: Our panel will start at 4.45pm and will be held in the Library\, which is located behind the bar at No. 4. Please advise of any dietaries when booking your ticket. Street parking is available\, please allow time to find a park.  \nYour panellists are:\nMelanie Carpinter \nMel (Ngāi Tahu – Ngāti Irakehu) is the General Manager Communications for the Department of Internal Affairs. \nMel started out by studying communications and journalism at the University of Canterbury\, and since then has held various communications and engagement roles in the private\, public and iwi sectors\, in New Zealand and overseas. \n \nJackie Curtis\nJackie is APR accredited\, a Fellow of PRINZ and Chair of the PRINZ College of Fellows. She is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting and has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, Jackie has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and both in house and consultancy side. \nShe has experience working on some of the most high profile communication challenges. Jackie’s current client list includes\, among others\, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu\, Citycare\, ACE Aotearoa and Central Plains Water. Jackie is also a member of the Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (Family Planning) Board. \n \nPhil de Joux\nPhil joined LPC in November 2018. Phil manages Bulk Cargo\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Communications\, and Environment and Planning\, Sustainability. \nHe has worked in central government and in the private sector\, in both corporate affairs and commercial roles. Phil worked previously as the General Manager for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and for Air New Zealand as Head of Government and Industry Affairs\, and managed long-haul market expansion in their Networks team. He also worked in Parliament in various roles\, including as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister. Phil has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science from the University of Canterbury.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/insights-from-industry-leaders-on-communications-in-2024-and-beyond/
LOCATION:No. 4 Bar and Restaurant\, 4 Mansfield Avenue\, St Albans\, Christchurch\, 8014\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241031T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241031T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T232111
CREATED:20240906T025334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240908T213651Z
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SUMMARY:Fellows & Life Member Webinar: Down the Rabbit Hole - What is Misinformation and how to Tackle It
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31st October\, 1:00pm-2:00pm\nOverview\nThe webinar will focus on challenges to the integrity of our information ecosystem – if we can no longer trust the veracity of information\, what can we trust? Dr. Andrew Chen will discuss a case study\, the characteristics of misinformation and why it spreads\, and some simple concepts that can help us collectively identify and resist misinformation. \nThis webinar is free to attend and is exclusive to Fellows and Life Members.  \nYour presenter is..\nDr. Andrew Chen\, Adjunct Senior Research Fellow with Koi Tū: The Centre for Informed Futures at Waipapa Taumata Rau: The University of Auckland. \n \nAndrew has a background in computer engineering and AI. His academic work has focused on technology ethics\, particularly use in the public sector. He has worked on digital contact tracing through the COVID-19 pandemic\, facial recognition use by NZ Police\, issues of social cohesion and societal resilience\, and understanding the implementation of the Algorithm Charter.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/down-the-rabbit-hole-what-is-misinformation-and-how-to-tackle-it/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241023T133000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241023T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T232111
CREATED:20240830T042523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T021711Z
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SUMMARY:Nelson Event - Rethinking Reputation
DESCRIPTION:23rd October 2024\, 1:30pm-4:00pm\n					\nOverview\nRethinking Reputation is a dynamic\, in-person session crafted specifically for senior leaders in public relations\, communication\, business and the public sector. This course addresses the complex challenges posed by artificial intelligence\, the changing fabric of our social norms and the growing risks of misinformation\, disinformation\, and malinformation. Participants will engage in thought-provoking discussions\, exploring not only how to safeguard their organisation’s reputation but also how to effectively manage relationships in this new era. During the interactive session you’ll gain practical strategies to anticipate and mitigate reputational risks\, ensuring your organisation remains resilient and trusted in a rapidly shifting world. This is an invaluable opportunity to connect with peers\, share insights\, and develop robust plans to protect your organisation’s most critical asset — its reputation. \nLearning Outcomes:\n• Understand the impact of AI on reputation management• Identify and mitigate risks related to misinformation• Explore shifting social cohesion and its effect on public perception• Develop strategies to protect and enhance organisational reputation amidst emerging threats \nBoth sessions are aligned with the Global Capability Framework with particular emphasis on the following: \n• To provide valued counsel and be a trusted advisor• To facilitate relationships and build trust with internal and external stakeholders and communities• To offer organisational leadership• To work within an ethical framework on behalf of the organisation\, in line with professional and societal expectations• To develop self and others\, including continuing professional learning• To build and enhance organisational reputation• To provide contextual intelligence. \n  \n  \nYour presenter is..