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:20240406T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20240928T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20250405T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20250927T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250403T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250403T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T171245 CREATED:20250306T024716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T212835Z UID:47370-1743681600-1743685200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Webinar: Finding your way in a rapidly changing job market DESCRIPTION:3rd April 2025 @ 12:00pm – 1:00pm\nOverview \nThe job market for communications professionals looks very different from just a few years ago\, and navigating it can feel daunting\, no matter what stage you’re at in your career. \nBut while the landscape has shifted\, there are still opportunities to be found. \nJoin us online for a candid and constructive conversation with an expert panel offering insights from our larger cities and the regions. With perspectives from large and small recruitment firms\, as well as a business owner and employer\, this session will give you a well-rounded view of the current market and explore options you may not have considered. \nWhether you’re looking for a job or a candidate\, considering a career shift\, or simply wanting to understand what on earth is happening in commsland\, invest an hour to feel better informed\, less alone\, and more confident about your next steps. \nYou’ll be able to submit questions during the webinar\, but to ensure we focus on exactly what matters to you\, please email any topics or questions in advance to: kathryn@engagingpeople.co.nz \nIntroducing Your Speakers\nSally Fitzsimmons\nA bulging address book and enthusiasm for connecting people led Sally into recruiting nearly 10 years ago\, after another recruiter suggested it was a natural fit – turns out it was\, and the rest is history! With a background in tourism\, customer service and international sales\, including owning her own business\, Sally has extensive experience with the challenges that comms and marketing professionals face. She still works with long-term clients from the beginning of her career and loves meeting people\, hearing their stories\, and making great matches between people and roles. She’s inspired by the range of people she gets to meet and loves keeping on top of a dynamic industry where things can change fast. Based in Ōtautahi/Christchurch\, Sally launched Scout Recruitment in August 2024 and recruits nationwide.\n \nJeremy Hill\nOriginally from Palmerston North\, Jeremy is now a proud Wellingtonian and loves New Zealand’s ‘big village’ culture where connections aren’t far away. With a background in the health and fitness industry\, he understands the value of dedication and personal growth – qualities he now applies to helping clients and candidates find the right fit. Jeremy’s journey into recruitment began by supporting people returning to work after extended breaks. He joined Beyond Recruitment in 2022 and now leads the professional services (corporate and finance) specialisations\, which includes communications and marketing roles\, covering Wellington and the lower North Island. A lifelong Liverpool FC supporter\, Jeremy also has a passion for coffee – which pairs well with a job that gives him the perfect excuse to meet people for a chat.\n \nLizi Guest\nIn 2018\, Lizi Guest founded regional PR agency Little & Loud as a single mum with no business experience. \nSeven years later\, Little & Loud has worked with over 100 clients across the country\, and in 2024 was named as the top small-medium PR consultancy in NZ by PRINZ and one of the finalists in the Best Places to Work Awards. \nAlongside facilitating an industry group of over 500 communications and marketing professionals in her region\, Lizi works with organisations to support the function of communications teams\, provide professional development and training\, and support recruitment. \nAn advocate for pay equity and financial independence\, Lizi supports new and established regional contractors and freelancers by sharing resources and practical advice about self-employment and career planning. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/webinar-finding-your-way-in-a-rapidly-changing-job-market/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Lifelong_learning_limits.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250402T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250402T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T171245 CREATED:20250212T033738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T034011Z UID:46870-1743586200-1743595200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Hands On With AI DESCRIPTION:2nd April 2025 @ 9:30am-12:00pm\nOverview\nOverview \nIf you’re lost in the maze of AI – you can’t afford to stay lost any longer. Hands on AI is your escape route\, sharing with you the best ways to use AI in daily practice. It is a session designed to equip you with practical\, actionable techniques so you can find your way. \nAI is embedded in our daily activity and we’re now moving in to the realm of agentic AI\, where the technology becomes your active collaborator\, capable of automating tasks\, interpreting complex data and supporting strategic decision-making in ways not possible just a few months ago. \nThis highly practical\, live online session provides the space\, tools and expertise to help you integrate AI meaningfully into your work. You’ll go beyond surface-level engagement with models like ChatGPT\, Claude and DeepSeek and gain hands-on experience with AI-driven tools that enhance communication\, stakeholder engagement and reputation management. \nThis session isn’t about abstract theories or passive learning — it’s a hands-on exploration of how AI is shaping the profession right now. If you want to stay ahead of the shift and understand the real-world applications\, this is where you start. Suitable for practitioners at any stage of their career\, don’t miss this opportunity to improve your skills with practical\, actionable AI techniques. \nYou will cover: \n\nHow to develop an AI-augmented workflow – automate repetitive tasks\, improve efficiency and integrate AI into your strategic processes.\nHow to us AI to analyse complex datasets – identify trends\, emerging risks and sentiment to inform decision-making.\nBuild and refine AI-generated assets – from content creation to visual refinement\, ensuring alignment with ethical and strategic outcomes.\nTrain and manage digital agents – understand AI tools that assist in stakeholder analysis\, consultation and crisis response.\nNavigate the risks and governance of AI – consider the legal\, ethical and reputational challenges to ensure responsible integration.