\nCatherine Arrow is founder and Executive Director of PR Knowledge Hub Ltd\, a learning and training centre of excellence dedicated to the development of leadership\, public relations and communication capabilities.A pioneer in digital communications since the web’s inception\, Catherine helps public and private sector organisations navigate the digital environment\, buildessential relationships and maintain their licence to operate. Over the last decade\, a key focus has been exploring and communicating the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on public relations and society\, providing critical training and guidance worldwide. \nCatherine is a Life member and Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations\, an Accredited Fellow of the ASEAN PR Network\, and a Founding Chartered Public Relations Practitioner.She is a Member of the Commission on Public Relations Education and a Member of the Institute of Directors. Her contributions to the public relations profession include her eight-year tenure as board member and Secretary of the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management and she is an active member of the International Advisory Board for FERPI. \nBeyond her education and consultancy work\, Catherine is a respected writer and speaker on the societal impacts of public relations. Her career has spanned the Northern and Southern Hemispheres\, and she is a recipient of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand President’s Award for exemplary contribution to the profession. \n																										 \nThis event is proudly sponsored by WPR\, the award-winning public relations and marketing consultancy based in Nelson. 
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/nelson-event-rethinking-reputation/
LOCATION:Nelson Classic Car Museum\, 1 Cadillac Way\, Nelson\, 7011\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241023T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241023T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T232111
CREATED:20240830T041321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T021644Z
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SUMMARY:Nelson Event - AI in PR: From Next to Now
DESCRIPTION:23rd October 2024\, 9:30am-12:30pm\n					\nOverview\nAI in PR — From Next to Now is an immersive in-person session designed to guide practitioners through the practical integration of artificial intelligence into public relations and leadership communication. This course examines how AI is transforming every aspect of our work\, from consultation and engagement to measurement and evaluation\, risk and issues management to crisis preparedness — and beyond. \nParticipants will engage in hands-on experiments that demonstrate AI in action\, exploring both the opportunities and challenges AI presents in shaping modern communication strategies. Ethical considerations will be a central theme\, ensuring you can harness AI’s power responsibly. By the end of the session you’ll have a clear vision of what’s now and next in AI plus you’ll have the chance to connect with peers\, share insights\, and build a network of forward-thinking professionals dedicated to leading the future. \nLearning Outcomes:\n• Understand artificial intelligence in everyday practice• Experiment with AI tools in practical PR contexts.• Identify ethical challenges and strategies for responsible AI use• Develop actionable plans for integrating AI into PR practice while maintaining professionalstandards. \nYour presenter is..\nCatherine Arrow is founder and Executive Director of PR Knowledge Hub Ltd\, a learning and training centre of excellence dedicated to the development of leadership\, public relations and communication capabilities.A pioneer in digital communications since the web’s inception\, Catherine helps public and private sector organisations navigate the digital environment\, buildessential relationships and maintain their licence to operate. Over the last decade\, a key focus has been exploring and communicating the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on public relations and society\, providing critical training and guidance worldwide. \nCatherine is a Life member and Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations\, an Accredited Fellow of the ASEAN PR Network\, and a Founding Chartered Public Relations Practitioner.She is a Member of the Commission on Public Relations Education and a Member of the Institute of Directors. Her contributions to the public relations profession include her eight-year tenure as board member and Secretary of the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management and she is an active member of the International Advisory Board for FERPI. \nBeyond her education and consultancy work\, Catherine is a respected writer and speaker on the societal impacts of public relations. Her career has spanned the Northern and Southern Hemispheres\, and she is a recipient of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand President’s Award for exemplary contribution to the profession. \n																										 \nThis event is proudly sponsored by WPR\, the award-winning public relations and Marketing consultancy based in Nelson. 
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/nelson-event-ai-in-pr-from-next-to-now/
LOCATION:Nelson Classic Car Museum\, 1 Cadillac Way\, Nelson\, 7011\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241022T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241022T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T232111
CREATED:20240611T033914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T033914Z
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SUMMARY:Leveraging GA4 for PR Success: Crafting Custom PR Dashboards with Looker Studio
DESCRIPTION:October 22nd @ 9.30am – 12.30pm\nOverview\nThis 3-hour hands-on online workshop is a must-attend for any PR and Communications professional eager to step up their data game\, showcasing the impact of their work through the power of custom dashboards. \nWhether you’re looking to impress clients\, justify budgets\, or simply tell the story of your brand’s PR journey more effectively\, this session will provide you with the skills and tools you need. \nWe’ll cover briefly the fundamentals of Google Analytics 4 (GA4) – set up and metrics – and then deep dive into the practical application of Looker Studio\, Google’s free data visualisation tool\, leveraging Google Analytics 4 (GA4) data to its fullest. Our goal is to ensure you leave not just with theoretical knowledge but with a functional\, custom dashboard that elevates your PR reporting. \nParticipants will apply learned concepts to start building their own Looker Studio dashboard\, with real-time guidance and feedback. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nThe essentials of GA4 data relevant to PR and Communications\, distilled to save you time and focus on what matters\n\n\nTracking and measuring website traffic\, user behaviour and conversions\nThe ability to translate GA4 data into meaningful stories that resonate with clients and stakeholders\, proving the ROI of your PR campaigns\n\n\nStep-by-step guidance on setting up a custom Looker Studio dashboard that you can continue to refine and use\, ensuring your future reports are not just informed by data but are also visually engaging and persuasive.\n\nYour presenter is..\nHariet Waffenschmidt is an experienced digital marketer with over 15 years’ experience in the performance marketing space working with public\, private and not for profit organisations both nationally and internationally\, annually managing a seven-figure media spend. \nBefore starting her consultancy Digital Blueprint in 2019\, she worked as in-house digital marketer at the University of Waikato for over a decade where she was instrumental at bringing the digital marketing function in-house. \nBeyond her consultancy\, she is the digital partner of award-winning PR agency HMC and a mentor with the Regional Business Network.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/leveraging-ga4-for-pr-success-crafting-custom-pr-dashboards-with-looker-studio/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241015T164500
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241015T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T232111
CREATED:20240909T232325Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Auckland Event: Meet the New Business News Makers - A presentation\, panel discussion and networking event
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 15th October 2024 @ 4:45pm – 7pm\nOverview\nIf there’s been one constant over the rapidly changing media landscape in Aotearoa these last few years\, it’s been the rise of dedicated business media. In partnership with Network Communication and Lion\, PRINZ presents a unique opportunity to meet\, hear from and quiz the new leaders in focused business news content. \nThis is a catered event with drinks and finger food provided. \nYour speakers are\nHamish McNicol\, Co-editor at NBR \nHamish returned to the NBR in September 2020\, having spent the previous three years in London. There\, he became corporate counsel editor at leading legal industry publication\, Legal Business\, covering in-house\, private practice and legal technology and innovation. Hamish was awarded EY Young Journalist of the Year while at NBR in 2016\, and has also worked at Stuff\, the Dominion Post and Forbes Indonesia.\nHe was appointed co-editor of NBR in mid-2022. \n \nVictoria Young\, Editor at BusinessDesk \nWith a professional career spanning New Zealand\, Singapore and London\, Victoria Young has been with BusinessDesk since 2019\, initially as a senior reporter before taking on the role of investigations editor in 2022\, then editor in 2024. She has been instrumental in growing BusinessDesk as a premium business news brand.\nVictoria holds law and arts degrees from Victoria University in Wellington\, and was the 2023 recipient of a Brian Gaynor initiative grant.\nShe is the co-founder of Kaimac\, a professional network for Kiwi Asians in media and communications. \n \nNona Pelletier\, Senior business news reporter at RNZ National \nNona Pelletier is an Auckland-based senior business news reporter for RNZ National\, covering a wide of topics\, including markets\, economics\, energy\, trade and technology. She is a regular commentator on Checkpoint – RNZ’s drivetime news programme. \nNona was recently named technology reporter of the year by the Tech Users Association of NZ (Tuanz).