\n\nThis series aligns with the Global Capability Framework 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/hands-on-with-ai-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PRKH-Hands-on-White-Phone-e1742172373898.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250325T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250325T093000 DTSTAMP:20260419T171245 CREATED:20250306T002234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T021436Z UID:47348-1742887800-1742895000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The Trust Equation: Agency Leader Breakfast DESCRIPTION:25th March 2025 @ 7:30am – 9:30am\nOverview\nIn the current market\, client relationships are becoming more challenging to retain with more competition around and tighter budgets. Building trust and refining your sales skills is imperative to ensure you are still representing your organisation’s value and differentiation from other firms. In this member-exclusive breakfast event\, you’ll connect with fellow industry leaders\, assess the sales cycle and how to effectively manage your client relationships\, all before 9am! \nSession overview \n\nWelcome & introductions (7:30 AM)\nWhy clients choose us – The Trust Equation and how we measure up\nSales cycle review – What’s working\, what needs improvement\, and lead generation strategies\nCustomer buying cycle – How to work with people at different stages\nCustomer strategy – Managing leads and existing relationships\nQ&A (8:50 AM)\n\nYour presenter is..\nMartin Wright \nMartin Wright has developed\, delivered and evaluated learning and development programmes for category-leading organisations in 33 countries spread over five continents. His broad sector experience includes telecoms\, oil and gas\, financial services\, technology\, government\, medical devices\, retail\, construction and academia. \nHe is a veteran of both in-house and consultancy roles\, and is skilled in training strategy\, programme management and team leadership. Topics include behaviour-based selling\, negotiation skills\, IT rollouts\, management and leadership development. Martin has expertise in organisational development\, change management\, employee engagement\, graduate recruitment\, vocational skills development\, work-based learning\, e-learning and talent management. \nMartin’s approach can be described as both hands-on and practical – using a combination of evidence-based methods and applicability-focused insights to ensure a positive change in performance.  He is an advocate of developing managers as coaches and trainers\, having helped many learn to lead by example to achieve personal\, team and organisational success. \nMartin is an associate for various leading NZ and UK training providers and provides consultancy for international marketing firm Hart Communications. \nMartin holds a Master of Science degree in Information Management from Lancaster University (UK) and a post-graduate certificate in management from Melbourne University (Australia). Martin is a dual UK-New Zealand national and resides in Auckland\, New Zealand. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-trust-equation-agency-leader-breakfast/ LOCATION:GRC Partners + Porter Novelli Offices\, 100 College Hill\, Auckland\, Ponsonby\, 1011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/The_Trust_Equation_in_Practice.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250325T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250325T083000 DTSTAMP:20260419T171245 CREATED:20250310T031648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T031959Z UID:47438-1742887800-1742891400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Christchurch Event: Learn from a PRINZ Fellow DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 25th March 2025 @ 7:30am – 8:30am\nOverview\nJoin us for PRINZ Southern’s ‘Learn from a Fellow’ series – featuring two of the industry’s experts! \nPRINZ Fellows demonstrate a high degree of competence in the practice of public relations and are nominated based on their significant contribution to the enhancement of the public relations profession. \nThis session will focus on strategic stakeholder planning and engagement. Hear from our incredible Fellows\, Erin Jamieson (FPRINZ) from Convergence Communications\, and Jackie Curtis (FPRINZ) from Cherry Red. The Fellows will talk about a variety of engagement projects and share key learnings for practitioners gained during their extensive careers. There will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions or seek advice on projects you may be working on! \nJoin us at Black Betty Café\, grab a coffee (or something yummy from the cabinet) and jump on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! The event is free for PRINZ members. \nThe event will in the café’s Roastery Room. Walk inside the café and PRINZ Southern Committee members will direct you where to go. \nWe look forward to seeing you all there! \nYour presenters are:\nJackie Curtis (FPRINZ)\nManaging Partner\, Cherry Red Consulting\nJackie is Managing Partner of Cherry Red Consulting. She has been involved in the delivery of communications and public relations for more than 30 years. During her career\, she has worked at the most senior levels within both the public and private sector and as a result she has great networks within the business community and has experience working on some of the most high-profile communication challenges. \nJackie is also an examination accredited member\, a Fellow of PRINZ and current Chair of the College of Fellows. \nLinkedIn \n \nErin Jamieson (FPRINZ)\nCo-founder/Partner\, Convergence Communications \nErin is a multi award-winning communications practitioner with extensive experience in all facets of public relations and strategic communications. She began her career in Australia\, working with world leading brands such as Moet & Chandon before moving to New Zealand and taking up an in-house role at the Lyttelton Port of Christchurch. \nSince co-founding Convergence she’s become a trusted advisor to a diverse range of clients throughout the country.\nErin combines creativity and strategic thinking in her approach to clients’ projects. She is passionate about the power of communities\, the grassroots sharing of information and the importance of listening. She works on community engagement\, stakeholder relations\, media and issues management for many organisations seeking resource consents or embarking on major projects. \nErin is also a Fellow of PRINZ and currently the Co-Chair of the Orana Park Wildlife Trust Board. \nLinkedIn URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/learn-from-a-prinz-fellow-2/ LOCATION:Black Betty Cafe\, 165 Madras Street\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-banners-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250320T171500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250320T191500 DTSTAMP:20260419T171245 CREATED:20250228T024138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T024627Z UID:47242-1742490900-1742498100@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Thursday Thirst Quencher in Taranaki DESCRIPTION:Thursday 20th March 2025 @ 5:15pm – 7.15pm\n \nOverview\nJoin us for an after work catch-up as we toast the end of a busy summer season.  \nOpen to anyone working in the communications\, marketing and public relations industry in Taranaki. A great chance to unwind\, network and hear about the year ahead on behalf of the Taranaki PRINZ sub-committee. \nAttendance is free but please RSVP so we have an idea of numbers.  Look forward to seeing you there. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/thursday-thirst-quencher-in-taranaki/ LOCATION:The Hour Glass\, 49 Liardet St\, New Plymouth\, 4310\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-banners-14.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250318T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250318T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T171245 CREATED:20241122T015157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T015121Z UID:45229-1742290200-1742299200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Data-Driven Storytelling DESCRIPTION:March 18th & 25th @ 9.30am – 12.00pm (2 x morning sessions)\nOverview\nAll organisations have a wealth of data to draw upon to create engaging content\, but knowing where to start is a challenge. \nThis interactive workshop has been designed for communications professionals who want to incorporate charts\, graphs\, and infographics into their content\, but do not have a background in statistics. The workshop includes individual and breakout activities to immediately apply what you’ve learned. \nParticipants will be given a powerful new framework to identify data-rich storytelling opportunities\, and learn how to collaborate more effectively with colleagues and clients to produce unique\, compelling\, and accessible content. \nHere’s what you’ll learn… \nModule 1: \n\nA (very) short history of data visualisation\nImportant terms and definitions\nThe eight key plots of data-driven storytelling\n\nModule wrap and take home exercise \nModule 2: \n\nThe eight key plots of data-driven storytelling (continued)\nData visualisation accessibility considerations\nDesign dos and don’ts\n\nTying it all together – devising data-rich content for your next campaign or project \nTestimonials \n“Cameron’s knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject matter made the learning experience an enjoyable and effective one.” \n“Wonderful course\, full of handy pieces of information and examples that I could instantly connect to the work that I do and see pathways to even more effective solutions.” \n“A very interactive\, thought provoking and relevant course delivered by a very engaging and knowledgeable presenter.” \n“EXCELLENT! Informative and fascinating and inspiring.” \nZoom links will go out closer to the date.  \nMeet the facilitator\nCameron is a leading content strategist who is a passionate advocate for better corporate storytelling. As a journalist\, he writes features for The Australian and The Saturday Paper\, and previously hosted a regular segment on ABC Radio Queensland. \nCameron presents writing and content training courses for CPRA\, PRINZ\, and the Queensland University of Technology Executive Education program. Cameron is also the creator of DataDeck – a unique tool to help storytellers devise data visualisations and infographics in a matter of minutes. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/data-driven-storytelling/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/data-driven-storytelling.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250314T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250321T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T171245 CREATED:20241126T033846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T220520Z UID:45484-1741944600-1742558400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Engaging Māori and Diverse Communities DESCRIPTION:14th & 21st March 2025 – 9:30am-12:00pm ( 2x Morning Sessions)\nOverview\nWith increasingly busy roles and smaller budgets\, knowing how to engage with diverse stakeholders is more important than ever. In this\ninteractive series of two half-day online wānanga\, you’ll explore how to effectively connect with tangata whenua and diverse audiences to achieve positive public relations and business outcomes. \nThese sessions are led by Hannah McKnight\, Ngāti Porou\, a leading communications and impact specialist\, and inclusive engagement speaker and educator. \nPart 1: Friday 14th March\nIn the first session\, we explore a series of personal and professional reflective exercises to understand more about who we are (Ko wai au?) and how this shapes our practice as professional communicators. We then dive into the skills required to effectively listen to\, understand and communicate the perspectives of diverse communities. \nPart 2: Friday 21st March\nIn session two\, you’ll focus specifically on practical skills for engaging with Māori and what te ao Māori and bi-cultural communications best-practice can teach us about designing campaigns that enhance both reputation and relationships. \nLearning Outcomes:\n\nUnderstanding of identity\, values and bias and how these factors influence professional practice\nKnowledge of the concept of intersectionality when engaging with diverse communities\nInclusive and reflexive communications practitioner skills\, including practical guiding questions to use in your mahi\nUnderstanding of tikanga Māori principles for effective engagement\nKnowledge of how Te Tiriti can guide communications and engagement best-practice\nPractical co-design skills for effective bicultural engagement and beyond.\n\nWhat to expect:\n\nExercises\, kōrero and group work in break-out rooms\nExamples of best-practice from industry\nPractical hand-outs to guide your practice post-workshop\nLinks to further reading and resources to expand your learning\nTime for pātai\n\nYour presenter is..