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/meet-the-new-business-news-makers-a-presentation-panel-discussion-and-networking-event/
LOCATION:Lion NZ\, Level 1\, 136 Fanshawe Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241009T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241009T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T232111
CREATED:20240611T040027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T032726Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT- Hands on with AI: Essential Skills for PR and Communication Professionals
DESCRIPTION:9th October 2024 @ 9:30am-12:00pm\nOverview\nSOLD OUT   You can’t avoid it a minute longer – it’s time to integrate AI into your daily work. This highly practical session offers the guidance and space to experiment with the AI-driven tools that have revolutionised practice. Delivered live online\, this course provides public relations and communication practitioners with essential knowledge\, hands-on experience and time to experiment with the AI tools transforming our sector. \nYou will develop prompt engineering skills for ChatGPT\, Gemini\, and Claude3\, train a digital assistant\, refine images and use AI to analyse data for risk management\, emerging issues\, and crisis preparation. The session aims to build your skills so you understand how to leverage AI for more efficient and effective stakeholder analysis\, data insights\, communication\, and reputation management. \nIf you’re ready to move beyond tinkering with ChatGPT\, join us for a hands-on exploration of the AI universe. Suitable for practitioners at any stage of their career\, don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your skills with practical\, actionable AI techniques. \nYou will: \n\nExplore and experiment with a range of AI tools that can be used to enhance programmes and campaigns\nDevelop practical skills in using AI for stakeholder analysis\, data insights\, consultation and engagement\, communication\, issues and risk management and reputation guardianship.\nUnderstand how to ethically integrate AI into your strategies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.\nLearn from examples and explore developing approaches to practice in AI in PR\n\nThis series aligns with the Global Capability Framework \nGST included and Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Pease do check your spam box.  \nYour presenter is..\nCatherine Arrow is founder and Executive Director of PR Knowledge Hub Ltd\, a learning and training centre of excellence dedicated to the development of leadership\, public relations and communication capabilities. \nA pioneer in digital communications since the web’s inception\, Catherine helps public and private sector organisations navigate the digital environment\, build essential relationships and maintain their licence to operate. Over the last decade\, a key focus has been exploring and communicating the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on public relations and society\, providing critical training and guidance worldwide. \nCatherine is a Life member and Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations\, an Accredited Fellow of the ASEAN PR Network\, and a Founding Chartered Public Relations Practitioner.\nShe is a Member of the Commission on Public Relations Education and a Member of the Institute of Directors. Her contributions to the public relations profession include her eight-year tenure as board member and Secretary of the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management and she is an active member of the International Advisory Board for FERPI. \nBeyond her education and consultancy work\, Catherine is a respected writer and speaker on the societal impacts of public relations. Her career has spanned the Northern and Southern Hemispheres\, and she is a recipient of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand President’s Award for exemplary contribution to the profession.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/hands-on-with-ai-essential-skills-for-pr-and-communication-professionals-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241003T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241003T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T232111
CREATED:20240920T001902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T001902Z
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SUMMARY:Auckland First Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 3rd October 2024 @ 5:30pm\nOverview\nCalling all Auckland-based PRs – what better way to celebrate nearing the end of the week than to catch up with your peers informally over a drink\, to talk about all things PR or otherwise. \nCome on over to Queens Rooftop after work and join some of your northern committee members\, especially if you’re not a PRINZ member and want to find out more about the benefits of joining. \nIt’s free to attend\, but you will need to pay for your own drink – please also RSVP so we can have an idea of numbers. \nLook forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-thursdays-5/
LOCATION:Queens Rooftop\, Level 21/1 Queen Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241003T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241003T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T232111
CREATED:20240910T021005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T020729Z
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SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 3rd October 2024 @ 5:00pm – 6:30pm\nOverview\nCalling all Tauranga-based PRs – what better way to celebrate nearing the end of the week than to catch up with your peers informally over a drink at Picnicka. \nThis will be a nice chance to catch up\, network\, download with other comms colleagues and relax with a wine! \nIt’s free to attend\, Picnicka will put on two bowls of fries but you will need to pay for your own drink – please also RSVP so we can have an idea of numbers. \nLook forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays-2/
LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241003T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241003T090000
DTSTAMP:20260418T232111
CREATED:20240909T224533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T234909Z
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SUMMARY:Wellington Event: Political campaigning in the age of AI and what to expect in the US election
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 3rd October 2024 @ 7:30am-9am\nOverview\nJust how low will it go in the upcoming US Elections when it comes to the use of misinformation and disinformation and the use of AI in political campaigning? And how do you maintain an ethical standard in the face of opposition that is willing to break all the rules? These tough questions and more will form the basis of a discussion with Professor Todd Belt from George Washington University. Sponsored by the US Embassy to visit Aotearoa\, Dr Belt has spent many years studying not only campaigns and elections but also mass media and politics and even The Presidency itself. He’ll talk us through new trends in campaign management and what that could mean for us here in Aotearoa. Join us for a light breakfast\, networking and this rare chance to hear from Professor Belt. This event is free for members. \nYour presenter is..\nProfessor Todd Belt \nTodd L. Belt is the director of the Political Management program at The Graduate School of Political Management at George Washington University. His research and writing focuses on the mass media\, public opinion\, the presidency\, campaigns and elections. He is the co-author of four books and has published over a dozen chapters in edited scholarly books and over two dozen scholarly articles. \n\n\n \nThank you to JacksonStone for hosting this event.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/political-campaigning-in-the-age-of-ai-and-what-to-expect-in-the-us-election/
LOCATION:JacksonStone House\, 3/11 Hunter Street\, Wellington\, 6011\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240930T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240930T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T232111
CREATED:20240606T023430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T040258Z
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SUMMARY:IC Futures - Inside Internal Communication
DESCRIPTION:30th September @ 9:30am – 12pm\nOverview\nThe workplace is dead. Long live the workplace. The tectonic plates of COVID19\, automation and artificial intelligence have collided and changed the workplace for good. \nInternal communicators have been the ‘first responders’ through this seismic shift\, guiding their organisations through the upheaval and navigating the tumultuous change. \nThis session looks at the emerging approaches\, trends and technologies reshaping internal communication and considers future best practice as organisational landscapes reform. \nKey content \n\nLatest global research on the new shape of internal communication\nLarge or small – how culture is the new driver for engagement\nTech tonic – dealing with the stress of change\nLeading roles – developing authentic internal communication\nMeasuring organisational health – getting the inside fit\nThe new toolkit – technology for human relationships\n\nThis course sold out in days previously. Get your tickets now.\nGST included and Zoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Pease do check your spam box.  \nYour presenter is..\nCatherine Arrow LPRINZ FPRINZ FCIPR\nFounding Chartered Public Relations Practitioner\nExecutive Director – PR Knowledge Hub Ltd \nCatherine Arrow is an international public relations consultant and educator and executive director of PR Knowledge Hub Ltd\, a professional learning and development centre for leaders\, public relations and communication professionals. \nA pioneer in digital communications since the inception of the web\, Catherine helps public and private sector organisations navigate and build relationships in online – and offline – environments. In recent years\, she has worked extensively to improve understanding of the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on public relations and society\, providing training and counsel. \nIn 2015 she put artificial intelligence on the agenda for public relations association leaders at the Global Alliance Milan Summit and has continued to develop sector understanding of the topic since then\, regularly speaking at conferences and events across the world. \nA Public Relations Institute of New Zealand Life Member and Fellow\, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations\, Accredited Fellow of the Public Relations ASEAN Network and a Founding Chartered Public Relations Practitioner (UK)\, Catherine has served the public relations profession for many years contributing at national and global levels including eight years as a board director and Secretary of the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management\, the world body for the profession. \nAlongside her consultancy work\, she lectures\, writes and speaks about public relations and its impact on society. Her career spans the Northern and Southern Hemispheres and\, in 2012\, she was presented with the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand President’s Award for exemplary contribution to the profession.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ic-futures-inside-internal-communication-8/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240927T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240927T133000
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SUMMARY:Christchurch Event: Behind the Scenes of Emergency Management Communications
DESCRIPTION:Friday 27th September 2024 – 12pm-1:30pm\nOverview\nIf you are curious about how emergency management communications works\, then this event is for you! \nYou will be taken on a behind the scenes tour of the Emergency Operations Centre at the Justice Precinct\, followed by a presentation over lunch from Civil Defence Emergency Management advisor Rachel Thornton. She will share her knowledge\, explaining how emergency management communications differs from comms BAU. She will also discuss her role during the 2024 Port Hills Fires which involved coordinating communications between Christchurch City Council\, Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) and Selwyn District Council. \nPlease note lunch will be included with ticket purchase. \nYour speaker is..\nRachel Thornton\, Civil Defence Emergency Management advisor \nRachel is an experienced Facilitator with a demonstrated history of working in the philanthropy industry. The majority of her work history is in the social justice sector. She is skilled in strategic planning\, non- profit organisations\, people management\, facilitation and communications. \nIn an emergency\, Rachel would be leading the regional communications team here in Canterbury and in ”peacetime” can often found building relationships to instil a more collaborative approach to communications into the emergency management sector.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/behind-the-scenes-of-emergency-management-communications/
LOCATION:40 Lichfield Street\, 40 Lichfield Street\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240918T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240918T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T232111
CREATED:20240820T034436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T020936Z
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SUMMARY:Waikato Panel Event - The Power of Integrating Marketing and PR: 1+1=3
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 18th September 2024 @ 5pm-6:30pm\n					\nOverview\nAs communications professionals\, what are the benefits of ensuring our PR plans align with marketing strategies? And as marketers\, how can we best integrate PR into our marketing campaigns?  \nPRINZ and the Marketing Association and are proud to bring you this panel discussion on the power of integrating marketing and communications strategies.  When done well\, the power of both disciplines working in sync can have high impact\, helping you achieve business goals faster.  But the practicalities ‘on the ground’ within many teams mean it’s often challenging to gain alignment. \nThe panel will discuss their recommendations for getting both departments/disciplines working well together\, providing their own experiences of when it’s worked and when it’s gone wrong.  Attendees will take away some practical tips about how to integrate their own marketing and comms strategies. \nPanellists include:\nAngela March\, Director of PR and content agency Brainchild \nMiriam Shaw\, Head of Communications & PR\, Gallagher Security \nHollie Matthews\, Head of Admissions\, Marketing and Communication\, St Peter’s Cambridge \nSarah Carty\, Communications Director NZ and AU\, iD collective  \n  \nVenue: Gallagher Group conference room\, 181 Kahikatea Drive\, Hamilton \nTime: \n5pm: Networking \n5.30-6.30pm: Panel Discussion \nDrinks and nibbles provided \nEvent registrations strictly close 5pm Monday 16 September.  Late registrations cannot be accepted. \nYour panellists are:\nAngela March\nAngela March is the founder of PR & content agency Brainchild. With a career steeped in the fast-paced agency world\, her portfolio boasts collaborations with iconic brands\, including JB Hi-Fi\, My Food Bag\, Pepsi\, L’Oréal\, and realestate.co.nz\, showcasing her ability to deliver results that integrate both marketing and PR strategies. Angela was recently recognised as one of 26 rising stars in the PR industry globally with the 2024 Global Women in PR Empower programme. \n																										 \nMiriam Shaw\nA PR and communications enthusiast\, Miriam has spent the last 2 decades telling the stories and advancing the business goals of technology\, tourism\, not for profit\, and niche market organisations. She currently leads global communications and public relations strategy and execution for Gallagher Security. Miriam and her team work closely with regional marketing leads in the US\, UK and APAC/IMEA to support their marketing strategies with impactful PR initiatives. \n																										 \nHollie Matthews\nHollie recently emigrated to New Zealand from the UK\, to take up the position of Head of Admissions\, Marketing and Communication at St Peter’s Cambridge.   Her last role was Admissions and Marketing Manager at Bristol Grammar School\, where she spent nearly 14 years.  \nFor more information on Hollie’s background\, see her LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollie-matthews-48556553/   \n																										 \nSarah Carty\nSarah brings with her\, extensive PR & Communications experience\, working within the industry for almost a decade. Sarah began her career in Australia\, before making the move to New Zealand which has allowed her opportunities to spearhead campaigns in (and across) both markets. Across her tenure\, Sarah has worked across a broad mix of clients\, including Kmart\, UNIQLO\, Cadbury\, MECCA\, Mocka\, Michael Hill\, adidas and more. Well-versed in talent acquisition and engagement\, she’s also strategised communications campaigns and activity in New Zealand and Australia for adidas x All Blacks\, Michael Hill x Miranda Kerr\, Cadbury x Curtis Stone and more.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-power-of-integrating-marketing-and-pr-113/
LOCATION:Gallagher Group conference room\, 181 Kahikatea Drive\, Hamilton\, 181 Kahikatea Drive\, Hamilton\, 3204\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240912T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240912T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T232111
CREATED:20240830T022537Z
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SUMMARY:PRINZ Southern's Spring Drinks
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th September 2024 @ 5:30pm – 7pm\nOverview\nSpring is here\, so dust off the cobwebs and come and catch up with your local southern PRINZ colleagues. \nThis is a great way to mix and mingle with fellow practitioners and feel free to bring along anyone interested in becoming a PRINZ member! \nThis is a free event for members\, but you will need to purchase your own drinks. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-southerns-spring-drinks/
LOCATION:The Church Pub\, 124 Worcester Street\, Christchurch\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240905T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240905T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T232111
CREATED:20240828T024839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T025418Z
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SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 5th September 2024 @ 5:00pm – 6:30pm\n					\nOverview\nCalling all Tauranga-based PRs – what better way to celebrate nearing the end of the week than to catch up with your peers informally over a drink at Picnicka. \nThis will be a nice chance to catch up\, network\, download with other comms colleagues and relax with a wine! \nIt’s free to attend\, Picnicka will put on two bowls of fries but you will need to pay for your own drink – please also RSVP so we can have an idea of numbers. \nLook forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-first-thursdays/
LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240903T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240903T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T232111
CREATED:20240806T021508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T021910Z
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SUMMARY:First Tuesdays Pub Quiz
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 3rd September 2024 @ 6pm – 8pm\nThe Return of the Auckland PRINZ Pub Quiz\nBack by popular demand\, we’re heading back to the Birdcage Tavern for a ‘First Tuesday’ quiz special next month. \nWhether you want to come as a team\, or join up with others on the night\, all you have to do for now is RSVP down below. \nNote: this is the Birdcage’s regular quiz\, but we will have a special prize for the winning PRINZ team this time around. \nLooking forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/first-tuesdays-pub-quiz/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240827T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240827T090000
DTSTAMP:20260418T232111
CREATED:20240726T010322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T020212Z
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SUMMARY:Supporting the Top Table During Times of Change - Breakfast Panel Event
DESCRIPTION:27th August 2024 @ 7.30am – 9:00am\nOverview\nWhat are senior leaders looking for from their communications teams during organisational change? What do we need to keep top of mind as we partner with executives to support the success of change initiatives? \nJoin PRINZ Wellington for breakfast\, networking and a panel discussion with two senior comms and change leaders about their experiences working around the top table and advising executive leadership teams. \nWe’ll be chatting about what an effective partnership between comms and exec teams looks like during change\, how to show up in a way that adds value\, and how to look after ourselves when the going gets tough. \nThank you to Beyond Recruitment for hosting this event. \nThe panelists:\nCas Carter \nCas Carter is an experienced executive leader\, with an extensive \nbackground in general management\, corporate communications\, \npublic relations and marketing. She has worked in tourism\, science\, \neducation and in major events including the Rugby World Cup and \nAPEC. She has been a Stuff columnist for many years and \nregularly features on RNZ’s The Panel. Cas is currently – managing \nthe communications for a change project at Te Pūkenga – New \nZealand Institute of Skills and Technology. \n \nLeanne Spice\nLeanne Spice is a Senior Partner and owner at consultancy firm Tregaskis Brown where she supports complex and difficult change across large organisations and multi-agency systems. She is known for her ability to quickly come to grips with the drivers for business change and turn her deep insights into successful action. Her experience as an executive leading change\, her natural flair for building relationships\, and analytical and financial expertise make her an invaluable partner and trusted advisor in developing a strong case for change. \n \nOur Moderator:\nJo Cribb is an experienced consultant focusing on strategy\, governance\, leadership coaching\, and gender-focused initiatives. She recently evaluated Sport NZ’s gender equity in governance policy\, led sessions at APEC 2023 on gender equality in customs and border agencies\, drafted papers for the Commonwealth Heads of Government meetings in 2023 and 2024\, and worked with the New Zealand Defence Force on gender diversity. Jo previously served as the Chief Executive of the Ministry for Women\, and Deputy Children’s Commissioner. She holds directorships on several boards\, including the New Zealand Media Council\, New Zealand Winegrowers and Royal New Zealand Navy Leadership Board. Jo has co-authored two books:”Don’t Worry About the Robots: How to Survive and Thrive in the New World of Work” and “Take Your Space: Successful Women Share their Secrets\,” with all proceeds supporting young women leaders. She writes regular wine columns and enjoys distilling her own gin.
URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/supporting-the-top-table-during-times-of-change-breakfast-panel-event/
LOCATION:Beyond Recruitment\, Level 10\, Perpetual Guardian House\, 99 Customhouse Quay\, Wellington\, 6011\, New Zealand
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