\nHannah McKnight\, Ngāti Porou \nInclusive engagement leader and educator \nHannah’s mahi aroha is bringing people together behind common causes and visions for a better future. She specialises in supporting organisations to develop inclusive communications and engagement approaches that focus attention and maximise impact. \nHer kete of knowledge includes in-house\, agency\, business ownership and leadership experience across the strategic communications and engagement gambit. She’s worked across start-ups\, education\, health\, whānau ora\, disability\, housing\, and with a myriad of different groups who make up the diverse communities of Aotearoa. This multi-faceted experience has taught her that every effective kaupapa has one thread in common: engaged people at the centre\, who feel valued and connected to the goal and path ahead. \nWith two rounds of B Corp Certification under her belt and seven years running a successful Māori social enterprise consultancy full-time\, Hannah is also skilled in business practice that authentically and transparently values the triple bottom line: profit\, people\, and te taiao. \nAlongside her in-house leadership mahi\, she lectures at University of Canterbury on inclusive communication and takes on specialised consulting\, education and speaking kaupapa around her most important role: motherhood. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/engagingmaorianddiversecommunities/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Nelson-Event-banner-31.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250313T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250313T083000 DTSTAMP:20260419T171245 CREATED:20250224T002235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T002426Z UID:47097-1741851000-1741854600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Waikato Communicators Breakfast Mixer DESCRIPTION:Thursday 13th March 2025 @ 7:30am – 8:30am\n \nOverview\nKick off your morning with great company at our first Breakfast Mixer of the year! \nJoin fellow Waikato-based communications professionals to reconnect with familiar faces\, meet new ones\, and dive into conversations with others in the industry. \nWhether you’re a seasoned pro\, just starting out\, or still studying\, this event is all about bringing passionate local communicators together in a friendly\, welcoming space. Grab a coffee\, maybe a bite to eat\, and share insights\, ideas\, and experiences with others in the field. \nLooking forward to seeing you there! URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/waikato-communicators-breakfast-mixer/ LOCATION:Sentinel Cafe\, 586 Victoria Street\, Hamilton\, 3204\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/thriday-03ve_4Ug0Ow-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250311T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250311T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T171245 CREATED:20241114T030621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T211222Z UID:44956-1741685400-1741708800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Issues and Crisis Management DESCRIPTION:11th March 2025 @ 9:30 – 4:00pm @ EMA\nOverview\nThis workshop balances both the theory and practice involved in identifying and managing issues and crisis situations. \nThe course will enable you to understand appropriate actions before\, during and after a major incident as well as provide strategies around communications planning and practical guidance on working with the media and broader aspects of communication in times of crisis. \nKey content: \n\nWhat is issues and crisis management?\nIdentifying your organisation’s risk profile and potential issues/crises\nPreparing for a potential crisis\nManaging communications during a crisis – the role of the PR professional / communications advisor\nDeveloping strategies and responses\nIdentifying key stakeholders and creating appropriate messages\nRecognising which channels to use\, how\, and when\nUnderstanding the need for speed\, accuracy and co-ordination of response\, both online and offline.\nPractical exercises using real and hypothetical scenarios towards formulating or revising a crisis communications plan for your own organisation\nExtensive reference to real-life case studies\nShared experience and knowledge of fellow professionals through facilitated discussion\n\nWho should attend? \nThis course will benefit anyone who is expected to deal with communications at the time of a major incident\, either on behalf of their organisation or clients\, or is responsible for managing the public reputation of an organisation. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand what issues and crisis management is\nRecognise and analyse potential risks/issues/ crises in your organisation\nUnderstand the principles of issues and crisis communications planning and management\nDefine your audiences and channels of communication\nDevise effective and appropriate response strategies\nDevelop practical plans to prepare for managing an issue or crisis\n\nIntroducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  \nYour presenter is..\nJulien Leys\, Director\, Pendulum Strategies\nJulien has over 24 years’ communications experience working in both the private and public sectors. \nFollowing completion of a First-Class Master’s Degree in Law\, Julien was appointed as the legal and political adviser to the Minister of Local Government in New Zealand’s first MMP Parliament. \nAfter senior positions with leading communications agencies\, Julien established an award-winning consultancy PR Partners which he ran for 10 years. In 2014 PR Partners was merged with Trans-Tasman consultancy SenateSHJ where Julien was the General Manager\, Board Member and a senior Partner until March 2019. Julien left to establish Pendulum Strategies as a strategic corporate communications consultancy with a client list covering energy\, transport\, government affairs\, financial services\, horticulture\, technology\, education and healthcare sectors in New Zealand\, Australia and the Pacific Islands. \nJulien is a specialist in crisis and issues management\, media relations\, and government relations. He has extensive experience in assisting major clients with complex issues as well as successfully managing crises across the energy\, pharmaceutical\, transport\, public utility\, labour hire\, technology and food / hospitality sectors. \nHe also has extensive experience working with the building and construction sector and was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Building Industry Federation in 2019. \nJulien is a Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand\, and a Past Chair of the College of Fellows. He also regularly presents as part of the APR course. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/issues-and-crisis-management-6/ LOCATION:EMA\, 145 Khyber Pass Road\, Grafton\, Auckland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Untitled-design-4-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250306T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250306T190000 DTSTAMP:20260419T171245 CREATED:20250224T231442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T003918Z UID:47132-1741280400-1741287600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Auckland First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th March 2025 @ 5:00pm – 7:00pm\nOverview\nAuckland we’re back! Join us for our first First Thursday of 2025 at Queens Rooftop\, Thursday March 6\, 5-7pm. \nWhat 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. \nPlease RSVP so we can make sure there’s enough room at the inn! \nLook forward to seeing you there. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/auckland-first-thursdays-7/ LOCATION:Queens Rooftop\, Level 21/1 Queen Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Nelson-Event-banner-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250306T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250306T190000 DTSTAMP:20260419T171245 CREATED:20250205T031114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T220526Z UID:46742-1741280400-1741287600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Your Comms Career Path and How to Stand Out Within It DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th March 2025 – 5:00pm-7:00pm\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 Denise Mackay\, Emma Ward\, Asher Wilson-Goldman and Jacob McGregor.  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:\nDenise Mackay\nDenise has worked in the public\, private\, and not for profit sectors\, both in New Zealand and internationally. Most recently she was part of the establishment team\, setting up the communications and engagement function at the new Ministry for Regulation\, and just prior\, was the Director of Communications\, Engagement and Events at Te Puni Kōkiri – the Ministry for Māori Development. Denise is passionate about helping people develop and progress through their PR and communications careers – supporting new grads into their first roles by advocating for internships and targeted hiring\, mentoring and guiding practitioners as they progress their careers\, and by volunteering her time to support the Public Relations Institute of NZ (PRINZ) – our industry body. Denise is a PRINZ Fellow\, and the current Chair. She’s also on the board of Dress for Success Wellington – a global charity that supports woman towards economic independence through employment. \n \nEmma Ward\nEmma is a senior consultant at Agite with expertise in strategic communications\, reputation management and stakeholder engagement. \nShe has more than 10 years’ experience consulting to clients in both the public and private sectors with a focus on strategic communications and risk management combined with practical implementation. Emma has worked on several high profile\, complex issues\, including the government’s COVID-19 response and several complex public sector reform programmes. \nBefore joining Agite\, Emma held several consultancy roles and was named the Public Relations Institute Sally Logan-Milne Young Practitioner of the Year in 2022. She has a Bachelor of Communication from Massey University. \n \n\n\n\nAsher Wilson-Goldman\nAn experienced communications and engagement leader\, Asher has worked on some of the public sector’s highest profile projects. Having worked as both a contractor and an employee\, he can share the benefits and drawbacks to both approaches. Asher lives on the Kāpiti Coast with his partner\, two cats and the world’s cutest dog. \n \nJacob McGregor\nJacob McGregor is a communicator and advocate for Māori voices. He works at VML Aotearoa as the Pou Ārahi Māori and PR Lead. He’s also the Inclusion\, Equity & Belonging Lead for VML across Australia and New Zealand. Jacob started his career at Te Puni Kōkiri\, learning from some of the best in Māori comms. During COVID-19\, he led comms for the Māori response at the Ministry of Health before becoming Principal Engagement Advisor\, where he helped drive initiatives like the health system’s first anti-racism programme. Jacob’s passion for Māori comms comes from his love for his whānau and culture and a commitment to making his ancestors’ vision a reality. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/your-comms-career-path-and-how-to-stand-out-within-it-2/ LOCATION:Momentum Consulting Wellington\, 8/40 Mercer Street\, Wellington\, 6011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2024-banners-1-1-e1738725064261.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250306T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250306T183000 DTSTAMP:20260419T171245 CREATED:20250217T003844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T003617Z UID:46981-1741280400-1741285800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Tauranga First Thursdays DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6th March 2025 @ 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-5/ LOCATION:Picnicka\, Elizabeth Towers Level 1/38 Elizabeth Street\, Tauranga\, 3110\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/First-Thursdays.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250227T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250227T193000 DTSTAMP:20260419T171245 CREATED:20241121T034033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T030611Z UID:44980-1740677400-1740684600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:State of the Sector 2025 DESCRIPTION:27th February 2025 @ 5.30pm – 7.30pm\n \nOverview\nWe are teaming up with Isentia for another year to bring you the latest research in Aotearoa’s PR industry\, followed by an expert panel discussion.  \nWe will explore the most significant findings and challenges that were identified in the 2024 PRINZ Member Survey. We will also learn about some of the big challenges facing the global media industry and how they impact the audiences we’re all trying to connect with.  \nJoin our expert panel to discuss key topics such as: \n\nThe state of the PR industry in New Zealand\nThe state of the media industry and perceptions of Journalism\nAudience behaviour towards news/information and communications\nGreen shoots – What innovations can we look forwards to?\n\nAll of these topics and more will be covered at ”State of the Sector 2025” hosted at ANZ’s stunning offices. Thank you to ANZ for generously sponsoring this event.  \nImportant ticket information: \nVirtual and in-person tickets are not interchangeable as there are limited numbers for the in-person event. Ticket purchasing remains the same. \nThe link to virtually join the event will be sent out closer to the date. \nFeel free to email us with any questions at office@prinz.org.nz \nYour presenters are..\nNgaire Crawford \nAs the Director of Insights & Research\, Ngaire is the regional head for research at Isentia and Pulsar across Australia and New Zealand. The Insights & Research division is responsible for producing bespoke media\, communications\, reputation and audience research for a wide range of clients from large corporates\, government departments to small NGOs. She also leads global product development for PR and Communications across the Access Intelligence global research teams.   \nShe has more than 15 years in the field of communications and media research with a particular focus on the role of representation\, and is a passionate advocate for research\, and that the right data (and good communications) can change the world!    \n \nPeter Parussini \nPeter is responsible for leading external and internal communications\, customer complaints\, corporate social responsibility\, government relations and corporate sponsorships for ANZ Bank in New Zealand and the Pacific. He sits on the company’s New Zealand Leadership Team. \nPeter was part of the core team for the sale of ANZ’s Asia Retail and Wealth businesses in Singapore\, Indonesia\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, China and Vietnam in 2016-17. He was also one of the project leads for the merger of The National Bank and ANZ\, New Zealand’s biggest brand change project\, in 2012. \nPeter has more than 30 years of experience in the communications and marketing industries\, spanning journalism\, sports marketing\, university lecturing\, education\, sponsorships\, branding\, broadcasting\, politics and international affairs. \n  \n \nStrahan Wallis \n  \n  \n \nKiri Coughlan \nKiri Coughlan leads the Communications and Engagement teams at the University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau\, New Zealand’s largest and leading university. \nShe spent more than two decades working in media including with Radio New Zealand and TVNZ\, with roles encompassing Chief Reporter and Head of News and Current Affairs Planning\, before becoming Head of Broadcasting Talent at the New Zealand Racing Board. Kiri then managed media relationships for Vodafone before continuing her journey as National Manager of Corporate Relations and Communications at AA New Zealand. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/state-of-the-sector-2025/ LOCATION:ANZ 23 Albert Street\, Auckland CBD\, Auckland 1010 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Nelson-Event-banner-25.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250218T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250225T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T171245 CREATED:20241112T030420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T203207Z UID:44672-1739871000-1740484800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Telling Our Stories Well DESCRIPTION:18th & 25th February @ 9:30am – 12:00pm (2 x morning sessions)\nOverview\nIn this interactive online workshop\, we cover the principles for preparing great media releases\, communications materials\, and general business content. \nOur resident editing expert\, Julie Shannon\, will teach you how to craft engaging stories and convey these in a clear and convincing tone. You’ll also explore different topics and contexts with plenty of ‘before’ and ‘after’ examples from a range of industries. \nAttendee numbers are strictly limited so you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and receive feedback on the examples you work on. \nPlease note\, this online workshop is split across two morning sessions\, one week apart. \nCourse overview \nSession one \n\n Work out your story\n\n\nWork out what’s news – identify your story\, main messages and the wider context\nThink like your reader – understanding your audience and writing for them\n\n\n Refine your messages\n\n\nChoose your angle – classic story angles that can capture an audience’s attention\nWrite a great title – developing headlines and leads in media releases and promotional copy\nTell me why to care – placing the focus on benefits\, outcomes and highlights\n\n\n Craft the story\n\n\nOrder your content – ordering your ideas to suit the message and format\nBreak up the copy – using headings and layout in communications content and other formats\nQuote the bigger picture – writing appropriate quotes for senior figures and spokespeople\n\nSession two \n\n Form the right tone\n\n\nMake your words count – simple tricks for reducing copy length while retaining meaning\nUse an active voice – using the active voice to sound clear and authentic\nChoose clear words – words and phrases for a clear and engaging tone\n\n\n Convey complex ideas clearly\n\n\nUnderstand readability – how readability supports your audience and messages\nA focus on technical terms – working with complex terms in different sectors\n\n\n Apply online style\n\n\nFrontload your sentences – keeping your copy search-friendly and easy to scan\nApply seamless links – a few tips on writing effective hyperlinks\nYour style quiz – a refresh on print and online style\, including capitals\, acronyms and date formats\n\nWhat to expect \n\nin-depth industry examples\ngraded exercises to build skills and confidence\ngroup work in virtual breakout rooms\nlive editing and feedback on your writing\nquizzes\, games and tools for active learning\nhandouts and worksheets to download\n\n  \nIntroducing a new ticket option\, “New Member Ticket” for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a New Member Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  \nYour presenter is..\nJulie Shannon \nSenior editor and trainer \nJulie believes all content can be interesting and engaging – as long as we present it well. In this 2-part workshop\, she shares detailed techniques that will help you lift the quality of your content and how it speaks to your audiences. \nShe uses these techniques to help her clients create clear and engaging reports\, business cases\, media releases and communications content. And she loves sharing these skills with others\, so far helping more than 4\,000 people improve the quality of their written work. \nJulie works with PR professionals across a range of sectors in Australia and New Zealand. She has expertise in planning\, culture\, health\, and regional economic development. Her New Zealand clients include engineering consulting firms\, international banks and tertiary education institutions. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/telling-our-stories-well-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PRINZ-Gala-Dinner-Event-Cover-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250213T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250213T193000 DTSTAMP:20260419T171245 CREATED:20250114T031229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T031229Z UID:46130-1739467800-1739475000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Southern Summer Drinks DESCRIPTION:Thursday 13th February 2025 @ 5:30pm – 7:00pm\nOverview\nAs we get back to business in 2025\, don’t miss PRINZ Southern’s summer networking drinks! Join us on Thursday 13 February at Hotel Montreal\, Christchurch\, for a relaxed evening to connect and kick off the new year. \nThis event is open to everyone – members and non-members alike – so come along to catch up with industry peers\, make new connections\, and feel inspired about the year ahead. \nRegister now to secure your spot. A cash bar will be available. This event is proudly hosted by the PRINZ Southern Division Committee. \nThis event will be held in The Montreal Bar at Hotel Montreal. A seating area will be reserved for PRINZ. There is limited parking available onsite\, as well as free street parking nearby on Kilmore Street after 6pm. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-southern-summer-drinks/ LOCATION:The Montreal Bar at Hotel Montreal\, 363 Montreal Street\, Christchurch\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-banners-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250204T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250204T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T171245 CREATED:20240911T015514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T004557Z UID:43680-1738661400-1738670400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Ethics\, Risk and Reputation in the Age of AI DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 4th February 2025\, 9:30am-12:00pm\n \nOverview\nFor public relations and communication professionals\, AI presents us with technological marvels on the one hand and ethical minefields on the other. We’re the reputation lifeguards in this wild AI ocean\, helping our organisations navigate safely through these uncharted waters – and you need to know what that entails. \nThis session is a ‘must do’ for practitioners at any stage of their career so join us and chart a course through these turbulent AI times\, make sure your organisations don’t lose their way – and that you don’t get left behind. \nKey content:• Truth or Dare – tackling the spread of convincing – but false – content by generative AI andhow to referee the game of information hide-and-seek• Get to grips with AI hallucinations and discover how to navigate the murky waters ofalgorithmic ethics• What is your data saying about you? Explore the reputation risks of scraping and SearchGenerative Experience• Who’s the Boss? You or ChatGPT? How to keep your humans in the loop• The Attribution Tango – dancing between attribution and authenticity• Privacy vs. Transparency – understanding the risks and issues• Bias barriers – spot stereotypes and uncover bias lurking in your data• Copyright Carousel – whirling through the ever-evolving rules of copyright in the AI era.• Mind the Ethical Gaps – navigating the new age of human-AI relations with your moralcompass firmly in hand.This session aligns with the Global Capability Framework\, specifically professional capabilities:• To provide valued counsel and be a trusted advisor• To offer organisational leadership• To work within an ethical framework on behalf of the organisation\, in line with professionaland societal expectations• To develop self and others including continuing professional learning \nZoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Please 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.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. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ethics-risk-and-reputation-in-the-age-of-ai-3/ 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:20250128T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250130T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T171245 CREATED:20240911T013047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T031258Z UID:43664-1738056600-1738238400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PR Horizons DESCRIPTION:28th-30th Jan 2025 @ 9:30am-12:00pm (3 morning sessions)\n \nOverview\nThe New Year is knocking at the door – and with it comes a whirlwind of change in public relations and communications. This January\, join us for PR Horizons from PR Knowledge Hub – your essential guide to staying afloat in the year ahead. \nWe’ll look at what’s on the 2025 global – and national – risk radar\, explore who’s shaking up the world of artificial intelligence and what it means for practice plus ways to be ready for the next wave of misinformation hitting our shores. \nThere’ll be questions to answer too. How’s the sustainability and societal communication scene shaping up? Who’s nailing the business of trust\, and who’s absolutely not? What are the latest stakeholder engagement strategies? What do you need to know about the seismic shift in search and the advent of search generative experience? And what’s your story? Is your data leading us up the garden path or is your organisation tangled up in the social media weeds? \nPR Horizons is a turbocharged\, ideas-packed series designed to refresh your thinking and hone your skills. We’ll be talking tech tools and trends\, reputation rescues and issues management mastery\, giving you a front-row seat to the future and the know-how to tackle a year that’s shaping up to be challenging and chaotic in equal measures. \nWhether you’re beach-bound\, curled up on the couch or an early bird back in the office\, come and join us for practical\, pragmatic and purposeful preparation for what’s to come. Leap into 2025 with ideas buzzing\, strategies sharpened and put yourself ahead of the game with our summer boost for your brain. \nKey Content \n• Risks and issues – what’s on the radar in the latest global reports• AI insights – the tools and tech you need to understand (and play with) to get fit for action in 2025• Reputation remedies – managing misinformation and crisis preparation for disinformation deluge• Social media shifts – who’s in and who’s out in the networks and what it means for you• Search and maybe find – the advent of search generative experience and what you need to do to your website today \nLearning outcomes· Developed understanding of the changing dimensions and scope of public relations practice· Developed understanding of new technologies and communication channels· Developed understanding of latest approaches to research\, measurement and evaluation· Developed understanding of the role of issues and risk in strategic planning· Developed understanding the role of situational intelligence and behavioural analysis \nThis session aligns with the Global Capability Framework and is designed and delivered by PR Knowledge Hub \nZoom links will go out closer to the date to allow for those last minute sign ups! Pease do check your spam box.  \nIntroducing a new ticket option for non-members . This includes a 12-Month PRINZ membership in the price of the ticket. If you are not a member with us yet\, take this opportunity to sign up with a Non-Member Special Ticket and receive member benefits for a whole year.  \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.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. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/pr-horizons-2/ 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:20241212T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241212T133000 DTSTAMP:20260419T171245 CREATED:20240821T034903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241208T205235Z UID:42239-1734004800-1734010200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes a Gold Award-Winning Submission Webinar Series : Acumen DESCRIPTION:12th December 2024 @ 12-1.30pm\n \nOverview\nIn the last segment of our PRINZ Gold Award webinar series\, we hear from Acumen on their Gold award-winning campaigns for Uber:  “Helping Kiwis Donate from their Doorsteps” and Samsung: “A Taste of 5G”. \nAt the 2024 PRINZ Awards Gala Dinner\, Acumen were recognised for their excellence in Public Relations and Communications and took away two Gold awards in the Experiential and Activation category. In this webinar\, they will share valuable insights about their respective campaigns 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 12:45pm on the 12th of December. \nReserve your ticket below! \nThis is the last 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…\nAlysha MacLean \nAlysha has led communications and marketing programmes in New Zealand and the UK. A strategic problem solver\, Alysha understands how brands\, consumers\, business\, Government and communities interact and she develops communications solutions to achieve business outcomes. She has a deep understanding of the FMCG\, technology\, health and wellbeing\, and professional services sectors\, and has a proven track record for running successful consumer and corporate programmes. Her broad experience includes marketing and brand strategy\, corporate communications\, stakeholder engagement\, media relations strategy\, issues and crisis management and media training. \n \nJamie Foote \nJamie has created and executed campaigns across New Zealand\, Australia\, the UK and Europe. He’s covered a number of disciplines including corporate\, consumer and B2B PR\, as well marketing and content creation. As well as having a natural knack for story-telling\, Jamie is passionate about helping organisations better understand how an integrated communication strategy can build trust\, increase brand advocacy and even drive lead-generation. Jamie has worked with some of the world’s largest tech\, professional services and finance companies on integrated campaigns that cover activations\, product launches\, messaging development and media relations. URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-a-gold-award-winning-submission-webinar-series-acumen/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/240529_PRINZ-187-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241205T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241205T183000 DTSTAMP:20260419T171245 CREATED:20241111T035748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T035748Z UID:44997-1733418000-1733423400@prinz.org.nz 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Nelson-Event-banner-17.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241205T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241205T133000 DTSTAMP:20260419T171245 CREATED:20240807T033942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T035717Z UID:42799-1733400000-1733405400@prinz.org.nz 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/240529_PRINZ-286-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241203T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241203T190000 DTSTAMP:20260419T171245 CREATED:20241119T200830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T201116Z UID:45267-1733245200-1733252400@prinz.org.nz 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Nelson-Event-banner-21.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241129T083000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241129T103000 DTSTAMP:20260419T171245 CREATED:20241016T235612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T223941Z UID:44401-1732869000-1732876200@prinz.org.nz 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/mastering-tough-convo-e1728612719152.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241128T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241128T193000 DTSTAMP:20260419T171245 CREATED:20241113T220009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T230127Z UID:45130-1732815000-1732822200@prinz.org.nz 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Nelson-Event-banner-19.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241128T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241128T190000 DTSTAMP:20260419T171245 CREATED:20241023T024840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T041527Z UID:44627-1732815000-1732820400@prinz.org.nz 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Nelson-Event-banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241128T163000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241128T183000 DTSTAMP:20260419T171245 CREATED:20241104T034501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T034827Z UID:44875-1732811400-1732818600@prinz.org.nz 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Nelson-Event-banner-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241128T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241128T133000 DTSTAMP:20260419T171245 CREATED:20240807T022917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T023809Z UID:42621-1732795200-1732800600@prinz.org.nz 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/240529_PRINZ-170-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241121T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241121T133000 DTSTAMP:20260419T171245 CREATED:20240822T013031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T014240Z UID:43086-1732190400-1732195800@prinz.org.nz 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/240529_PRINZ-148-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241113T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241113T133000 DTSTAMP:20260419T171245 CREATED:20240902T042950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T010317Z UID:43318-1731499200-1731504600@prinz.org.nz 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/240529_PRINZ-126-scaled-e1724992725110.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241107T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241107T190000 DTSTAMP:20260419T171245 CREATED:20240923T231126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T011711Z UID:43442-1731000600-1731006000@prinz.org.nz 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/comms-industry-stand-out.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241107T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241107T190000 DTSTAMP:20260419T171245 CREATED:20241103T223852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241103T223852Z UID:44845-1730998800-1731006000@prinz.org.nz 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/First-Thursdays.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR